# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ames Retreat 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Grab your favorite market tote, a stack from your TBR, and your bestie – and sign up for an incredible, central IA getaway!

https://midwestreadingretreat.com/product/ames-reading-retreat-june-19-june-21-2026/

Spend some quiet time exploring and reading at Reiman Gardens. Then stroll along Main Street in downtown Ames for the Farmers’ market, eclectic shops, and delicious eats. All registered attendees will have the opportunity to attend a hands-on cooking workshop at The Recipe with a multi-course tasting menu designed to recognize and honor Juneteenth. On another evening, a group dinner will be provided at Dublin Bay – Irish Pub and Grill. Looking to have a pint and read? On Saturday, Torrent Brewing Co. will have space reserved just for retreat guests inside their tasting room, as well as on their outside patio. What could be the cherry on top of this fun filled weekend? Dog-Eared Bookstore has a one-of-a-kind author meet-and-greet planned for you! This author will be signing books too!

Lodging is not included in retreat registration. A hotel block has been reserved for our retreat attendees, with a link provided at check-out.

What's covered for the Ames retreat?
-One Day Admission to Reiman Gardens, to use at any time during the weekend
-Tote + Bookish Swag (worth over $130)
-Dinner/Cooking Workshop at The Recipe (2+ hour event)
-Group Dinner at Dublin Bay | Irish Pub and Grill
-Cocktail or Mocktail at The London Underground
-Special VIP Author Event at Dog-Eared Bookstore
-Boxed Lunch
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/ames-retreat-2026/200029931203634
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, cooking, literary-art, meet-and-greet, dog, meetups, juneteenth, farmers-markets
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 38

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dog-Eared Books Ames
- **lat**: 42.025271016806
- **long**: -93.612379196857
- **full address**: Dog-Eared Books Ames, 203 Main Street,Ames, Iowa, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ames Retreat 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Ames Retreat 2026 takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Dog-Eared Books Ames, 203 Main Street,Ames, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ames Retreat 2026?
  - **A:** Ames Retreat 2026 is organized by Midwest Reading Retreat.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ames Retreat 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Ames Retreat 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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