Books in the Woods begins at 4pm on Sunday, May 19.  Our time together will end at 4pm on Thursday, May 23. 

A more detailed itinerary will follow soon.

Please note that the rooms at Snow Farm are rustic!

Dorm rooms have 1 or 2 twin beds, a shelf unit, a chair, a small rug, wall pegs, an overhead light, and a table with a small reading lamp. All linens and towels are included.

Small in-room electric heaters come in handy on chillier nights. Bringing an extra blanket or an electric blanket is also welcome.

Retreat participants will be given the choice of a regular (no restrictions), vegetarian, or vegan meal plan.

All dishes are accompanied by a list of ingredients so guests can choose what best suits their needs or preferences. Meals are designed with an awareness of common preferences (i.e. gluten free) and multiple options allow for most people to easily assemble a delicious and satisfying meal. 

The Snow Farm kitchen is unable to accommodate food allergies or sensitivities beyond the above meal plans and we rely on our guests to read ingredients and make choices that meet their needs. Anyone with severe or life-threatening allergies is advised to bring their own food. A shared refrigerator and a microwave are available for student use. 

Because of the rustic setting and the age of the buildings, Snow Farm is not fully ADA-compliant. The pathways between studios are unpaved and may be uneven or grassy. However, there is handicap parking, accessible bathroom with grab bars in the toilet and shower area, and ramps. More information is available here about doorway and ramp width. Please reach out to us so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.

Upon registration you will pay a non-refundable $500-750 deposit.

The balance is due on February 19th.

Payment is by credit or debit card. We're unable to take Paypal. You can mail a check if you wish.

If you cancel 90+ days before the retreat, we will offer a full refund minus your deposit. If you cancel less than 90 days, we can only offer a refund if we can find someone to take your place. 

The closest airport is Bradley Airport in Hartford, CT, a little more than an hour from Snow Farm.
There are several taxi and shuttle services available for ground transportation, such as Seemo Shuttle.

Albany International and Boston Logan are alternate airports, both about 2 hours away. If you fly into these airports, we would suggest you rent a car.

There are a number of hotels within a 20 minute drive of Snow Farm with prices starting at $149 per night. There are also several campgrounds if you plan to bring your RV.

If you choose the off-campus option, we will send you a list of accommodation options.

If you wish to share a room with a friend, please let us know ahead of time and we will do our best to put you together.

Unfortunately, we cannot provide accommodation or meals to spouses or partners who are not taking part in the retreat. If you prefer to travel with your spouse, please choose the off-campus option.

It's Spring in New England which means changeable weather. There will be chilly nights (upper 30s) and warm days (ranging 55-75) with the possibility of rain. 

Bring layers, a rain jacket and sensible shoes.