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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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Meet our alums at one of our public events, or schedule an individual or group creative retreat at the wild edge of Giacomini Wetlands.

Spring 2024 Featured Writers-on-the-Edge

Natalie Foster

Alum 2023, Fellow 2023, Mesa Refuge Change Maker
Natalie is a leading architect of the movement to build an inclusive…
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Julian Brave NoiseCat

Alum 2024, Mesa Refuge Change Maker
Julian Brave NoiseCat is a writer, filmmaker and student of Salish…
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Events

Lauren Markham in Conversation with Rebecca Solnit: Immemorial

Saturday, February 8, 2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

News

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

The Age of Dignity

The Age of Dignity

Ai-Jen Poo
In The Age of Dignity, thought leader and activist Ai-jen Poo offers a wake-up call about the demographic reality that will affect us all.
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Mesa Refuge is a writers' retreat located in Point Reyes Station focused on social justice, environmental justice and economic equity.

We love the rain, but were also missing our amazing Tomales Bay sunsets!

More info forthcoming on our most recent group of residents from the Voices for Palestine invitational residency.

We love the rain, but we're also missing our amazing Tomales Bay sunsets!

More info forthcoming on our most recent group of residents from the Voices for Palestine invitational residency.
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Catch this event tomorrow morning!
Click here to register for in person or via Zoom: https://tns.commonweal.org/events/keller-lerner/

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Click here to register for in person or via Zoom: tns.commonweal.org/events/keller-lerner/
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