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January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027

**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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January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027

**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!

July 8 - 12, 2026

Summer Camp For Writers And Illustrators: Session Two!

July 12 - 16, 2026

VCFA Writing for Children and Young Adults Alumnx Retreat

July 16 - 19, 2026

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

July 28 - August 2, 2026

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

July 28 - 30, 2026

Sera Rivers Client Retreat 2026

August 2 - 5, 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

August 2 - 6, 2026

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

August 6 - 9, 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

August 9 - 12, 2026

Graphic Novel Storytelling: Where Words Meet Pictures Meet Readers

August 11 - 13, 2026

Picture Book Essentials: A Two-Night Mini for Picture Book Writers

August 11 - 13, 2026

Welcome to Whole Novel Workshop: An In-Person Retreat for Novelists (August)

August 15 - 20, 2026

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

August 18 - 20, 2026

Ignite Your Writing in the Educational Market! An In-Person Retreat for Children’s Writers

August 20 - 23, 2026

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

August 23 - 27, 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)

August 27 - 30, 2026

From Idea & Sketch to Dummy & Submission: An Author/Illustrator Online Course

September 2 - October 7, 2026

Jersey City Writers Retreat Fall 2026

September 4 - 7, 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

September 7 - 10, 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.  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

September 9 - 30, 2026

An Inspired Life Retreat with Be & Breathe Studio

September 10 - 13, 2026

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

September 15 - 17, 2026

Picture Book Authors and Illustrators: A Generative Retreat

September 16 - 19, 2026

The Pub Retreat 2026

September 19 - 25, 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

September 20 - 24, 2026

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)

September 23 - November 11, 2026

Wing Night 2026

September 24 - 26, 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

September 25 - 28, 2026

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

September 25 - 28, 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

October 1 - 4, 2026

PJ Library Staff Retreat 2026

October 5 - 7, 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

October 5 - 7, 2026

Whole Novel Workshop: A Virtual Course for Middle Grade and Young Adult Writers (Fall)

October 6 - December 1, 2026

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

October 6 - 27, 2026

Revising Your Novel in Verse: An Online Course

October 7 - November 18, 2026

Prospect Agency Fall Retreat 2026

October 9 - 11, 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

October 11 - 14, 2026

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

October 16 - 18, 2026

**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)

October 18 - 23, 2026

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

October 20 - 22, 2026

Early Readers and Chapter Books: A Creative Retreat

October 23 - 26, 2026

Novels in Verse: A Generative Retreat

October 26 - 29, 2026

Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities

October 27 - 29, 2026

HSP Reunion

October 29 - November 1, 2026

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

October 29 - November 1, 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 […]

Carrot Cake Hype Squad November 2026

November 1 - 5, 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

November 5 - 8, 2026

Recharge: A Poet's Retreat 2026

November 8 - 12, 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

November 10 - 12, 2026

Annual Cohort Retreat

November 12 - 16, 2026

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

November 12 - 16, 2026

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!

November 12 - 15, 2026

Picture Book Revision: Plot, Pacing, Character, and More!

December 1 - 3, 2026

The Stabbers

March 7 - 11, 2027

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

April 1 - 4, 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

April 9 - 11, 2027

**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

April 17 - 21, 2027

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

April 22 - 25, 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

May 23 - 27, 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

May 27 - 31, 2027

Unreliable Narrators Retreat 2027

June 8 - 13, 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

June 9 - 13, 2027

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

July 17 - 20, 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 […]

Westport Writers Workshop

September 19 - 22, 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 […]

Kindling Words Retreat at Boyds Mills

October 3 - 8, 2027

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

October 13 - 16, 2027

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 […]