Crimson Leaves & Cozy Reads in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Reading Adventure with Plots and Prose

INCLUDED IN YOUR ADVENTURE:

  • 2-night stay at a charming, historic Southern inn.

  • ALL meals and non-alcoholic beverages from check-in on Friday to check-out on Sunday.

  • Party Bus to Chapel Hill, NC, to walk in Bree’s footsteps.

  • Guided strolls through the quaint town, visiting local art galleries, boutiques, and independent bookstores.

  • Exclusive local author reading and meet-and-greet.

  • Ample quiet hours for uninterrupted reading or self-exploration.

  • Bookish conversations, crafts, and surprises throughout the weekend!

  • Swag bag with a collection of locally sourced goodies.

November 6-8, 2026

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North Carolina Reading Retreat Bookstore

From $1,200 per person- Booking Closes October 1st

Get swept up in the charming, storybook allure of Hillsborough, North Carolina, where historic streets, shady river walks, and a thriving creative spirit invite you to slow down and savor every page of the adventure. Hillsborough is a hub of artists and writers. The people are some of the nicest you’ll encounter, giving your time in Hillsborough a dreamy feel.

Colorful Hillsbourgh North Carolina street mural showcasing local art and neighborhood culture explored during a Stay By The Book reading retreat.
Warm apple cobbler and ice cream from a beloved Hillsbourgh North Carolina café enjoyed during a Stay By The Book book lover getaway.
Interior of a bookstore with shelves filled with books, some displays, and hanging orange and yellow pendant lights.
A metal tray with potato chips, pickle spear, and sandwich with a toothpick, along with a red bowl of mixed salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and yellow bell peppers.
A landscaped yard with green grass, a stone pathway, and a large tree with dark green leaves, pink flowering bushes, small garden lights, and parked cars visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A black chalkboard sign with colorful flower and coffee cup illustrations, with the words 'Welcome to M' written on it, situated on a wooden shelf near some potted plants.
A white brick building with a colorful mural of a butterfly and orange flowers painted on the side. The building has black windows and a metal staircase with red railings leading up to the entrance. The sky is clear and blue.
A person walking on a wooden bridge in a forest during fall with trees showing colorful autumn leaves, under a cloudy sky.
Bookshelf filled with various poetry books and literary works against a brick wall, with a black sign labeled 'Poetry' at the top.
A large mosaic wall with numerous colorful heart designs, symbols, and images in a parking garage.
A woman with sunglasses and a striped shirt sitting on a rock near a small stream in a lush green garden, reading a book.
Two plates of food, one with a golden-brown fried chicken cutlet, and the other with a slice of pizza topped with cheese, spinach, and an egg.
A peaceful, narrow, paved country road lined with trees showing autumn leaves. Fallen leaves scatter on the ground. A fence and utility poles are visible on the right.
The storefront of Purple Crow Books with large glass windows, a purple door with a black border, and a purple sign with black letters. There are potted plants outside, and a chalkboard sign near the entrance that says "Purple Crow." Inside the window
A small blue wooden free library box with glass windows and a wire mesh door, mounted on a wooden post against a beige brick wall. The library has a decorative image of a child's face on the side.