ALL THE DETAILS
Trade your to-do list for TBR stacks and join us for a dreamy weekend escapefilled with cozy reads, poolside lounging, and bookish bonding under theArizona sun. This all-inclusive retreat is designed to help you unwind, recharge,and connect with fellow readers in a private lakeside estate in Gilbert.
🌵 Our spacious 5-bedroom retreat features:
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Sparkling private pool with fire pit and outdoor dining area
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Backyard putting green and yard games (cornhole, bocce ball & more)
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Indoor game room with arcade games, foosball, pool & ping pong
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Cozy living spaces with smart TVs and comfy seating
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Plush beds in thoughtfully arranged rooms—options for private or shared
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Fully stocked kitchen and plenty of indoor/outdoor gathering spots
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Complimentary wine, coffee, tea, and refreshments
Enjoy delicious meals, themed activities, and optional extras, such as our Bookish Content Photo Shoot, for those who want to capturesome magical moments.
📆 Weekend Itinerary
Friday, September 19 – Welcome to the Retreat
4:00 PM | Arrival & Welcome Happy Hour
6:30 PM | Girl Dinner – A playful grazing board dinner with finger foods & fun icebreakers
8:30 PM | Backyard Night Swim + Chill Vibes by the Firepit
10:00 PM | Quiet Hours & Wind-Down
Saturday, September 20 – Cozy Connection & Free Time
8:00–10:00 AM | Continental Breakfast + Waffle Bar
10:00 AM | Friendship Bracelet Making on the Patio
12:00–2:00 PM | Lunch Spread
2:00–6:00 PM | Free Time: Read, Nap, Swim, or Bookish Photo Shoot
7:00 PM | Group Dinner
9:00 PM | Movie Night in the Living Room (pajamas encouraged!)
Sunday, September 21 – Slow Mornings & Sweet Goodbyes
8:00–10:00 AM | Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM | Gentle Yoga on the Patio
10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Book Swap and Read
12:00–2:00 PM | Farewell Lunch
4:00 PM | It’s not goodbye, it’s “‘Til Next Time”
📸 Optional Add-On:
Bookish Content Photo Shoot
Strike a pose with your current read or favorite fantasy-inspired outfit in styled vignettes throughout the house and backyard. Timeslots are available on Saturday and Sunday (scheduled after sign-up).
💫 Location Highlights
Tucked inside the quiet, lakefront community of Val Vista Lakes, this beautiful home offers total privacy with quick access to Gilbert’sbest shopping, dining, and coffee shops. Whether you’re reading by the pool, making friendship bracelets, or laughing around the firepit—this is your fall reset wrapped in bookish magic.
