Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway

The 32nd annual Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway, sponsored by Murphy Writing of Stockton University, will be held from January 16, 2026, to January 19, 2026, at the Seaview Hotel near Atlantic City. The program offers small intensive workshops in poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction, as well as one-on-one tutorials, sunrise yoga, a book signing mixer, and open mic sessions. The faculty includes poets Jan Beatty, Jiordan Castle, R.G. Evans, Roberto Carlos Garcia, Luray Gross, Le Hinton, Jason Mitchell, Peter E. Murphy, Christine E. Salvatore, J. C. Todd, and Gretna Wilkinson; fiction writers Marina Budhos, Roberta Clipper, Tyrese L. Coleman, Hugo dos Santos, and Nathaniel Popkin; and creative nonfiction writers Darla Himeles, Anndee Hochman, Mike Ingram, and Jane Wong. Tuition, which includes meals, is offered on a sliding scale from $345 to $795 based on financial need; lodging is not included. The cost for a room and meal package is $475 for a double room, $715 for a single room, or $940 for a shared room with a non-participating guest. Additional workshop and feedback sessions are available for $95 to $125. Registration is first come, first served; applicants who register for lodging by November 20 receive a $30 discount. Scholarships are available. Visit the website for more information.

Accessibility accommodations include public transportation near the venue; accessible sidewalks, pathways, and doorways; accessible work spaces; accessible bathrooms; accessible parking; signage in Braille; and with advance request, reserved rooms and seating, closed captioning, and transcripts of talks. Contact the program coordinator via phone or e-mail for additional accessibility details.