Schedule

Monday 17th August: The Sanctuary

Set-Up & Unwinding

11:00   Early Sanctuary Access

Early arrivals check in, unpack your book stacks, and claim your reading nooks.

13:00   The Sanctuary Welcome Kit

Pick up your welcome envelope from the front desk. Use this time to settle into your room, unpack your books, brew a tea, and begin your personal "arrival ritual" (as detailed in your welcome pack).

15:00   Standard Check-In & The Nesting

The doors are fully open. Adjust the thermostat, fluff the pillows, and put your phone on "Do Not Disturb."

15:30   Lobby Meet-and-Greet

A brief 15-minute "Hello" in the hotel area to meet fellow readers before retreating into your stories.

16:30   The First Deep Dive

Two hours of total immersion. Kick off your shoes and finally crack that spine.

19:00   Group Dinner

A casual meal at the on-site restaurant.

21:00   The Evening Wind-Down

Return to your room. Put on your pyjamas and enjoy a "low-light" reading session in bed.

22:30   Lights Out

Screens off, bookmarks in. Rest your eyes for a full day of discovery tomorrow.

Tuesday 18th August: The Deep Immersion

Total Concentration

09:00   Breakfast

Fuel up at the buffet.

10:30   The Morning Marathon

Head back to your room for a dedicated morning session. With the privacy sign out, the floor is yours.

13:00   Quiet Refuel

Grab a quick bite from the bar to bring back to your room so you don’t break your "flow."

14:00   The "Big Read" Session

The heart of the retreat. Four solid hours of dedicated, uninterrupted reading time.

19:30   Hotel Dinner

Gather in the restaurant to discuss plot twists or character arcs with the group.

21:30   Zen & Ink

A dedicated hour for quiet reflection on your book, or perhaps jotting down thoughts in a journal.

22:30   Lights Out

Screens off, bookmarks in. Rest your eyes for a full day of discovery tomorrow.

Wednesday 19th August: The Coventry Exploration

Walking through History

08:30   Breakfast

Fuel up at the buffet.

10:00   City Wander

Step out of the hotel to explore Coventry. A short walk takes you to the ruins of the Old Cathedral and the stunning New Cathedral.

13:00   Lunch in the City

Find a local café in the city centre or near the Cathedral Quarter for a change of scenery.

15:00   Cathedral Quiet Time

Find a park bench or a quiet spot near the city walls to read a few chapters in the open air, inspired by the city’s atmosphere.

17:00   Return to Base

Head back to the hotel to freshen up.

19:30   Group Dinner

Regroup at the hotel to share stories of what you discovered in the city today.

21:30   Night Owl Reading

If the city buzz has energized you, treat yourself to a longer reading session before bed.

23:00   Lights Out

A final few pages, then lights out to stay fresh for the final morning.

Thursday 20th August: The Final Chapter

Reflection and Departure

08:30   Final Retreat Breakfast

Fuel up one last time at the buffet. Swap contact details and future book recommendations over toast.

10:00   The Finish Line

Use these last two hours in your favourite spot—the armchair in your room or a quiet corner of the bar—to finish those final chapters.

11:30   The Final Pack

Start gathering your things and clearing your "reading sanctuary."

12:00   Departure

Standard check-out. Safe travels home with a much smaller TBR pile!