January 7-10, 2027

Midnight in the Garden

A Reading Retreat - Savannah, GA

Join Us in Savannah!

All  tickets include:

  • 3 nights of accommodation

  • Welcome reception on Thursday

  • Breakfast each morning

  • Lunch & Dinner on Friday & Saturday

  • Shared group activities 

  • Access to a private WhatsApp group to connect with other attendees

  • A physical copy of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt mailed to you in advance of the trip

Ticket Options

While each room at the Forsyth Inn is unique in its design, there are four main categories of rooms to select from.  Rooms are located on both the upper and lower level. 

Due to the limited nature of each room type, they will be reserved based on the date of registration and are subject to availability.

*Double occupancy pricing covers attendance for two guests at the retreat.


Single Occupancy: $1,950

Double Occupancy: $3,275

*Please note for double occupancy, there is a single bed in the room.

Single Queen Room (2 available)


Single Occupancy: $2,100

Double Occupancy: $3,425

*Please note for double occupancy, there is a single bed in the room.

Deluxe King Room (4 available)


Single Occupancy: $2,025

Double Occupancy: $3,350

*Please note for double occupancy, there is a single bed in the room.

Single King Room (3 available)


Double Occupancy:  $3,375


Two Queen Room  (2 available)

Reserve Your Room

Registration will open for Beyond the Bookshelf Fan Club members on August 6.

Registration will open to the public on August 13.

Once we receive your registration, you will receive an invoice to provide payment. Retreat tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another attendee.

Dates: January 7–10, 2027 (Thursday–Sunday)
Where:Forsyth Park Inn, Savannah, Georgia
Hosted By:The Bookshelf on Church & Verdancy Retreats