Writing Away Refuge Retreat 2027!
October 16th-20th, 2027
Seaside East and West Beach House
1341 West Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
This is not your average writers conference. Hosted in the deluxe Seaside East and West Beach House in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Writing Away Refuge is a writer's paradise. No boring hotel rooms, cardboard food, or mundane activities. Writing Away Refuge is the retreat experience with workshops, first chapter contest, and agent pitches all included, but in a relaxing retreat setting. Three fresh, delicious meals prepared daily and all-inclusive, including dishes with fresh, local seafood. Beautiful single rooms with private bathrooms and shared bedrooms and bathrooms, balconies,
heated swimming pools, elevator, beach access with dune walkover crossing directly from the house to the beach.
Writing Away Refuge is a chance to get away with your muse in a luxurious setting on the gorgeous Gulf Coast.
You want workshops? You got it!
You want a quiet, beautiful location to finish your novel? It's all here!
We promise maximum feedback with minimal interruption.
Lodging space is limited to 50 writers, so register now! (Individuals and couples pricing available)
12 Non-lodging spaces available.
You can register here for your desired lodging or non-lodging option.
Our Mission
To give writers the boost they need in mind, body, career, and spirit through good advice, good food, valuable feedback, and solid industry connections.
Retreat Details:
Dates: October 16th-20th, 2027
(4 nights)
Location: GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
Costs: $1000 person (Shared bedroom/bathroom option)
$1500 (Single room-King Bed & Private Bathroom/ask about couples pricing)
Total cost includes: Lodging for 4 nights and 5 days, three daily meals and snacks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages), first contest, master workshops from industry professionals, 10-minute private pitch sessions with literary agents, Q & A sessions with agents and retreat staff, intimate atmosphere for writing and networking,
Writing Away Refuge gift bag with goodies.
(42 Lodging Spots available/ First come, first served
Please note, the house fills up extremely fast.)
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Daily Retreat for Non-lodgers:
Includes registration day and keynote dinner on Oct. 16th;
& 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily for October 17th-19th. October 20th is departure day.
Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks provided):
$750 per person
Daily attendance includes: first chapter contest, all master workshops, 10-minute agent private pitches, intimate atmosphere for writing and networking,
Writing Away Refuge gift bag with goodies and all house amenities.
(12 spots available for non-lodging attendees/ First come, first served)
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Non-lodging attendees may also attend for one or two days only for $250 daily.
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It pays to be an early bird! We book out the house and our non-lodging spaces quickly!
Register Here:
All Single Rooms are SOLD OUT!
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6 Shared Rooms for females available.
$1000 all-inclusive: All meals, workshops, agent pitches, lodging & house amenities:
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3 Shared Rooms for males available.
$1000 all-inclusive: All meals, workshops, agent pitches, lodging & house amenities:
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12 Non-lodging spaces available.
Includes registration day and keynote dinner on Oct. 16th;
& 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. daily for October 17th-19th.
October 20th is departure day.
Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks provided. There are tons of Airbnb's and hotels near the beach house to make non-lodging a simple option.
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(MORE PHOTOS OF THE BEACH HOUSE HERE!)
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