Birds & Muses – All Stages Writing Residency
September 6 – 13, 2025. This week-long collaborative residency between Hewnoaks and Birds & Muses invites women-identified, femme, trans, and nonbinary writers at all stages of development, from early generative explorations of a project through advanced drafts of a long-form manuscript, and anywhere in between.
Birds & Muses
June 1 – 8, 2024. A week-long immersive retreat for women-identified, femme, trans, and nonbinary writers at any stage of a literary project, featuring craft sessions, mentorship, and writing time.
Connecting to the Local Ecology through Cyanotype Image-Making Workshop
August 25, 2023. Create strikingly unique blue and white prints using sunlight and natural elements from your surroundings. No experience necessary!
SALT: Creative Sound Design for Podcasts
July 21 – 23, 2023. A three-day deep dive into sound design, field recording, and audio storytelling. This workshop is ideal for aspiring producers seeking hands-on experience and creative exploration.
Haiku at Hewnoaks
August 20, 2019. Explore the art of haiku through history, a guided nature walk, and reflective writing exercises in this interactive workshop led by poet Kristen Lindquist.
Connect to Our Natural World Through Poems and Short Prose
July 16, 2019 Connect with the elements, seasons, and wildlife through poetry. Led by Judy Steinbergh, this workshop blends inspiration, reflection, and shared writing.
A Hewnoaks and Nature Inspired Artist Sketchbook Workshop
July 26, 2019. Discover Hewnoaks’ hidden corners through sketching, curiosity, and creative foraging. Open to all ages, no experience needed!
