Writing Conferences and Retreats
Click here for an extensive list of writing conferences and retreats around the state and the country.
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Sonoma Storytellers — Women’s Writing Retreat
May 5-8, 2026
The retreat will be held in Kenwood.
Three Days & Three Nights Include:
* Welcome reception with live music
* Guest speakers
* Guided generative writing sessions
* Dedicated time for writing & exploration
* Evening readings & sharing circles
* Morning yoga
* Pool, hot tub & sauna
* Continental breakfasts, self-serve lunches
* Chef prepared family-style dinners
* Farewell Dinner Celebration at a local restaurant
* On-site communal lodging available (rooms & rates vary)
What You’ll Gain:
* Dedicated time & space to focus on your writing
* Helpful feedback in a supportive environment
* Confidence & momentum for your writing life
* Connection with like-minded women writers
* A deeper understanding of your own voice
* A renewed sense of purpose in your writing
* Emotional & creative replenishment
* Clarity & direction for your current project
* Fresh inspiration through guided writing sessions
* Emotional, physical & mental restoration
For More Information, email:
sonomastorytellers@gmail.com
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Mendocino Coast Writers Conference
July 30-August 1, 2026
The Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference is a vibrant gathering that offers Morning Workshops in a wide range of genres. Afternoons are packed with craft seminars, panels, one-on-one consultations, and open mics; and every evening offers an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie and connection that make this conference, in the words of one participant, “life changing.”
The conference will be held in Mendocino, California from July 30 – August 1, 2026. Questions can be directed to MCWC Operations Manager Charity Yoro at info@mcwc.org and Executive Director Lisa Locascio Nighthawk at director@mcwc.org.
General registration will open in early April of 2026. For more information please visit mcwc.org.
Spring Seminar Series:
The Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference will be hosting a virtual Spring Seminar Series to support fundraising for the 2026 conference, featuring Jeanne Thornton, MJ Jones, Susanna Kwan, Emily Lloyd-Jones, Roberto Lovato and more. Look for these writing seminars on our Workshops page and here: mcwc.org/spring-generative-series
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