Guest Authors: Ruth Ware, Mark Edwards, Jonas Saul, and Rania Stone!

Join us for our annual Reading Retreat, set for seven enchanting nights in the stunning Greek village of Tolo. We’ve planned an amazing, fun-filled week that will make you never want to leave. Come for the stories, stay for the memories!

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Experience the splendor of Tolo, Greece, at The John & George Hotel for a full week of reading! We will also tour an ancient theater, visit several islands (Hydra and Spetses), and the gorgeous town of Nafplio, all for one low price!

Check out the itinerary PDF for a full briefing of what's to come!

Note: Plan to arrive in Athens a few days before taking the chartered bus to Tolo. We have an Acropolis tour and a tour of the Acropolis Museum arranged. We can stroll down the shopping streets of Athens and enjoy some Greek cuisine as a group over several days, then take the ferry together. (All excursions are optional)

Ruth Ware worked as a waitress, a bookseller, a teacher of English as a foreign language, and a press officer before settling down as a full-time writer. She now lives with her family in Sussex, on the south coast of England. She is the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail (Toronto) bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood; The Woman in Cabin 10; The Lying Game; The Death of Mrs. Westaway; The Turn of the Key; One by One; The It Girl; Zero Days; One Perfect Couple; and The Woman in Suite 11. Visit her at RuthWare.com or follow her on socials @RuthWareWriter.

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people, the best known of which are Follow You Home, The Magpies, Here To Stay, and The Retreat. His novels have sold over 5 million copies and topped the bestseller lists numerous times. He lives in the West Midlands, England, with his wife, their three children, two cats, and a golden retriever. When he’s not writing or reading, Mark loves karaoke, horror movies, and spending far too much money on vinyl.  

Jonas Saul, renowned as the bestselling author of the Sarah Roberts Series, has a literary impact beyond two million copies sold. With almost sixty novels under his belt, the bustling city of Los Angeles saw the fruition of numerous deals, including MadRiver Pictures’ optioning of his extensive forty-book Sarah Roberts Series, currently in development.

Rania Stone, born with the Aegean in her soul, she splits her time between buzzing Athens in winter and the peaceful shores of Amorgos in summer. A storyteller at heart, she’s written six novels and twelve children’s books, including gripping thrillers that blend suspense with rich, atmospheric settings. With a degree in hotel management and a background in culinary arts, Rania has spent over twenty years as a business owner, gaining an insider’s perspective on the hospitality industry. Her expertise ensures that every retreat she curates is beautiful, well-organized, comfortable, and truly immersive.

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Note: Plan to arrive in Athens a few days before taking the chartered bus to Tolo. We have an Acropolis tour and a tour of the Acropolis Museum arranged. We can stroll down the shopping streets of Athens and enjoy some Greek cuisine over several days, then take the ferry together. (All excursions are optional)

Cancellation Policy: 

We offer a 100% refund to all cancellations prior to March 1, 2026, three months before the retreat begins. We must pay the hotel for your rooms by March 1st, so if you cancel after that date, we won't have your funds to give back to you.

Waiver of Liability

By participating in this retreat, I agree to release Imagine Greece Retreats (IGR), the retreat faculty, staff, and the associated hotel from any liability for injuries that may occur during the retreat. I understand that this release includes financial responsibility for any injuries incurred, even if due to negligence.

I acknowledge the inherent risks associated with activities such as yoga, meditation, sightseeing, and hiking. I voluntarily assume these risks and understand that I can withdraw from any activity if I feel uncomfortable at any time.

By joining this retreat, I forfeit the right to bring any claims against IGR, its faculty, or staff related to my participation. I understand that I am responsible for following all safety precautions provided in writing and verbally, and I will seek clarification whenever necessary.

In return, I will benefit from the activities and experiences offered during the retreat.