Black Women Writers: A Retreat In Gratitude 2026

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Lodging options at The Barn at Boyds Mills retreat center include private cabins, An 8-Room Lodge, and a historic farmhouse....

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General Lodging at the Barn at Boyds Mills
Lodging options at The Barn at Boyds Mills retreat center include private cabins, An 8-Room Lodge, and a historic farmhouse. All lodging includes private bathrooms. For more details on each option, see the images below or find more details on our website.

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If the person lodging with you wants to participate in the program, too, please remove them from your registration, and complete the process for yourself. The second person should complete their own registration as well. Then, contact our team so that we may adjust your rate to reflect double lodging occupancy.

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Do you have a preference for your accommodations?	Private Room in Historic Farmhouse Private Cabin Private Room in Lodge We can’t guarantee your preference, but will do our best. All rooms offer a wonderful stay at our retreat center. Check out our website here to see more about the accommoation options.
Dietary Restrictions	Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Pescetarian No Dairy No Red Meat No Pork No Fish No Shellfish No Eggs No Onions No Garlic No Soy No Nuts No Nightshade Vegetables No Restrictions Halal Kosher The list above includes some of the restrictions we see the most. Please check the appropriate boxes, if any, that apply to your dietary allergy or needs. If you’d like to add any specifics, or add something that's not listed, you can do so in the notes below. If you have a serious allergy, we'd especially ask that you let us know so we can accommodate it! We ask that you PLEASE not repeat what you've already checked (above) in the comments below, and keep notes brief. It's VERY helpful to the staff when they are reviewing the notes to have brief and specific details.
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We seek a diverse cohort of voices at our programs and events. To your comfort level, please tell us more about yourself, including ways that you identify.	Please share the identity markers that you are comfortable sharing: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity (including expression), neurodiversity, disability, socioeconomic status, age, geography, appearance, linguistic or cultural identity, veteran status, and/or any other details that you would like to share.
Accessibility and experience in our programs: Please share any needs or accommodations that will offer the best access to this program.	Examples of needs or accommodations include: Physical accommodations; alternate text, distraction reduced slides- high contrast, no flashing materials; enable reader for printed materials; using text instead of "images of text;" auditory assistance; and more. (Please note, included in all online programming are closed captions. Email support@highlightsfoundation.zendesk.com with any questions.)
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Can we use your name and/or images in publicity for this event?	We will share photos on our social media and/or website following the event. Please let us know your comfort with the sharing and celebration of this event.
Please tell us the name of your most recent book, and the name of the publisher.	Being traditionally published is a pre-requisite for this retreat.

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