Writing Workshops

Writing with Woodside on Squam Lake

My unique workshop works on the writing process. At Rockywold-Deephaven Camps, Holderness, New Hampshire

Join me for the 2026 workshop! For information and to sign up, click here. 

Thursday, May 28-Sunday, May 31, 2026 

Writing with Woodside is a methods workshop for writers of all levels who wish to discover, hone, expand, or revise their ideas and work in a beautiful setting. Writers walk and observe in nature and with my guidance, draft new writing.

This workshop is the workshop I wanted when I was starting my career. I could not find it, so I invented it. The origins of Writing with Woodside were in a writing class I taught at a community arts center 16 years ago in Middletown, Connecticut. I’ve run more than a dozen workshops in Connecticut and New Hampshire: one-day, two-day, and three-day, since that time.

Fees are reasonable and include everything: workshop, lodging, and meals. We will have our own dock, and you have the option of renting a kayak or canoe on your own.

Full rate: $1600. Career-builder rate (5 years or fewer into your writing career): $1300. Student rate: $1200. Early-bird signups, by March 1, get a 10% discount! Sign up here.

Payment is expected at the time of signing up so that we can run a good workshop. Cancellation policy: Refunds available if cancellations occur before April 28. Cancellations between April 28 and May 14: Writer will be responsible for 50% of the cost if the vacancy is not filled. Cancellations after May. 14: Writer will be responsible for the full cost if the vacancy is not filled. Email Chris: [email protected].