February 5–7, 2027
February Retreat
A cozy 2-night winter weekend of books, connection, and harbor magic in Gig Harbor, WA.
This is a 2-night retreat. All meals are included from Friday dinner through Sunday dinner.
Featured Author
Elise Hooper
A native New Englander, Elise spent several years writing for television and online news outlets before getting a MA and teaching high-school literature and history. Her debut novel The Other Alcott was a nominee for the 2017 Washington Book Award. Three more novels, Learning to See, Fast Girls, and Angels of the Pacific, followed, all centered on the lives of extraordinary but overlooked historical women. Her latest book The Library of Lost Dollhouses is inspired by a dollhouse that's been in her family for five generations. Elise lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters.
The Lost Library of Dollhouses
Inspired by a dollhouse that has been in Elise's family for five generations.
What's Included
2-night retreat — all meals included from Friday dinner through Sunday dinner.
Included
- 2 nights lodging
- All meals (Friday dinner through Sunday dinner)
- Welcome goodie bag
- Bookish craft activities
- Author talk & book signing
- Waterfront exploration
Not Included
- Transportation to/from Gig Harbor
- Personal purchases & souvenirs
- Harbor cruise (but may be purchased as an additional add-on)