November 13–15, 2026 · Manor Mill & Oldfields School
Thursday, November 13 – Sunday, November 15
Join the writing community for a country retreat dedicated to the art of working with words!
Held at two picturesque historic locations in rural Baltimore County—Manor Mill and Oldfields School—this event-filled weekend is a superb opportunity for writers of all levels and genres—fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, memoir, poetry—to explore a rich variety of writing topics: craft, technique, querying and submissions, marketing, promotion, and more.
Join us for a single day, two days, or for a full, inclusive Thursday–Sunday retreat.
The event will feature a perfect mix of group instruction, individual writing time, critique sessions, networking, and community building.
Participants will enjoy the creative refreshment of an idyllic setting while interacting with other writers and gaining insight into the many aspects of the writing life from experienced professionals.
Sessions will be announced as we get closer to the date. Please be sure to use the link to let us know you're interested!
Options will include both day passes as well as immersive overnight packages of 3 nights of lodging at the beautiful Oldfields School campus, just a short drive from Manor Mill.
Let us know you're interested and we'll keep you updated as the program develops.
We're looking for experienced writers and industry professionals to lead sessions.
