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Food came in the door
also some words.
That was all, that was enough.
–Rebecca Solnit, Resident 2002
 What a miracle. Gratitude needs a new name.
I spent most of my time at Mesa Refuge seeking
just that – a new name for gratitude.
–Sadia Hassan, Resident 2017
The work that comes out of the Mesa Refuge
has the capacity to change the world.
I am honored to support this special place.
–Michael Pollan, Resident 2005, 2007
 I want to devour all the books on the wall,
hike all the trails, stay in my shed all day,
sleep for hours, pick every flower, drink
all the sherry.
–Tram Nguyen 2008
 Mesa Refuge is unforgettable--
my residency enabled me to spend time in nature
and with the good company of fellow writers.
–Rue Mapp, Resident 2015

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Spring 2024 Featured Writers-on-the-Edge

Susan Ito

Alum 2016, Alums on the Front Lines, Board of Directors, Mesa Refuge Change Maker
Susan Ito began reading at the age of three, and writing stories…
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Kim Thompson

Alum 2017, Fellow 2017, Mesa Refuge Change Maker
Kim supports capacity building efforts of grassroots groups,…
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Indigenous Writers and Activists at Mesa Refuge

Indigenous Writers and Activists at Mesa Refuge

September 12, 2024
Indigenous Writers and Activists at Mesa Refuge This summer we were honored to host three cohorts of Indigenous writers and activists at Mesa Refuge. Funded by ...
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Books by Our Alums

Hope in the Dark

Hope in the Dark

Rebecca Solnit
When the first edition of Hope in the Dark was published in mid-2004 it gained an instant cult audience. Many readers were so inspired by ...
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Mesa Refuge is a writers' retreat located in Point Reyes Station focused on social justice, environmental justice and economic equity.

Our last cohort of Mesa residents - Hannah, Rachel, and Alejandro - discussing their projects in our Gathering Room and the writing shed. We loved seeing how each resident celebrated each others work and process! This could be you! Remember to submit your application for 2025 residencies by Nov. 1. Head to our bio to link to the application.Image attachmentImage attachment

Our last cohort of Mesa residents - Hannah, Rachel, and Alejandro - discussing their projects in our Gathering Room and the writing shed. We loved seeing how each resident celebrated each others' work and process!

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Are you looking for space and time to work on your writing project? Apply for a 2025 Residency today! Be a part of the Mesa Refuge legacy of change-making voices writing about climate, economic, and social justice. We offer space and time to work in a beautiful natural setting, a supportive community alongside two other inspiring writers, and a network of Mesa Refuge alums doing change-making work around the world. Our deadline is November 1. Click our link in bio to find our application. Photo: Jean Melesaine

Are you looking for space and time to work on your writing project? Apply for a 2025 Residency today!
Be a part of the Mesa Refuge legacy of change-making voices writing about climate, economic, and social justice.

We offer space and time to work in a beautiful natural setting, a supportive community alongside two other inspiring writers, and a network of Mesa Refuge alums doing change-making work around the world.

Our deadline is November 1. Click our link in bio to find our application.

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