Join us for
Writers Retreats
Workshops with inspiring instructors, in a supportive learning community, offer fun ways to explore and grow.
Nature & poetry writing, Memoir writing, Song writing.
Three tracks, over three days,
Thursday, May 15 - Saturday. May 17.
Roll up your sleeves
Artist & Artisan Craft Workshops
Select half or full day explorations and enjoy working with your hands and heart to create something meaningful, useful - or delicious. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, fiber, wood, metal, food, beverage. Select fun topics ala carte - fun way to challenge yourself!
Artist & Artisan Workshops are Thursday-Saturday.
Head out across the Island
Field Trips to farms, creative studios, and out into nature.
Many Eye of the Whale workshops include a special field trip component as noted in the workshop descriptions and are included in your tution. We also offer suggestions for fun Island Makers' drop-in tours for studio, food and beverages. In addition, there are island nature and historic heritage sites to explore.
Special Events for Our Participants
Thursday arrival & welcome programs
We suggest arriving Thursday. May 15th by noon. There are 2 morning ferries scheduled to arrive before noon. Thursday afternoon welcome activities for each track launch the program. No-host and reserved dinners are served 6-9pm.
Friday night showcases around town
Friday, May 16th, we have art, music & poetry readings hosted at local venues for you to enjoy after your choice of a no-host dinner location. Some of these events tie-in to your workshop activities, others are, well, just for the fun of it!
Eye of the Whale SPLASH! Private Sat. evening for program participants at Brickworks
Travel & Accomodations
Book your Ferry Space
Meal Options for Participants
Find your Accommodations
Ferry Departs from Anacortes. Flights available from Boeing Field, Anacortes and Bellingham.
Find your Accommodations
Meal Options for Participants
Find your Accommodations
Resort, Inn, Hotel, Camping, Vacation Rental options
Meal Options for Participants
Meal Options for Participants
Meal Options for Participants
Dinner options. Lunch options as noted in the workshop details.