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An immersive experience in literary world-building in Green Gables

Join fellow writers and kindred spirits for a seven-day, six-night guided getaway to Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. 

Visit historic Anne of Green Gables landmarks. Write where Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote. And immerse yourself in the wooded paths and ocean views lovingly described in Montgomery's novels.

This seven-day, six-night adventure combines expertise, inspiration and conversation, all in one of literature’s most memorable locations – Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. 

Guided by award-winning author Gary Schmidt and renowned editor, author and VCFA faculty emerita Shelley Tanaka, we will immerse ourselves in setting-inspired activities. 

Each day will provide time to work on your writing as well as prompts and activities to spark your creativity. Participants may submit ten pages to each instructor for expert editorial review and will have a 30-minute one-on-one meeting with each instructor.

If you would like to join us in Prince Edward Island, please sign up for the waitlist and pay the nonrefundable deposit (an invoice will be sent to you for $500.) This will hold your spot on the waitlist. Once a second writer does the same, you will receive an email letting you know that you have become a registered participant. If we are unable to fill your cabin, your deposit will be returned in full.