A Cozy California Christmas
Thursday, Dec 4 - Sunday, Dec 7
San Diego, CA
What’s Included?
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3-Night Stay: There are different price points depending on your room/bed configuration.
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All Meals Included - A total of 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts, and 2 lunches. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided throughout the weekend as well. We will be sure to coordinate with guests regarding food allergies and preferences.
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Includes books and bookish merchandise worth over $250!
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Our retreat book club pick will be mailed to you in advance (or sent to your Kindle).
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Pre-planned excursions, games, and group activities (see more details below) to connect with attendees. But don’t worry - there will be plenty of reading time!
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We’ll create a WhatsApp group chat so everyone can get to know each other before the trip, as well as host a Zoom call about 2 weeks before.
Not included: Transportation to/from San Diego, CA
It’s a Christmas miracle!
If you miss out on the first weekend, don’t panic—we’ve added a SECOND holiday retreat!
Due to incredible response, we’ll be doing a second weekend happening December 11–14 at the same location with the same festive theme…but with a brand new book!
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Activities
All activities are optional, but participation is highly encouraged!
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Whether it’s an intimate dinner in a bookstore or a bookstore hop sip & shop on a party bus… we will plan a wonderful bookish outing for the group! Details coming soon.
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Structured discussion for our Retreat Book Pick where we dive into it together! Come prepared with all your thoughts, opinions, and hot takes. We will provide the good vibes and freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
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Bring a $25 bookish themed gift to participate in a gift exchange game.
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We’ll have an assortment of crafts in our craft cart for you to enjoy at any time. This may include Christmas cookie decorating, friendship bracelet making, book cover bedazzling, cozy coloring books, vision board crafting, etc.
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Trivia (with prizes!), Book Boo Powerpoint Presentation Party, Bookish Card Games, etc.
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There will be plenty of time to sit back, relax, and dive into your latest read. This is, after all, a reading retreat and you’ll have open-ended time to cozy up in your favorite corner of this beautiful house.
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For an added fee, we can organize additional activities such as morning yoga, tarot card readings, candle-making class, etc. More details to come!
House Details
Step into a storybook setting this December at The Coulter House, a historic six-bedroom Mission Revival home tucked into San Diego’s charming Bankers Hill. Designed in 1916 by Carleton Winslow Sr.—the architect behind the Los Angeles Public Library—this warm, elegant space is made for readers. With its wood-paneled walls, sun-drenched nooks, rooftop views, and shelves lined with books throughout, it’s the perfect place to slow down, curl up with a good read, and savor the season. We’ll be transforming the home into a festive holiday haven for our “Christmas in California” retreat, complete with twinkle lights, garlands, and cozy reading corners.
Outside, the magic continues. A lush garden courtyard invites slow mornings with coffee, evenings by the fire pit, and relaxing soaks in the hot tub. Whether you're reading under the pergola, swapping books in the sunroom, or soaking in the views from the rooftop deck, The Coulter House is the kind of place where literary dreams—and lifelong bookish friendships—come to life!
Room Configurations
Bedroom 2
King Room Ensuite
Max Occupancy: 2
King bed
Private ensuite bathroom
Starting at $1,425
WEEKEND 1: SOLD OUT
Bedroom 3
King Room - Shared Ensuite
Max Occupancy: 2
King Bed
Jack & Jill style bathroom (shared with Room 4)
Starting at $1,425
WEEKEND 1: SOLD OUT
Bedroom 1
Primary King Ensuite
Max Occupancy: 2
King Bed + Private ensuite Bathroom
Room includes a balcony & fireplace
Starting at $1,525
WEEKEND 1: SOLD OUT
Bedroom 4
King Bed & Sofa Bed - Shared Ensuite
Max Occupancy: 3
King Bed + Sleeper Sofa Bed
Jack & Jill style bathroom (shared with Room 3)
Starting at $1,275
WEEKEND 1: SOLD OUT
Bedroom 5
King Room Ensuite
Max Occupancy: 2
King bed
Private ensuite bathroom
Starting at $1,425
WEEKEND 1: SOLD OUT
Bedroom 6
Twin Trundle
Max Occupancy: 2
Twin trundle beds
Shared bathroom
Starting at $1,295
WEEKEND 1 SOLD OUT
Weekend 3-Day Pass
3 available
Perfect for locals who don’t require overnight accommodation
$895 per person
WEEKEND I SOLD OUT
COMING SOON!
We’re still finalizing our December retreat book pick, but expect a 2025 holiday release filled with romance and festive cheer!
Every guest will receive a copy in the mail before the retreat.
Retreat Book Pick
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