Knoxville, TN

camp rocky top

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knoxville, Tennessee
September 3-7, 2026

We’re heading back to Knoxville for round two… and this time, we’re doing it camp style.

Welcome to Camp Rocky Top — a romance reader getaway blending cozy summer camp nostalgia with signature  FICTION FOUND girliness. Think lake mornings, late-night laughter, BOOK swaps, and all the comfort of your favorite fictional found family.

We’re returning to one of our favorite retreat homes featuring a private dock, two hot tubs, and multiple outdoor decks . the perfect setting for slow mornings, sunset reading sessions, and unforgettable reader weekends.

THE PRICE FOR THIS RETREAT IS $750. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE OR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE RETREAT.

the retreat highlights

Five days, Four nights on Norris Lake

Meals Included are
  • Thursday welcome snacks + dinner
  • Friday breakfast + snacks
  • Saturday breakfast, lunch + dinner
  • Sunday Brunch + Dinner
  • Monday Breakfast to go
  • One day out on the town not included because… cute outfits and a girls day out are much needed!

What we'll be doing
  • Lakeside reading + dock hangs
  • Group trip to a local romance bookstore
  • Cozy author conversations
  • Themed camp activities + crafts
  • Paperback & bookish swaps
  • Movie night camp style
  • Late-night hot tub chats
  • Camp-inspired surprises all weekend long
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advice from the
fiction found family

Can the advice be to have the best time ever? Just kidding. I would say to talk to EVERYONE, and don't be afraid to grab your book and have some chill introvert time if you need it. The weekend will change your life!

- Jessica Peterson, Author of Lucky River Ranch

Reach out to some of the girls before and have conversations! I felt like I was around my family just hanging out & seriously walked away with people that I love more than anything.

- Rickie
@rickie.reads

Don't let fear hold you back! Be yourself and fully immerse yourself in the weekend. Play the games, talk the books, eat the food, and have fun. It truly can be one of the greatest weekends of your life.

- Kelsey
@BookishSouthrnBelle