Daylesford Reading Retreat
October 10-12 2025
A weekend designed for tired minds, full hearts, and book lovers who crave space to breathe. At Olive Grove in Musk, just outside Daylesford, you’ll find firelit corners, generous meals, and a group of women who understand the joy of uninterrupted reading. Whether you want to wander the orchards, dive into your book for hours, or share laughter over wine, this retreat is about creating the pause you’ve been craving.
The Retreat Experience
At A Place to Pause, we believe reading isn’t just a hobby — it’s a form of restoration. This retreat is for women who are tired of rushing, who want to swap their to-do list for a stack of books, and who dream of a weekend where every detail is taken care of for them.
From the moment you arrive, greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and a cheese platter, you’ll feel your shoulders relax. Meals appear without effort, laughter flows around the table, and you’ll have whole stretches of unscheduled hours to do nothing but read, chat, wander, or rest.
What’s Included
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2 nights accomodation in a comfy private room
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All inclusive meals and snacks
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Saturday Dinner at Virgin Kitchen, Hepburn Springs
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Sunday Brunch at Cliffy's Emporium
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Endless tea, coffee,hot chocolate and chai
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A personally curated A Place to Begin Reading List
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A gift bag full of bookish treats
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The freedom to read, rest, and explore at your own pace
The Location
​Olive Grove is set on 18 private acres in the beautiful hamlet of Musk, just 15 minutes from Daylesford. With seven spacious bedrooms and five stylish bathrooms, it offers plenty of room to stretch out, as well as cosy corners to curl up with a book. The property is surrounded by orchards and open skies, giving you the feeling of being tucked away from the world — yet still close enough to enjoy everything Daylesford has to offer. Whether you’re reading by the fire, wandering the grounds with a coffee in hand, or sharing a book recomendation at the long table, this is a space designed for comfort, calm, and connection.