Let’s Get Cozy Together.

There are a lot of event-driven weekends and getaways, but This Is for the quiet ladies.

the Stay-in-my-jammies-all-day ladies. The Nose-in-a-book, ladies.

Historic stone house with two doors and windows, surrounded by grass and trees.

March 14-16, 2025

Reading Retreat

September 19-21, 2025

Just down the road from St Louis, come stay in this rustically charming historic farmhouse for a weekend of cozying up with a good book and some great gals.

This weekend includes:

  • 2 nights shared lodging

  • Special Continental breakfast with mimosas

  • Gourmet grazing/charcuterie dinner

  • Reading-themed goodie bag (worth $75!)

  • Nightly bonfire

  • Optional wine swap-and-share.

The Details

This historical home is on several acres for good weather strolling, and features an outdoor firepit for cozy reading and evening chatting.

Sleeping spaces are shared as this unique home has two main rooms for sleeping. If you are not comfortable sharing a room, then this trip may not be for you, and we will see you another time.

Room One (Upstairs)

Prices are for one person per bed, and for everything listed above.

Full Bed: $325

Full Bed: $325

Queen: $350

Rustic bedroom with stone walls, featuring two metal frame beds, wooden benches, a gray armchair, and a wooden rocking chair on a hardwood floor.
Rustic bedroom with two beds, decorative pillows, wooden furniture, stone walls, a fireplace, and ceiling fan.

Room Two (Downstairs)

Prices are for one person per bed, and for everything listed above.

King Bed: $400

Twin Day Bed: $275

Twin Trundle Bed: $250

Rustic farmhouse bedroom with stone walls, wood flooring, and a cozy atmosphere. Features a bed with striped bedding, a vintage chandelier, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and rustic wooden furniture. A sign displaying 'Farmhouse' and green plants add to the decor.
A pull-out daybed with gray bedding and animal-themed pillows against a stone wall, with a wooden rocking chair nearby.

Add $150 per extra guest if you are sharing a bed. Bed selection is first come, first reserved. Prices are based on bed size/comfort, and are non-negotiable. Payment is due in full at the time of booking. No refunds, but you may transfer your reservation with approval.

Shared Spaces

Rustic living room with wooden walls, a brown sofa, wooden chest, round dining table, metal bar stools, and vintage decor.
Wooden rocking chairs on a rustic porch with stone and log walls.
Cozy living room with two brown leather armchairs in front of a stone fireplace, flanked by wooden cabinets. A leafy green plant sits on a small table to the left of the chairs. A metal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and an American flag decoration adorns the stone wall above the fireplace.
Rustic kitchen with a wooden dining table, black chairs, industrial pendant lights, a refrigerator, farmhouse sink, American flag decorations, and open shelving with kitchenware.
Farmhouse-style bathroom with a white clawfoot bathtub, wooden shelf, and rustic decor. Two large windows with striped blinds provide natural light. The room includes a small wooden chair and a textured gray bath mat on wooden flooring. A green sign reads 'Farm Sweet Farm.'
Outdoor fire pit area with wooden chairs and string lights at dusk

This home is located in Bonne Terre, MO, just over an hour from the St Louis area, making it the perfect mini getaway.

Guests are welcome to arrive after 4 pm on Friday, and stay until noon on Sunday. Don’t forget to bring:

  • BOOKS!

  • Earplugs

  • Eye mask/cover

  • Book light

  • Headphones/earbuds

  • Usual toiletries

  • Comfy clothes

  • MORE BOOKS

  • Preferred Snacks

  • Bottle of wine if you want to do a share & taste

  • Preferred beverages (limited coffee, tea, and soda will be available)

Everyone is responsible for their own Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, and Sunday breakfast; there are several restaurants in town. Please bring any specialty foods as required by your diet

Friday dinner options: dining out, group potluck (everyone brings something), pizza night ($$), or lasagna dinner with salad & garlic bread ($$).