“Hedgebrook is a global community of women writers and people who seek extraordinary books, poetry, plays, films and music by women. A literary nonprofit, our mission is to support visionary women writers whose stories and ideas shape our culture now and for generations to come. We offer writing residencies, Radical Craft Retreats, and salons at our retreat on Whidbey Island, and public programs that connect writers with readers and audiences around the world.” (hedgebrook.org) Based on Whidbey Island, Hedgebrook offers retreats, intensives, writing series and webinars on the island, internationally, or virtually.
Bellevue Lifestyle connected with Britt Conn, of Hedgebrook’s Program Team, to learn about some future opportunities for women writers to hone their craft.
2023 Hedgebrook Filmmakers Showcase, May 19 - June 3
With options both iIn-person at Northwest Film Forum in Seattle, as well as virtual, this showcase will reach a significant audience. The event culminates at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts.
More information on the Hedgebrook website.
2023 Hedgebrook Writers Conference, September 29 - October 1
This event will be in Seattle, with a virtual attendance option as well. Hear from accomplished authors in industry talks, improve your technique in targeted workshops, and enjoy blocked off writing time.
The Tuscany Radical Craft Retreat, October 21-28
This retreat offers a convergence of Hedgebrook’s retreat experience with the unique opportunity to study with renowned writer Natalie Baszile in a small-group workshop and enjoy being in residence in the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Here writers will receive a taste of Hedgebrook’s “radical hospitality,” along with a room of your own, devoted time, and a new landscape and culture that will both nourish and inspire. The priority deadline for this Tuscany Retreat is July 21 but applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after the priority deadline, or until full.