Writeaways - Writing Workshops

Sometimes writers just need to get away. We created Writeaways to help you do that. We provide writing guidance designed to help writers at all levels, fabulous food and company in beautiful places, and a safe place for you to take a writing vacation with your muse, and maybe a good friend. Programs in Ireland, France, Italy, New Mexico, North Carolina and online.

News & Highlights

Weymouth Writeaway
July 6-13, 2026
https://www.writeaways.com/weymouth-writeaway

Writeaway in France
September 4-11, 2026
https://www.writeaways.com/writeaway-in-france

Featured Writers

Mimi Herman and John Yewell

Organization Details

Contact name

Mimi Herman & John Yewell

Address

810 Lancaster St.
Durham, NC  27701-1550
UNITED STATES

Email

[email protected]

Type

Business

Function

Workshop

Retreat subtype option

Structured

Workshop option subtype

Craft emphasis

Conference subtype option

Location-based

Residency subtype option

Fee required

URL

Weymouth Writeaway

7/6/2026 to 7/13/2026
North Carolina, United States
Indulge yourself (and your muse!) with this unique opportunity to focus on your own writing at the Weymouth Center in Southern Pines, NC. Originally the home of James Boyd dating from the 1920s, Weymouth has a rich literary history, having hosted such writers as Thomas Wolfe and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Weymouth Writeaway includes quiet retreat mornings with acres of woods and gardens to explore, daily afternoon workshops, writing consultations, meals, wine, beer, spirits and marvelous company!
Event URL More Information...
Multiple days?
Yes
Start date
7/6/2026
Time
05:00 PM
End date
7/13/2026
Timezone
Eastern
Cost
Fee-based
Application period
Yes
Application opens
8/20/2025
Application deadline
6/6/2026
Function
Workshop
Programming offered
In-person
Cost
All inclusive, $3,500 single, $3,100 shared
Meals
All meals included
Supplementary activities available?
Yes
Offers scholarships/fellowships?
No
Selection process
Moderately selective
Average number of participants per event
8
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Writeaway in France

9/4/2026 to 9/11/2026
France
Why write at home when you can write in a castle? Find your je ne sais quoi at Chateau du Pin in the Loire Valley of France. John Yewell and Mimi Herman, author of The Kudzu Queen will help you revitalize your writing while you pursue the project of your choice. Suitable for all levels, this weeklong workshop-retreat provides you with private consultations, daily workshops, a French cooking class, all meals and wine, and 300 acres of gorgeous French countryside.
Event URL More Information...
Multiple days?
Yes
Start date
9/4/2026
End date
9/11/2026
Cost
Fee-based
Application period
Yes
Application opens
9/1/2025
Application deadline
8/4/2026
Function
Workshop
Workshop option subtype
Craft emphasis
Programming offered
In-person
Cost
All inclusive, $3,500 single, $3,100 shared
Meals
All meals included
Supplementary activities available?
Yes
Offers scholarships/fellowships?
No
Selection process
Moderately selective
Average number of participants per event
8
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