Authors & Words on the Waterfront
Ink & Anchor is a grown-up literary escape on the Chesapeake Bay.
From Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15,
Guests will step into a weekend designed for people who genuinely love books, conversation, and beautiful experiences. The Inn at Herrington Harbour becomes a book lover’s dream, filled with publishers and authors.
Intimate author Q&As offer opportunities to hear directly from writers and connect with fellow readers.
Between browsing books, guests can enjoy
*Morning coffee and petit danishes,
*Yoga,
*A boxed lunch,
*Sunday breakfast with a sparkling beverage
VIP experiences include
*A massage,
*Winery tasting,
*Chesapeake boat ride,
*Unforgettable dinner and cocktail evening overlooking the water.
It’s part literary festival, part retreat, part getaway,and a chance to slow down, discover your next favorite book, and spend an entire weekend surrounded by people who love stories as much as you do.
Author Readings/ Q&A
Intimate author Q&As, three per day, kept small on purpose. Listen to authors
Private Book Room
Full access to The Book Room — browse and buy from publishers and Authors. Room of books, quiet & reading.
Add Some Fun
VIP add-ons: a 30-minute massage, transport to a private local winery tasting, catered dinner and cocktail evening overlooking the Chesapeake, mimosa breakfast off premise, or boat ride on chesapeake
Ways to be Involved
Be A Featured Author
Donate to We Care & Friends
Be A Featured Author
Becoming a Featured Author at Ink & Anchor puts your book and your voice at the center of an intimate literary experience designed for meaningful connection. Featured Authors receive enhanced visibility, opportunities to engage directly with readers through curated conversations and presentations.
Sponsor the Event
Donate to We Care & Friends
Be A Featured Author
Ink & Anchor: offers local businesses a unique opportunity to put their brand directly in front of culturally engaged consumers from the Chesapeake region, and beyond..Your business isn't simply placing a logo on an event. You're becoming part of a destination experience that celebrates books, conversation, creativity, and community.
Donate to We Care & Friends
Donate to We Care & Friends
Donate to We Care & Friends
We Care and Friends is a grassroots Annapolis 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a community safety net for people and families facing challenges related to poverty, substance use, homelessness, employment, housing, and other crises. It is rooted in helping people find a second chance
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