From Spark to Spine: The Art of the Nonfiction Book Proposal,
A 3-Part Workshop for Nonfiction Writers with Literary Agent, Wave Literary Agency Founder, and Bestselling Author Rachel Neumann

Kate Weiner and Kailea Loften discuss their new book, Compassion in Crisis: Building Disaster-Resilient Communities (Heyday Books) at this event presented in partnership with the Pt Reyes Books. "As we enter an era of climate shifts and more frequent, layered catastrophes, this is the book you want beside you to navigate the realities of disaster […]

Money, please! Fundraising and the Art of the Ask curated by Grotto Nights at the Library. Perfect for writers, grant-makers, and anyone who wants to see literary nonprofits thrive in Bay Area.

Save the date for our East Bay happy hour!

See where the magic happens! Join us for a morning of mulching and weeding. Visit Mesa’s serene property and support us by preparing the garden to look its best for the 2026 Garden Party. After tending to the garden, we’ll have lunch together overlooking Tomales Bay. Please email nkansky@mesarefuge.org to volunteer.

Join us for our annual Garden Party! Enjoy delicious local food, desserts, beer, mead, and wine; and connect with Mesa alums and our larger community! Recommended $25 donation for Mesa Refuge alums. Recommended $50-$150 donation sliding scale for general public.

Join us for an inspiring summer afternoon of writing at the Mesa Refuge led by former Mesa Refuge Executive Director and teacher Susan Page Tillett and author and teacher Elizabeth Fishel. Learn the history of the Mesa Refuge and find a place in the house or garden that resonates as an inspiration for your writing.