Bookward Bound
Women's Reading Retreats in Switzerland and Beyond
At Bookward Bound, we bring readers together through thoughtfully designed book events and retreats that celebrate connection, creativity, and calm. Whether you join us for an afternoon swap or a weekend mountain escape, we hope you'll leave inspired, relaxed, and with a longer TBR than before!
- Thoughtfully curated experiences for book lovers
- Beautiful locations, meaningful connections
- For readers who crave quiet and community
"The experience was like camp for adults, where you get to make new friends who share your same interests, but who you can also read in silence next to. I can't wait for the next retreat and to get to share more book-related experiences with the amazing women I met this weekend."
Naia
Switzerland
"The venue offered really nice rooms and a cozy and inviting common area for our activities...I look forward to attending future Bookward Bound retreats! It was a pleasure to connect with a lovely group of women and share our passion for books!"
Vanessa
Switzerland
"I loved the whole weekend. We really gelled as a group and I felt everyone was respectful of each other's opinions and space. It was a positive, light hearted, warm weekend in a great location - beautiful views & tasty, healthy food."
Claire
Ireland
Hi! I'm Rebecca
I’m a teacher, introvert, and lifelong reader who loves quiet moments, the outdoors, and good stories. Bookward Bound grew from a simple wish: to create calm, cozy spaces where women who love books can slow down, connect, and just be.