Book Babe
Reading Retreat
April 4-6, 2025
Were you inspired by Katniss shooting her bow, Cheryl walking the PCT, the Amazonian training Wonder Woman receives, Violet's knife skills from the back of her dragon, or Nesta's "mind-stilling" Valkyrie practice? There are so many inspirational book characters achieving amazing feats. Have you ever tried any of them? Or our "real" world version of them? If you have ever wanted to, then we have got the experience for you! Join GeesExpeditions at Glen Isle Resort in Bailey, CO for the Book Lover's retreat of a lifetime. 3 days and 2 nights of all expenses paid adventure following in the footsteps of our favorite heroines. We'll fill your weekend with connection, nature, adventure, amazing food, and so much more!
What's Included:
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3 Days, 2 nights all expenses paid.
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Book inspired activities including hikes, weapons practice (archery, axe throwing, knife throwing), yoga and mindfulness practices, crafts, and of course, built in reading time.
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Gourmet, home cooked meals with options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters alike.
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Access to Glen Isle Resort’s gorgeous property, staying in historic cabins in Bailey, CO.
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Disconnect from the hustle of everyday life, while rejuvenating via the natural world.
Room Options
There are 3 room types to choose from, listed below.
Each room type gives the option to room on your own (individual) or to room with another person (double), be that a spouse, bestie, or friend that ultimately saves money per person attending the retreat.
**We have a limited number of rooms that have multiple beds, so if you are wanting to share a room but not a bed, please let us know and we will accommodate these requests on a first come, first served basis.
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Private Room in a Shared Cabin for
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​$640 Individual
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$980 Double (just $490 each!)​
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You will have your very own room with a queen or king sized bed while sharing a bathroom, full kitchen, and living room including wood burning stove with other retreat guests. **There are rooms with multiple double or twin beds in this option to be booked first come, first served.
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Multiple people attending the retreat together have the opportunity to be placed in the same cabin, space permitting.
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​Basic Private Cabin for
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$760 Individual
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$1,100 Double (just $550 each!)
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You will have the privacy of your very own cabin with a queen or king sized bed in a studio setting with a bathroom and kitchenette. **There are no rooms with multiple beds in this option.
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Multiple people attending the retreat together have the opportunity to be placed in neighboring cabins, space permitting.
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Luxury Private Cabin for
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$880 Individual
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$1,220 Double (just $610 each!)
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You will have the privacy of your very own cabin with a queen or king sized bed with the added luxury of your own bathroom, full kitchen, and living room including wood burning stove. **Some rooms have the potential to have an additional twin bed.
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Payment plan available with $200 Deposit
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During registration, you will pay a deposit of $200 and indicate which room option you prefer and your preferred payment plan.
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Within 24 hours, you will receive an email from GeesE staff confirming your payment plan (to be paid in full by the beginning of the retreat) followed by to complete payment on your schedule. ​
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Tentative Schedule
11:30am Friday, April 4
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1:00pm Sunday, April 6
*We understand that some participants will not arrive until after work on Friday and will schedule necessary activities to occur in the evening so everyone may be involved. However, we do recommend arriving as soon as possible to get the most out of your day!
It is always your choice to participate or not in any activity, but everything is included in the price of registration.
This schedule is subject to change based on many factors including number of participants, weather, etc.
Friday, April 4 will include:
Meet & Greet and Lunch
Site Wide Scavenger Hunt
"Mind-Stilling" Guided Meditation
Happy Hour and Dinner
Weekend Welcome
Room Check In
Group Quiet Time
(Read, Knit, Lounge, Whatever you need. Snacks and Tea provided!)
End of Day Campfire
Saturday, April 5 will include:
Morning Flow Yoga
Hike/Snowshoe (weather dependent)
Lunch
Group Quiet Time
(Read, Knit, Lounge, Whatever you need. Snacks and Tea provided!)
Happy Hour and Dinner
Breakfast & Coffee/Tea
Guided Craft
Weapons Training
(archery, axe throwing, and knife throwing)
Optional Book Exchange
End of Day Campfire
Sunday, April 6 will include:
Morning Flow Yoga
Navigation Challenge
Lunch
Breakfast & Coffee/Tea
Room Check-Out
Guided Meditation