Service Description

Join us for our winter retreat, February 5-8, 2026, set on a 200-acre picturesque tree farm in Connecticut. Enjoy plenty of quiet writing time, farm-fresh meals, wellness activities, custom writing resources, and the enriching company of six other master writers. We're excited to welcome award-winning author, Mary Donnarumma Sharnick, for a masterclass and 1:1 time with each of our writers. Each guest will enjoy a private, well-appointed bedroom in a large, beautiful farmhouse. Previous guests have told us they appreciated how cared for they felt during the retreat, and how they wished the retreat was even longer. Our goal is to make each new guest feel fully supported and creatively refreshed. Your experience goes beyond your retreat. You become a lifelong member of our growing Acorn community! We understand your writing life extends far beyond putting words on the page. To thrive as a writer and literary citizen, you need to nurture your creative soul. We call our offerings "experiences" because we believe writing retreats should feel meaningful and restorative, not academic and stressful. Our carefully curated retreats meet you where you are in your MFA and post-MFA journey to help you continue your growth from aspiring acorn to mighty oak. This is your gift to yourself! Your creative community awaits! $400/night ($1,200 final total) all-inclusive retreat investment which includes all meals, lodging, masterclasses, materials, and wellness offerings. Once you join us for a retreat, you become part of our Acorn community and will enjoy lifetime access to our online resource library, writing guides, and exercises. Acorn Alumni also receive special discounts on other offerings exclusive to Acorn Experiences, including books, online courses, and live events.