MINNEAPOLIS
-BOOKISH RETREAT-
January 30 - Feb 1st 2026
Winter time in the Twin Cities is magical! Come join us as we explore Minneapolis and St. Paul and all the wonderful things they have to offer!
The Inclusions
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2 night 3 day stay in a cozy rental in St. Paul, Minnesota
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Nadias Cakes Friday Afternoon (optional meetup)
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Welcome Pizza Party on Friday Night
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Blind Date With A Book Exchange
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Brunch Box provided Saturday Morning
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Tropes + Trifles Bookstore Saturday Morning
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St. Paul Winter Carnival Saturday Afternoon
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Muffins Sunday Morning
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Mall of America Sunday Afternoon (optional meetup)
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Romance + Fantasy Themed Bookish Goodie Bag
Itinerary Breakdown
Nadia's Cakes
Start off retreat weekend with a stop at Nadia's Cakes, owned by New York Bestselling author Abby Jimenez. Snag a cupcake and maybe a signed copy of one of her books too!
Pizza Party
Arrive at the rental at 5pm and get ready for a classic pizza party! This will be a time to meet & mingle with other attendees and enjoy some delicious local pizza.
Tropes + Trifles
Enjoy some book shopping at this local bookstore. They offer a variety of traditionally published and independently published books.
St. Paul Winter Carnival
This Minnesota staple festival is one you don't want to miss! in the past the vent has featured ice and snow sculptures, vendors, activities and so much more. We will be spending the afternoon exploring the festival and the downtown St. Paul area.
Mall of America
Wrap up the weekend with a stop to the famous Mall of America which features 520 stores, a rollercoaster, and a Barnes + Nobles.
This cozy home is located in St. Paul, just a few minutes from the Mall of America. It has 5 bedrooms and an adorable backyard equipped with a hot tub for those cold winter evenings! Cozy up by the indoor fireplace or play some arcade games in the game room.
The Rental
Investment
Bed Types
Shared Queen Bed: A Shared King/Queen Bed with another attendee $650 (8 available)
Single Twin Bunk Bed: A Single Twin Bed in Shared Room (one is a trundle) $750 (4 available)
Payment Plan Options
Shared Queen Bed: $240/month for 3 Months
Single Twin Bed: $265/month for 3 months
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a non-refundable event.
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More than 6 months before the retreat start date: You will receive a 50% credit toward a future retreat, valid for up to 12 months.
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3 to 6 months before the retreat start date: You will receive a 25% credit toward a future retreat, valid for up to 12 months.
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Less than 3 months before the retreat start date: No credit will be provided, as it becomes challenging to fill your spot. However, if we are able to fill your space from our waitlist, we may offer a 50% credit at our discretion.
Please refer to our full cancellation policy for all information.