2023 Workshop: July 8-15
2023 Retreat: July 2-8
All writing classes at Wildacres fill up quickly.
THE 2024 WORKSHOP APPLICATION PERIOD BEGINS IN FEBRUARY.
2023 Fees
Workshop: $895
Retreat: $465
Retreat week is available only for Workshop attendees and their non-writing guests.
Workshop and Retreat fees also include:
Double-occupancy lodging and three on-site meals per day.
2023 Dates
Application period:
February 8 – April 1, 2023
Balance:
As of June 1, 2023, full balance is due on acceptance.
Manuscript Submission:
June 1, 2023 (unless instructed otherwise by your faculty member).
About our Fees
Our fees are inexpensive compared to many other Master Class-level writing workshops, so newcomers are often concerned about the class and facility quality — please don’t be! We can provide this amazing, affordable writing experience by operating on a not-for-profit basis and through our partnership with Wildacres Retreat and Conference Center, a longtime nonprofit organization and facility.
You can also apply for one of our Workshop scholarships.
Refunds
- $100 cancellation fee after June 1.
- No refunds after June 15 unless we can refill your spot.
- If you are not accepted, we will refund your entire deposit minus any online-payment service fees.
- No refunds for any reason once the retreat and workshop weeks are underway.
2023 Retreat and Workshop Schedule
Sunday, July 2: Retreat Check-in
Retreat check-in is between 3:00 and 5:30pm. All attendees must be checked in before 5:30pm.
Monday, July 3 – Friday, July 7: Retreat
- Mealtimes are 8am, 12:30pm, and 6pm.
- The rest of the days are free writing time with informal evening readings after dinner.
Saturday, July 8: Workshop Check-in
For Retreat attendees: Breakfast will be served at 8am.
- You do not have to check out of your room, as you’ll be in the same room for Workshop week.
- No lunch is served at Wildacres on this day, but several local restaurants are open for lunch.
- The Wildacres facility does not have full laundry services, but there is a laundromat nearby.
- You do not have to check in again, but please be back at Wildacres by 5:30pm.
For Workshop-only attendees: Check-in is Saturday, July 8 between 3:00 and 5:00pm.
All attendees must be checked in before 5:30pm.
Dinner is served at 6:30pm this night only.
Sunday, July 9 to Friday, July 14: Workshop
The full schedule for your class and all activities will be provided in your packet when you arrive.
- Classes are held 9:30am-12pm or 2-4:30pm. Your class will switch time blocks mid-week.
- Each class will have a day off on a staggered schedule so you can audit other classes, go sightseeing, write on your own, or just relax.
- Mealtimes are 8am, 12:30pm, and 6pm.
- Some of our evening activities include faculty and student readings, live music, dancing, a theme party, and our Gong Show, full of skits and laughs.
Saturday, July 15: Check-out
Check-out is after 8am breakfast.