Virtual Summer Retreat
An Affordable Virtual Writing Retreat
Each year in June, Abode Press hosts its renowned virtual retreat experience! If admitted for poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc, attendees can attend 2-3 craft talks and lectures throughout the week as well as Sunday workshops with their instructors.
Most retreat experiences are costly, tending to be upwards to $2000. At Abode, we are working tirelessly to increase accessibility for writers to attend much needed spaces to work on their craft and build connections without compromising their livelihood. This is why the retreat will have an asking price of $325 (sliding scale) but because of this low price, applicants will be selected based off the strength of their application and alignment with our press.
Applications typically open via Submittable from January 1st to March 7th. It is FREE to apply for the first application (though we do appreciate donations!). Applicants may apply for additional cohorts but must select a reading fee of $10 or more for each additional application for it to be accepted. Applicants will be notified of acceptance in late-March. All funds will go towards paying our presenters, press operations, and Retreat admins.
The Workshop
Each workshop will begin with a craft lecture and a generative session so attendees can also begin new works at the Retreat. Workshops will be run through an anti-racist structure, which attendees will be required to sign a form acknowledging this in order to attend. Each attendee will receive a feedback letter and/or different forms of feedback (ex: creative prompts related to their work, etc.) from their instructor and all workshop attendees are expected to engage in the workshop to provide meaningful, insightful, and genuine feedback to their peers. Attendees are required to attend all workshop sessions and must sign an agreement to acknowledge their commitment to the Retreat and to their cohort. Attendees are also required to submit feedback to their peers; however, some cohorts may operate on a different structure, and this may not be required. It will depend on your workshop leader and workshop structure.
Past Faculty & Fellows
View our past Retreat fellows and faculty below:
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Apply
Applications for the Retreat will open on January 1st and close March 7th.