The Governor's Suite — Practical Magic Retreat (Oct 10–11)

The Practical Magic Literary Retreat · the first-ever Curbside Books retreat · Boise Heritage House · October 10–11, 2026

The star of the house: our largest suite, with a private sunroom for morning reading, a clawfoot tub made for long soaks, and a cedar-lined walk-in closet. One queen bed, private bath.

Your stay includes:

• A free Alice Hoffman book of your choice off Trolley Parton (the whole Owens series will be stocked)
• A welcome cocktail hour with vintage witchy portraits by our photographer, plus Kindred Connections, our friendship social with the Palomino Society (quick, cozy rounds; you'll meet half the house before dinner)
• A hands-on keepsake workshop with the Palomino Society
• Dinner at the house, plus Sunday pancake brunch with mimosas (zero-proof poured too)
• Saturday night: a private theater screening of the original, a margarita toast after the credits, and the true midnight pour back at the house
• Sunday morning: gentle Pilates at the house, an audiobook stroll or quiet reading time, and a guided perfume session with Perfume Soirée
• A spell kit welcome bag, and the candlelit letter nook: write a page to your future self and we mail it back to you in spring

One small ask: bring a beloved, already-read book, gift-wrapped, for the blind book swap at the welcome circle. Part of the magic is not knowing. Saturday lunch is on your own, and we walk to our private theater, about 15 minutes at a friendly pace (a ride is always available). Comfy shoes encouraged.

Coming solo? Most people do. You'll leave with a coven.

Keep an eye on your mailbox, too. Your invitation arrives wax-sealed, like the aunts would want.

The fine print: 21+ · made for book lovers, everyone's welcome · we'll be taking photos and film for Curbside, so tell us at check-in if you'd rather stay out of them · dietary needs go in the order notes at checkout.

Change of plans? Totally fair. Tickets are transferable to a friend anytime. Full refund (minus processing) up to 30 days out, 50% up to 14 days, no refunds inside 14 days.

Rather split the cost? Shop Pay can break your room into smaller payments at checkout.