Johnson’s Literary Depot & Soluna Sage Present:
The Escape Retreat
An all-inclusive wellness weekend
Western North Carolina
April 30th-May 2nd, 2027
A Luxury Yoga & Book Retreat in the North Carolina Mountains
Before the end-of-school-year rush. Before summer schedules fill every calendar. Before life speeds up again.
Escape is your invitation to pause.
Set high in the mountains of Western North Carolina, this intimate retreat blends restorative yoga, meaningful connection, and uninterrupted time to simply be. Designed for book lovers, busy professionals, caregivers, educators, and anyone craving a reset, Escape offers a weekend of nervous system restoration in a beautiful mountain setting.
Wake slowly to mountain views. Move through gentle morning yoga. Spend afternoons reading in the sunshine, soaking in the hot tub, or unwinding in the sauna. Gather with fellow readers for thoughtful book discussions before ending the day beneath the stars.
This is not a retreat about doing more. It's about remembering how good it feels to do less.
Trip Highlights:
Two nights in a luxury mountain home overlooking stunning mountain views
Daily yoga classes designed to calm and restore the nervous system
Sauna sessions
Hot tub access throughout the weekend
Guided book club chats
Dedicated time to relax — read, nap, hang out!
Daily meals and snacks
Retreat gift bag from Johnson’s Literary Depot and Soluna Sage
Plenty of free time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the mountain views
All activities are 100% optional. Transportation to Western North Carolina is not included.
Pricing
$600 per person
A $200 deposit to reserve your spot. Payment plans are available.
Sample Weekend Schedule
Friday:
Arrive & Settle In with Happy Hour Charcuterie Board
Restorative Yoga Session to unwind from the drive
Dinner
Mingle & relax
Saturday:
Morning Gentle Slow Flow Yoga Practice with Guided Breathwork
Breakfast + Coffee
Free Time to go for a walk, sauna, hot tub, read, nap, play games, etc!
Lunch
Optional Yoga Workshop + Sound Bath
Happy Hour + Snacks with Bookish Craft
Dinner
Bookclub chat around the bonfire
Sunday:
Morning Gentle Yoga Practice and Guided Meditation
Breakfast + Coffee
Departure
FAQs
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Yes! We will have a meet and greet prior to the retreat and will pick out a book to read and chat about on the retreat! This book is complimentary and you will be notified by JLD once it’s ready for pick up.
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The mountain cottage includes shared bedrooms. After reserving your spot, you’ll receive an accommodations preference form and we’ll thoughtfully match you with like-minded attendees. If you’d like a single room, that is an option however due to costs of events like this, it will come with an additional fee. Please include your preference on your accommodation form.
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Perfect! This isn’t your average book club. Think of it more like hanging out with friends who also love to read. There’s no pressure. Just good conversation.
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Of course! We are happy to accommodate all dietary restrictions & preferences. Once you sign up, you’ll get an info form to fill out and that’s where you’ll include all dietary restrictions and preferences.
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All sales for retreats are final. Due to the planning and preparation required for these events, we are unable to offer refunds for any reason, including cancellations, schedule conflicts, or personal circumstances.