A Private Night on Nantucket with
Elin Hilderbrand
A Rare Literary Evening in the Place She Knows Best
Nantucket | July 23, 2026
People Magazine will be in attendance. Foraged Floral &
76 Main Ink Press Hotel are proud partners of the evening.
The Experience
For decades, Elin Hilderbrand has been synonymous with Nantucket — its rhythms, its rituals, its summers. Often called the queen of Nantucket, her stories have shaped how countless readers experience the island itself.
This private evening is designed as a literary salon: intimate, thoughtful, and rooted deeply in place. A small group will gather for insider access, meaningful conversation, and a dining experience curated around Elin’s own relationship with the island.
This is not a signing.
Not a panel.
It is a rare night, designed for those who value proximity, nuance, and presence.
What the Evening Includes
The Nantucket Blue Book Tour
A private bus tour led by Elin's sister, Heather Thorpe — visiting Elin's favorite shops, restaurants, beaches, and the iconic island spots that appear throughout her novels. Guests will see Nantucket through Elin's eyes, straight from the pages of The Blue Book.
An Intimate Dinner with Elin Hilderbrand
A private dinner at one of Elin’s favorite on-island restaurants, personally selected by her.
The evening will include conversation, Q&A, and shared time around the table.
A Small, Considered Group
Attendance is intentionally capped to preserve the intimacy and ease of the experience.
A Curated Gift for Each Guest
A surprise luxury gift, prepared exclusively for the evening.
Who This is For
This evening is designed for readers who:
• Have a deep affection for Nantucket
• Appreciate literature as a lens into place
• Value access over spectacle
• Prefer conversation over crowds
If you are looking for a public appearance, this is not it.
If you value closeness, care, and context — you are in the right place.
Details
• Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
• Location: Nantucket (exact venue details shared upon confirmation)
• Timing:
• Afternoon Blue Book Tour
• Evening dinner to follow
Travel and accommodations are not included.
Investment
$5,000 per guest
Intentionally intimate.
12 seats at the table. 3 spots remain.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to a charitable organization aligned with literary education and access.
“Elin Hilderbrand is the undisputed queen of Nantucket beach reads, with more than 30 novels transporting readers to sun‑drenched island escapes. Her work just inspired the hit Netflix mystery series ‘The Perfect Couple,’ starring Nicole Kidman and an all‑star ensemble cast. And coming up next, her bestselling novel ‘The Five-Star Weekend’ is hitting screens in a new limited series led by Jennifer Garner, expected to debut in spring or summer 2026.”
© 2026 EDGE Escapes. All Rights Reserved.
