Join artist-in-residence Audrey Le for these exclusive, one-of-a-kind writing retreats.
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Our exclusive writing workshops blend inspiration from nature with expert instruction, providing the perfect setting to elevate your craft.
EcoPoetry Workshop
Explore the delicate interplay between humanity and the environment through poetry. In this intimate session, you’ll learn to harness the beauty of the natural world to create evocative, meaningful verse.
Memoir in Nature Weekend Workshop
Craft your personal narrative inspired by nature’s transformative power. This weekend workshop will guide you in shaping your memoir while drawing on the unique landscape of the sanctuary to inform and inspire your writing.
Audrey Le is a celebrated writer and educator with a passion for storytelling and a deep connection to the natural world. A member of the Nine Poets of Maine, Audrey teaches writing and literature at the University of Maine and has been featured in DownEast Books, Habitat Magazine, and more. She is the founding artist of the Highland Grove Artist Residency and author of the upcoming novel Gray Ledges (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025). Audrey will lead both workshops, offering personalized feedback to help you grow as a writer. Learn more about Audrey here.
Workshops will be held in the historic Lyford House, nestled within the stunning oak woodlands of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center. Overlooking a 900-acre marine sanctuary, this unique venue provides the ideal backdrop to reflect, write, and connect with the natural world. Learn more about the sanctuary’s awe-inspiring ecosystem here.
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