I attended a weekend reading retreat in my 60s. Surrounded by women of all ages, I learned more than I'd ever imagined.

"What made the literary getaway especially meaningful were the casual connections we shared as total strangers - eight women in our 20s to late 60s - about life, love, and living with intention."

"Tucked among 12 wooded acres in Windham, New York, the weekend retreat's luxury log cabin was straight out of Airbnb central casting, complete with pine exposed beams, stone floors, and a dramatic great room with soaring vaulted ceilings and cozy reading nooks."

"We introduced ourselves with a favorite book recommendation over an Indian-inspired dinner of delicata-squash salad and curry-marinated chicken, a nod to featured author Roy, who calls New Delhi home."

A woman in her 60s attended All Booked, a luxury reading retreat for women in New York's Catskill Mountains, featuring discussions about Arundhati Roy's memoir "Mother Mary Come to Me." The retreat accommodated eight women ranging from their 20s to late 60s at a luxurious log cabin nestled on 12 wooded acres in Windham. Beyond literary discussions, the group engaged in guided meditation, outdoor activities, and casual conversations about life, love, and intentional living. Hosted by Suzanne, a former New York City journalist who relocated to the Catskills, the retreat created meaningful connections among strangers through shared experiences and thoughtful dialogue.

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