“Our retreat prioritizes comfort, connection, and respect—so you can show up and fully engage in the creative process.”

Day One: Wednesday, May 12th, 2027

2:30 p.m. Complimentary Shuttle from Portland, Maine Jetport and Amtrak station
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Check in
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. “Pitch Party Mingle” at the Wildcat Inn & Tavern, 94 Main Street, Jackson, N.H. Heavy appetizers provided, along with cash bar

Day Two: Thursday, May 13th, 2027

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. In-Community Writing on the writing porch
11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon workshop with Literary Agent
2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Optional one-on-one meetings with literary agent, or focused individual writing time
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon workshop with Mountainview MFA Mentor
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
7:00 p.m. Mountainview MFA Alumni Author Talk hosted by the Jackson Public Library

Day Three: Friday, May 14th, 2027

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Optional one-on-one meetings with literary agent, or In-Community Writing
11:30 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon workshop with Mountainview MFA Mentor
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Optional one-on-one meetings with literary agent
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
7:15 p.m. Peer critique workshop – Receive feedback on your WIP from fellow alumni

Day Four: Saturday, May 15th, 2027

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Optional one-on-one meetings with literary agent, or In-Community Writing
11:30 – 1 :00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon workshop with Mountainview MFA Mentor
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Afternoon workshop with Mountainview MFA Mentor
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner on your own
7:15 p.m. MFamily Community Readings in the gathering room where alumni, mentors, and guests are all welcome to share!

Day Five: Sunday, May 16th, 2027