"Not for the bookish introvert, Page Break is very much a group travel experience: we ate all our meals together and participated in activities like Saturday morning meditation and sound baths. During one afternoon hike, a downpour came, creating a serendipitous moment where we all happily skipped through the rain, our books waterlogged as we ran along like kids at summer camp."
"As someone generally unaccustomed to group travel, I was surprised to find it not at all awkward. I attribute this sense of ease to the reading. Listening to people read aloud is like getting a look inside their brain. There are small meaningful details in the moments they pause, the faces they make during a high-tension scene, the voices they use for different characters. Plus, once you've tripped over pronouncing a basic word (which we all did), walls come down quickly."
Participants ate all meals together and joined activities such as Saturday morning meditation, sound baths, hikes, and evening reading circles. Aloud readings revealed personal details through pauses, facial expressions, and distinct voices for characters. A sudden downpour during a hike produced a playful, book-soaking moment that reinforced camaraderie. Shared mistakes in pronunciation and repeated readings accelerated familiarity and lowered social barriers. By the final morning, attendees relaxed on living-room furniture, awaited turns in the reading circle, debriefed, and held an intimate Q&A with Berndt. Megan Christopher runs five-day, women-only retreats with villa accommodations, private chefs, themed events, and varied international locations.
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