We welcome back renowned authors Elizabeth Stark and Ellen Sussman for another  fabulous Sonoma County Writers Camp!

So you’ve got pages. Pages and pages. Now what?This camp will show you how to let the story teach you its secrets. We will begin by assessing what you’ve got–what’s evolved on the page. By discerning what your story wants to be, you will be able to build on what you’ve achieved. We will take you through the steps of reimagining the whole from inside. Finally, you’ll master honing the craft, securing the structure, and polishing it until it gleams. Dive deep and take your work from here to done… ready to take the world by storm!

Bonus Add-On
September 27-30, 2027
$1350, open ONLY to Camp Participants

Follow up your camp immersion with three days of writing retreat with Ellen, Elizabeth, seven other writers and YOU. Build on the inspiration you’ve gained, maintain the focus, and keep writing. Ellen and Elizabeth will be writing, too, with early morning meditative “writing from where you dream,” ongoing cafe writing sessions in the later mornings and afternoons, shared meals and walks, and low-key, high positivity evenings of sharing work, chatting about books.

Donʻt miss our Summer Camp in July 2026! Register Now

Cancellation Policy: Guest must cancel 30 or more days prior to the camp to receive credit for the next SCWC program at Ratna Ling. If canceled in less than 30 days prior, payments are nonrefundable and no credit is offered.

SCHEDULE (Subject to Change):

Wednesday:

• 3pm  Check-in
• 5pm  Welcome Party
• 6pm  Dinner

Thursday:

• 6:30am Meditative Dream Writing
• 8am Breakfast
• 9am Writing Workshop
• 12:15pm Lunch
• 1:15pm Cafe Writing
• 2pm  Yoga
• 6pm Dinner + Ratna Ling Introduction
• 7:30pm Student Readings

Friday:

• 6:30am Meditative Dream Writing
• 8am Breakfast
• 9am  Writing workshop
• 12:15pm Lunch
• 1:15pm Cafe Writing
• 2pm  Hike with Ellen
• 4pm Master Class with Visiting Author
• 6pm Dinner
• 7:30pm  Student Readings

Saturday:

• 630am Meditative Dream Writing
• 8am Breakfast
• 9am Writing Workshop
• 12:15pm Lunch
• 1:15pm Cafe Writing
• 2pm Meditation with George
• 4:30pm Industry Panel
• 6pm Dinner
• 7:30pm  Student Readings

Sunday:

• 6:30am Meditative Dream Writing
• 8am Breakfast
• 9am Writing Workshop
• 12:15pm Lunch + Closing
• 1:30pm Checkout

For directions to Ratna Ling – Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421

Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included – carpooling encouraged
• Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
• Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace, spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
• Vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.

 

What people are saying about our retreats:

“Ratna Ling is beautiful, the accommodations are wonderful, very comfortable.  I love the land and the animals and the trees – and the quiet.”	“I am grateful that I got to lead a retreat at a place that is so special to me. We had such an amazing group of people.  Thank you for all your support.”	“I love it here and hope to continue coming for many years.  The setting and sacredness of this space are the perfect place to retreat.”
“A very beautiful and relaxing place.  The cottage was really cozy.  The food was wonderful.  The staff was so nice.”	“I loved having time to myself to reflect on my life and where I am going. Thank you Ratna Ling.”	“Being able to move at my own pace is a luxury. And of course the food was delicious.”