Ink & Quill

Crafted by hand. Stirred by story.

A creative book retreat for the romantics, the renegades, and the ones who keep falling in love—with words, textures, and their own wild magic.

Maybe you’ve always doodled in the margins. Maybe you dog-ear your books, make mood boards, or keep secret notebooks full of quotes. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn bookbinding, but it felt too fussy, too far away, too… not-now. Ink & Quill is your creative sanctuary. We’ve woven together the joy of quiet reading time with the grounding magic of book craft. No experience needed. Just a love of stories, a willing heart, and hands ready to make.

Bookish Craft Activities

Fill your days with book craft workshops, bookbinding, story art, writing workshops and more bookish creativity.

A Wyrd Welcome

Personalised retreat kit filled with creative gifts and reading treats, tailored to you via our guest preferences survey.

Uninterrupted Reading

A beautifully intentional program designed to fill your cup with uninterrupted reading time and enjoy creative activities.

All Meals Included

Nourishing meals, drinks and organic grazing platters available throughout your stay.

Fireside Bookclub

Join us for a fireside book club for rich conversation, warm drinks, and shared love of reading.

Cosy Reading Nooks

Explore the hidden and cosy reading nooks available to get lost in your favourite stories.

Boho Accommodation

Nestled in the misty Byron Bay hinterlands, enjoy your retreat in a gorgeous farmstead estate.

Wellness Area

Enjoy access to the magnesium pool, cold plunge, infra-red sauna and yoga facilities.

Who is Ink & Quill for?

🎨 Women who love to make beautiful things by hand

📖 Readers with a romantic, crafty, or dreamy streak

📝 Journalers, quote hoarders, artists, and book collectors

🌙 Creative souls craving connection to others and their own inner voice

Accommodation

Pricing Available Upon Date Confirmation

THE MAIN HOUSE

Shared and Private Rooms

Private King Room + Ensuite

Private Double Room + Shared Bathroom

At the heart of the retreat, the Main House offers a cosy king room with ensuite or a charming double with shared bath—ideal for those who value comfort, connection, and quiet by the fireplace.

BANKSIA ROOMS

Twin Share

Double Twin Share + Shared Bathroom

Single Twin Share + Shared Bathroom

Set just off the Main House, the Banksia Rooms offer a peaceful shared stay with two beds and a shared bathroom—ideal for friends, sisters, or fellow readers seeking connection and calm.

GARDEN SUITES

Private Ensuite

Private Double Room + Ensuite

Nestled among greenery, the Garden Rooms are self-contained suites with a double bed and private ensuite—perfect for solo guests or couples craving stillness, privacy, and a view of the garden.

THE CABINS

Max 3 people

1x Queen Bed, 1x Double Bed + Bathroom

1x King Bed or 2x Single Beds + Bathroom

Tucked beneath the gum trees, these fully appointed hideaways offer all the comforts of a home-away-from-home—each with cozy beds, a stocked kitchenette, and space to stretch out in stillness.