Maine Reading Retreat, Oct 31 - Nov 2, 2025
COME TO OUR MAINE READING RETREAT!
Join us for new books and new friends at Book Huddle’s fall retreat in Maine from October 31 - Nov 2, 2025! With book discussions, cozy amenities, nature walks, and a private book fair, it will be the perfect East Coast weekend.
a reading retreat IN MAINE from OCT 31 - Nov 2, 2025.
Gear up for an unforgettable fall retreat with Book Huddle in the adorable seaside town of Kennebunkport, Maine!
Our retreat venue is The Lodge on the Cove, a charming hotel nestled on a wooded cove. With multiple buildings, spacious rooms, an onsite restaurant, and a communal area with a beautiful fireplace, this location is the perfect blend between outdoorsy and modern.
This location is just 30 minutes from Portland, ME’s airport. It’s only a 20-minute walk to the heart of Kennebunkport, making it one of our most pedestrian-friendly reading retreat locations!
The best part? We’ll have the entire venue to ourselves for the weekend!
Your ticket includes:
SELECTED BOOK
Get your chosen book mailed in advance, setting the stage for a weekend of book chats!
COMFORTABLE LODGING
Choose from single or shared rooms, each with a full bathroom.
BOOK FAIR
Browse the best (and most underrated) books in a private curated book fair!
designated HUDDLE
Get matched up with a designated group for engaging book discussions.
welcome bag
Get a gift bag full of reader-friendly goodies and exclusive merch on arrival.
FALL WALKS
Unwind in a group outdoor walk in perfect autumnal weather.
LOBSTER BAKE
Experience a Maine staple with our own private lobster bake!
exclusive access
Enjoy private access to the entire property, reserved solely for our group.
GAMES ROOM
Play fun games like ping pong and checkers in the property’s onsite clubhouse!
OFFSITE LUNCH
Venture into town with an offsite lunch, prepared special for our group!
ALL MEALS
Savor all meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages during the retreat.
cash bar AVAILABILITY
Complement the fresh fall air with a drink from our private cash bar!
Note: Air and car transportation to/from the retreat is not included in the fee.
EACH ROOM IS A COMFORTABLE COASTAL ESCAPE.
I’m a bit high-maintenance when it comes to sleeping, and I’m so excited about The Lodge on the Cove’s adorable rooms. You'll have the choice of either a single (king bed) or a shared room (two queen beds). The property has multiple buildings, and every building has a unique colour palette, so your room will be delightfully unique. All guest rooms have a full bathroom with shower/tub, soothing bath amenities, hair dryers, flat-screen TVs with DVD players and HD cable, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave, air conditioning, and wifi.
If you’re going for a shared room option, you can pre-select a roommate or be paired with a fellow attendee after you get your ticket!
option one
Solo Room
Want privacy? Then you might like your own room with a king-sized bed. (And don’t worry, there will be plenty of opportunities to make friends this weekend!)
$1950 USD upfront or
$374 USD/mo for 6 months
option two
Shared Room
Looking for a roomie? Select a shared room and get your own queen-sized bed. You can put in a request for your roommate, meet one in Discord, or be matched up!
$1500 USD upfront or
$288 USD/mo for 6 months
Once you’re in, you’ll vote on your weekend book track!
For the weekend’s books, we’ll focus on recently published works. This way, we’ll all read the books together for the first time!
All attendees can vote on the weekend’s fiction, fantasy, mystery, or romance book, and then you’ll pick your genre book track for the weekend. Book options will prioritize women and BIPOC authors and LGBTQ+ storylines.
Based on your book track, you’ll be assigned to a group of people who also chose that book, and you’ll meet throughout the weekend to discuss your book.
It’s encouraged to read your book in full before the retreat starts for maximum discussion opportunities. And, rest assured, our book will be shipped to you before the weekend begins! Our past retreat books have included…
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Honey by Isabel Banta
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Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue
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A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
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Hot Mess Summer by Melissa Foster
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A True Account by Katherine Howe
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What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
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Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa
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The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
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Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar
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A shot in the dark by victoria lee
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The Fury by Alex Michaelides
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Curious Tides by Pascale Lacelle
At every Book Huddle retreat, the weekend is whatever you want to be. All activities are encouraged, but nothing is mandatory, so you can make this weekend exactly as you’d like it.
Looking for a tranquil space to lose yourself in a good book? Find your comfort. Keen on a calming walk to reflect and unwind? The paths are yours to wander. Want a friendly book discussion? Warm up with your new friends near the fire!
The itinerary will be shaped by the desires of attendees, but in the meantime, here’s what I have in mind:
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Afternoon check-in, complete with a special welcome bag from us.
First meeting with your book huddle!
A delicious lobster bake, accommodating all dietary needs.
Night of reading at many of the venue’s nooks
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Start the day with a filling breakfast.
Enjoy reading time in our private area, outfitted with comfortable seating.
Morning book huddle for further literary exploration.
Venture to town with the group for an offsite lunch
Afternoon relaxation time
Private book fair with curated titles by a local bookstore partner.
Enjoy dinner at the venue’s onsite restaurant
End the night playing games or relaxing by the fire
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Engage in a morning fall walk with the group
A scrumptious brunch
A final meeting your book huddle, sharing final insights.
Enjoy the location until our retreat ends.
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COMFORTABLE LODGING
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ADA-ACCESSIBLE ROOM OPTIONS
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EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY USE
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OFFSITE ACTIVITIES IN THE TOWN
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AMPLE READING AREAS
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RIVER VIEWS & NATURE
choose your ticket
The solo room ticket
Your own room with a king-sized bed and modern bathroom*
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages from Friday at 4pm through Sunday at 1pm
Private access to the entire venue, reserved just for our retreat
Your weekend book of choice mailed to you in advance of the retreat
Activities such as book discussions, lobster bake, s’mores, an off-site lunch, games night, and a private book fair.
A welcome gift bag with reader-friendly goodies
PAYMENT OPTIONS
$1,950 USD upfront or $374 USD per month for 6 months
The shared room ticket
A shared room with your own queen-sized bed and an en-suite modern bathroom*
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages from Friday at 4pm through Sunday at 1pm
Private access to the entire venue, reserved just for our retreat
Your weekend book of choice mailed to you in advance of the retreat
Activities such as book discussions, lobster bake, s’mores, an off-site lunch, games night, and a private book fair.
A welcome gift bag with reader-friendly goodies
PAYMENT OPTIONS
$1,500 USD upfront or $288 USD per month for 6 months
*Note: All rooms are unique at Lodge on the Cove; this image reflects the typical room’s size and quality!
save the date for aN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND.
Organizing these reading retreats has been a dream come true. The demand for these events have been nothing short of mindblowing, and I am endlessly grateful for your interest. I want this to be a life-changing getaway that helps you relax, recharge, and make bookish friends.
Thanks so much, as always, for helping this come to life. I looking forward to meeting you!