Adjudication process:

All applications go through a competitive, independent peer jury process to maintain a high level of artistic merit in programs. Jury members weigh applications against a rubric of set criteria to assess the quality of writing and readiness for the experience.

Acceptance is determined by:

• Quality of work submitted
• Project description
• Experience and ability to carry out the proposed project
• Literary CV and publication history
• Which applicants would most benefit from attending Sage Hill at this point in their development

This adjudication process is usually completed about four weeks after the application deadline. You will be contacted with results after the jury has come forward with its decision.

Online-delivery tuition: $595

What is covered?

• 10-day writing retreat as part of a small group, led by program faculty
• 1-on-1 conferences and course time with your instructor
• Critical feedback on writing submissions
• Courses and discussions on the craft of writing
• Private online meeting spaces for 1-on-1 instruction and workshops
• Access to programmed online readings and events
• Invitation to online social activities with other writers

When to make a payment:

After the jury has reviewed applications, you will be notified via email to let you know whether or not you have been accepted. You can make a payment once you have received your acceptance email.

Cancellation Policy:

• There will be a $100 cancellation fee if you withdraw after payment is made.
• If you cancel 14 days or more prior to start date: 50% of funds returned.
• If you cancel 7 days prior to retreat start date: 25% of funds returned.
• Cancellations within one week of program start dates are non-refundable. However, if it is possible to fill the spot in time, some refund may be available. 
• Please note that credit card processing fees are non-refundable.

Refunds for COVID-related cancellations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Sage Hill reserves the right to cancel upcoming or in-process programs due to COVID-related health and safety issues or mandates. If a program must be cancelled, payment will be refunded accordingly.

Payment options:

• Classes usually meet for 1 to 2 hours each day.
• Sessions will likely take place in the late morning / early afternoon, to accommodate the various time zones of the writers taking each course. 
• Each writer will also have 1-on-1 sessions scheduled with their instructor throughout the program.
• Faculty and participant readings, as well as other social activities, will take place at 5 pm CST.
• Other optional activities will be scheduled around class times.
• With online retreats, we understand that writers may continue to have responsibilities at home. We’ve found that the more time writers put into the program, including time set aside for personal writing and working with feedback received on their writing, the more they get out of the experience!