Bookcations
Book retreats for people who’d rather be reading.
A Bookcation is a small, unhurried getaway for bookish folks who love the idea of community but need their space, too. Think a beautiful house, a curated tea experience, and all the reading time you want. Group hangs are optional. Headphones-in is sacred. Built for introverts, loved by everyone.
Fall Bookcation 2026
Portland Book Festival Weekend. November 6-10, 2026. Battle Ground, WA.
Five days at a private riverfront estate just outside Portland, built around the Portland Book Festival. No performance, no forced bonding - just a beautiful house, food you didn’t have to cook, and company where headphones-in is fully respected.
What’s included
4 nights at a private riverside estate
All breakfasts and dinners
Welcome happy hour Friday evening
Saturday admission to the Portland Book Festival
An intimate 90-minute curated tea experience
Handcrafted welcome gift bundle
Dedicated GF/DF/vegan options at every meal
Possible airport pickup and drop-off coordination for overlapping travel times
Pricing and details
Economy (shared room): $650, with a $325 deposit.
Luxury (private room): $850, with a $425 deposit.
Balance due September 22, 2026.
Spots are limited (10-15 max).
Bring a friend and you both get $25 off when they sign up using your name (up to $50 each). Deposits hold your spot and apply toward your balance. If we don’t reach our minimum, deposits are returned in full; otherwise they’re non-refundable once the venue is booked.
Future Bookcations
Not ready for Portland, or already dreaming of the next one? New Bookcation dates are announced to the waitlist first.