Branson Book Retreat Shared King in King Room with Private Full Bath - 4/30/26-5/3/26

Grab your book loving girls and escape with us to Branson, Missouri for the Ultimate Book Lover's Getaway!!! Thursday morning, April 30 - Sunday evening, May 3, 2026.

Join us for the Branson Book Retreat - a one-of-a-kind experience where stories, scenery, and community come together. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains, this retreat blends the charm of Branson with the joy of reading. 

This posting is for a shared King bed in a room with 2 book lover's total. This room consists of 1 King size bed, plus a private full bathroom. You can request this king bed to share with your bestie! After registration, you will receive a google form for special requests (shared bed friend, allergies, etc.). See picture of King bed to see what the king room looks like. You will be purchasing space in the king bed with 1 other book lover. Grab an extra space for a friend to share the room or meet a new book loving friend!

Here's what awaits you this amazing book filled weekend:

Relax & Recharge - Cozy reading spots, peaceful mornings, and time to dive into your favorite books. 

Branson Flavor* - enjoy the cities entertainment, unique shops, and breathtaking scenery. 

*Day trip to Springfield, Mo: Enjoy a book-lover's adventure with time to browse 3 unique bookstores and shop at the mall, perfect for finding new reads, fun gifts, and a little retail therapy.

Connect & Celebrate - evening socials, themed activities, and the chance to make lifelong book loving friends!

What's included in the price:

• Charter bus with comfortable seating from Peoria, Illinois to Branson, MO - both ways included*;
• 3-night stay in a beautiful, private lodge with 2 hot tubs, a lazy river and heated pool, a game room, theater, and stunning views of Table Rock Lake;
• Welcome bag with t-shirt and other bookish goodies;
• 2 catered dinners, including a welcome pizza party the first night;
• a pajama contest and ice cream social the first night;
• 3 delicious breakfasts;
• Snacks and beverages - you can bring alcohol, if you like or buy some once we get there!;
• Transportation to downtown Branson and Springfield.

We have room for 28 guests, excluding your hosts, Stacy Hardin and Melissa Bornder.

Choose your room from 3 different options.

While there are many attractive things included in the pricing, please plan for some of the following expenses: Lunches, dinner in Springfield, optional gift exchange, and shopping.

More info on the lodge:  

2200 square-foot back deck with private pool and lazy river underneath

You have your own lazy river with a waterfall

Enormous 2000 square-foot back deck

Two hot tubs overlooking the lake

Large kitchen with two of everything

Indoor heated private pool

Large great room with fireplace

Game room with pool table, billiards, and more!

Terrace/patio with fire pit

Theater and more!