October 9 - 11, 2026

Books on the Grange Castle Writing Retreat

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What to Expect

We are hosting a two-night, three-day writing retreat at the Troll Haven castle in Sequim, Washington, that sits in the foothills of the Olympic mountain range and looks out over Discovery Bay.

All-Inclusive

All attendees will receive:

  • Dinner on Friday

  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday

  • Breakfast and lunch on Sunday

  • Snacks, coffee, tea, etc. every day

  • A personalized gift bag

Costs

  • Private room, single bed: $980

  • Private room, shared bed (2 people): $875/person 

  • Shared room, two beds (Queen bed plus queen-sized air mattress, 2 people): $900 for queen bed, $800 for air mattress

  • Shared room, two beds (Queen bed plus queen-sized air mattress, 3-4 people): $825/person for shared queen bed, $750/person for shared air mattress 

Instructional Workshops

Programming for the retreat will include:

  • A first 5 pages workshop led by Ben Grange, former literary agent of bestselling and award-winning titles

  • A query letter workshop also led by Ben

  • A self-editing workshop led by Lauren Grange, copyeditor and project editor of hundreds of published books

  • Multiple hour-long writing segments throughout the weekend for writing in the quiet tranquility of the castle and its grounds

  • Potential for a tour of the property, horse riding, and other activities

Cost Details

If you are able to travel with a friend, partner, or group, and would like to book a room (and/or bed) together, we are offering discounted rates for groups. Air mattresses are also available for those interested in discounted rates.

Shared beds must be booked together (no single bed tropes here, sorry). We are happy to help groups organize their sleeping arrangements.

Come write with us

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