a note from the founder.
Hi Reader,
When I started Forest & Fawn, I thought the retreat would be comprised of guests sitting in their little reading nooks, sipping tea, and taking time for themselves. I could not have been more wrong.
Instead, what we saw was pure magic. It was girlhood. It was connection. It was found family. A group of 13 women and femmes who each came alone ended up leaving with lifelong friends.
This is what Forest & Fawn has become about.
It’s for those of us who stayed up late reading under the covers with a flashlight, never stopped believing in magic, had a cardboard cutout of Peeta Mellark (it can’t just be me, right?), fangirled over Chapter 55 (iykyk), and are always looking for new friends to discuss our chaotic fan theories with.
But most importantly, it’s for those of us who want to experience magic and girlhood every single day in a space where you’re never too much.
So, welcome to Forest & Fawn. I’m so happy you’re here.
With love and magic,
Sarah
Meet the TEAM.
This is us. We’re small (in numbers, not in spirit).
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Founder & CEO
Hey! I’m Sarah, aka ½ of Forest & Fawn.
Let me tell you a bit about my journey with books and how I got here.
As a child, I absolutely loved all things fantasy and fairytale. I was always reading, talking about princesses, magic, and fairies, and dreaming of living in one of the fantasy worlds I adored so much.
After a pretty long reading slump through high school and college, and a few years of only reading personal growth books, I decided to go back to what I always loved as a child: magic and fantasy.
I started reading fantasy again a few years ago, and the rest is history.
I have completely fallen back in love with reading, and it’s all I EVER want to talk about (anyone else 🙋♀️?). I started a bookstagram account and quickly fell in love with this community (how can you not?). Then I met my friend Alli, and we connected over our love of fantasy, and F&F was born!
Now, I’m a full time bookish content creator and retreat planner/professional friend-maker, and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s to books bringing us our found family!!
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Community Manager
“Not to brag but I am pretty sure what Lorcan did” - Liz
Lover of all things fantasy, Liz is thrilled to join the team at Forest and Fawn. She can’t wait to keep connecting with the very best community out there - fantasy readers and writers!
Liz is proud to identify as a cliché burnt-out former gifted kid and like many of you broke her fiction reading slump by diving head first into the Maasverse. She hasn’t looked back since and her inbox is always open for 5 star recs!
As someone who loves all things wellness, witchy, and woo woo, Liz believes that reading about fairies and dragons is a form of self-help. Nurturing the side of her that loves to read and write is also one of the ways she lets her inner child shine through.
In her own words, “working with Sarah, Alli, and their growing dream team is a privilege and I am so grateful for our real-life found family trope. I can't wait to see what the next few chapters have in store.
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Retreat Host
Growing up, Emily struggled with reading. It didn’t come easily to her, and she didn’t enjoy it. But when she was diagnosed with a learning disability and told she’d never be a strong reader, Emily started reading out of defiance—first Percy Jackson, then Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games. Before long, she was hooked.
Now as an adult, Emily is a grade A adventurer. She has a thirst for knowledge and new experiences that has led to her becoming a Certified Skipper, Sommelier, and even a recording artist!
Given her love for nature and sailing, it felt natural to dive into stories of exploration and the sea. She’s currently rediscovering the curiosity that first sparked her love for reading by reading as many nautical adventures as she can find.
Forest & Fawn has played a big role in that exploration. The opportunity to travel the country and connect with like-minded readers has been nothing short of thrilling for her!
If you’re on a retreat with Emily, be ready for an adventure!
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Growth Strategist
Erika is thrilled to join the Forest & Fawn team, a group as badass as the best heroines in her favorite stories.
Erika is a seasoned operations professional (but she won't bore you with those details); and her not-so-secret obsession with fantasy storytelling led her right to the Forest & Fawn front door. When she’s not slaying dragons in her mind (hey, it's a thing!), you can find her snuggled up with a good book, letting her inner child run wild. Erika loves getting lost in magical realms, following the tales of fierce females, and discovering hidden treasures within the pages. It's her go-to way to unwind and have fun!
You may hear her say she is the luckiest person she knows (a known fact), and she feel that joining Forest & Fawn is one big giant line on her luck list. She can't wait to see all the wondrous magic she and the rest of the team will create together!
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Retreat Host
Founder of The Pelvic Institute and Co-Host of the Pelvic Health Podcast “The Pelvic Freak Show”, Dr. Amanda Neri is an educator passionate about sexual health and pleasure. She believes that reading Romantasy is a prescription for sexual liberation!
A self-proclaimed fantasy freak, you can always find Amanda reading multiple books at once - one for every mood and tote bag. She especially loves supporting queer authors and promoting sapphic stories. If she absolutely had to pick - her favorite fantasy series of all time would be Throne of Glass.
Amanda knows that magic happens when women gather (you only need 3 for an official coven) and she makes it her mission to create intentional spaces for women and femmes to connect and commune.
A certified yapper, Amanda cannot wait to meet other readers and discuss all things Romantasy. Watch out, she is incredibly competitive during charades.
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