Write while it’s quiet
Coffee, a real desk, reliable Starlink, and a whole morning without a “quick question.”
Southern New Hampshire · 90 minutes from Boston
Space in the margins of a busy life.
A private, fully equipped writing or artist retreat delivered and set up near Mount Monadnock, NH. Reserve seven quiet nights, or more, to return to the work that keeps getting interrupted.
90minutes
from Boston
from Boston
7night
minimum
minimum
Co-writingspace
available
available
Why the name
“Marginalia”
The notes writers and scholars leave in the margins of a text.
This is that margin, built as an actual place: a retreat set down near Monadnock, NH for the length of a week, so the work you keep meaning to get to finally has room.
This is the actual retreat
Not a cabin.
Not ordinary camping.
It is a 2023 Keystone Raptor that arrives as a fully prepared room of your own—complete with a real kitchen, distinct work zones, heat, hot water, and an open-air patio.
- You do
- Arrive with your work
- We do
- Deliver + setup
- You leave with
- More pages than you brought
A day here
Write. Wander. Return.
Enough structure to make the day feel held. Enough space to let the work find its own pace.
Walk the stuck part loose
Monadnock trails, Peterborough coffee, and enough distance to see the sentence differently.
Close the laptop
Make dinner, sit by the fire, and let tomorrow’s first line arrive on its own.
The retreat, in place
A real room for real work.
A 2023 Keystone Raptor transformed into a warm, self-contained base for long mornings, shared meals, and unhurried nights outside. Every photograph shows the actual retreat.
For creative pairs
Write together.
Write apart.
Bring a co-writer, accountability partner, or fellow sabbatical escapee. Share meals and trail breaks—then close a door and get back to your own pages.
Plan a shared retreat
Shared when you want itKitchen · meals · patio · trail breaks
The arrangement
Three steps, no towing on your end.
You don’t need a truck, a hitch, or any towing experience. Reserve the campsite; we handle the retreat.
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Step one · Choose the setting
Reserve a site—or ask us to help
Choose a campground near Jaffrey or Peterborough. The reservation stays in your name; we can help you find the right site.
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Step two · We deliver
The retreat meets you there
We tow, level, connect, and prepare the space—then walk you through heat, water, power, and internet.
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Step three · We collect
Leave the keys; keep the pages
At the end of your stay, pack your work and go. We handle teardown, hitching, and the drive home.
The space
Everything you need.
Nothing competing for your time.
Work zonesDesk + flexible studio bay
InternetStarlink + mobile backup*
KitchenFridge, stove, oven + dishwasher
BathFull bath + half bath + hot water
LaundryWasher + dryer
OutsidePatio, grill + fire-ready setup
PowerShore hookup + backup generator*
*Subject to site conditions and campground quiet-hour rules.
From people who know the work
Built by academics, for focused time.
Your hosts have spent their careers in psychology and statistics—one a tenured professor, the other with more than a decade in academia. We know that deep work needs more than good intentions.
“We made the kind of place we kept wishing existed: private, practical, and close enough to actually use.”
Fall 2026
September 12 through
October 10.
Choose an available weekly start date from September 12 through October 3. Book 7, 14, 21, or 28 nights, subject to consecutive availability.
Before you pack the laptop
The practical questions.
If your question is more specific, send it with your dates. A real person—one of your hosts—will answer.
Where exactly will the retreat be located?
At a suitable campground near Jaffrey or Peterborough, New Hampshire. The exact site depends on your dates, hookup needs, availability, and campground approval. We confirm the location before you book.
Who books the campsite?
The reservation and payment remain in your name. You can book from our short list, or ask us to help research an appropriate site and walk you through the reservation.
Will I have reliable internet?
The retreat includes Starlink plus a mobile-hotspot backup. Starlink needs a clear view of the sky and the hotspot depends on cellular coverage, so we verify likely conditions for the proposed site rather than promising uninterrupted service everywhere.
Can two people work with real privacy?
Yes. The king-bedroom suite and rear flex studio create two distinct sleeping and working zones, supported by a full bath and a separate half bath. It works especially well for co-authors and accountability partners.
What should I bring?
Bring your work, personal items, groceries, outdoor layers, and any favorite desk setup. Linens, basic cookware, propane, setup, and the arrival walkthrough are included.
Can I stay fewer than seven nights?
No. Fall 2026 stays are booked in seven-night blocks because delivery and full setup are included. Choose 7, 14, 21, or 28 nights, subject to consecutive availability.
What is the cancellation policy?
Your written quote includes the retreat cancellation terms before any deposit is requested. Campground reservations follow the campground’s separate cancellation policy.
Get in touch
Ask about a stay.
Tell us what you’re working on and when you want to get away. We’ll reply personally with availability, a likely campsite range, and next steps. No payment is required to inquire.
No booking pressure
Personal reply
Site-finding help available