New Mexico Reading Retreat 2025
Pack your books—we’re going to New Mexico!
Get ready for good books, new friends, and an idyllic farm location at Book Huddle’s next reading retreat from Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2025. Our retreat is at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm, an Albuquerque-based boutique hotel that’s been featured in CN Traveller, Vogue, and Architectural Digest!
Come to a reading retreat in Albuquerque from Jan 31-Feb 2, 2024.
Dreams really do come true! For our next Book Huddle reading retreat, we’re headed to Albuquerque, NM, staying at the stunning Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm.
This enchanting venue, a multiple TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice award winner, offers the perfect setting to kick off the new year. While the lavender won’t be in bloom during our stay, we’ll still be surrounded by 25 acres of serene cottonwood trees, formal gardens, wandering peacocks, and complimentary bikes to explore the grounds.
Expect a weekend of deep relaxation, meaningful book discussions, nourishing meals, and new friendships—an ideal way to reset for the year ahead.
You'll enjoy quiet moments for reflection, quality tea, and the beauty of nature, all while connecting with fellow readers. I can’t wait to welcome you!
Your ticket includes:
SELECTED BOOK
Get your chosen book mailed in advance, setting the stage for book chats!
EXCLUSIVE BUILDING
A private building with a library and art gallery space, reserved just for our group!
Astrology Session
A group astrology and (weather permitting) star gazing session.
designated HUDDLE
Get matched up with a designated group for engaging book discussions.
welcome bag
A welcome gift bag with reader-approved goodies, books, and Book Huddle merch!
Guided Walks
An afternoon guided historic tour and nature walk of Los Poblanos.
Evening Campfire
Nighttime s’mores at the venue’s fire pit using locally sourced ingredients.
Private Accommodation
Single or shared room accommodations, complete with private modern bathrooms.
Afternoon Tea
An afternoon tea serving, complete with savory and sweet nibbles
Calligraphy Class
Learn the techniques for beautiful handwriting at a calligraphy class.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages are included as part of your ticket!
cash bar AVAILABILITY
A cash bar will also be at our Friday and Saturday dinners!
Note: Air and car transportation to/from the retreat is not included in the fee.
With a 99% satisfaction rating from our past retreats, you’re in for an experience filled with meaningful connections, captivating reads, and unforgettable moments shared with fellow book lovers.
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Traditional Ranch
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BOOKISH MERCH
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Campfire Chats
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ANIMALS EVERYWHERE!
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COZY ROOMS
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BOOK DISCUSSIONS
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Guided Tour
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SAFE SPACES
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PRIVATE BOOK FAIR
Every room at Los Poblanos is unique—but equally stunning.
Los Poblanos rooms are perfect for high-maintenance sleepers like me. All rooms have luxurious organic bedding, a wet bar, cable TV, private guest room safes, operable windows, high-speed wifi, luxury linens/robes, and signature lavender spa amenities made with lavender that's grown right on the farm.
If you’d like your own room, pick the solo room.
If you’d like to have a shared room, pick the shared room or sofa bed ticket. After you secure your ticket, you’ll be able to note any roommate preferences.
option one
Solo Room
Looking for privacy? This option gives you your own room with a king or queen-sized bed. (And don’t worry, there will be plenty of chances to meet and connect with others throughout the weekend!)
$1849 USD upfront or
$532 USD/mo for 4 months
option two
Shared Room
This option is for one person in a shared room with your own king or queen-sized bed. You can request a roommate, meet someone through Discord, or let us match you up!
$1449 USD upfront or
$417 USD/mo for 4 months
option Three
SOFA BED
This option is for one person staying in a spacious king suite with a roommate. Your ticket includes a comfortable pull-out sofa bed, while your roommate will be in the king bed. You can either request a specific roommate or we’ll match you with someone!
$1149 USD upfront or
$330 USD/mo for 6 months
Spend a weekend reading and relaxing at an idyllic historic inn and organic farm!
Our retreat will be at Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm from Fri Jan 31 - Sun Feb 2, 2025. Vogue described the venue as “the Albuquerque Farm that might make you rethink your life,” and I’m beyond excited to experience it with you.
Here are some additional details about the space:
It’s a historic boutique inn and farm, located about 20 minutes by car from the Albuquerque airport
The hotel is on 25 acres of land, complete with cottonwood trees, lavender fields, and formal gardens
The original ranch was owned in the 19th century, and it was reassembled in the 1930s
It offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms
We’re going to have exclusive access to the La Quinta building, which has their on-site library (that also has a bar!) and an art gallery space
The rooms are scattered in various converted buildings across the property
Outside of our exclusive area, there are plenty of places to read and relax, and many of the rooms have patios
There’s 24/7 security and a strong adherence to health and safety protocols
The majority of ingredients used in our meals are sourced directly from the farm
We’ll have complimentary wifi the entire weekend
Want to enjoy a slice of history with like-minded bookworms? Grab your spot below!
Once you’re in, you’ll vote on your RETREAT book track!
For the retreat’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 retreat’s fiction, fantasy, mystery, or romance book, and then you’ll pick your genre book track. 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 retreat 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 retreat begins! Our past retreat books have included…
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Honey by Isabel Banta
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The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers by Samuel Burr
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FIVE BROKEN BLADES BY MAI CORLAND
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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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The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
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Island Witch by Amanda Jayatissa
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The Leftover Woman by Jean Kwok
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THE PARADISE PROBLEM BY CHRISTINA LAUREN
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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
Book club! Nature walks! Afternoon tea!
Just like our other retreats, this 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.
Want to read all weekend? Go for it. Feel like partaking in a group astrology session? Step right up. Want to learn more about the historical property? Partake in a guided tour.
The itinerary will be solidified to the needs and desires of ticket holders, but in the meantime, here’s what I have in mind:
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Afternoon check-in (and a thank-you welcome bag from me!)
First discussion with your weekend book group
Buffet dinner (with dietary restrictions accommodations)
S'mores under the stars!
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Breakfast buffet on site
All-day private area with soft seating reserved for us to read!
In the late morning, second meeting your book group!
Guided tour of the property, including the gardens and greenhouse
Afternoon tea serving with a seasonal assortment of sweet and savory bites
Private book fair hosted by a local bookstore
Delicious three-course dinner served family style
Group astrology session with a guest astrologist
Cozy reading for the rest of the evening
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Continental breakfast
Final meeting with your huddle
Calligraphy class
Sunday lunch on site
Nature walk on the property
Final meeting to discuss the last chapters of the book with your group
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COMFORTABLE LODGING
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ADA-ACCESSIBLE ROOM OPTIONS
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EXCLUSIVE BUILDING USE
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ONSITE ACTIVITIES AND Events
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AMPLE READING AREAS
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STUNNING PROPERTY
Pet sheep by day; count sheep by night.
Here’s what I love about this property: All rooms are beautiful, and no rooms are alike. They’re all situated in various buildings; some are in renovated hacienda styles (hand-plastered walls, fireplaces, New Mexican artwork) and some are more modern and located near their lotus pond and gardens. A dream!
For the retreat, you can choose between a solo room or a shared room. For the shared room option, there are different prices for a queen/king bed or a comfortable sofa bed. All guestrooms include:
Luxury bedding and modern bathrooms
Custom-crafted furnishings and Tivoli alarm clocks
Robes by Coyuchi Organic
Signature lavender spa amenities made with lavender that's grown right on the farm
Operable windows with cross-draft for some of that crisp desert air!
Wet bar and cable TV
An in-room safe
If you choose a shared room or sofa bed ticket, you’re welcome to submit a request for a roommate after you secure your retreat ticket. We’ll have a Discord set up for all attendees, so there will be ample time to meet your roommate before the retreat begins!
choose your ticket
The solo room ticket
Your own room with a king or queen-sized bed and modern bathroom*
All meals, snacks, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages from Friday check-in through Sunday late-morning
Access to a private building reserved just for our retreat
Your weekend book of choice mailed to you in advance of the retreat
Activities such as an afternoon tea serving, group astrology class, s’mores making, star-gazing, historical guided tour, bike rides, and nature walks (all optional)
A welcome gift bag with reader-friendly goodies
PAYMENT OPTIONS
$1,849 USD upfront or $532 USD per month for 4 months
The shared room ticket
A shared room with your own king or queen-sized bed and an en-suite modern bathroom*
All meals, snacks, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages from Friday check-in through Sunday late-morning
Access to a private building reserved just for our retreat
Your weekend book of choice mailed to you in advance of the retreat
Activities such as an afternoon tea serving, group astrology class, s’mores making, star-gazing, historical guided tour, bike rides, and nature walks (all optional)
A welcome gift bag with reader-friendly goodies
PAYMENT OPTIONS
$1,449 USD upfront or $417 USD per month for 4 months
The SOFA BED ticket
Your own comfortable sofa bed in a shared deluxe room with an en-suite modern bathroom.** You’ll have one roommate (who you can choose or be matched up with) who will be in the king-sized bed.
All meals, snacks, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages from Friday check-in through Sunday late-morning
Access to a private building reserved just for our retreat
Your weekend book of choice mailed to you in advance of the retreat
Activities such as an afternoon tea serving, group astrology class, s’mores making, star-gazing, historical guided tour, bike rides, and nature walks (all optional)
A welcome gift bag with reader-friendly goodies
PAYMENT OPTIONS
$1,149 USD upfront or $330 USD per month for 4 months
**This ticket is for a sofa bed in a deluxe king suite. If you’d prefer a king or queen bed, consider the shared room king/queen bed ticket above!
*All rooms are unique at Los Poblanos; the image reflects the typical room’s size and quality!
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable getaway.
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!