Retreats

Grand Lake Retreat

Join Lighthouse Writers Workshop in the scenic mountain town of Grand Lake, Colorado, for a few days of writing, reading, and learning. Each day, you're invited to attend workshops and craft talks led by our experienced instructors. There's also plenty of time to explore the area, get outdoors, or just find a quiet spot and write. At night, participants gather for fireside readings and conversation. You're sure to leave with new ideas, new writing, and more than a few new friends. The Grand Lake Retreat for 2026 is July 12–17 at Shadowcliff Lodge.

Rekindle Retreat in Juneau, Alaska

Join us for Lighthouse’s traveling retreat, Rekindle, in Juneau, Alaska, May 24–31, 2026. This generative retreat will feature a blend of ample writing time, instruction, local exploration, connection with other adventurous writers, and manuscript feedback from award-winning writers Erika Krouse and Rachel Weaver. Embark on (optional) outdoor adventures to feed your creativity, bask in the staggering scenery, and bond with other creatives as you write your masterpiece.

Spending a week amid a community of writers truly restored my spirit, imagination, and commitment to my creative work.
—Laura Bond