Wisdom & Words: Spring 2026 Writing Retreat

$1,500.00

Join us (June 4 to 7) for an ALL-INCLUSIVE writerly, long weekend at Bear Mountain Inn & Barn in Waterford Maine.

Planned activities include:
• Daily Writing Classes and private One-on-One Coaching Sessions (all levels) offered by Darcey Gohring 

• Craft Conversations and Writing Workshops with special guest authors including bestselling authors Joanna Rakoff and Andre Dubus III

• Optional morning Yoga Class (all levels)

The entire Inn will be reserved for retreat guests only! Every guest will have private accommodations. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by executive chef and innkeeper Nicholas Orgo. (BYOB. Alcohol not included.)

There will also be ample time to utilize the property’s amenities, which include kayak, canoe, hike, hot tub, and fire pit, bird-watching, and star-gazing. 

[Also opportunity to explore local antique shops, art galleries, and shops off-site]

There is also a private but open loft space available for a discounted rate. If interested in either, please reach out to darcey.gohring@gmail.com.

Limited spaces are available.

Cancellations made more than 30 days before the retreat will incur a $150 processing fee. Cancellations within 30 days of the retreat cannot be accommodated.

Join us (June 4 to 7) for an ALL-INCLUSIVE writerly, long weekend at Bear Mountain Inn & Barn in Waterford Maine.

Planned activities include:
• Daily Writing Classes and private One-on-One Coaching Sessions (all levels) offered by Darcey Gohring 

• Craft Conversations and Writing Workshops with special guest authors including bestselling authors Joanna Rakoff and Andre Dubus III

• Optional morning Yoga Class (all levels)

The entire Inn will be reserved for retreat guests only! Every guest will have private accommodations. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by executive chef and innkeeper Nicholas Orgo. (BYOB. Alcohol not included.)

There will also be ample time to utilize the property’s amenities, which include kayak, canoe, hike, hot tub, and fire pit, bird-watching, and star-gazing. 

[Also opportunity to explore local antique shops, art galleries, and shops off-site]

There is also a private but open loft space available for a discounted rate. If interested in either, please reach out to darcey.gohring@gmail.com.

Limited spaces are available.

Cancellations made more than 30 days before the retreat will incur a $150 processing fee. Cancellations within 30 days of the retreat cannot be accommodated.