Books & Brunch 1/2 Day Retreat

A 1/2 Day Retreat within the Books. A Books & Brunch Day Retreat in the Books, round 2! Join Jacki and friends for a ditch day within the pages (yes, I mean take a personal day for you and come read book together) filled with all the library vibes in a mountain lodge! This in-person event is a moment to unplug, recharge, and connect with like-minded folks who read. Expect a mix of chill activities, great company, and silent reading. Did you know: Reading for just 6 minutes can reduce stress by up to 68%, even faster than listening to music or taking a walk. The average reader can travel to over 4,000 new worlds in a lifetime through books. People who read fiction regularly score higher on empathy and emotional intelligence. Reading before bed improves sleep quality by up to 42% (!!). Libraries are one of the last remaining free public spaces where you can exist without the expectation of spending money or even seeing an ad. Bibliosmia is the love of the smell of books, and yes, it’s a real thing. Readers tend to have stronger intuition and pattern recognition because stories train the brain to detect meaning. __ AGENDA: 800am Arrive, settle in, grab a cuppa at the endless coffee bar and a coffee cake slice (gluten free) 835am Welcome 8:50 pm Meet & Mingle 9am- 11am Silent Reading by the fire, in the open mountain air by an open fire pit, by the coffee in the living room. Option #1: Join Jacki's Writing Club LIVE at 9am in the writer's nook. Option #2: Read by the fire place or on the front porch by the fire pit, so many places and spaces to cozy up and read. 12noon Lunch with Soup Witch soup bowls and Grainwashed Gluten free sourdough and dipping oils. 1pm Close the books and back to (this) reality __ So let's disrupt the status quo, shall we? Join us for a mid-week restoration and connection. I cannot wait to read with you! Your ticket includes: Bottomless Coffee & Tea provided by Juniper Lodge & Treehouses A Book Swap Experience, you bring a book and you leave with a book! A cozy soup lunch care of Margaret James, head witch of Soup Witch Bread & dipping oils care of head baker, Justine Sobyzack of Grainwashed. A community connection IRL within and beyond the pages. Other surprises TBA About Jacki Carr: Jacki Carr is a writer, reader and community curator with 17+ years of experience helping humans navigate change and reconnect to what matters most. Certified in Lightyear Leadership, she has worked with companies including lululemon, Patagonia, and Nike, guiding leaders and teams toward clarity, alignment, and clear communication. She lives in the mountains of Colorado with her husband, three daughters, and their elder dog, Moose.