The Secretary'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

Spacious and serene on the main floor, no stairs required. High ceilings, tall windows, and a deep tub. Queen bed, private bath. If stairs aren't your friend, this one's yours, and if you need anything else to be comfortable, just tell us. We'll sort you out.

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 (a ride to the theater is always available if walking isn't your thing)
• Sunday morning: gentle Pilates at the house (all-levels, chairs available), quiet reading time or the audiobook stroll (ride-along available), 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 downtown has plenty of good spots.

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.