Storybook Retreats
Time away, the bookstore way.
At Johnson's Literary Depot, we think a good book and a good trip have a lot in common.
Our Storybook Retreats come in two styles. Pick the pace that fits you.
Reading Retreats
Some stories you live. These you get to slow down and read.
Unplug, settle in, and finally get to that stack on your nightstand. Expect quiet mornings, good coffee, easy conversation with fellow readers, and plenty of unhurried time with a good book.
Best for: rest, recharging, and reading without interruptions.
READING RETREAT · WITH SOLUNA SAGE
Escape: A Yoga & Book Retreat
Western North Carolina · Apr 30 – May 2, 2027
Two nights in a mountain home with restorative yoga, books, the sauna and hot tub, and a bonfire book chat.
$600
READING RETREAT · EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
Linger: A Savannah Book Retreat
Savannah, Georgia · Sep 30 – Oct 3, 2027
Three nights in a restored Victorian home, with porch coffee, yoga, book chats, ghost tours and bookstores.
$1,500 early bird through Dec 31
Adventure Retreats
Some stories you read. These you get to live.
Lace up and head out with one of our booksellers. Walk an ancient pilgrimage route, ride through wine country, explore the highlands of Appalachia, and come home with a story of your own.
Best for: active travelers who want to see the world on foot or by bike.
ADVENTURE RETREAT · PILGRIMAGE
El Camino de Santiago
Sarria to Santiago, Spain · May 29 – Jun 5, 2027
Walk the last 69 miles of the Camino during the 2027 Holy Year. Dinner most nights.
$1,800
Early Bird - $1700 per person until December 31st, 2026
ADVENTURE RETREAT · CYCLING
Austrian Wine & Cycle Tour
Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia · Jun 12 – 20, 2027
Ride wine country past cellar towns, castles and UNESCO chateaux, and finish in Prague.
$1,900
Early Bird - $1800 per person until December 31st, 2026
ADVENTURE RETREAT · BACKPACKING
The Roan Fellowship
Roan Mountain, TN & NC · April & September 2027
A 3-day guided backpacking trip across the Roan Highlands, told like a quest, with campfire stories and second breakfast.
$500
How it works
1. Choose your retreat.
Browse upcoming Reading and Adventure Retreats below.
2. Reserve your spot.
Pay your deposit and confirm your space. Spots are limited.
3. Get ready.
We'll follow up with everything you need to know before you go.
4. Enjoy the story.
Show up, slow down (or lace up), and let us handle the details.
Good to Know.
All activities are optional.
Travel to the retreat is not included. For trips abroad, airfare is not included.
All retreat sales are final. For retreats, we strongly recommend travel insurance.
Questions? Stop by the shop at 333 E. Main Street in Downtown Johnson City, email support@johnsonsliterarydepot.com, or fill out the form. We'd love to help you find the right retreat.
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