Clockhouse Writers' Conference & Retreat
CWC offers two conference and retreat opportunities: five days in person in the summer, and three days virtually in winter. Both are organized by and for Goddard MFA alumni to provide space for creativity, writing, and community.
Anyone who has attended at least one semester of Goddard College's MFA in Creative Writing program (either campus) is invited to attend.
Anyone who has attended at least one semester of Goddard College's MFA in Creative Writing program (either campus) is invited to attend.
SummerJuly 17-21, 2026 The Creative Campus @ Goddard Registration is now closed.
We're going back to campus for Summer 2026 Clockhouse Writers' Conference & Retreat! Join us on the Goddard campus to catch up with old friends and new, practice your craft, and come together in community. Enjoy workshops, readings, silent group writing time, and more. Each conference includes an opening Plenary Panel, plus workshops, evening readings, and plenty of time for personal writing, reflection, and socializing. See the draft schedule here 
Summer 2025 in the McDonald Hall dorm at Champlain College.
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Winter(PAST) January 23-25, 2026 On a cold January weekend, 23 writers gathered online for an energetic and generative conference and retreat. The packed schedule included workshops (such as playing with text as image/image as text, music and the writer, and the submission process), works-in-progress sessions, and of course, evening readings from participants. Gathering virtually also allowed us to bridge time zones by offering early morning and late night quiet writing time together on camera. 
January 2026 winter conference.
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Scholarships
Limited scholarships may be available for each CWC&R.
Donations to the scholarship fund are appreciated. More information will be on the registration form.
Limited scholarships may be available for each CWC&R.
Donations to the scholarship fund are appreciated. More information will be on the registration form.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Clockhouse Writers' Conference is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Top photo: Jill Newton Moore