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A cabin in the woods

"Writers have an island, a center of refuge, within themselves. It is the mind's anchorage. the soul's Great Good Place."
Wright Morris

You finally make some time to write and get settled at your computer. But the doorbell rings, the dog goes berserk, and the UPS guy says, “Sign here.”

You head back to your computer, but are overwhelmed by the need for a cup of coffee and make a detour to the kitchen. On the way, you pass the laundry room and realize you could write while the washer’s going. So you throw in a load. That's when the phone rings.

If only you could free yourself from distractions long enough to get your work done. If only there was a place set up just for writers in an inspiring location. If only there were a place like:

The Whidbey Island Writers Refuge

South Whidbey Island has attracted hundreds of writers, artists, and craftspeopleall of whom make it their home. Some are attracted by the peacefulness of the island's rural setting. Others are inspired by the beauty of its forests, beaches, and views of the Cascade and Olympic mountains. Many have come to provide for their children the kind of childhood they wish they'd had themselves. Whatever the reason, South Whidbey has drawn a remarkably intelligent, literate, and creative group of people.

The Whidbey Island Writers' Refuge is located in the heart of this artistically fertile area. A charming and well-appointed woodland cabin, it invites you to do what you do bestwrite. Here, you can escape the distractions of everyday life without giving up everyday comforts. 

The  15.5- by 15.5-foot cabin is small, but Thoreau penned Walden in two-thirds the spaceand he didn't have indoor plumbing. And at $375* per week, it's more affordable than your average hotel room, B&B, or vacation rental.

Note that the facility is only for writers and other creatives. It is not available to the general public.

*For detailed pricing info, see Availability.