O‘ahu Writers Mini-Retreat

The O‘ahu Writers Mini-Retreat was held on November 29 and November 30 at a historic vacation property in the town of Waialua, on the North Shore of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. The retreat featured generative writing workshops, critiques, and arts and crafts breaks for poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers. The faculty included poet Tamara Leiokanoe Moan, fiction writer Tom Gammarino, and creative nonfiction writer Constance Hale. Tuition was $120 for one day and $200 for both days; lodging was not included, but lunch was. Partial scholarships were available upon request. To apply, writers submitted a 75-word bio and contact information by November 15. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations included public transportation near the venue; a ground level event space; accessible sidewalks, pathways, and doorways; accessible bathrooms; accessible event spaces and dining areas; reserved seating; and marked accessible parking spaces. Writers contacted the director for additional accessibility details.