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By the Book Retreats

Reading retreats, bookish suppers, reviews, recommendations, connections and conversations . . . Do you dream of getting away from it all and just curling up somewhere quiet with a good book? If so, a reading retreat may be just what you’re looking for.

A By the Book retreat provides an opportunity to meet fellow bookworms and read away from the pressures and distractions of everyday life. From a clifftop house to a purpose-built retreat centre in the heart of ancient woodland, our venues are carefully chosen in locations across Cornwall.

Each By the Book retreat is slightly different but they are all designed to provide some much-needed time and space for you to read without guilt or interruptions. Depending on the venue, there may also be opportunities for Pilates classes, sauna sessions or creative activities but nothing is compulsory. This is your time and you can join in as much or as little as you like.

Our retreats offer good food and lively conversation. We provide all meals, with everyone gathering together to enjoy delicious, nourishing food made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

By the Book retreats are hosted by avid readers Christen Pears and Helen Prudames. Christen is a journalist, former bookseller and Pilates teacher while Helen is an artist, entrepreneur and superb cook. We created our retreats because we know from our own experience just how difficult it can be to carve out time to read when life is busy.