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So I decided to create it myself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6942079d88819130b79a927a/f30b7f28-1c40-4104-9112-c30ad1c83c00/IMG_4195.JPG Good on Paper Blog - Behind the scenes of creating my very first reading retreat - Want to kayak alone? Go for it. Want to stay in your chalet and read until noon? Do that. (I did!) Want to sit with someone over breakfast and talk about your book? There's room for that, too. The trust to make your own experience can feel quite scary for some and quite lovely at the same time. It was about having the independence to do what you want, when you want, without feeling like you need permission or an explanation. I didn't want to recreate the feeling of being at an event where every detail is managed and every hour is accounted for. I wanted to create the conditions for a good weekend, then leave enough room for everyone to make it their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6942079d88819130b79a927a/929e2790-a7d4-456b-ae75-82e7316848e0/IMG_4190.JPG Good on Paper Blog - Behind the scenes of creating my very first reading retreat - Even the welcome bag was intentionally curated. Locally made bag + book sleeve 2 books (each chosen based on what I knew about what they liked, what they had read and what was on their tbr) Snacks, because, duh. 2 handmade bookmarks 1 ceramic mug, locally made and a few more treats left in the room (snacks they asked for etc) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6942079d88819130b79a927a/7c3aa725-075d-418e-9428-e45bd36a4002/IMG_4220.JPG Good on Paper Blog - Behind the scenes of creating my very first reading retreat - I'm learning that creating a space for other people to rest also means allowing myself to rest in it. 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