Wildacres is a fantastical experience where your best writing is done in a playful, accepting, liberating environment. Where writers share their best secrets and insights, and judging is tender. You work hard and play hard – all at an affordable price that will have you exclaim BEST DEAL EVER!” – Leah Weiss, bestselling author of If the Creek Don’t Rise and All the Little Hopes

“There is nothing like being in a community of writers to stimulate creativity. Every class I’ve had has been rewarding. Wildacres is magic.”

“I have attended workshops all over the country, including Hawaii, and Wildacres is the best. It’s a great learning experience and an outstanding community of writers.” – Anonymous

At Wildacres I’ve found a place where I can take myself seriously as a writer and lightly as a person. The faculty and community of peers have been phenomenal supports and keep me coming back summer after summer for another deeply satisfying draft of craft and inspiration.” – Celisa Steele

For the first time since I was 12 years old, I feel like I have found my own family again– people and traditions I can count on. I go to Wildacres and know I will see people dear to my heart. I know I will enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the porch before sitting down and passing food between the people I love — all to the tune of lively conversations. I know I will dance like a fool with other brilliant fools, and snort at shared jokes during the Gong Show. I know I will laugh and cry and hug and be hugged, and bare my soul and behold the souls of others. I know I will belong.” — Leah Senona

The first day, you will be stunned by your roommate. The second day you will be stunned by your teacher. The third day you will be stunned by your classmates. By day four, words begin sprinkling your mind. By day five the words are pouring into your mind. Not even a bucket could help you carry them.” – Rebecca Wallace