Read & Retreat

A Place for the Love of Reading. A Place for Every Voice.

Welcome to the Read & Retreat Center—Wyoming’s first literary retreat and bookstore dedicated to cultivating a vibrant community of readers, writers, artists, and storytellers, and a space designed to foster creativity, community, and growth. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a lover of literature, or someone seeking a peaceful retreat, we invite you to be part of our mission. Your support will help make this dream a reality: a place for writers, readers, veterans, Native American communities, and diverse voices to connect, reflect, and find solace.

Our Vision:

The Read & Retreat Center isn’t just a bookstore—it’s a sanctuary for those who love the written word. It’s a place where authors can connect with readers, where aspiring writers and artists can hone and share their crafts, and where diverse voices are uplifted and celebrated.

Our Mission:

• Support Writers: The Read & Retreat Center will serve as a home for authors from all walks of life, providing them with the tools, space, and community they need to thrive.
• Empower Diverse Voices: With a special focus on Native American communities, we’re working with the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR) to support their stories through dedicated WRIR anthologies. These anthologies will be a source of cultural pride and a means to elevate Indigenous voices.
• Help Veterans: The Center will also support our military veterans by providing a creative space for them to reconnect with their craft and their communities.

But we can’t do it without you.

Ways You Can Support:

Monthly Donor Program:

Join The Word Warriors – our monthly donor program! For as little as $20/month, you can provide ongoing support for the Read & Retreat Center while enjoying exclusive benefits.

Word Warriors enjoy:

• Early Access to Events: Get invited to special author meet-ups, writing workshops, and virtual retreats.
• Exclusive Content: Receive behind-the-scenes updates on the Read & Retreat Center‘s progress and sneak peeks into upcoming books and events.
• Discounted Tickets for Future Retreats: As a Word Warrior, you’ll get discounts to our workshops and retreats as we build our physical space.

Your monthly donation supports:

• Building and maintaining the Read & Retreat Center.
• Funding WRIR anthologies.
• Offering scholarships and grants to veterans and marginalized groups to help them attend writing workshops.

One-Time Donation:

If you prefer to make a one-time donation, we have various donor levels, each offering a unique set of perks. Every dollar you give helps us move closer to opening the Read & Retreat Center, ensuring it’s a welcoming place for everyone.

Donor Levels:

• The Bookworm: $50+ – Receive a personalized thank-you card, early access to our events, and mentioned on our benefactor’s page.
• The Storyteller: $100+ – Get all the benefits of The Bookworm, plus an exclusive limited-edition bookmark and a sneak peek at WRIR anthology submissions.
• The Publisher: $500+ – Get all the benefits of The Storyteller, plus a signed copy of one of our future books and an invitation to our grand opening ceremony.
• The Literary Guardian: $1000+ – Get all the benefits of The Publisher, plus VIP event invitations.
• The Founder’s Circle: $5000+ – Get all the benefits of The Literary Guardian, plus your name engraved at the Read & Retreat Center.
• The Visionary Benefactor: $10,000+ – Get all the benefits of The Founder’s Circle, plus a lifetime membership & naming rights for specific areas within the center.

100% of profits from sales of LGP anthologies will go directly to funding the Read & Retreat Center, while WRIR anthologies will directly benefit the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Who We Support

We are committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering literary inclusivity. Through the Read & Retreat Center, we are building strong partnerships with:

• Native American Tribes on the Wind River Indian Reservation (WRIR) and beyond, preserving storytelling traditions and empowering Indigenous authors.
• Military Veterans and their families, offering writing workshops and publishing opportunities for those who have served.
• Diverse authors and creators, ensuring their narratives are heard and valued.
• Local schools and libraries, fostering a love for reading among young minds through book donations, literacy programs, and interactive events.
• Aspiring and established local authors and artists, by providing a space where they can showcase their work, have book signings, and give presentations.

Why Your Support Matters

Your contribution will help us:

• Establish a brick-and-mortar bookstore and retreat space where authors, illustrators, and readers can engage in meaningful creative and literary experiences.
• Create a storage facility to house printed materials, allowing us to improve profit margins for our authors and illustrators.
• Fund reading programs in schools, inspiring the next generation of storytellers.
• Develop scholarships for Indigenous and Veteran writers, giving them the resources to share their voices.
• Expand our mini writers’ workshops, bringing the joy of storytelling to libraries and fairs.

How You Can Help

We invite you to be part of this journey—as a donor, a sponsor, or a community partner. Whether you contribute financially, volunteer your time, or spread the word, your support fuels our mission.

• Donate Today: Every dollar helps bring this vision to life.
• Become a Corporate Sponsor: Align your brand with a mission-driven literary initiative.
• Volunteer with Us: Help in event planning, literacy outreach, social media marketing, and more.

Join the Read & Retreat Movement

The Read & Retreat Center isn’t just about books—it’s about building an artistic literary haven where stories thrive and communities come together. Let’s make it happen, together.