Pond hill writers’ retreat
Spring Session: May 17-22, 2026
Join us for the Spring 2026 session of the Pond Hill Writers Retreat, a six-day immersive workshop designed to support writers at every stage of the creative process. Whether you’re developing a story idea, shaping a memoir, building a novel, or refining a screenplay or play, our faculty meets you—and your work—right where you are.
Included in your tuition
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Accomodation
5 nights’ accommodation in a peaceful, character-filled, nature setting.
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Fresh Meals
Nourishing, seasonal, freshly prepared meals every day
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Faculty-led sessions
Daily faculty-led sessions to deepen your writing practice
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Guided Nature Hike
Experience nearby trails and forest paths
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access to our grounds
Enjoy our shared spaces and 100 acres of grounds to explore
Sample day schedule
Breakfast
8 AMMorning Session
9 AMNature Excursion
11:30 AMLunch
1 PMAfternoon Programming
2 PMDinner
6 PMEvening Programming: Movie Screening
7 PMWind Down
10 PMmeet our faculty
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Steven Rinehart
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Barbara jones
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Sydney Sidner
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Tuition includes accommodation, meals, and classes throughout the 6 days, 5 nights :
Private Room Package: $x
Shared Room Package: $x