November 2025 Reading Retreat (SOLD OUT)
*Please note, this retreat is now fully booked*
The September Canberra region retreat was so good, we're going to do it again right away - for two nights in November, during the beautiful spring weather.
Join us in our beautiful Springrange property - just 35 minutes from the center of Canberra, and 20 minutes from Murrumbateman. With us, you can let the outside world melt away for a weekend all about you and your books, and all you have to do is read and relax.
Consider this an impromptu retreat - perfect for all readers (including those who are going to the Canberra Writers Festival at the end of October and will have a great selection of books to get stuck into!). Given it's not far away, and that we'll be taking a different approach to catering on this retreat, these rooms are priced to sell, and some have already - so get in fast!
Dates: Check in Friday, 21 November from 3.00 pm, checkout 10.00 am on Sunday, 23 November
Location: Springrange, NSW (Yass River Valley)
Rooms: Rooms are available as a single or a double booking
Diet: We will cater for any dietary needs, please let us know
Reading prescription: We'll be in touch to create your personalised reading prescription and book pack
Where you'll be staying
The property is generously spaced, with four large bedrooms with ensuites (including baths) and a fifth room with a private bathroom. Prices start at $1,099.
Bedroom 1 - King bed with ensuite, separate bath, and balcony (entire upper floor) - SOLD
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed with ensuite - SOLD
Bedroom 3 - Queen bed with ensuite - SOLD
Bedroom 4 - Queen bed with ensuite - SOLD
Bedroom 5 - Queen bed with private toilet and vanity
Bedroom 5 guests will have access to an additional bathroom in the downstairs rumpus room. (Please note to maximise the gorgeous view and sunrises, the fully private Bedroom 1 does not have east-facing blinds/curtains.)
To book a room for 2 people, please use the "shared room" option. Shared rooms are available for couples or friends - no rooms will be shared between people who haven't booked it together.
To book for a room for yourself choose "single room".
Throughout the retreat we'll be offering delicious food and snacks, as well as all drinks, including tea, coffee, beer, wine and soft drinks. The retreat dinners are a fabulous opportunity to come together and chat about what you're reading and your favourite books. If you would prefer not to come to the dinners, you are more than welcome to have them served in your room, or in another part of the house or property (it's a great place for picnics and exploring).
Breakfast, lunches, morning and afternoon teas are provided so you don't have to lift a finger. Again, these can be served to your room, or wherever you'd like on the property.
Prior to your retreat, you will receive an email from us regarding your book prescription. This will help us learn about you, your reading likes and dislikes, and assist us to customise your prescription. (Please make sure our emails aren't heading to your junk inbox.)
What's included
We aim to make things as easy as possible for you to spend the maximum amount of time reading. The following is included for all guests:
- 2 night stay in cosy Yass Valley accommodation. Our property boasts numerous reading areas, a designated quiet reading space, luxurious private bedrooms, shared and private dining spaces, and grounds to explore-including a private lake for kayaking. The spaces are generous, and you'll always find a private area to read.
- A bespoke reading prescription customised to you, and your tastes and interests
- A welcome gift bag, including a selection of your prescribed books, an annotation kit, bookmark, handmade small batch tea, tea infuser and other book-related goodies
- All meals, including breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon teas and dinners. No need for you to lift a finger, everything is supplied for you.
- Excellent tea, coffee and snacks available at all times
Terms and conditions
Cancellations
Should you need to cancel your booking the following policy will be applied:- More than 6 weeks notice before the booked retreat - you will receive a full refund.
- Between 6 and 3 weeks from the booked retreat - you are entitled to a 50 per cent refund; or, we will work with you to move your retreat to a mutually convenient alternative retreat date.
- If you cancel within 3 weeks of the booked retreat, we are unable to offer a refund. However, we will endeavour to resell your booking and, if successful, we will provide you with a refund to the amount we resell your booking for. Alternatively, we will work with you to move your booking to a mutually convenient alternative retreat.
We will do everything to ensure that the retreat takes place on the planned date and at the location advertised. However, where this becomes impractical due to circumstances beyond our control, or where bookings are insufficient to justify it, we may cancel or rearrange the retreat at our discretion.
In such cases:
Where a Retreat is cancelled, we will refund the total amount of payment which we have received from you in respect of the retreat, less any previously processed refunds.
Cancellations based on low bookings will not take place within 3 weeks prior to the retreat taking place. Cancellations within this period of time will only ever take place for circumstances beyond our control. And in every instance of a cancellation by us we will endeavour to book you into an alternative retreat date.
Personal effects:
Reading Retreats Australia does not accept any liability for loss, damage or theft of your personal effects, it is your responsibility to ensure you keep your valuables secure.
Dietary requirements:
Whilst we try to accommodate your dietary needs, we cannot guarantee an allergy-free diet as the kitchens we use are not entirely under our control. Reading Retreats Australia will not assume any liability for adverse reactions from the food consumed, or items one may come in contact with whilst staying at the property.
Behaviour:
We reserve the right to ask any guests to leave whose behaviour is disruptive or threatening (no refund will be offered).
Animals:
Please get in contact if you would like to bring your well-behaved pet to the retreat. In some instances, this may be possible. For assistance animals please get in contact and we will work with you to ensure your animal is with you for your retreat.
Additional needs:
Our retreat locations may not all be able to accommodate additional needs. Should you require specialised facilities, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure your stay is as comfortable and safe as possible.