Turn your dream of hosting a reading retreat into reality
- in just 90 minutes.
You’ve been toying with the idea for ages:
A few days tucked away somewhere beautiful, surrounded by books, like-minded readers, good food, and conversations that stretch late into the night - and you’re hosting it all.
But where do you even start?
Personalised consultations
Let’s take your retreat idea from “where do I start?” to “I know exactly what to do next” - in just 90 minutes, with me right there beside you.
Whether you’re dreaming up your very first reading retreat or want to turn it into a proper business, we’ll work together on Zoom to plan all the details: venue, itinerary, pricing, marketing, and the little touches that make guests rave about their stay.
After our call, you’ll receive your personalised action plan, plus 7 days of follow-up email support so you can ask questions as you start putting everything in motion.
Do I need a 1:1 consultation?
✅ You’ve been dreaming about hosting a reading retreat, but you have no idea where to start and feel stuck at the “someday” stage.
✅ You’re overwhelmed by all the moving parts - venues, pricing, activities, marketing - and wish someone could walk you through it step-by-step.
✅ You’re worried about making costly mistakes (like undercharging or booking the wrong venue) and want to get it right the first time.
✅ You’re second-guessing whether anyone would actually book, and need a proven plan to attract the right guests.
✅ You want to learn from someone who’s successfully built and run fully-booked reading retreats, so you can skip the trial-and-error phase entirely.
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✅ You’re a book lover who wants to share your passion by creating a retreat experience for others.
✅ You’re planning your first-ever reading retreat and looking for guidance on everything from structure to marketing.
✅ You’re curious about turning a one-off retreat into a small, meaningful business.
✅ You want your retreats to feel polished, well-organised, and memorable from the very first event.
✅ You believe a good book, a cosy chair, and great company can be the start of something magical - and want to build that for your guests.
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Each consultation is designed around your unique challenges & questions but here’s what we typically work on:
Pick the perfect location & venue for your vision (and budget).
Design your retreat itinerary so it flows beautifully and people actually get reading time.
Work out your numbers: what to charge so you cover costs and pay yourself properly.
Map out your marketing plan so you can fill your spots.
Go through my “things I wish I knew before my first retreat” list so you skip the expensive mistakes.
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Pre-call questionnaire
90min call with me
A recording of our call (so you can rewatch whenever you need).
Summary notes so you don’t have to scribble everything down.
7 days of email support afterwards
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1️⃣ Select the date & time that suits you.
2️⃣ Complete the pre-call questionnaire so I can plan our session accordingly.
3️⃣ You’ll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to our session.
4️⃣ It’s go time! We work on your retreat together on Zoom in a 90-minute session.
5️⃣ After the session, you’ll receive your personalised action plan. AND you have me in your back pocket for the next 7 business days for all the “wait, what about…” questions that pop up once you start planning.
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$650 AUD for 90 minutes + 7 days of follow-up support.
That’s a fraction of the cost of one mistake (like underpricing or booking the wrong venue), and it could save you months of trial and error.
Approx. $450 USD or 400€
Hi, I’m Hanna!
Running a retreat isn’t just about picking a nice venue and crossing your fingers people will show up. You need the right structure, pricing, and - most importantly - a marketing plan that actually gets bookings.
That’s where my other life as a marketing consultant comes in. I’ve spent years helping businesses create strategies that sell, and I’ve applied every bit of that know-how to my own fully booked reading retreats. I know how to position your retreat so it stands out, attract the right guests, and make the whole process feel less overwhelming.
From first idea to final guest goodbye, I’ll help you plan an experience that’s smooth, memorable, and profitable.
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Questions? I got answers!
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Absolutely. This a focused, personalised session about your retreat idea. We’ll cover the details that matter most, so you leave with a clear plan you can start acting on right away.
And you get 7 days of email support afterwards too!
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That’s okay! It’s my job to guide the conversation - we’ll cover the essentials and leave room for anything that comes up along the way.
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Yes! In fact, it’s often easier to choose the right venue once you know your retreat’s structure, budget, and pricing. We can talk about how to shortlist locations, what to look for, and how to negotiate with hosts.
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Absolutely. I’m an experienced marketing consultant by trade so we’ll talk about EVERYTHING - from who your ideal guest is to how to actually get bookings.
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Not at all. Your retreat could be 3 people in a cosy cottage or 20+ people in a mansion - the same principles apply. I’ll help you plan an experience that works for your scale, budget, and vision.
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Sorry, down-under friends - I keep my reading retreat secrets under wraps locally so I’m not creating my own competition. If you’re anywhere else in the world (or are planning a different kind of retreat), I’m all yours.
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If you decide you’d like more support from me, we can chat about ongoing packages after your call. The 90-minute session is a great starting point to see if we’re a good fit.
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Email me at hello@busywithbooks.com :)