Catholic Writers Guild
2026 Southern Writers Retreat – Sept 25-28, 2026
Do you need time away to finish or start a manuscript?
Work on that proposal?
Organize your writing project?
Finish work to meet your editor’s deadline?
Our retreats are popular because they offer you abundant time to work and time to critique and brainstorm with other Catholic writers. Plus, there’s group prayer and Mass to make it a truly Catholic writing retreat.
Whether you are published or unpublished, write fiction or nonfiction, plan to work on poetry or a new novel, our retreats are for you!
Our Speaker
Michelle Buckman is the award-winning author of seven novels, an international conference speaker, and a freelance editor.
South Carolina Retreat Details
When: September 25-28, 2026
Where: Heart Ridge Retreat Center, 130 Heart Ridge Dr., Sunset, SC 29685
Cost:$350 for private room, $300 for shared room. $25 off for CWG members with coupon code (Find the code on Heartbeat under #member-bennies). $50 off for those willing to provide a community meal.
How: Click to Register.
Transportation: Once you fly in, you will need to get a shuttle to the retreat center. Rides can be provided for an extra fee–see registration form.
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Michigan Retreat Details
When: TBA
Where: St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt, Michigan.
Cost: TBA — price generally includes 5 days/4 nights lodging, meals, snacks/drinks, and complimentary shuttle to/from Lansing airport.
How: Stay tuned for registration information.
Transportation: The retreat center is located very close to Lansing, Michigan. Complimentary shuttle available to/from Lansing airport (Capital Region International Airport).
Questions? Please contact [email protected]