Carriage Cottage
The Bookshelf is happy to partner with The Paxton House to host our September 2026 Reader Retreat!
- A 2-night stay at The Paxton House 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
- Special guest appearances
- 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 to another attendee up to 14 days before the retreat. If needed, we will connect you with a potential buyer from our waitlist
If the retreat is fewer than 14 days away, The Bookshelf is not responsible for connecting you with a new attendee to buy your ticket.
If you are unable to attend and unable to sell your ticket, it is still non-refundable and non-transferable to another retreat date.
This ticket option gets you a room in Carriage Cottage at The Paxton. You can view the house and room here. The Carriage House is the perfect home base for your next Thomasville visit. Located in one of the most peaceful and cherished historic districts, and recently freshened it features it's own private rocking chair front porch. A wonderful king bed and private updated bathroom with a tub shower combo ensures a comfortable stay.
If would like to book this as a double occupancy room to share with a friend or a family member that is also attending the retreat, there is an option to select double occupancy with an added fee.