SUMMER RETREAT FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Writers accepted into the Summer Retreat must pay a registration fee by or before July 11, 2025. Fees are based on participant status—whether attending as a Fellow/Graduate Fellow or Guest Participant. The Watering Hole sponsors between 50% and 75% of each participant’s total cost. Participants are responsible for covering the remaining balance. Multiple payment options are available, allowing participants to choose the plan that best fits their needs. See below for more details.
Option 1 - Pay in Full
| PARTICIPANT STATUS | FEE |
| First-time Attendee | $299.00 |
| Returning Fellow/Graduate Fellow | $149.00 |
The registration fee must be paid in full by July 11th.
Option 2 - Pay in 3 Payments
| PARTICIPANT STATUS | PAYMENT SCHEDULE | |||
| DUE NOW | DUE IN 3 WEEKS | DUE IN 6 WEEKS | ||
| FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE | $99.67 | $99.67 | $99.67 | |
| RETURNING FELLOW/GRADUATE FELLOW | $49.67 | $49.67 | $49.67 | |
Scholarships
The Watering Hole Summer Retreat Fellows’ Scholarship will be offered to existing Fellows. All enrolled Fellows will have 50% of their Summer Retreat tuition covered. Scholarships are automatically applied for all enrolled Fellows.