Residencies That Support and Nurture Your Creative Journey
Martha’s Vineyard Writers’ Residency
Writing is a solitary practice. But you don’t have to write alone. Since 2007, we’ve welcomed hundreds of writers into this community to share their creative writing journey with friends and peers. Feel what it’s like to write supported by a community, form life-long friendships, and connect with the vast writing writing network.
Join us! March 1-21, 2026
Choose a one to three week residency on Martha’s Vineyard, in historic Lambert’s Cove Inn. Each resident writer receives their own room/studio with private bath, with access to common rooms and grounds of the property. All breakfasts and dinners are included and prepared by renowned chef, Galen Sampson. You’ll have time and space to focus on your writing and engage other writers. We invite seven writers per week. Apply below with a short writing sample by Feb 15th, 2026.
“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, and Jorie Graham.
Residencies begin Sunday with departures on Saturday. Minumum stay 1 week, maximum stay 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 island’s literary community
Process & Fees
To apply 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 with deposit of 50% of the residency fee.
Only seven writers are invited per week.
Cost: $1,799 / week
50% deposit due upon acceptance. Balance due 45 days before retreat. Deposit is fully refundable up to 45 days prior to retreat. Within 45 days, a refund of 50% will be granted.
