Residencies To Support and Nurture Your Writing Journey
Time, space, and community to help you immerse in your writing practice and find the flow essential to creation.
“We have in us a divine spark. Our practice is to awaken that spark, to give it life, energy, breath.”-- Llewellyn Vaughn Lee
Martha’s Vineyard Writers’ Residency
Writing can be a lonely practice. Since 2007, we’ve welcomed writers into the creative writing community of Martha’s Vineyard.
Community is vital to your creative journey. Among peers, engaged in the same struggle we are, we are recognized, and discover friendship, solidarity—companions connecting us to the vast creative network of writers and writing.
March 1-21, 2026
Choose your week, or weeks, to write on Martha’s Vineyard, in historic Lambert’s Cove Inn, in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. Each resident receives their own room/studio with private bath, as well as access to the common rooms and grounds of the property. Breakfasts and dinners are provided by renowned chef Galen Sampson so you can focus on your work.
“I think of you and Martha’s Vineyard Writers’ Residency often and so fondly. Without you, I truly believe I wouldn’t be (as a writer) where I am today.”
— Julia D.
About This Residency
About the Residency
Named one of the 10 best writing retreats in the country, Martha’s Vineyard Writers’ Residency provides writers, at all stages of their careers, with time and space to create in a supportive, and generous community.
The beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard has a long history of inspiring writers including James Baldwin, Geraldine Brooks, Tony Horowitz, Dorothy West, William Styron, and David McCullough, just to name a few.
Residencies begin Sunday with departures on Saturday. Min. stay 1 week, max. 3 weeks.
What’s Included
1-3 week writing residency in Martha’s Vineyard, between March 1-21, 2026
Private room/studio and private bath in Lambert’s Cove Inn, West Tisbury, Ma.
Locally sourced daily breakfasts and dinners provided by Chef Galen Sampson
Access to Lambert’s Cove Beach, 1/2 mile from the Inn, and Ice House Pond preserve
Ample time to create in an intimate community of writers
Weekly literary gathering and reading with the islands literary community
Process & Fees
To apply please complete the application form below, (be sure to select the week or weeks you prefer) and upload a short writing sample.
If selected, you will be invited to reserve your space. Your space will be secured with deposit of 50% of the residency fee.
Only 7 writers will be invited each week. A total of 21 writers receive residencies each year.
Cost: $1,799 / week
50% deposit due at registration. Balance due 45 days before retreat. Deposit is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to retreat. Within 60 days, a refund of 50% will be granted.
