Apply now to reserve your spot for Story Sirens Studio’s Fall 2026 New York Writing Retreat, hosted in collaboration with Placeless Events!
Join us October 8-11 in colorful Central New York for this all-ladies writing retreat!
This fall, step into a season made for storytelling—where vibrant leaves and crisp autumn air set the perfect backdrop for creativity. You’ll find space for adventure, reflection, and a deeper connection to your writing, your voice, and a community of women who share your love of stories.
At this Fall 2026 Central New York retreat, you’ll stay in a warm, inviting home—a one-of-a-kind space set within a beautifully refurbished barn, surrounded by acres of natural forest in the Adirondacks. Here, uninterrupted writing time is paired with the brilliance of peak fall foliage—fiery reds and endless hues of gold—inviting quiet moments of awe and creative renewal.
Whether you’re journaling in a cozy corner, exploring scenic trails that wind around quiet ponds, or gathering for laughter and conversation by the evening fire, you’ll find space to slow down, breathe deeply, and let your imagination wander where it’s meant to go.
What to Expect
Core Retreat Package:
Each day offers a refreshing balance of dedicated writing time, optional workshops, and opportunities to soak up the vibrant feel of the Adirondacks in autumn.
Activities include:
Guided writing exercises & creativity workshops
Peer feedback circles
Optional yoga & mindfulness sessions
Communal meals prepared on-site
Plenty of independent writing time
A cozy pajama party to bond and unwind
Writer’s Inspiration Package:
Our Central New York Inspiration Package* builds on everything you love about the Core Retreat, adding thoughtfully curated experiences that immerse you in the local culture and create memories you can only make here. Designed to draw inspiration from the place itself, this package pairs meaningful excursions with reflection workshops that help turn real-world moments into powerful writing.
During the Inspiration Package, we’ll take a classic train journey through the Adirondacks, with New York’s autumn landscape unfolding just beyond your window. As the scenery drifts by, it creates the perfect setting for journaling, drafting, or diving into your next novel. One of our hosts will join you on board, offering an optional workshop to help you capture inspiration in the moment.
Designed for writers who want to fully immerse themselves in the season, this experience invites you to translate what you see and feel into your work—whether you’re capturing the beauty of fall or crafting a story where every passenger has something to hide. You’ll also enjoy dedicated writing time and professional workshops, enriched by experiences that bring fresh perspective to your creative process.
*Requires a minimum number of participants to take place, otherwise the additional fees associated with our Inspiration Package will be refunded.
A Day in the Life of a Story Sirens Retreater
Begin your morning with optional yoga or a peaceful stroll in nature before enjoying a nourishing breakfast. Spend your days immersed in writing, workshops, and/or relaxing outside with your notebook and the bright leaves falling around you.
Snacks, coffee, tea, and soda are available around the clock, and all meals are included in your retreat fee.
All writing activities are optional—we want you to follow the natural rhythm of your creativity wherever it leads you.
Evenings bring everyone together for delicious meals, meaningful conversations, and the kind of laughter that lasts long after the retreat ends.
Who It’s For
Writers of all genres and experience levels are encouraged to join us. While the retreat is predominantly fiction-forward, we’ve welcomed memoirists, poets, essayists, bloggers, nonfiction writers, and more. If you’re seeking a supportive, judgment-free environment to create, explore, and grow, you’ll feel right at home.
Lodging & Cost
Accommodations: A mix of comfortable bunk rooms and a limited number of private rooms (first-come, first-served for an additional fee).
Our Central New York venue offers scenic outdoor spaces, cozy indoor writing nooks, and plenty of room to relax, write, and unwind between excursions and activities.
Inspiration Package:
Includes curated excursions as described above in addition to all Core Retreat workshops, opportunities, amenities, etc.
Cost: $950 per person
Deposit: $250 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot (this deposit is applied toward your total)
Core Package:
Cost: $800 per person
Deposit: $250 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your spot (this deposit is applied toward your total)
If this retreat is calling to you, we encourage you to apply early to secure your spot.
Please note: All attendees must review, agree to, and abide by the Story Sirens Code of Conduct.
We can’t wait to write with you this fall!