13th-17th October - with author Jennifer Saint (limited places available)
20th-24th October - with author Naomi Wood
WHERE BOOK LOVERS FIND PARADISE: THE ULTIMATE READERS’ RETREAT IN GREECE
Secure your place for just £150
Escape with your To Be Read (TBR) list to the ultimate readers' retreat in the Greek Islands. Join bestselling authors, discuss beloved books, and enjoy beachfront accommodation in Naxos, within easy reach of Athens, Santorini and Mykonos. Perfect for book lovers, writers and reading enthusiasts.
Our retreat offers a unique escape into literature, set against the stunning backdrop of Naxos' sheltered beaches and olive groves. This is your time – and nothing is compulsory. You can spend the days immersed in a book, emerging only for a quick dip in the Aegean or pool, or you can find your book tribe. It’s up to you!
You’ll have uninterrupted time to read and write, surrounded by fellow book lovers who understand the joy of discovering new worlds between the pages. Visiting authors will join us to discuss their writing process and their books and provide a unique insight into the art of storytelling.
Reading Experience Includes: ✓ Curated Reading Lists from Bestselling Authors ✓ Book Discussion Groups ✓ Greek Island Accommodation ✓ Author Readings ✓ Workshop ✓ Greek Wine Tasting ✓ Mediterranean Book-and-Mézé Events ✓ Reader Community Building ✓ Morning Yoga ✓ Sight-seeing
Transform your TBR pile into cherished memories on an enchanting Greek Island. Our exclusive Naxos readers' retreats 2025 offer intimate book discussions, author meet-and-greets, and guided reading sessions in an intimate Mediterranean setting. Located in the stunning Cyclades, near iconic Santorini and glamorous Mykonos, this retreat is designed specifically for passionate readers seeking to dive deep into those books they’ve never had the time for. Step away from the crowd. Come and discuss your favourite novels and make friends for life over a glass of wine and endless conversations about books, books, and more books.
Perfect for:
· Avid Readers
· Writers looking for fresh perspectives and uninterrupted time to read and write
· Book Clubs ( discounts available for groups of 5 or more)
· Solo travellers seeking quiet inspiration (safe, very welcoming environment)
· Reading Challenge Participants
· Mediterranean Literature Lovers
What’s included in our reading retreat:
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6 nights in traditional Cycladic accommodation
All meals, including relaxed dinners with wine and inspired literary discussion
Visiting best selling authors
All excursions and workshops on itinerary
Shade dappled reading nooks with hammocks, sun loungers and panoramic views
Access to our small curated library, featuring reading recommendations from indie bookshops including new releases, bestsellers, genre and literary fiction
Optional mix-and-match book groups
Not included: Alcohol (outside of meals and evening aperitifs), snacks, flights and transport to Naxos
Everything you need for a seamless and memorable experience
Cost: from £1,300
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Includes: 6 Nights Accommodation: Comfortable and stylish lodging for a relaxing stay, delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, excursions, authors, complimentary transfers to and from Naxos port and airport. And much more!
Dates:
13th - 17th October - Our visiting author is Greek Myths writer Jennifer Saint
20th - 24th October - Our visiting author is Literary Fiction and Short Story writer Naomi Wood
Top Tip - Book flights early!
October flight costs (as of April 2025):
From JFK - Athens rtn from £412 (+ short connecting flight to Naxos or ferry )
From London - Athens rtn: from £121 (+ short connecting flight to Naxos of ferry)
From London - Mykonos rtn: from £129 (+ 45 min ferry to Naxos)
From London to Santorini rtn : from £171 (+ 1- 3 hour ferry to Naxos)
Make Naxos the perfect interlude on your Greek island journey. Please ask us if you need any help with your travel arrangements. Whether you're exploring the Cyclades, hopping between Santorini and Mykonos or the other islands, or simply looking for a perfect spot to pause, recharge come to us.
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