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Northern California Writers’ Retreat

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Please be sure you’ve visited our website and familiarized yourself with our upcoming retreat before applying and writing your personal statement. To apply, please fill out the form below.

All rooms are SINGLE rooms with bathroom ensuite. The bathroom includes a toilet, sink, and shower stall. All linens and towels are provided by the retreat center. Retreat fees are $2,897 for 4 nights and 5 days, all meals, snacks, and beverages included.

Upon acceptance, we will require a $1000 non-refundable deposit, due by July 3rd, 2026. The remainder of the payment will be due by August 5th, 2026.

We can’t wait to read about you and your work!

Applications are open now until May 18th.

You’ll hear from us on May 19th after applications have closed to confirm you’re still interested–please be sure to write us back so that we can consider your submission–it may seem redundant but people’s plans change and this is the most effective way for us to only read work from applicants who can confirm they are able to attend. If you have not heard from us, be sure to check your junk folder.

We will get back to you with our decision on June 3rd.

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For your personal statement, please attach no more than 500 words explaining your interest in Northern California Writers' Retreat, and what you hope to gain from attending and spending time with our Author-in-Residence, Rebecca Makkai. Please also give us a short description of the project you plan to work on at the retreat.

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