Bookish Retreat with Anea Michelle
In honor of one year of the PGH Book Club, we’re escaping to the countryside for a cozy, bookish retreat! Nestled just two hours outside of Pittsburgh, this weekend getaway is designed for book lovers who crave a mix of relaxation, connection, and adventure.
From hiking scenic trails to sipping local honey, you’ll get to unwind and recharge in the company of fellow readers. Start your mornings with gentle yoga, spend your afternoons immersed in a good book, and end your evenings with a soothing sound bath under the stars.
Whether you’re looking for quiet moments with a novel or meaningful conversations with like-minded book lovers, this retreat is the perfect way to celebrate our book club’s incredible journey together. All meals are included, so all you need to bring is your favorite book and a sense of adventure!
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
All-Inclusive
3-Days, 2-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $450, plus taxes and fees
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Meet Your Host
ANEA MICHELLE
Hi! I’m Anea Michelle, the founder of the PGH Book Club. Books have always been my safe space—offering both escape and connection—and I wanted to create a space where others could experience that too.
I started my first book club three years ago, and when I moved to Pittsburgh, I knew I wanted to continue building that sense of community. A year ago, I founded the PGH Book Club, and it has been an incredible journey to see it grow into a place where people can connect, share, and explore the power of stories together.
Beyond my love for books, I am also a certified yoga instructor and sound healer, passionate about helping others find moments of peace and presence in their lives. This retreat is a dream come true—an opportunity to step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse ourselves in books, nature, and meaningful conversations. Whether you’ve been part of the book club since the beginning or are just discovering us, I can’t wait to share this weekend with you!
Wellness with Nature
Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. River Mountain's stunning spaces are designed for reflection, mindfulness, and good vibrations on your self-care journey. Creekside yoga platforms, a restored barn turned wellness space, and the calm of nature make this the ideal destination for peace and wellness.
Located just a few hours from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is remote yet easy to access.
THE GREENHOUSE
HAMMOCK HIDEAWAY
RESTORED 1850'S BARN
YOGA PLATFORMS
SPRINGS HOT SOAKING TUBS
SWEET ROOT CREEK
FRESH AIR + OPEN SPACE
EXPLORE
HIKE
STARGAZING
HIKE
CAMPFIRES + S'MORES
MEADOW TERRACE
HONEY + HIVE TOURS
History
Warrior Path
Running parallel to River Mountain's eastern ridge is Warriors Path, the great Iroquois Indian highway from Six Nations country, New York, to the Catawba country in the Carolinas. The historic path along Sweet Root Creek was one of the longest and most heavily traveled land routes in eastern North America, connecting Indigenous peoples over hundreds of miles.
The Underground Railroad
Black Valley was an active route along the Underground Railroad. Local histories principally credit four, free black residents with leading the aid network in this area: Rev. John Fidler, Elias Rouse, Joseph Crawley, and James Graham. Just to the south of the River Mountain property are 13 unmarked graves of enslaved people who died traveling the route to freedom.
Accommodations
Glamping Pods
Modern Design to Align with the Body's Circadian Rhythm
Standard Glamping Pod - Sleeps 1 Guest
Located in Cabin with Other Retreat Guests
Expansive Deck with Patio Seating
Top Pod Skylights to Fall Asleep to the Stars
Bedside Windows to Nature
Nestled Among Trees, Meadow + Creek
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge
Bookish Retreat with Anea Michelle
Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
All-Inclusive
3-Days, 2-Nights
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod for One Person - $450, plus taxes and fees
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Retreat Inclusions:
All Retreat Experiences
150 Acres of Nature
Accommodations
Daily Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Access to Hot Soaking Tubs
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets
Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
Check-In After 3PM
Check-Out By 11AM
Retreat Policies, Payments, Deposit, and Cancellations:
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON RETREATS. This is for the safety and wellness of the dog and other guests joining the retreat.
25% non-refundable deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to the retreat start date using the initial card on file used to make the reservation and deposit. If reserving within less than 30 days of retreat start date, the remaining balance is automatically charged within 48 hours after reservation is made.
Please note that because River Mountain retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests, hosts, and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Full balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to retreat start date, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation requests submitted 61 days or more before the retreat start date, 50% of the total is due.
• Within 60 days of your retreat: full balance due, sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.
Please know that our cancellation policy is designed to mitigate damages and costs incurred to retreat hosts and River Mountain in order to maintain the retreat experience and affordability for other retreat guests. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.
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