Mackinac Island Writing Retreat
2026 Dates SOLD OUT
2027 Dates TBD
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Mackinac Island Writing Retreat with
Lynne Golodner and
WritingWorkshops.com
2026 Dates SOLD OUT
2027 Dates TBD
Mission Point Resort
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Lynne Golodner has been leading this retreat for years in one of her favorite spots on earth—beautiful Mackinac Island!
This no-motor-vehicle island in Lake Huron between the Michigan peninsulas is the perfect place to get away, commune with words, and immerse in an intimate writing community where you just might meet your critique partner or new best friends.
We gather at Mission Point Resort for five days of generative writing, with morning lessons and afternoon excursions that include hiking, art museum, kayaking and an 8-mile bike tour around the island’s perimeter. Visit the lovely Mackinac Island Public Library for a late-afternoon reading against the lapping waves of the Great Lakes. Meet local writers, improve your craft, expand your creativity, and publish your writing!
“A fantastic writing retreat that helped me find new inspiration and form bonds with a phenomenally talented group of writers… Mackinac Island and the people I met there will always be special to me.”
What You’ll Gain
Dedicated Writing Time
Excursions
Focused Instruction
Peer Interaction
Tuition
$1,995
Space is limited to 15 writers of all genres (except science fiction and playwriting). Tuition is nonrefundable.
What’s Included
- Round-trip ferry transportation to Mackinac Island from Mackinaw City, Michigan
- Breakfast and lunch are included Tuesday – Friday
- 5-day generative writing retreat, led by Lynne Golodner
- Critical feedback on one writing submission of up to 3K words
- Craft of writing and/or business of writing lectures
- One-on-one conference with Lynne Golodner
- Visit with local authors
- Optional afternoon activities include a bicycle tour, an island hike, and more!
- Opening night reception
- Final night dinner and reading
- The time of your life!
2027 Applications Open Soon
To apply for the Mackinac Island writing retreat, you’ll need to fill out a form, including a brief bio, writing sample of no more than 1500 words, along with an explanation about why you would be an ideal participant for this retreat.
Meet the Founder
Lynne Golodner created The Writers Community to help writers take their voices seriously and finally put them first. She knows all too well that what you love can make a wonderful life—if only you trust your inner voice to speak the truth.