Alum Writing Days

Date & Time
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Friday, December 5, 2025
9:00 am - 5:00 pm


We’re excited to introduce a new offering for Mesa Refuge alums—writing days of solitude, sanctuary and community. On these days, held each season, Mesa Refuge is open and available for you to come and make progress on your writing projects and enjoy the camaraderie of other alums. We’ll start and end the day with coffee/tea, light snacks and brief conversation and inspiration. The majority of the day will be spent with uninterrupted time in one of the bedrooms or writing sheds to further your creative projects. 

Alum Writing Days are the inspiration of Janine Kovac and will be loosely held by her and other alums. Please bring your own lunch and any snacks you might need, so you can work at your preferred pace and timing. Limited to four participants.

DATES: 

Sun June 8, hosted by Janine Kovac 

Fri Oct 3, hosted by Janine Kovac

Fri Dec 5, hosted by Janine Kovac and Margaret Juhae Lee

TIME: 9am to 5pm

COST: Sliding scale of $25-$100

REGISTRATION: Contact Noya Kansky at [email protected] to reserve your space. Registration is limited to 4 people.

Photo by Jean Melesaine featuring Mesa Refuge alum Shimica Gaskins