November 2026 Retreat

Grateful Woods

Kerhonkson, NY

November 5-8, 2026

A house in the woods during autumn with colorful fall foliage; leaves on the trees and on the ground.
A peaceful forest scene features a small creek flowing over rocks, with a wooden footbridge adorned with flowers crossing over it.

Join us at Grateful Woods for a magical reset. Set on a 75-acre farm, enjoy the fairy tale landscape and cozy accommodations.

We’ve planned this retreat for the weekend after the midterms and a week after the release of ACOTAR 6. If you’re looking for an escape to a fantasy realm, join us for this special retreat.

We’re planning some ACOTAR-themed activities, but if that’s not your jam, you’re still welcome to attend!

  • A vintage teal pickup truck parked in a gravel driveway beside a wooden garage with closed doors. The truck's driver's side door is open, revealing a tan seat and interior. In the background, there is a wooden cabin with a window air conditioning unit, surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs under a cloudy sky.

  • A house in the woods during autumn with trees and fallen leaves surrounding it.

  • A wooded outdoor setting with several chairs arranged around a fire pit and rustic log stools, surrounded by tall trees and dense greenery.

  • Close-up of a brown horse with another horse grazing in the background on a grassy field with trees.

  • Sunroom with glass walls and ceiling, featuring various potted plants, wooden furniture, a patterned rug, and decorative logs on a log wall for a rustic feel.

  • A cozy indoor space with a glass ceiling and large windows, decorated with rustic and vintage furniture, plants, & wall art, featuring a peacock feather patterned rug and warm lighting.

  • The living room features wood log walls and ceiling with modern decor. There's a plaid sofa with colorful pillows, a glass coffee table, and a velvet sofa with patterned pillows. A coffee table with books is in the foreground, and plants sit on various surfaces. The room has warm lighting and an open view into another room with a glimpse of a doorway, window, and a green toy on the floor.

  • A red two-story house located in a dense forest, with an outdoor patio area featuring various outdoor furniture and decorations.

  • Living room with a stone fireplace, surrounded by orange and beige walls, large windows, and various decorative items, including artwork, books, and musical instruments, along with couches and a wooden coffee table.

  • Outdoor porch with swing chairs, a sofa, and a table, illuminated by string lights, surrounded by trees.

  • A cozy, rustic living and dining area with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and a mix of modern and vintage decor. The dining table has candles and a decorative centerpiece, surrounded by a variety of chairs. The living area includes a stone fireplace, a blue sectional sofa, and assorted pillows and throws. Outside, a wooden deck with outdoor furniture is visible through the windows.

  • Wooden deck outside a house with a wicker chair, two lounge chairs with orange cushions, and an outdoor fireplace with an orange cone-shaped hood, surrounded by green trees.

  • Cozy living room with wooden furniture, colorful pillows, framed artwork on the wall, and warm lighting from ceiling fixtures.

Join us in upstate New York for our reading retreat! Register below

What’s included:

  • Continental breakfast

  • Lunch and dinner prepared by a private chef

  • Beverage (alcohol included)

  • Snacks throughout the day

  • Activities listed below

  • A visit from Magic Rabbit Books & Treasures, a mobile bookstore

  • Cuddles with some cute farm animals

  • A cozy bed to sleep

  • Lots of space to read

  • Hot tub, fire pit, and game room

  • Gift bag

What’s optional (extra fee):

  • Transportation to the house from NYC on Thursday

  • Transportation from the house back to NYC on Sunday

What’s not included:

  • Any additional activities you’d like to do

  • Rental cars/other transportation if you want to travel separately

A circle of outdoor chairs around a campfire in a wooded area, near a small pond, with a gazebo visible in the background.
Fall foliage in a wooded area with a creek flowing through the scene.
Farm scene with goats and a small wooden elevated platform with goats resting on it, surrounded by trees and farm equipment.
A Highland cow standing in a grassy field with a wooded background.

Sample Itinerary:

Thursday:

  • Arrive at the house

  • Dinner

  • Trivia Night

Saturday:

  • Breakfast

  • Hike

  • Magic Rabbit Books & Treasures mobile bookstore

  • Lunch

  • Free time

  • Dinner

  • Movie Night

Friday:

  • Breakfast

  • Self-defense class

  • Lunch

  • Free time

  • Dinner

  • Craft night

Sunday:

  • Breakfast and goodbyes

The Rooms

A rustic bedroom with bunk beds made of natural logs, featuring a top and bottom bed with bed linens, pillows, and blankets. The room has green wood-paneled walls, a window with blinds, and hanging light fixtures. The floor has a large cowhide rug, and there is a small bench and a set of folded towels near the door.

Bunk Room

You’ll have your own bed in a bunk style room. All food and beverage is included in the price. A bunk is $1,100 per person

A cozy bedroom with a bed featuring blue and white pillows, a wooden headboard, and skylights in a wood-paneled ceiling. There is a small window behind the bed, a framed wall art, a fire extinguisher, a coffee maker on a cabinet, and a plaid sofa with a sheepskin throw in the foreground.

Shared Cottage

The cottage includes one queen bed and one day bed. This accommodation is for up to three guests. For single occupancy, the total is $2,465. Double occupancy is $3,460 or $1,730/person. Triple occupancy is $4,450 or $1,483/person.

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A cozy bedroom with log cabin walls and sloped wooden ceilings, featuring a bed with white linens, decorative pillows, and a blue patterned throw. There is a nightstand with a white lamp and a window with colorful stained glass, including a dragonfly design.

King Room

These are king sized rooms for one or two people. The price for single occupancy is $1,800. If you want to book for yourself and a friend, it’s $2,800 total ($1,400/person)

All room prices include food, beverage, and activities.

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A cozy rustic bedroom featuring two beds, one with wooden frame and headboard, and the other with white bedding. The room has wooden walls and ceiling, plaid wallpaper, a window with blinds, a small wooden bench, and a ceiling fan with lights.

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Shared Room (SOLD OUT)

Each person will have their own full sized bed in this cozy room. Book for you and a bestie! A shared room is $2,550 or $1,275/person