News and Views
We post here some of our Readers’ feedback and interesting bits of news about Reading Retreats.
"I’ve been to lots of retreats over the last few years - generally for writing - but this was the most luxurious, indulgent, well-catered weekend I’ve ever spent. They really had thought of everything - goody bags full of wonderful gifts, spare essentials in case you forgot to pack anything, reading lights for borrowing, and an amazing range of food, to suit any dietary requirements. As someone with diabetes, I’m used to organisers just assuming I won’t have dessert, and that I’ll forego snacking, which is always rather depressing. Here, though, there were cheese plates to round off each delicious meal, low sugar muesli for breakfast, and both low sugar and savoury snacks, so I felt very well looked-after."
Gift VOuchers
We may have just found your perfect present! Our gift vouchers can be purchased towards one of our Retreats. Just scroll to the bottom of the Retreats page. We can send to you or straight to the very lucky recipient.
Gift Vouchers available from £50
The Book Club Review Podcast
Kate Slotover from the wonderful The Book Cub Review joined us at a Retreat in Derbyshire. Click on the picture to hear the Podcast.
The best medicine in the world is a good book and a comfy chair...
"A weekend of utter bliss, peace & quiet to do what I like most - yet rarely have time for - hours and hours of having my nose in a book. Perfection. And the food?? Well, as far as I'm concerned it was a total foodie weekend as well! Completely delicious. Simply wonderful, in a nutshell. Thank you so much ."
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Reading Retreat in the News…
We were very pleased to welcome ITV news journalist Kevin Ashford to our Kent Retreat back in 2018. He filmed a lovely piece for ITV regional news which is syndicated to news regions around the country. Just in case you missed it you can watch it here.
Slightly Foxed
We’re very excited to share that we have a wonderful partnership with Slightly Foxed, the subscription book club that introduces readers to forgotten gems. Our Retreats will offer copies of their quarterly magazines and a little Foxed treat in the goody bags. We’re offering members of Slightly Foxed a 10% discount on any of our Retreats. They have a fascinating newsletter and their subscriptions start at a very reasonable £48. More details can be found here https://foxedquarterly.com
Fabulous piece in The Daily Telegraph
We were very pleased to be interviewed as part of this feature on the benefits of a Reading Retreat. Chuffed to be in the company of Howard Jacobson and Alain de Botton!
"I wanted to rediscover reading and have really enjoyed my 'prescription'. Add to it great food and great company, what's not to love?"
"A beautifully organised retreat with all the time in the world to read and indulge yourself. All practicalities are taken care of, including excellent meals and snacks."
Food…
We are very proud of the food we offer on our Retreats, we work hard to ensure all dietary needs are met, here are just some of our sample menus.
Dinner
Beetroot, Apple & Goats Cheese Salad with Balsamic Dressing
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Chicken Breast and Wild Mushroom Sauce
With Roasted Kale & Tenderstem Broccoli & New Potatoes
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Apple Tart Tatin with Clotted Cream
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Cheese board with crackers and chutney
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Coffee or Speciality Tea
Dinner
Vegetable samosa with Mango Chutney
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Thai Fish Curry with Coriander Rice and Roti
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St Clements Granita with Shortbread
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Cheese board with Crackers and chutney
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Coffee or Speciality Tea
Cambridge Independent
Not long after we launched Reading Retreat we were interviewed by the Cambridge Independent you can find the article here:
“Thank you, thank you, thank you Sara & Cressi, for the most gorgeously indulgently luxurious weekend I’ve spent in a long time. It has met and far exceeded my expectations. You created five star relaxation with more thoughtful special touches than I could have imagined. The food was out of this world - my five portions of Bakewell tart are testament to that! And the house was so well chosen for its sofas, candles, wood burner and cosy feel. We were waited on hand and foot! Plus the whole thing has really reminded me of the value of setting aside precious reading time. I’ll be back! Thank you
There’s a name for that…
... pile of books beside the bed. TSUNDOKU is the Japanese phrase for acquiring reading materials in one's home but letting them pile up without being read!
“What a wonderful way to spend a few days! So relaxing, reading where and when you liked, no distractions. Discussing books and sharing opinions over lovely meals...everything was wonderful and I look forward to repeating the experience.”
