Dreaming of a Reading Retreat in Hawaii?
Announcing our first Hawaii Reading Retreat on the beautiful island of Oahu, March 5-8, 2026! Unplug and travel back in time to the golden era of Waikiki. Relax and read at a 4-star luxury hotel voted one of Condé Nast Traveler’s 10 Best Hotels in Hawaii in 2024.
Take a sunset cruise on a private 1929 luxury yacht, learn the traditional art of Hawaiian lei making, sip mai tais by the saltwater pool, and sink your toes into the famous white sand of Waikiki beach. Oh, and don’t forget the hours of uninterrupted reading time! You won’t want to come back to real life.
SBC Reading Retreats are a blissful balance of solo reading time and social adventures. Our activities are designed with local experts to immerse you in stunning natural surroundings and authentic experiences—no tourist traps on our watch!
Check out our Costa Rica trip journal to get an insider peek at our last reading retreat!
And just like our SBC meetups, everything is optional. Audiobook walk not your jam? Skip it! Yoga by the pool? As you wish. We do all the planning, you just bring your books (we recommend two, plus one to swap!) Escape the winter blues and join us for four days of beach reads and new book besties.
What to expect
Day 1 - Arrive at Honolulu International Airport and check in to the @wayfinderwaikiki, a 4-star luxury hotel voted one of Condé Nast’s Top 10 Hawaii Hotels in 2024. Drop your bags, pick up your book, and relax by the saltwater pool with a welcome cocktail. Then join the group for a happy hour meet & greet, dinner, and silent reading session.
Day 2 - Rise and shine with a yoga class in the shade of tropical palms. Enjoy breakfast then walk 2 blocks for some silent reading on the white sand beach of Waikiki. Meet back at the hotel for a traditional Hawaiian lei making workshop in the afternoon, then head to the harbor for a sunset dinner cruise on the @vidamiahawaii — a gorgeous restored vintage yacht featured on White Lotus!
Day 3 - After breakfast, we’ll plug in our headphones and take an audiobook walk to a nearby beach that’s a favorite with the locals. Swim, snorkel, or just keep reading—snacks, drinks, and beach gear provided! In the afternoon, take a bookstore crawl to visit hidden gems including @nativebookshi and @skullfacehawaii, owned by the folks behind @lastbookstorela. Later in the afternoon, learn to play Mahjong with @halemahj before our last dinner and legendary SBC Book Swap Royale.
Day 4 - Final breakfast at the hotel, then one last dip in the pool or hot tub before heading to the airport. Or, even better, take advantage of our group rate and extend your book-cation. Email hello@silentbook.club to add up to 3 nights before or after your stay.
What’s included
- 3 nights in 4-star accommodations
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Sunset cocktail cruise
- Traditional lei-making workshop
- Yoga class
- Mahjong lesson
- Bookstore crawl
- Book swap
- Welcome gift bag
Price
- Single rooms ($2199 USD per person) - BOOK HERE
- Shared rooms ($1899 USD per person) - BOOK HERE
- Kama'aina rate ($699 USD per person) - BOOK HERE
A 50% deposit is required to secure your reservation, the remaining balance is due 60 days before departure. Airfare is not included. See booking terms and conditions for details, inclusions and exclusions, and payment and cancellation policy.
Reading Retreat testimonials
"This trip was everything I wanted and more! Laura, Guinevere, and Jazmyn were amazing at organizing & hosting. I met such amazing people and will never forget this amazing time together!" - Victoria T.
"What a great experience! Got to unwind and relax with like-minded people. Got to read and discuss books in an area of the world I had never been. Met interesting people and made new friends from around the country." - Julie S.
"My first SBC retreat was a wonderful time filled with magical people. I'd recommend for any person who is looking to experience a new country or location and create lasting relationships, memories, and laughs with like-minded friends" — Alyssa S.