Pocono & the Three Bears 2026: In Search of Just Right

April 24 - 26, 2026

  • Single-day rate, No Lodging – $95.00
  • Weekend rate, No Lodging – $190.00
  • General Lodging at the Barn at Boyds Mills – $452.00

Pocono & the Three Bears 2026: In Search of Just Right

 

IMPORTANT REMINDER! You must first register through SCBWI for the event before registering for lodging here.

 

Take a walk with Goldilocks as we stumble through the woods and into The Barn at the Highlights Foundation. Find just the right chair for working on craft. Enjoy just the right food for networking with fellow creators. And stay in just the right cabin for a creative retreat to remember. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re Published and Listed (PAL), gain valuable tools for the journey ahead and perspective on finding the path that’s just right for you.

While on the Highlights Foundation campus, there will be delicious, locally sourced meals, with snacks and beverages throughout the day. 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 may check into your lodging any time 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 with advance notice.

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.

Info/Questions:

Please note that there are a few lodging options to choose from:

    1. Single-occupancy campus stay: includes lodging & meals on campus
    2. Double-occupancy campus stay: includes shared lodging & meals on campus (there are a limited number of double-occupancy rooms available. Please note that we will NOT be assigning roommates. When registering, you must select the lodging option that you prefer, increase the number of people in the room to 2, and input names and email address of both occupants of the room. Your cost will update to the total price for both guests, and you will be required to pay a deposit. Highlights Foundation will then contact you to ensure the remaining balance is split appropriately between both occupants.)
    3. Single-day with meals: includes three meals on campus, April 26 & no lodging
    4. Weekend with meals: includes six meals on campus, beginning with dinner on April 24 and ending with lunch on Aril 26 & no lodging

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

 

For more information about planning a trip to campus, visit the Barn at Boyds Mills website.

Please review our Getting Here guide to plan your travel to our retreat center.

There is free parking on site if you drive.

 

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