✨OCTOBER 9th-11th, 2026✨
This October, Horizons Creative Studio is partnering with Vellichor and More for its fourth Creative Book Retreat!
Join us for an all-inclusive weekend filled with creative workshops, guest speakers, cozy campfires, and downtimes for reading and connection in a peaceful setting.
The lineup of authors and creative activities will be added to our website soon, but you can check the discussion page for pictures from previous retreats.
If you're craving a relaxed and fun-filled getaway, you've come to the right place!
Tickets can be found at www.creativebookretreats.com as soon as they go on sale
✨MAY 20TH.✨ Until then, save the date and follow the event page for updates.💜📚🎨
The lineup from our April retreat!
(Stay tuned for a new autumn list!)
Friday:
Dinner, Campfire if weather permits
Junk journalling with Their Poisoned Dart Collections
Author talk with Jessica Pietro
Saturday:
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Campfire if weather permits
Author talk with fantasy author Stephen Ritchie
Author talk with romance author Jane Neagley
Journalling workshop with author Kathleen King
Book Bedazzling & Beaded Bookmarks
"Wings," a bookshelf decor workshop with Vellichor and More
Sunday:
Breakfast and lunch
Bookish bracelets with The Naming Nanny
Author talk with cozy fantasy author Quenby Olson
"On Fairy Tales" with Lexis and Lore
Paper Quilling
(All activities are subject to change.)
The Nitty-Gritty
📚 The Creative Book Retreat is held at Kentland Retreat Center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. You are not required to stay overnight, but we'd love to have you! There are two rooms with 8 bunk beds in each. Due to the nature of the sleeping facilities, only women are able to stay overnight.
🎟️ Your ticket covers the entire weekend, including all meals, sleeping arrangements, workshops, and a goodie bag.
⏰ Early check-in begins at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Dinner starts at 4:00 p.m. Our first workshop, at 5:30 p.m.
🎨 Our final activity on Sunday will end around 5:30 p.m.
🔥 A campfire and smore gathering will take place both nights, weather permitting.
💰 Interest-free payment plans are available. Please choose "payment plan" as your ticket type.
🍦 We can accommodate most dietary restrictions, so please reach out when you purchase your ticket to let us know your needs.
😄 This is an adults-only retreat.
📚 Embrace the creative book-lover in you, and join us for this amazing event! 📚
Bring a friend or come alone. Either way, you'll be in good company!
A Closer Look at This Season's Guests
