2025 Winter Retreat for Teen Writers

Writopia Lab's Winter Retreat offers three days and three nights of creativity, reflection, and fun. Each morning, writers will participate a creative writing workshop led by a published writer, in which they play fun writing games to inspire new ideas, get feedback from their instructor and peers, and leave with a polished piece of writing.

In the afternoon, writers participate in one of the following electives: Filmmaking, Songwriting, Visual Arts & Graphic Novel, or Dungeons & Dragons. On the last night, young writers will take part in a cozy share around the fire, where they can showcase their writing and elective projects while enjoying hot chocolate and smores.

Everyone will come together for meals and evening activities in a warm and supportive environment.

When: Saturday, February 15th to Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Where: Camp Mariah in Fishkill, NY
Ages: 12 to 18
Tuition: $985 (Limited financial aid available. Contact financialaid@writopialab.org to learn more.)

Bus transportation will be provided from the Upper West Side in New York City.  Otherwise, retreaters are welcome to arrange their own transportation to Camp Mariah.

Click here to enroll in the 2025 Winter Retreat!

Typical Day Schedule