Our unique, realistic method of manuscript evaluation sets poets with a manuscript-in-progress on a path toward publication. Poets also get a look into the publication world and make important contacts with leading editors, teachers, and publishers.
The Colrain Classic
Barred Owl Retreat | Leicester, Massachusetts June 28-July 1, 2019
A select group of poets will bring their completed or in-progress manuscripts to this lovely retreat, abutting a secluded 114-acre nature preserve and located just outside the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, to work with nationally known poets, publishers, and editors Gabriel Fried (Persea Books), Joan Houlihan (Conference Founder / Clark University) and Christopher Salerno (Saturnalia Books).
All poets with an in-progress book-length or chapbook-length manuscript are welcome to apply.
The Colrain Intensive
The Brandt House | Greenfield, MA
August 9 – 12, 2019
A small (maximum 8), select group of poets will come to a turn-of-the-century Colonial revival estate, nestled in the pioneer valley of Western Massachusetts, and there they will work closely with poet and conference founder Joan Houlihan (Lesley University) and poet and publisher Martha Rhodes (Four Way Books).
For Colrain alums and/or for poets with finalist, semi-finalist or Honorable Mention standing or with previous book (or chapbook) publication.
The Colrain Classic
Truchas Peaks Place | Truchas, New Mexico October 25 – 28, 2019
A select group of poets will bring their completed or in-progress manuscripts to this spacious, adobe style retreat with panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where they will meet and work with nationally known poets, publishers, and editors Rusty Morrison (Co-founder/Publisher Omnidawn Press); Hilda Raz (Editor, University of New Mexico Press); Joan Houlihan (Conference Founder / Lesley University); and Ellen Dore Watson (Smith College/Editor of Massachusetts Review).
All poets with an in-progress book-length or chapbook-length manuscript are welcome to apply.