Festival of Glass 2025
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Blenko Glass is diving deep into the spirit of the mountains with Glassalachia: A Celebration of Appalachian Alchemy.
​Expect an unforgettable weekend filled with live glassblowing, exclusive festival pieces, hands-on experiences, and a celebration of the craft, culture, and creativity that define Blenko and our Appalachian roots.
​Appalachian Songwriters Weekend at Hindman Settlement School​
July 19-20, 2025
Hone your craft as a songwriter along the banks of Troublesome Creek. Learn from legendary Appalachian songwriters Dale Ann Bradley, Nicholas Jamerson (of Sundy Best), Cody Lee Meece, Doug Van Gundy, Sarah Kate Morgan, Matthew Sidney Parsons, and Anna Kline (of Swift Silver).
Ironwood Writers Studio at Hindman Settlement School​
Ironwood Writers Studio at Hindman Settlement School is a week-long gathering of high school writers in the mountains of southeast Kentucky to explore various genres, grow their love of writing, and build a creative community of their peers. Students study craft and practice fiction, poetry, and non-fiction with published authors and poets.
Fall Writers Retreat with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
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Troublesome Creek Writers’ Retreats offer a fun and relaxing weekend on the Hindman Settlement School campus during one of our most beautiful seasons. Facilitated by accomplished writers and authors, these retreats are kept small–between 12-15 participants–so that attendees can write in community, without the demands of a structured workshop, but still with the opportunity to participate in facilitated discussions and sessions. Here is an opportunity to write, read, and fellowship, away from the hustle of everyday life.
Writers Association of Northern Appalachia Writing Conference
Wheeling, West Virginia
September 19-20, 2025
Fall Writers Retreat with Willie Carver
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Troublesome Creek Writers’ Retreats offer a fun and relaxing weekend on the Hindman Settlement School campus during one of our most beautiful seasons. Facilitated by accomplished writers and authors, these retreats are kept small–between 12-15 participants–so that attendees can write in community, without the demands of a structured workshop, but still with the opportunity to participate in facilitated discussions and sessions. Here is an opportunity to write, read, and fellowship, away from the hustle of everyday life.