September 25th-26th

Bainbridge Book Festival

The Third Annual Bainbridge Book Festival

September 25-26, 2026

Celebrating literature island-wide since 2024

Author Panels

Hour long author panels featuring over twenty-five authors at three venues along Winslow.

Vendor Market

A vibrant market of local vendors on the lawn outside the Stan Pocock Rowing Center

Keynote Speaker

An exclusive ticketed Keynote Author conversation to kick off the festival on Friday, September 25th.

Book Signings

Get a chance to meet the author and purchase signed and personalized copies of their books.

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Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Modern house with outdoor seating area, plants, and a swimming pool in a desert landscape. 
Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Modern house with a patio, surrounded by desert plants and trees, adjacent to a swimming pool. 
Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

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  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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