October Farmhouse
WRITER'S DEEP DIVE Retreat
Time, Support, and Focus to Write, Revise, and Hone Your Craft
Colrain, MA, October 5-8
The Writer's Deep Dive Retreat is an intentionally small creative immersion for writers who want protected time, thoughtful guidance, meaningful feedback, and the company of others who care seriously about the work.
There’s something about October in New England.
The days grow quieter. The air turns crisp. The season carries a sense of threshold, a feeling that something is ready to take shape if only we give it the time and attention it needs.
For three nights in the hills of western Massachusetts, we'll create the conditions for real writing to happen.
What to Expect
This is a focused creative retreat that is structured enough to help you make progress, spacious enough to let discovery happen.
You can expect dedicated writing time, guided prompts, craft conversations, optional sharing, one-on-one support, and space to listen more closely to what the work is asking of you. You’ll write, reflect and spend time with other writers who care deeply about the work.
You can also count on time to enjoy the beauty of fall in New England: crisp days, quieter nights, walks in the woods, moments of solitude, and opportunities for meaningful conversation. And time to recharge: a dip in the hot tub, a massage, reading by the fire or even a game of ping-pong.
This will be a way not only to discover what wants to emerge, but to give it the time, structure, and flow it needs to take form.
Bring a project that keeps asking for your attention.
The story you've been trying to tell
The essays or fragments you're shaping
The memoir that needs structure
The book idea you keep circling
The piece you know has something in it, but hasn't fully revealed what it wants to become
You may leave with:
Finished sections of your work
New pages written and others polished
Greater clarity about your project
A stronger sense of structure and direction
Fresh perspective on work that has felt stuck
Meaningful feedback from thoughtful readers
Renewed creative momentum
Greater confidence in the path ahead
What's Included
Dedicated writing time
Guided prompts and generative exercises
Craft discussions
Optional sharing and feedback
One-on-one support
Nourishing meals
Three nights in a beautiful farmhouse in the hills of western Massachusetts with other writers dedicated to honing their craft
Time for the rest, renewal, and balance that allows good work to deepen.
JOIN US
October 5-8, 2026 | 3 Nights | Monday-Thursday
Your all-inclusive retreat rate includes lodging, meals, and all retreat activities.
Arrival begins after 1 pm on Monday. Departure is Thursday at 11 am.
A $300 deposit reserves your spot. 6 spots available.
Choose Your Room:
Rates are per person and vary by room choice.
Room 1: Private room + private bath $1,350 — 1 available
Room 2: Private room + private bath $1,350 — 1 available
Room 3: Large private room + hall bath
$1,275 — 1 available
Includes two double beds. This room can be booked as a shared room for two people. Please inquire for per-person shared rates.
Room 4: Small private room off the kitchen + hall bath
$1,150 — 1 available
Room 5: Private glamping cabin
$1,450 — 1 available
Located one mile from the farmhouse. This cabin can be booked as a shared rental for two people. Please inquire for per-person shared rates.
Reserve Your Room and Register for the Retreat
Step One: Pay your $300 deposit ➡
Step Two: Email Erica with your room preference.
Step Three: Erica will confirm availability and next steps.
Only 6 spots available.
