Imagine being able to spend a weekend immersed in nature reading your favorite books without breaks or distractions. Imagine having the opportunity to share this experience with other people who are passionate about reading. Can't think of anything more perfect?

Welcome to our reading retreat, where you can find your space to read, alone or by sharing time with other readers.

When we conceived this event, we immediately thought of you! The reading retreat will be held between Friday 19th August and Sunday 21st August 2022 at La Macchina Fissa (https://lamacchinafissa.com/), in Borgo Virgilio, in the province of Mantua.


What is included in the participation fee?

- All meals from Friday to Monday lunch included (we accomodate vegetarians, vegans, and all other restrictions or requirements);

- Accommodation in a single or shared room with shared bathrooms;

- Pick-up and drop-off at Mantua station for those arriving by train;

Agenda

Friday 19th August

12PM-2PM Arrival and Welcome - for those arriving by train, pickup is at 12.30PM at Mantua Train Station

2PM-3PM Lunch

3PM-5PM Free time / Reading, chilling in the sun, enjoying the nature and the animals onsite (goats, peacocks, cats and chickens)

5PM-6.30PM Book Club “Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture” by Roxane Gay

8PM Dinner with typical products from Mantua

Saturday 20th August

10AM Breakfast

11AM Book Club “VOX” by Christina Dalcher

1PM Lunch

2PM-5PM Visit to the city of Mantua (optional)

5.30PM-7PM Mindfulness walk in nature while listening to audiobooks

8.3OPM Dinner and drinks

Sunday 21st August

10.30AM Coffee & Books, discussing “American Seoul: A Memoir” by Helena Rho

12PM-2PM Brunch

We are waiting for you!