
Reading RõõmRetreat
22-24 January 2027
Altmõisa Guesthouse, Estoniaa two-night getaway for bookish women to share the joy of reading
Rõõm means joy in Estonian. This retreat is for you if you find joy in reading, or you used to but you lost it in the mess of daily life.
What you’ll get
Two nights, three days to read and connect with other book lovers. Endless cups of coffee, afternoon cake. All meals prepared for you on-site. Evening social time. A safe place to lock away your phone while you read.
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Tentative itinerary
Friday
- Arrive and settle in
- Dinner
- Book swap and trivia
Saturday
- Breakfast
- Reading time
- Lunch
- Reading time
- Dinner
- Sauna
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Goodbyes and check-out
Practical details
- Dates
- 22-24 January 2027
- Where
- Altmõisa Guesthouse, Estonia
Food & Drink
The retreat includes all meals: two breakfasts, one lunch, and two dinners. Afternoon cake breaks will give you the energy you need to power through the final pages of your book.
Altmõisa aims to use at least 50% locally sourced ingredients, and its sustainability efforts have earned it Green Key certification.
Coffee and tea are available all day. Alcoholic drinks are not included in the retreat price, but they are available for purchase on-site, should you want a glass of wine with your dinner or a beer in the evening.
We are happy to accommodate any dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, etc.). Please let us know when you register.
What the price covers
Two nights of accommodation, two breakfasts, one lunch and two dinners built around local, seasonal ingredients, coffee and tea all day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and afternoon cake on Saturday and Sunday.
After-dinner activities, such as book trivia. One sauna evening. Optional daytime activities, such as guided stretching, journaling and audiobook walks. An upcycled tote bag holding a blind date with a book and other bookish goodies. And, most importantly, lots of time to read.
Rooms
Most rooms have two twin beds, meaning you’ll share a room with one other participant. If you sign up with a friend, let us know so we can ensure you're in the same room. We also have several single rooms available if you would prefer to room alone.
All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Towels for the room and for the sauna are provided.
The Grounds
If you want a bit of fresh air or prefer to stroll while listening to your audiobook, Lagleranna Hiking Path will take you to the seaside and back in under an hour. You can also grab one of the guesthouse’s bikes to go for a spin on the quiet country roads.
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What to bring
- a good book (or three)
- headphones for audiobooks
- a swimsuit for the sauna
- comfy clothes (feel free to stay in pajamas all day!)
- knitting, sketchbook, journal
What not to bring
- your laptop
- your children
- your husband
- your boyfriend
FAQ

About us
Mari Liis & Hillary
Mari Liis (left) and Hillary (right) are the owners of Reading Rõõm. They will be there for the entire retreat. They are both moms and are fully prepared to give “the look” to anyone who gets noisy during reading time. Mari Liis is also a sociologist and Hillary is a writer. They will be available throughout the retreat to keep you fuelled with coffee and cake.
Your hosts at Altmõisa Guesthouse, Estonia
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