Mesa Verde Writers Conference: Sept. 2, 3, and 4
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
2:00 PM UTC – 5:00 PM UTC
Hosted by Writers and Scribblers
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Please note: This writers conference is not hosted by Writers & Scribblers. It is being posted here to simply help spread the word. Please see the details below as to cost, registration, and other necessary information.
Conference Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 2 (full day) Thursday Sept. 3 (full day) Friday Sept. 4 (half day) Location: Deer Hill Expeditions, 7850 Road 41, Mancos (two miles south of downtown Mancos) Conference Registration Fee: $500 Accommodations: Deer Hill Expeditions offers a variety of housing accommodations at a reasonable price. Please visit this link to review the choices including The Loft, a cabin, or camping. Note, please do NOT contact Deer Hill with questions about accommodations, email mesaverdewriters@gmail.com. Of course, downtown Mancos also offers the Mesa Verde Motel and the Mancos Inn, which you may book on your own. Cortez is 18 miles to the west and Durango is 28 miles to the east and there are many short-term rental properties in Mancos as well. Meals: The registration fee includes breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday along with lunch and dinner on Wednesday and Thursday. Dinner will be held at Deer Hill’s main lodge. Dietary needs will be gathered at registration. Scholarships: If you are interested in applying for a scholarship (we expect to be able to offer at least two), email mesaverdewriters@gmail.com for details. Applications received by May 15 will have the best chance for consideration.
To learn more about the faculty and workshops at this conference, please visit this link: https://www.mesaverdewriters.org/mesa-verde-conference
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