Underbrush Reading Retreat

August 22–August 24, 2025 | The Ozarker Lodge, Branson, Missouri

We’re going on a trip – and YOU are invited!!!

Do you have a TBR that could crush an elephant? Could you use a whole weekend set aside to just read? Have you ever wanted to go on a little reading getaway with your closest friends and booksellers? 

Underbrush has your back!

Join us on our inaugural reading retreat weekend, only a short drive away in Branson, Missouri! You’ll be free to socialize as much or as little as you’d like and read ‘till your little hearts content. 

Please note, this is an adults only retreat. 

Room Type

What's Included

Hotel accomodations

Friday hors d'oeuvres & drinks

Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks

Sunday breakfast

Retreat swag 

One book from Underbrush

Advanced reader copies (complementary from publishers) 

What's Not Included

Travel to hotel

Snacks & additional drinks

Travel insurance

Purchase Details

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

Tickets are transferable to another individual; however, organizers will not facilitate or manage ticket transfers.

Any changes in attendee information must be communicated by the original ticket holder at least 14 days prior to the retreat date.

Failure to notify us of attendee changes within this period may result in loss of ticket validity.

Payment installments available through ShopPay

2025 Retreat Location

Located in the heart of Branson, The Ozarker Lodge® is the first true boutique hotel experience in the region, bringing back the nostalgia of family road trips, the thrill of outdoor adventures, and the simple charm of an evening by the creek.

 

Recognized as Top 10 "Best New Hotels" in America for 2024 USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Schedule of Events:

Friday, August 22:

Check in at 4pm

Welcome party with hors d'oeuvres & drinks 

Book swap

Saturday, August 23:

Continental breakfast

Sunrise yoga (optional)

Reading time

Group lunch

Reading time

Group hike (optional)

Group dinner & s'mores

Sunday, August 24:

Continental breakfast

Reading time

Check out at 11am

Accommodation Types:

SINGLE OCCUPANCY (SINGLE QUEEN):

$700/PERSON ($700 TOTAL)

Private accommodations in a single Queen Room (201 sqft).

Includes access to events, meals, and accommodations for one attendee only. Guests are not permitted. 

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (SINGLE QUEEN):

$650/PERSON ($1300 TOTAL)

Accommodations for two in a single Queen Room (201 sqft).

Includes access to events, meals, and accommodations for two attendees. Additional guests not permitted.

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY (DOUBLE QUEENS):

$650/PERSON ($1300 TOTAL)

Accommodations for two in a Double Queen Room (260 sqft).

Includes access to events, meals, and accommodations for two attendees. Additional guests not permitted.

GROUP OCCUPANCY (TWO QUEENS + TWIN BUNKS):

$600/PERSON ($2400 TOTAL)

Accommodations for up to four in a Double Queen Bunk Room (260 sqft).

Includes access to events, meals, and accommodations for four attendees. Additional guests not permitted.