Recharge: A Poet's Retreat

Escape from your daily distractions and focus on your writing

Come join us at Highlights Foundation campus for a retreat designed especially for poets. This retreat will be relaxed with structured and unstructured time to connect as a group or strike out on your own. The Highlights Foundation campus has ample opportunities for walking, hiking, bird watching and gorgeous sunsets as the campus is surrounded by nature and farms.  This setting is sure to ignite your creativity and inspire you well beyond the retreat experience.

You will be treated to three delicious, locally sourced meals with snacks and beverages throughout the day. Lodging is on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you would like to register yourself and a roommate, please make a deposit, include your roommate’s info, and we will be in touch to adjust your balance due. Or feel free to notify us of your plan to share accommodation by sending a message to support@highlightsfoundation.zendesk.com, and we will reach out to assist you.

You may check into your lodging anytime after 3pm on arrival day.  If you arrive prior to 3pm, you may enjoy the grounds and various work and gathering places around the facility as your room is being prepared. The first meal on campus will be appetizers at 5:30pm and dinner at 6:00pm.  If you arrive late, we can save dinner for you.

Lunch on the final day of your stay is included, but we ask that you check out of your lodging by 11am. You are welcome to leave your packed bags by the door of your room/cabin while you enjoy lunch and say your goodbyes. Housekeeping may enter your room during this period to begin cleaning and prepping for our next guests.  Thank you for your consideration.

Registration Information/Cancellation Policy:

Early-bird pricing is available if registering no later than March 31, 2024. After March 31, the tuition will increase by $100 to $1399. Upon registering, you may make a deposit of $300, or payment in full if you desire. The payment in full deadline is July 1, 2024.

Cancellations prior to July 1, 2024, will receive a refund minus $100; Cancellation after July 1, 2024, we will refund monies paid minus $100 fee, however, if we are unable to fill your spot, there will be a $300 cancellation fee.

Car Service Information:

Highlights Foundation will be offering car service if desired from nearby airports and bus stations. You may see more information on our Getting Here page).

There is also free parking on site if you drive.