I am delighted to be again leading this workshop for the Appalachian Mountain Club October 24-26, 2025.
Writers of all levels and interests, join the mountains with the landscape of your writing ideas at AMC’s beautiful Cardigan Lodge in Alexandria, New Hampshire, with me, Appalachia journal editor-in-chief for the past two decades, and Elissa Ely, a writer and community psychiatrist whose radio and print pieces show unusual encounters with people on and off the trails.
Many writers already realize that their work is not merely an indoor, sedentary pursuit but that the best ideas come in a flash while we are doing other things that have nothing to do with writing. The mountains can deliver this flash. We will help you find it and write it.
Writing from the Mountains is for writers of all levels—anyone who wants to use the backcountry as a way to tell human stories.
At this workshop, you will write new words inspired by our ramblings in this mountain setting. My years of work as a professional writer and writing workshop leader will provide you with a fresh look at your calling and stirrings to write.
Trails around Cardigan are many and varied: you can hike uphill or go flat. No obligation to go any special distance during the times you go outside.
I donate my time leading this workshop for the Appalachian Mountain Club, and if you’ve been thinking about trying a workshop with me, this could be a great one to try. The rates are reasonable! Ranging from $409 for an adult AMC member to $504 for an adult. non-member. And you can bring a partner who comes along just to stay for a lower rate. AMC handles all of the arrangements. Sign up here.
