River House Writing Retreat
Missoula, Montana
August 31 - September 4, 2026
instructors:
Allison Field Bell &
Jasmine Khaliq
sauna
cedar hot tub
relaxing spots to write
what’s included:
workshops
craft talks
one-on-one meetings
family dinners
breakfast & lunch supplies
sauna
hot tub
access to all house amenities
2 Private Bedrooms
Bedrooms both have queen beds and doors that open up to the outside deck.
$1250 each
10 Camping Spots
Lots of flat and lush grass to camp on. And you get full access to all the house as well. More of a glamping situation.
$950 per spot
SCHEDULE
Monday August 31
4:00-6:00 PM: Participants arrive,
check in, set up camp/ happy hour meet & greet
7:00 PM: Dinner
8:00 PM: Welcome & Faculty Readings
Tuesday September 1
7:00-10:00 AM: Breakfast on your own / writing / exploring
10:00-11:30 AM: Craft Talk by Jasmine–Lyricism in Spells & Charms
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Craft Talk Prompt Writing Time
12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch on your own
2:00-3:00 PM: Generative Workshop with Allie–Repetition or Refrain
3:00-6:00 PM: Writing / exploring on your own
6:15 PM: Family Dinner
7:30 PM: Optional Participant Draft Reading
Wednesday September 2
7:00-10:00 AM: Breakfast on your own / writing / exploring
10:00-11:30 AM: Craft Talk by Allie–Hermit Crabs: Stealing Forms & Structures
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Craft Talk Prompt Writing Time
12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch on your own
2:00-3:00 PM: Generative Workshop with Jasmine–Expanding the Image
3:00-6:00 PM: Writing / exploring on your own
6:15 PM: Family Dinner
7:30 PM: Optional Publication Chat / Game Night (writing + others!)
Thursday September 3
7:00-10:00 AM: Breakfast on your own / writing / exploring
10:00 - 11:30 AM: Joint Craft Talk by A & J--Ekphrasis: Playing Across Genres
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM: Craft Talk Prompt Writing Time
12:30-1:30 PM: Lunch on your own
2:00-3:00 PM: Generative Workshop with A & J– Re-envisioning Revision
3:00-6:00 PM: Writing/ exploring on your own
6:15 PM: Family Dinner
7:30 PM: Participant Final Reading
Friday September 4
7:00-9:00 AM: Breakfast on your own / pack up camp, etc
9:00-10:00 AM: Closing
10:00-10:30 AM: Final goodbyes!