A Weekend of Books, Rest & Community: Inside Our Carlton Landing Bookcation With Meagan Robertson
If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping to a quiet town, settling into a cozy home, and spending a weekend surrounded by books and like-minded readers, a Bookcation in Carlton Landing might be exactly what you’re imagining — and more.
In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with Meagan Robertson, host of the Faith and Fables podcast, to talk about her very first visit to The Lodge on Twinkle Lane for our October 2025 Bookcation. Meagan is widely loved in the Christian fiction community, and her perspective as both a reader and podcast host brought a fresh look at what makes these weekends so meaningful.
Discovering The Lodge and the Carlton Landing Experience
Meagan first found The Lodge through a collaborative giveaway with author Gabrielle Meyer, creator of the popular Timeless Series. After winning, she made the long drive from Nashville to Carlton Landing, Oklahoma, a master-planned lakeside community known for its charming streets, peaceful atmosphere, and family-friendly design inspired by Seaside and Rosemary Beach.
She expected a quiet reading weekend — but what she found was even better: connection, conversation, and a surprising amount of laughter.
What Makes a Bookcation Different?
Unlike larger reader conferences or book festivals, a Bookcation is intentionally small. With ten people, the weekend feels intimate and personal. Guests can read on porches, stroll to the Overlook, or share meals together at places like Mama Tig’s.
Meagan described the atmosphere as relaxed, peaceful, and deeply refreshing — the kind of environment where real friendships form and conversations flow naturally, whether you’re sitting around the courtyard or walking the tree-lined streets of Carlton Landing.
Highlights From the Weekend
• Meeting authors Gabrielle Meyer and Alena T. in a warm, personal setting
• Quiet mornings with coffee, books, and conversation
• Walking to the lakefront Overlook for peaceful reading time
• Late-night talks around the fire pit
• Exploring Carlton Landing’s charming paths, parks, and scenic lake views
For avid readers — especially Christian fiction readers — this kind of experience is rare and memorable.
How This Bookcation Sparked the Faith & Fables Reader’s Retreat
One of the most exciting outcomes of Meagan’s trip was the birth of something new: the Faith & Fables Reader’s Retreat, hosted in collaboration with The Lodge. This all-inclusive weekend will welcome four beloved authors — Gabrielle Meyer, Amanda Dykes, Jamie Ogle, and Heather Kaufman — and will blend quiet reading time with themed events, book discussions, and cozy gatherings.
The retreat sold out within hours, but readers can join the interest list for future retreats as well as Bookcations.
Why Carlton Landing Is the Perfect Setting
With its lakeside views, walkable streets, and peaceful atmosphere, Carlton Landing makes the ideal destination for a reading getaway. Guests often describe it as a blend of lake life and storybook charm — a place where time slows down and rest comes naturally.
Whether you love Christian fiction, historical fiction, or simply the idea of a slow, intentional weekend away, Carlton Landing offers the perfect backdrop.
Plan Your Own Bookcation
Want to attend a future Bookcation, learn about upcoming author events, or explore retreat opportunities?
Follow The Lodge on Instagram: @TheLodgeOnTwinkleLane
Join the Bookcation waitlist HERE.
Explore Carlton Landing rentals, restaurants, and activities through our FREE CL Travel Guide HERE.
A weekend of rest, reading, and connection might be closer than you think — and we’d love to welcome you.
Listen to the full episode on SPOTIFY and APPLE PODCAST.
