Reader Retreat 2026 - Double Occupancy

$3,000.00
Your ticket to Reader Retreat includes: 
  • A 2-night stay in a double occupancy room at The Courtyard Marriott in beautiful downtown Thomasville
  • A happy hour and bookish speed dating with The Bookshelf staff and fellow Reader Retreaters
  • A 5-course Pen to Plate dinner party in The Bookshelf
  • A book club breakfast
  • A surprise author event
  • A book panel/interactive event with The Bookshelf staff
  • A private, after-hours shopping night
  • A tour of The Bookshelf
  • A From the Front Porch live show
  • A grab-and-go farewell breakfast
  • A goodie tote bag including a book Annie hand-selects for your reading tastes, and freebies and coupons from other downtown Thomasville businesses
  • Shuttle service throughout the weekend within Thomasville

There are no refunds on Reader Retreat tickets.  If you are unable to attend the retreat you purchased tickets for, you may sell your ticket up to 30 days before the event.  If needed, we will partner with you to find someone to purchase your ticket from you.  After that deadline, The Bookshelf is not responsible for refunding you or transferring your ticket.

If you need additional nights at the Courtyard Marriott (Thursday night before the retreat, or the Sunday night after the retreat, for example) it is your responsibility to reach out to the hotel at (229) 264-4300 to make separate reservations.