Poets on the Coast: A Weekend Retreat for Women

The 2026 Poets on the Coast: A Weekend Retreat for Women will be held from September 11 to September 13 at the La Conner Inn in La Conner, Washington. The retreat features poetry workshops, an open mic, yoga, generative writing sessions, a museum visit, and one-on-one mentoring with faculty. The faculty includes poets Abby E. Murray, Susan Rich, and Jasmine Elizabeth Smith. Tuition, which does not include lodging or meals, is $589 until May 30 and $599 until August 1. Lodging is available at the conference hotel at an average nightly rate of $179. Registration is first come, first served until August 1. A limited number of scholarships are available. To apply, submit three poems and a short paragraph of interest by June 15. Visit the website for more information.