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The Latest is where we share what’s happening at Hewnoaks – stories from artists, updates from the residency, upcoming workshops, announcements, and more. Explore our most recent news and programs below.
Finding Voice: A Food & Memoir Writing Workshop with Kathy Gunst
Workshop Date: July 26 – August 1, 2026.
Join James Beard award–winning writer Kathy Gunst for a week of food writing and memoir exploration at Hewnoaks. This workshop blends daily guided sessions with generous free time, shared meals, and the natural beauty of Kezar Lake. Writers of every level are invited.
Birds & Muses – All Stages Writing Residency
Date: 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.
Spotlight: Myron M. Beasley
To pick up the phone out of nowhere and have a conversation with Myron M.Beasley feels a little bit like discovering an inexplicably unopened letter