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2026 Personal Retreats at Boyds Mills
Personal Retreats at Boyds Mills Please see more information about personal retreats here: https://thebarnatboydsmills.com/personal-retreats/
2026 Personal Retreats Two Night Specials
Personal Retreats at at Boyds Mills Please see more information about personal retreats here: https://thebarnatboydsmills.com/personal-retreats/
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**Retreat Name** Come join us at Boyds Mills for **a writing retreat**. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and […]
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**Retreat Name** Come join us at Boyds Mills for **a writing retreat**. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and […]
Summer Camp for Writers and Illustrators: Session One!
Summer Camp For Writers And Illustrators: Session Two!
VCFA Writing for Children and Young Adults Alumnx Retreat
VCFA Writing for Children and Young Adults Alumnx Retreat Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for […]
WCSU MFA 2026 Summer Retreat
Join us for WCSU MFA’s 2026 Summer Residency, located at Boyds Mills, near Honesdale, PA! The residency will feature morning and afternoon workshops, open mics, evening readings, as well as delicious and expertly prepared locally sourced meals. This residency will offer some peaceful time to reunite with friends, connect with new writers, and write, of […]
Chapter Books and Early Readers: Getting Started with Beginning Readers
Sera Rivers Client Retreat 2026
Sera Rivers Client Retreat Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and […]
River Writers Group
River Writers Group Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. This long weekend is designed to allow you to focus on your writing and soak up the creativity granted to us through nature. There are no formal classes, but writers may organize a workshop if desired. You may be as social as […]
Black Women Writers: A Retreat In Gratitude 2026
sis·ter·hood /ˈsistərˌho͝od/ 1: the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women 2: a community of women linked by a common interest Dear Sisters, We are still so moved by the deep connections we made at the inaugural Black Women Writers’ Retreat last year. We are planning something special for 2026 and […]
The Writing Shorter Retreat: Why (and How) Less Can Be More
Graphic Novel Storytelling: Where Words Meet Pictures Meet Readers
Picture Book Essentials: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers
Welcome to Whole Novel Workshop: An In-Person Retreat for Novelists (August)
OVERVIEW: Congratulations on your acceptance into the Welcome to Whole Novel Workshop: An In-Person Retreat for Novelists (August)! This intensive, transformative Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft (up to 85,000 words)* of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and two private consultations provided. Attention in […]
Building Your Plot: Structures and Strategies
Ignite Your Writing in the Educational Market! An In-Person Retreat for Children’s Writers
Register Now — Limited Space! Faculty: Sandra K. Athans, Mike Downs Guest Editors: (see bios below) Katie Kawa, from Rosen Publishing Kathy Furgang, from Six Red Marbles Katharine Hale, from Red Line Editorial In-person 4-Day/3-Night Custom Working Retreat The Educational Market is your GATEWAY to INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY! Let's START with the fact that […]
PJ Library Summer Retreat 2026
Welcome! We are thrilled to host you for the 2026 PJ Library Summer Retreat! This five day, in-person program is centered on creativity, inspiration, and our Jewish community with: opportunities for learning, feedback, and interaction ample self-paced time to make progress on a project, or play with your creativity support for Jewish themes and research […]
Community Retreat with Grace Lin and Debbi Michiko Florence (August 2026)
From Idea & Sketch to Dummy & Submission: An Author/Illustrator Online Course
Jersey City Writers Retreat Fall 2026
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as […]
2026 Penned by You Fall Writers Retreat
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as the campus is surrounded by nature and woods. This setting is sure to ignite your […]
Revision Roadmap with Editor Kat Brzozowski
An Inspired Life Retreat with Be & Breathe Studio
An Inspired Life Retreat with Be & Breathe Studio Come join us at Boyds Mills for An Inspired Life Retreat with Be & Breathe Studio*. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. […]
Rhyming Picture Books: From Forced to Verse
Picture Book Authors and Illustrators: A Generative Retreat
The Pub Retreat 2026
The Pub Retreat 2026 Come join us at Boyds Mills. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets as the […]
Women At Woodstock Writer's Retreat
Women At Woodstock Writer's Retreat Come join us at Boyds Mills for Women At Woodstock Writer's Retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, […]
Just Do It! Your Collaborative Support Group for Finishing Your Draft (Fall)
Wing Night 2026
Wing Night Come join us at Boyds Mills for Wing Night. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets as […]
Splendid Mola Retreat for Writers
We look forward to welcoming you to Boyds Mills for Splendid Mola Retreat for Writers. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and […]
Drexel MFA September 2026
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as […]
Middle Grade Writers: A Generative Retreat
PJ Library Staff Retreat 2026
Welcome, Team PJ Library! Enjoy two days of good food, great conversation, and care! KEY PROGRAM ELEMENTS: This is in-person retreat is structured to support your staff needs and build community. PJ Library will cover your expenses at the retreat center and arrange travel with you. Please arrive by 12 pm Eastern on Monday, October […]
Purposeful Page Turns: Crafting Momentum in Picture Books
Whole Novel Workshop: A Virtual Course for Middle Grade and Young Adult Writers (Fall)
OVERVIEW: Congratulations on your acceptance into the Whole Novel Workshop: A Virtual Course for Middle Grade and Young Adult Writers (Fall)! This intensive, transformative Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft (up to 85,000 words)* of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and a private consultation […]
Diving Into Picture Books with Editor Matt Phipps
Revising Your Novel in Verse: An Online Course
Prospect Agency Fall Retreat 2026
Prospect Agency Fall Retreat Come join us at Boyds Mills for our Fall 2026 two-night retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day and night. This retreat will be low-key and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird […]
South Asian Storytellers Retreat
South Asian Storytellers Retreat Come join us at Boyds Mills for the South Asian Storytellers Retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird […]
Unite to Read
**Retreat Name** Come join us at Boyds Mills for **a writing retreat**. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and […]
Welcome to Whole Novel Workshop: An In-Person Retreat for Novelists (October)
OVERVIEW: Congratulations on your acceptance into the Whole Novel Workshop: A Fall Retreat for Novelists! This intensive, transformative Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft (up to 85,000 words)* of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and two private consultations provided. Attention in an intimate setting […]
Worldbuilding 101 with Editor Emma D. Dryden
Early Readers and Chapter Books: A Creative Retreat
Novels in Verse: A Generative Retreat
Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities
HSP Reunion
HSP Reunion by Invitation October 29 - November 1, 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 3 nights. Come join us at Boyds Mills Retreat Center for an HSP-centric retreat for alumni of the 41st HSP Gathering and their invitees from other Gatherings. This retreat will be loosely structured between mealtimes with 100% optional, peer-led activities that we’d […]
Bookbinding and Story Finding Workshop
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as […]
Carrot Cake Hype Squad November 2026
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as […]
Poetry Palooza! A Workshop for Poetry Lovers
Recharge: A Poet's Retreat 2026
Recharge: A Poet's Retreat 2026 Come join us at Boyds Mills for Retreat and Recharge: A Getaway for Poets. This retreat is just the right balance of planned activities to connect as a group and unstructured time to write. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets as the […]
Picture Book Approaches: Concept Books, Biographies and More
Annual Cohort Retreat
Annual Cohort Retreat 2026 Come join us at Boyds Mills. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets as the […]
Muddy Middle Workshop
Muddy Middle Workshop Come join us at Boyds Mills for this workshop. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. Boyds Mills has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets […]
Query Letter Intensive: Write Your Query Letter Today!
Picture Book Revision: Plot, Pacing, Character, and More!
The Stabbers
The Stabbers Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and […]
WAT Writing Alone Together Retreat 2027
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as […]
Pocono Over the Moon 2027: The Thing About Gravity
**Retreat Name** Come join us at Boyds Mills for **a writing retreat**. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and […]
Gingerflies Writing Retreat
Gingerflies Writing Retreat Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching […]
Theater Camp For Writers 2027
Come join us at Boyds Mills for Theater Camp for Writers. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, […]
Carrot Cake Hype Squad May 2027
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as […]
42nd HSP Gathering Retreat
Unreliable Narrators Retreat 2027
Unreliable Narrators Retreat Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching […]
Revise and Rise: A Retreat for Novelists
Revise and Rise: A Retreat for Novelists Come join us at Boyds Mills for **a writing retreat**. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for […]
Dead Post-Its Class Reunion
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as […]
Westport Writers Workshop
Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets as […]
Kindling Words Retreat at Boyds Mills
Come join us at Boyds Mills. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. The Boyds Mills campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets, as the campus is surrounded by nature and woods. This setting is sure to ignite your creativity and inspire you […]
retreat for the Haiku Poets of the Garden State
Retreat for the Haiku Poets of the Garden State Come join us at Boyds Mills for a writing retreat. There will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. This retreat will be low-key and unstructured, and a time to connect as a group. The Boyds Mills campus has ample […]