Black Fly Writers Retreat at Schoodic Institute

The Black Fly Writers Retreat is an inspiring four-day, three-night weekend of workshops, readings, and writing.

The 2026 Black Fly Writers Retreat will be held from Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3 at Schoodic Institute in Winter Harbor, Maine.

Black Fly Writers Retreat attendees will spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings (8:30 AM to 12 PM) in workshops of no more than ten participants working with one instructor. Afternoons will be open for writing and an optional small-group meetings with the instructor. There will be Thursday and Friday evening faculty readings and an optional Saturday evening open reading, giving attendees a chance to share their work with each other.

This year’s instructors include Brandon Keim (nonfiction), Gretchen Legler (memoir), and Brock Clarke (fiction). Workshop and registration details here.