CALIFORNIA
-BOOKISH RETREAT-
February 6-10th 2026
Catch the sun rays and magical days at this San Diego Bookish Retreat! We will be exploring lovely San Diego and taking a day trip to Disneyland! This reading retreat is for the ladies.
SAN DIEGO
The Inclusions
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3nt/4day stay at Island Palms Hotel in San Diego (option to add 4th night)
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Welcome Mingle by the pool on Friday Night
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Dinner in the Bay Room on Saturday Night (Galentine's Theme)
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Brunch in the Bay Room on Sunday Morning
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Disneyland Day Trip Monday (Add-on with additional hotel night)
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Catamaran Yacht Book Club Sunday Evening + Pizza Dinner
Activity Breakdown
Catamaran Book Club
Enjoy a private sunset cruise and book club aboard Alana Charters. There will be drinks for purchase on board and complimentary pizza!
Story in the Bottle Workshop
Create a story in a bottle with little pieces or parchment paper. Write your favorite book quote and place into miniature bottles. Take with you or share it with a friend!
Disneyland Day Trip
Experience the magic of Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Your ticket to the park is included as well as a set of Mickey Ears! Amtrak is the fastest way to get to the park and this is not included with the ticket price.
Galentine's Dinner & Secret Valentine Book Exchange
Dress in your best valentine attire for our special dinner! It will take place in the Bay Room and you will have access to the full dinner menu of the restaurant with a voucher for your meal. Everyone will receive a "Secret Valentine" before retreat and we will do a gift exchange at dinner.
This lovely waterfront hotel overlooks the San Diego Bay. It features two heated swimming pools and two whirlpools as well as a restaurant on site. There are plenty of outdoor spaces to read and relax. Each room has two queen beds, private bathroom, microwave, mini fridge, and coffee maker. Parking is additional and is paid at the hotel at a rate of $25 per day.
The Hotel
Investment
Bed Types
Single Shared Queen Bed: Your own queen bed in a shared room with another attendee $1600 (Total of 2 people)
Share Queen Bed: A shared queen bed with another attendee $1300 in a shared room with two other attendees (total of 4 people)
Add-Ons
Disneyland Ticket + Extra Night $400
Payment Plan Options
Single Bed: $280/month for 6 months
Shared Bed: $230/month for 6 months
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a non-refundable event.
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More than 6 months before the retreat start date: You will receive a 50% credit toward a future retreat, valid for up to 12 months.
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3 to 6 months before the retreat start date: You will receive a 25% credit toward a future retreat, valid for up to 12 months.
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Less than 3 months before the retreat start date: No credit will be provided, as it becomes challenging to fill your spot. However, if we are able to fill your space from our waitlist, we may offer a 50% credit at our discretion.
Please refer to our full cancellation policy for all information.