Calling all readers—on November 21-23, 2025 join Northshire Bookstore at the luxurious Barrows House Inn in Dorset Vermont for a cozy weekend of reading and relaxation. Give yourself the gift of time to focus on great books in a gorgeous setting—and let Northshire and the Barrows House take care of the rest.
To register for this retreat, call the Barrows House at (802) 867-4455.
The weekend will feature author talks with novelists Emily Layden and Sarah Stewart Taylor, informal book discussions, and private behind the scenes tours of the Marble House Project (a nearby writers' and artists' retreat) and of Northshire Bookstore's Manchester Center Vermont store.
Your weekend will include lots of unstructured reading time in the Barrows House’s many cozy nooks and crannies, as well as a Friday evening private wine and cheese welcome reception with writers, booksellers, and your fellow readers, and delicious meals from the Barrows House kitchens.
Your registration fee includes
Two nights of lodging at the Barrows House, with gratuities and fees
Friday night private welcome reception
Saturday and Sunday Breakfasts, with gratuities and fees
Saturday and Sunday Dinner, with gratuities and fees
Saturday Lunch, with gratuities and fees
Two private author presentations
Your choice of two books from Northshire's sales table, which will include both books by the weekend's featured authors and some recent Northshire staff favorites
Private behind the scenes tours of Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vermont and The Marble House Project in Dorset, Vermont
To register, call Barrow’s House at (802) 867-4455. You’ll have your choice of a Tier One or Tier Two room.
Tier One accommodations will be Signature Queen or Signature King rooms. Each is a comfortably appointed guest room with a private ensuite bath. Tier One registration rates: Tier One Room Single Occupancy $1,200, Tier One Room Double Occupancy $975 per person
Tier Two accommodations will be Deluxe or Superior King rooms. These offer the comforts of the Signature rooms with additional features, such as fireplaces, soaking tubs, and/or living rooms. Tier Two registration rates: Tier Two Room Single $1,400 Tier Two Room Double Occupancy $1,100 per person.
Best-in-category rooms will be assigned first, so book early for the best selection!
Please note that confirmed reservations are non-refundable. Please consider purchasing travel insurance to cover the cost of this event if you are unable to attend and have to cancel. If you have any food allergies or dietary needs please reach out to events@northshire.com to let us know!
If you have questions about this or any other Northshire event, please write us at events@northshire.com.