Restorative reading awaits.
Join me for a full-day restorative reading retreat in beautiful upstate New York on September 27th from 9am - 7pm at the Silver Bay Resort in upstate New York!
This isn't your average reading retreat. It's a RESTORATIVE reading a retreat where we take care of your reading habits, hearts and communities so your reading life doesn't only feel better at the end of the day, your actual life does, too.
Here's how it works:
Before the retreat, you’ll complete a quick survey sharing your reading preferences and goals. I'll work my bookish magic and choose the perfect book for you to sink into during the retreat.
The day will be spent in luxurious stretches of reading alternating with spaces for connection, discussion and of course, bookish fun. There's even an adult 'book fair' where you can browse books from the local independent book store: The Book Cabin of Lake George!
We’ll share two meals together and end with celebrations from the day and ways to connect beyond the retreat.
It's a beautifully restorative day, but don't just take my word for it....scroll down and hear from other attendees!
Join us!
Here's What You'll Get...
- a book to unwrap chosen especially for you with some reading annotation tucked inside, too.
- a reading notebook to decorate to present your reading life.
- a bookmark to capture 'evidence' of your retreat to remember later.
- a bookish treat bag filled with snacks to fuel your reading.
- surprise bookish bling!
- optional yoga sessions to stretch relax your reading muscles.
About Stephanie
I am a book-loving, notebook-hoarding literacy educator on a mission to change lives one book and one notebook at a time. I’m also a coffee-loving mother of three with a slight addiction to peanut butter and vanilla frosting.
Do you find yourself searching for more? A way to bring more reading, writing, learning and creativity into your life to feel more centered, grounded and more YOU?
You’ve come to the right place.
READ MORE!What Others Are Saying...
Robin B.
I recently attended the Restorative Reading Retreat with Stephanie Affinito, and it was exactly what my book-loving soul needed. From thoughtful book discussions to creative bookish crafts, every detail was designed to reconnect us with the joy of reading. There was no pressure—just plenty of time to relax, unwind, and actually read. Stephanie created a warm, welcoming atmosphere that felt like a true escape. I left feeling refreshed, inspired, and with a renewed love for my TBR pile. Highly recommend to any reader craving connection, creativity, and calm.
Molly M.
Stephanie’s reading retreat was pure joy — a day of reading in a gorgeous setting, connecting with fellow book lovers, and adding way too many titles to my TBR!
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