September 18 – September 23, 2022
Give yourself the gift of time to write in a serene setting far away from the demands of your daily life. Join a small group of committed writers for four full days of uninterrupted writing time at UCLA’s beautiful conference center at Lake Arrowhead. Participants will enjoy private bedrooms, private baths, and three gourmet meals each day, along with complimentary beverages all day long. The Writers’ Program will coordinate some structured activities, including pre-dinner social hours and nightly open mic events, but your time will ultimately be yours to accomplish your writing goals at your own pace.
Enroll by: Sept. 1
To register, click “Add to Cart” to pay the $10 nonrefundable application fee through UCLA Extension by going to this link. Upon receipt of your fee, we will email you the itinerary and link to submit your $1,799 fee directly to the UCLA Conference Center at Lake Arrowhead.
July 1: Last day to cancel registration for full refund.
July 15: Last day to cancel registration for a 50% refund.
For more information (310) 825-9415 or email writers@unex.ucla.edu
Sample day’s schedule
8:00 am – 9:00 am | Buffet Breakfast |
9:00 am –12:00 pm | Early Riser Quiet Writing Time |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Buffet Lunch |
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Optional group craft talk |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Afternoon Chatty Writing Time |
5:00 PM | Evening social |
6:00 PM | Dinner |
8:00 PM | Open Mic |
9:30 pm – 12:00 am | Night Owl Quiet Writing Time |
Each student enjoys a private bedroom with private adjoining bath in hotel room-style accommodations in the conference center’s Cedar Lodge. There is free access to WiFi at the conference center.
Visit http://lakearrowheadconferencecenter.ucla.edu/stay-at-ucla-lake-arrowhead-conference-center/guest-room-types/ to view the accommodations.
In addition to writing and organized activities, students may elect to take a break from their work by enjoying the natural beauty of Lake Arrowhead. Visit http://lakearrowheadconferencecenter.ucla.edu/recreation/ for more information on recreation options.
Visit http://lakearrowheadconferencecenter.ucla.edu/things-to-do-know/ to read more about the facility.
Learn more about the benefits of a writing retreat here.