The Velvet Chapter Book Retreats - Spring 2026

The Gables Wine Country Inn

Guest arrivals

5:00PM PDT

Welcome Reception / Ice Breakers

6:00PM UTC - 7:30PM UTC (1hr 30min)

Dinner in the Dining Room

7:30PM PDT - 9:30PM PDT (2hr)

Breakfast

9:00AM UTC - 10:00AM UTC (1hr)

Morning Craft: Candle Making Workshop

10:00AM UTC - 12:00PM UTC (2hr)

Lunch

1:00PM UTC - 2:00PM UTC (1hr)

Book themed games

2:00PM PDT - 4:00PM PDT (2hr)

Reading Break

5:00PM UTC - 7:00PM UTC (2hr)

Dinner in the Dining Room

7:00PM PDT - 9:00PM PDT (2hr)

Pajama and Movie Night

9:30PM UTC - 11:00PM UTC (1hr 30min)

Breakfast

9:00AM PDT - 10:00AM PDT (1hr)

Morning Craft: Book Bedazzling

10:30AM UTC - 12:30PM UTC (2hr)

Lunch

1:00PM UTC - 2:00PM UTC (1hr)

Craft: Make your own miniature book nook

2:00PM UTC - 4:00PM UTC (2hr)

Reading time and prepare for dinner

4:00PM UTC - 6:00PM UTC (2hr)

Cocktail Hour: Trope Inspired Cocktail Class

6:00PM UTC - 7:30PM UTC (1hr 30min)

Dark Fantasy Themed Dinner

7:30PM UTC - 9:30PM UTC (2hr)

Fireside Chats to wind down the night

9:30PM UTC - 11:00PM UTC (1hr 30min)

Farewell Brunch

9:00AM UTC - 10:30AM UTC (1hr 30min)