I never heard of a reading retreat, but it does sound heavenly! I find it hard to focus these days, so I often listen to books downloaded from the library. It’s a godsend! Thanks as usual for your inspiration to keep reading, suggested books and helpful links, Gayla.
Every summer over the 4th of July my mom, my grandma, my daughters and I escape to the time share in Door County, Wisconsin that my parents have owned for 40 years (and managed to keep together even after divorcing 15 years ago). Not only is it special to me because I get to share this place where I've vacationed every year of my life with my children, who now get to do the same, but I get to spend a whole week with my grandma (who is turning 101 on Thursday). It's not always restful -- two little kids, one super elderly person whose needs are very much like those of little kids make for a lot of hands-on caretaking -- but it's absolutely worth it (and I always get a ton of reading done, somehow).
I just found a reading retreat near me (two weeks too late for this year 😭) but am definitely looking into it because it sounds exactly like what I need right now! I took a solo camping/beach trip in late summer 2020 and had an absolute blast and read more than I did that whole year. So looking forward to something similar again!
This is the first time I've ever heard of a reading retreat. I love this idea. I miss the days when I could sink into a book for as long as I want without worrying about anything else.
I never heard of a reading retreat, but it does sound heavenly! I find it hard to focus these days, so I often listen to books downloaded from the library. It’s a godsend! Thanks as usual for your inspiration to keep reading, suggested books and helpful links, Gayla.
Every summer over the 4th of July my mom, my grandma, my daughters and I escape to the time share in Door County, Wisconsin that my parents have owned for 40 years (and managed to keep together even after divorcing 15 years ago). Not only is it special to me because I get to share this place where I've vacationed every year of my life with my children, who now get to do the same, but I get to spend a whole week with my grandma (who is turning 101 on Thursday). It's not always restful -- two little kids, one super elderly person whose needs are very much like those of little kids make for a lot of hands-on caretaking -- but it's absolutely worth it (and I always get a ton of reading done, somehow).
I just realized that my retirement life is really an endless reading retreat! I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing break from tax prep!
We had a big family reunion planned in the summer of 2020 which is still on hold.
My go to audio rec for road trips these days is Project Hail Mary….soooo good!
Thanks for all your great ideas!
I just found a reading retreat near me (two weeks too late for this year 😭) but am definitely looking into it because it sounds exactly like what I need right now! I took a solo camping/beach trip in late summer 2020 and had an absolute blast and read more than I did that whole year. So looking forward to something similar again!
This is the first time I've ever heard of a reading retreat. I love this idea. I miss the days when I could sink into a book for as long as I want without worrying about anything else.