November 5–8, 2026 · Savannah, Georgia · Limited to 10 Guests
Midnight in the Garden
A retreat for readers and writers drawn to mystery, beauty, and the kind of atmosphere that only Savannah can offer. Spanish moss. Wraparound porches. Stories waiting to be read — and written.
"Savannah is a beautiful lady with a dirty face."
— John Berendt, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
For Readers & Writers
Come to Read. Come to Write.
Come to Savannah.
Savannah in November is unlike anywhere else on earth. Spanish moss drifts from ancient oaks, candlelight flickers in the windows of antebellum mansions, and the air carries the scent of magnolia and mystery.
Come with a stack of books and an open heart — this is a retreat for readers who want to disappear into a story and a city that feels like one. Come with a blank page and a restless imagination — this is a retreat for writers who need a city that whispers stories into your ear.
Whether you arrive to read deeply or write freely, Savannah will meet you exactly where you are — and take you somewhere you never expected.
Every Day of the Retreat
What's Included
Curated Reading Time
Dedicated hours in historic settings — porches, parlors, and shaded squares — to read without interruption.
Book Club Discussions & Literary Walks
Lively conversations about books and stories, woven through Savannah's most storied streets and squares.
Guided Tour of Savannah's Squares
Explore the city's 22 historic squares, each with its own secrets, legends, and literary atmosphere.
Communal Meals with Southern Charm
Nourishing, unhurried meals shared together — the kind that turn strangers into friends.
Evening Readings on the Wraparound Porch
As the sun sets over Savannah, gather on the porch to share what you've read or written that day.
Intimate Group of 10
Limited to just 10 guests for a deeply personal, connected experience where every voice is heard.
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Upcoming Retreats
Midnight in the Garden
November 5–8, 2026
Forsyth Park Area · Savannah, Georgia
Limited to 10 guests
Savannah in November is unlike anywhere else on earth. Spanish moss drifts from ancient oaks, candlelight flickers in the windows of antebellum mansions, and the air carries the scent of magnolia and mystery. Come with a stack of books and an open heart — this is a retreat for readers who want to disappear into a story and a city that feels like one.
- Curated reading time in historic settings
- Book club discussions & literary walks
- Guided tour of Savannah's storied squares
- Communal meals with Southern charm
- Evening readings on the wraparound porch
- Writing sessions & guided prompts
Coming Soon
Where every cobblestone holds a story
The Queen City Chronicles
April 22–25, 2027
Historic District · Charleston, South Carolina
Limited to 10 guests
Charleston is a city that reads like a novel — antebellum mansions draped in wisteria, gaslit alleyways that whisper of old secrets, and a harbor that has witnessed centuries of romance and intrigue. Inspired by the richly layered historical fiction of Joy Callaway (The Fifth Avenue Artist Society) and the atmospheric mysteries of Sarah Hill's Charlotte series, this retreat invites you to step inside the stories.
Walk the same cobblestones that inspired generations of Southern writers. Read on a piazza as the afternoon light turns golden. Write the story only you can tell — in a city that has been telling them for three hundred years.
- Curated reading in historic house settings
- Literary walks through the French Quarter
- Guided tour of antebellum architecture
- Communal meals with Lowcountry flavor
- Evening readings on the piazza
- Writing sessions & guided prompts
The South Is Calling
Savannah. Charleston. Two cities. Two stories. Ten guests each. Reach out to reserve your spot or join the waitlist — these retreats fill quickly.
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