Retreat Information

March 4-7: Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

March 4–7 · Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Join us for a restorative long weekend at the beach before the crowds arrive. Enjoy a great book together with the sound of waves in the background and a warm cup of coffee in your hand. We’ll gather daily in our beachfront home for readings and catered meals by Chef Mike, venturing out one night to the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk for world-famous seafood- with plenty of time in between for beach walks, hot tub soaks, slowing down together, and a few other surprises.

Eight spots. Come read with us.

J

Featured Book

We All Want Impossible Things

by Catherine Newman

At first glance, you might think "Nope...too sad! Not for me", but trust me, this book provides as many laughs as it does tears. In the words of Julie Klam in her New York Times book review, "There is a type of book that I like to refer to as really too sad for my taste, but so good I couldn't put it down, and now I have to tell everyone I know they have to read it.'"

Ash and Edi have been best friends for forty years. When Edi's ovarian cancer leaves no more treatment options, she moves into hospice near Ash's home in Massachusetts. Ash stays by Edi's side, navigating hospice, friendship, family, love, and loss. This book is equal parts funny and sad, but above all, a beautiful celebration of friendship.
You'll laugh. You'll cry-often at the same time.

A copy of the book will be provided—no advance reading required. Come ready to discover it with us, word by word.

Where are we staying?

Our beachfront home is on the quieter south end of Garden City Beach and has spacious covered decks, plenty of outside lounging area and access to miles of beautiful Low Country beach.

What's Included

  • Beachfront accommodations for three nights

  • Thursday: welcome dinner and drinks

  • Friday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner

  • Saturday: breakfast, lunch, dinner not included but option to eat with the group at one of Murrells Inlet’s wonderful restaurants.

  • Sunday: farewell breakfast

  • Copy of retreat novel

  • Retreat tote bag and book-related gifts