Ruth Stone House Poetry Retreat

The 2025 Ruth Stone House Poetry Retreat was held from August 24 to August 30 at poet Ruth Stone’s historic rural farmhouse in the Green Mountain National Forest in Goshen, Vermont. Programming included daily workshops, craft seminars, readings, and designated writing time for poets. The 2025 theme was “The Poetics of Nothing.” The faculty included poets Bianca Stone and Mathias Svalina. The cost of the conference, which includes meals, was $1,500. The cost of lodging on site or at a rented house nearby was $625 for a private bedroom or $375 for a shared bedroom, each with access to shared bathrooms. On-site camping with bathroom access was available at no additional cost. Residents could also stay at the nearby Blueberry Hill Inn at a nightly rate of $225 to $289 depending on the choice of room. Additional lodging options in close proximity were available. To apply, writers submitted five to seven pages of poetry, an artist statement, and two professional references by August 20; applications were accepted on a rolling basis. There was no application fee. Visit the website for more information.