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The Dark Sky Writers' Retreat

seven days to finish the draft

Tuesday · February 9 · 2027

3:00 PM · Hart Ranch, Marfa, TX

A week for twelve writers on a high-desert ranch, with mentors, quiet days and very big skies.

When

Tuesday · February 9 · 2027 · 3:00 PM

Where

Hart Ranch, Marfa, TX

Hosted by Dark Sky Writers

A week to finish the draft

Twelve writers, a dark-sky ranch and long, quiet days. Mornings are for writing, and evenings are for reading aloud under the stars.

Dana Whitlock

Novelist

Sam Okafor

Memoirist and editor

What should I send?

A few lines about your project, plus a link to a sample if you have one.

When will I hear back?

Within two weeks of your request.

When do I pay?

After you're approved, through the link we email you.

We answer every request within two weeks.