Writers Retreat Guide

Welcome to the Writers Retreat Guide!

Are you looking for that perfect place to spark your creative juices and get the words flowing? Do you need a break from your corporate writing job? Or do you want to gather your writing friends for a getaway to write, share, and laugh? (Oh yeah, eat and sleep sometimes too!)

It can be hard to find all of the great writing retreat centers, cruises, camps, and seminars that are ready to welcome you.  At this site, we are building a directory of retreats for writers -- whether a facility or an event -- to give you a one-stop resource.

You'll also find ideas for making your personal writer's retreat fruitful or to help your group sponsor a writer retreat that everyone will enjoy. List a retreat

Happy Writing!

US West: Writing Retreat Centers and Events

We're gathering information about writing retreats in these Western states:  Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.  Listings we have found are shown below, but watch this site for more to come!

Do you know of a great retreat center or event for writers?  Recommend a retreat.

Alaska

Arizona

California

• Aptos: Mushroom Cabin. A dome-style cabin in the woods for individual writing retreats. Includes a kitchenette, wireless Internet access, and a large deck.  
  

Colorado

Hawaii

Idaho

Montana

Nevada

New Mexico

Oregon

Utah

Washington

• Birdsview: Cascade Mountain Inn. Barn-style B&B with individual guest rooms or a two-bedroom suite with kitchenette and WiFi/high-speed Internet access suitable for individual writing retreats. Country setting with nearby hiking and biking. No formal writing programs, but contact to discuss potential use for group retreats.  

Wyoming

Reading about Writing at Your Retreat

Of course, any true writer will take a stack of books on retreat, along with a laptop, notepad, a digital recorder, and a fistful of pencils with erasers. Some books for inspiration, some for exercises, some for pleasure reading.   

One essential book for your suitcase is The Writer's Retreat Kit: A guide for creative exploration and personal expression. It includes 20 cards that each present a theme and suggested activities for enhancing your creativity.

Looking for other helpful guides to improve your writing?  Check out these latest releases from Amazon.com.