2025 Playwriting Retreat

Retreat to the mountains and connect with fellow playwrights.

August 22-24, 2025
Dirty Face Mountain Lodge
near Leavenworth, WA

Retreat to the mountains of Eastern WA to gather with fellow playwrights for focused work and exploration in an uninterrupted natural setting. The vibe is casual and homey. There will be a balance of workshops and open writing time. During downtime, feel free to soak in the hot tub, swim in the pool, walk to the lake, or go for a hike. We’ll gather for dinners and a salon at night. We can accommodate up to 12 playwrights, including 3 workshop leaders.

Activities include:

  • Learn in workshops

  • Write in nature

  • Connect with fellow playwrights

  • Share work

  • Eat and drink in community

  • Spend time away from “real” life

Weekend Schedule:

(note: this schedule is subject to change depending on various factors)

Friday, August 22

5:00 pm arrival, personal time to explore

7:00 pm Welcome Circle with light dinner

Saturday, August 23

8:00 am breakfast

9:00 am Session 1: games, improv, movement

10:45 am Session 2: craft & process

12:15 pm lunch

1:15 pm Session 3: writing in nature

2:00 pm self-guided writing time

4:00 pm Session 4: yoga (optional) or continued writing time

5:00 pm personal downtime & happy hour

7:00 pm dinner

9:00 pm PJ salon for sharing work (optional)

Sunday, August 24

8:00 am breakfast

9:00 am Closing Circle

11:00 am depart

Workshop leaders:

Lisa Every

Maggie Lee

Miriam BC Tobin