ABOUT OSSABAW ISLAND

Ossabaw Island, 26,000 acres of maritime forest, tidal wetlands, and wide beaches on the Atlantic Ocean is an unspoiled treasure where photographers, writers, painters and musicians find inspiration.

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AUTHOR QUOTES

"I read my own books sometimes to cheer me when it is hard to write, and then I remember that it was always difficult, and how nearly impossible it was sometimes."

— Ernest Hemingway

Join us for a Week of Workshops and Writing Events

Application deadline January 11, 2013. Several openings available.

The Ossabaw Island Writers’ Retreat will be held February 10-14. Located just twenty minutes from downtown Savannah, GA., the retreat offers lectures, readings, workshops, and manuscript consultations.

The unspoiled beauty of Ossabaw Island has attracted writers, artists, and musicians to live on the island for short periods of reflection, research, and creativity in the mid-to-late 20th century. Ralph Ellison, Annie Dillard, and Alice Walker, are among those who have drawn inspiration from the island. Come join us for five days and four nights of writing, workshops and one-on-one manuscript consultations with nationally recognized authors. Space is highly limited, so please sign up early.

A special thanks to Dr. Rusty Lavely and Mrs. Patty Lavely for their generous contribution in memory of Mrs. Anita Marvin.