Inspired by best-selling novel, Before I Let Go, The Well Read + Well Traveled Retreat will take you on a journey of hope and healing with other readers who need a space to learn ways to cope after loss.
Read during a time where the loss of a loved one was fresh, your host Emani Glee, will curate a space for readers to explore the depths of their own grief, but also what it means to find the light on the other side.
In Before I Let Go, award-winning author, Kennedy Ryan, handled heavy themes of grief and depression with immense care and intention that was validating for every reader who has experienced loss.
While the loss the characters experienced may be different than your own, grief has no boundaries.
It is with this knowing in mind, the healing we seek to reduce the aching in our hearts and minds can be found in activities that we may have never considered.
Together we will explore a variety of ways to take care of ourselves after loss, while connecting with other readers in community to uplift and empower each other as we learn to navigate life’s ebbs and flows.
In an interview, Kennedy said she wanted the book to balance grief and joy, so although we're dealing with heavy topics, there will be lots of fun and laughs too!
**If you are an Atlanta resident and interested in a special rate that does not include hotel, you can indicate on the application as such
Package Rates
Starting at $2900
April 18-22, 2024
5 Days, 4 Nights
- Welcome dinner
- Bibliotherapy session
- Bridgerton-esque Tea Party
- Private spa party
- Mindfulness Session
- Sound Bath Healing
- Charcuterie workshop
**SPACE IS LIMITED**
Curated and considered, our host hotel weaves together references to the art, music, cuisine, and history of our city, offering an authentic extension of the legacies of Atlanta and Midtown.
Throughout the hotel, you’ll find an amalgamation of Atlanta culture — food, music, art, history — all conspiring for a lively experience. Inspiration and quality are evident in every element of your stay, from the first glance at our architecturally stunning canopy to a botanically influenced nightcap at the bar.
Enjoy a morning coffee in the conservatory, a midday meal at the restaurant, a stroll to the High Museum, and people-watching on the promenade.
Later, press pause in your plush guestroom or suite, the perfect spot to plot tomorrow’s escapades.
Packages
Starting at $2900pp
NOTE: We are happy to pair you with a suitemate upon request which you can indicate on the booking form once provided.
**If you are an Atlanta resident and interested in a special rate that does not include hotel, you can indicate on the application as such
Package rates are inclusive of accommodations, meals during retreat programming, excursions, gift bags, airport and ground transportation. Airfare is not included.
PAYMENT PLAN: $100 deposit. 1st payment due 14 days later, remaining monthly payments in equal amounts, with final payment due February 28.
PAY IN FULL: Includes 5% discount
*Affirm available
Emani Glee
Message From The Host
I've always wanted to be someone who fill voids by creating spaces for us by us, but I didn't know how I'd go about it.
Creation often happens when trying to solve problems.
Personally, I have always felt odd being a Black woman who loves reading. Growing up, reading was never the "cool" hobby. I didn't know anyone who also felt immense joy simply by walking around a bookstore or library. I've also struggled to make friends as an adult.
Discovering bookish social media solved both problems for me!
Once I finally decided to indulge my wanderlust, I thought why not combine bookish meetups with travel!
I hosted my first retreat in Paris May 2023 and I truly couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Paris was a big deal for me because, like many readers, I'm an introvert.
The way we excitedly talked about our favorite reads and eventually everything else, you could hardly tell that we were strangers before this - that's what community is all about.
This time around, I felt called to host a much different experience, centered around mental health, after being inspired by the best-selling novel, Before I Let Go. It encouraged me to intentionally release the pain and heaviness of my grief, instead of burying it.
I curated a safe space where together, we will explore how to take intentional care of ourselves after loss while connecting with other readers in community to uplift and empower each other as we learn to navigate through life’s ebbs and flows.
I've already started to be more proactive about trying new things like taking a beginner pottery class, signing up for a floral arrangement workshop, and started searching for a therapist.
Whatever you discover is your way of coping with your emotions, we are here to support you on your journey of hope and healing.
I hope to see you in Atlanta!
