About Simply Sweet Retreats
& Elaina Kellogg
Simply Sweet Retreats was created by author and lifelong reader Elaina Kellogg, who believes that stories are even more magical when they’re shared with others.
Elaina has always been drawn to creative pursuits. Before becoming an author, she attended culinary school and worked as a pastry chef, where she discovered the joy of creating sweet treats that bring people together. Baking remains one of her favorite creative outlets and is a natural part of the Simply Sweet retreat experience.
Alongside her culinary background, Elaina is also a writer. She currently writes adult sweet romance, creating heartfelt stories filled with warmth, witty banter, and hopeful endings. She is also pursuing her dream of finding an agent to help publish her middle grade and young adult speculative fiction, stories filled with imagination, absurdist humor, and characters who discover where they truly belong.
Simply Sweet Retreats grew out of Elaina’s love of both storytelling and creating welcoming spaces where people can gather. Her goal is to bring readers and writers together for cozy weekends centered around books, creativity, and connection.
When she isn’t writing or planning retreats, Elaina enjoys baking, reading, and dreaming up new ways to create warm and welcoming experiences for fellow book lovers.
At Simply Sweet Retreats, every gathering is guided by a set of values that shape the atmosphere we strive to create.
From cozy spaces and sweet treats to meaningful conversations and shared stories, these values help ensure that every guest feels welcome, inspired, and at home.
Joyful Escape
We believe everyone deserves time to step away from the busyness of everyday life and sink into the joy of stories, creativity, and rest. Simply Sweet Retreats are designed to feel like a gentle pause—a chance to slow down, relax, and reconnect with the things that bring you joy.
Cozy Community
Simply Sweet Retreats are intentionally small so guests can connect in meaningful ways. Our retreats are warm, welcoming spaces where book lovers can share their love of stories, laugh together, and build friendships that last long after the weekend ends.
Creative Replenishment
Creativity thrives when we slow down and give ourselves room to explore. Through crafts, writing, and bookish activities, our retreats invite guests to refill their creative wells and rediscover the joy of making something simply for the pleasure of it.
Thoughtful Comfort
Every detail—from cozy gathering spaces to delicious treats—is thoughtfully chosen to help guests feel relaxed, cared for, and completely at ease. Simply Sweet Retreats are designed to feel like stepping into a welcoming home where comfort and hospitality matter.
Celebration of Stories
Stories bring people together in powerful ways. We celebrate the authors, readers, and writers who keep stories alive and create spaces where those stories can be shared, discussed, and discovered together.
A Place for Every Reader
Simply Sweet Retreats celebrate readers and writers of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe stories are for everyone, and our retreats are spaces where kindness, respect, and inclusivity are always part of the table.
Who Simply Sweet Retreats Are For
Book Lovers First and Always
Simply Sweet Retreats are designed as welcoming spaces for women who love books, creativity, and meaningful connection.
Our guests are readers, writers, and story lovers who enjoy cozy spaces, thoughtful conversation, and the simple joy of getting lost in a good book. Some guests come with friends, while many attend on their own and quickly find themselves surrounded by fellow book lovers.
Whether you love lively book discussions or quiet hours curled up with a story, these retreats are meant to feel warm, relaxed, and welcoming.
Reader Retreats and Writer Retreats
While many Simply Sweet Retreats are designed for readers, some retreats will be specifically created for writers.
Reader retreats focus on cozy reading time, book discussions, creative activities, and connecting with fellow book lovers.
Writer retreats provide dedicated time and space for writing, creativity, and creative community.
When a retreat is designed specifically for writers, it will always be clearly labeled in the retreat name and description so guests can easily find the experience that best fits them.
A Welcoming Space for Women
Simply Sweet Retreats are designed as women-centered gatherings that celebrate connection, creativity, and the shared love of stories.
We welcome women of all backgrounds and experiences, including trans women, and strive to create an environment where every guest is treated with kindness, respect, and warmth.
Our goal is simple: to create a cozy community where women who love stories can relax, connect, and feel completely at home.