BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://writerscolony.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260911T232655Z CREATED:20260903T042101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T232655Z UID:31118-1789666200-1789675200@writerscolony.org SUMMARY:September Poetluck: Spotlight on Emerging Voices (NEW 5:30 START TIME) DESCRIPTION:This month\, we are excited to have the opportunity to highlight some of the brightest young talent in our region. Join us for an inspiring evening featuring students from Clear Spring School as they share their original poetry and fresh perspectives\, continuing a long tradition of creative collaboration between our organizations. \nFollowing our featured student readers\, the floor opens to the community. Whether you arrive with a dish to share\, a poem to read\, or simply a desire to listen\, there is a seat at the table for you. \nPoetluck is about connection between neighbors\, artists\, and across generations of creativity. Featuring students from Clear Spring School underscores this spirit of intergenerational connection\, whether you come to support young writers\, read your own latest work\, or simply listen and enjoy a shared meal. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share. The featured student readings will take place immediately following dinner starting at 6:00 PM\, followed by the open mic segment\, where participants have up to 5 minutes each to share original creative pieces in a supportive environment. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. \n  URL:https://writerscolony.org/event/new-530-start-time-september-poetluck-spotlight-on-emerging-voices/ LOCATION:The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow\, The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States CATEGORIES:Poetluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writerscolony.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Web-FB-September-2026-Poetluck-The-Clear-Spring-School.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow":MAILTO:coordinator@writerscolony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTSTAMP:20260921T201613Z CREATED:20260706T203412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T201613Z UID:30678-1792022400-1792367999@writerscolony.org SUMMARY:Melody & Muse: Songwriting Workshop with Melissa Carper & Bonnie Montgomery DESCRIPTION:Buy tickets\n \nMelody & Muse: Songwriting Workshop with Melissa Carper & Bonnie Montgomery\nLimited spaces available. Register by October 9 at 11:59 PM CST.\nFollow your inner muse to the wooded hills of Eureka Springs\, Arkansas\, for an intimate songwriting retreat at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow. Led by acclaimed singer-songwriters Melissa Carper and Bonnie Montgomery\, this workshop is designed to help you find\, hone\, and elevate your creative voice. \nThis workshop marks a truly uniqueopportunity: the first-ever in-person songwriting workshop co-hosted by Melissa Carper and Bonnie Montgomery.  \nThe Experience\nThroughout the weekend\, Melissa and Bonnie will share the secrets behind their own songwriting processes. Through open\, conversational sessions\, you’ll explore: \n\nMelody & Phrasing: Discover how to marry rhythm and tune.\nForm & Structure: Learn the architecture that transforms poetry into song.\nCreative Voice: Find and sharpen your unique lyrical perspective.\n\nWhether you are writing your very first song or looking to deepen a lifelong creative practice\, Melody and Muse offers the dedicated space\, expert guidance\, and serene inspiration you need to grow. \nEvent Details\n\nDates: October 15–18\, 2026\nLocation: The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow | Eureka Springs\, AR\nTuition: $400 + 3% credit card processing fee (Note: Lodging is not included)\nCapacity: Limited to 22 participants to ensure personalized attention\n\nRegistration deadline: Limited spaces available. Register by October 9 at 11:59 PM CST. \n\n\nHow to Register\nHow to Register \nTickets are sold securely online right here through our website. \n \n Buy tickets\n \nAbout Your Hosts\nMelissa Carper\nCelebrated for her deeply observational lyrics and a voice that curls like a croon from an old gramophone\, Melissa Carper plays old-school country music that resonates across time and place. Her sound weaves together old-time\, bluegrass\, western swing\, jazz\, and blues—the very threads that built American country music. Veteran Nashville musician Chris Scruggs perfectly summed up her timeless\, genre-spanning artistry when he nicknamed her “HillBillie Holiday.” \nBonnie Montgomery\nRaised in White County\, Arkansas\, Bonnie Montgomery is a fearless creative nomad whose work ranges from polished parlor songs to barn-burning country anthems. With a poet’s phrasing and a soprano’s crystalline timbre\, her repertoire moves freely between high romantic ballads\, fiery anthems of dissent\, and cinematic\, spaghetti-western vignettes. Her work has been praised by Paste and The New Yorker\, and she has received multiple Arkansas Country Music Awards\, including 2020 Entertainer of the Year. \nAbout The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow (WCDH)\nLocated in the wooded hills of historic Eureka Springs\, Arkansas\, The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow has provided a peaceful\, dedicated sanctuary for the creative spirit for over 25 years. \nAs a respected fixture in the regional and national literary arts nonprofit landscape\, WCDH has had the privilege of nurturing more than 1\,400 writers\, composers\, and artists from all over the world. Our mission is to provide a supportive\, distraction-free environment for creators of all genres and at every level of experience. Whether you are just beginning your creative journey or are deep into a lifelong practice\, WCDH offers the ideal space for your unique voice to flourish. URL:https://writerscolony.org/event/songwriting-melody-muse/ LOCATION:The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow\, The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writerscolony.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Melody-and-Muse-graphic.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow":MAILTO:coordinator@writerscolony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260926T055919Z CREATED:20260915T155655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T055919Z UID:31216-1792690200-1792699200@writerscolony.org SUMMARY:October Poetluck featuring Jack Albert (NEW DATE & TIME 9/22 at 5:30PM) DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final Poetluck of the season with featured guest Jack Albert. Long time Eureka Springs resident\, restaurateur\, poet\, and self-described justice junky\, Jack has appeared in many formats throughout the decades. He’s most known for his culinary hotspots\, which have been the scenes for artistic\, holistic\, and political comradery from New York City to Northwest Arkansas. \nHis poetry has surfaced here and there in small press publications covering a wide range of topics\, including his friendships with Allen Ginsberg and other intriguing characters. Through his work\, Jack explores the intersections of writing\, mindfulness\, and mindlessness\, putting his own quirky twist in the middle of it all. You can read more of his poetry at eMerge Magazine. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share. Following Jack’s reading\, the open mic segment invites participants to share original creative pieces (poems\, short prose\, essays\, or songs)\, up to 5 minutes each\, in a warm\, supportive room. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. URL:https://writerscolony.org/event/october-poetluck-featuring-jack-albert/ LOCATION:The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow\, The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow\, Eureka Springs\, AR\, 72632\, United States CATEGORIES:Poetluck ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writerscolony.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/October-Poetluck-Jack-Albert.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow":MAILTO:coordinator@writerscolony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260914T173835Z CREATED:20260805T135633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T173835Z UID:30852-1792778400-1792785600@writerscolony.org SUMMARY:(FREE EVENT) Book Launch: The Nurse at Baker Hospital by Jocelyn Cullity DESCRIPTION:About this FREE Event \nJoin us at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow for an evening celebrating long-time alumna Dr. Jocelyn Cullity and the launch of her new novel\, The Nurse at Baker Hospital. \nFor over a decade\, Dairy Hollow has been a home away from home for Cullity\, who has written three books during her stays here. Her newest novel draws on the true story of Norman Baker\, shaped by years of research in Eureka Springs and insights from local historians. Set at the historic Crescent Hotel — which Baker operated as a fraudulent cancer hospital in the late 1930s — the book brings her back to WCDH for a special homecoming launch. \nEnjoy light hors d’oeuvres\, connect with fellow literary lovers\, and celebrate this incredible achievement! \nA portion of proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow. \nAbout the Author \nDr. Jocelyn Cullity is the Director of Creative Writing and Director of the Stokes Center for Creative Writing at the University of South Alabama. Cullity is a longtime alum of Dairy Hollow\, and her work remains deeply tied to the history and community of Eureka Springs. \nLimited seating — reserve your FREE ticket now. \n  \n \n Reserve your tickets\n \nThis event is made possible with support from the University of Arkansas\, Fayetteville. URL:https://writerscolony.org/event/book-launch-the-nurse-at-baker-hospital-by-jocelyn-cullity/ LOCATION:AR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://writerscolony.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/jocelyn-cullity-event-mockup.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow":MAILTO:coordinator@writerscolony.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T163000 DTSTAMP:20260928T161652Z CREATED:20260817T182916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T161652Z UID:30911-1794146400-1794155400@writerscolony.org SUMMARY:Pour It Out: Writing Through Life's Turning Points  DESCRIPTION:Pour It Out: Writing Through Life’s Turning Points \nA VIRTUAL reflective writing workshop with Jalissa Carter\nThere’s a moment in every wine’s life when it stops being grapes and starts being something worth pouring. Jalissa Carter thinks our stories work the same way. In this two hour virtual workshop\, you will be guided to reflect on some of the  “turning point” moments in your life\, and get curious about the stories that live inside these defining moments. \nUsing a wine inspired framework (think vintages\, notes\, and what develops over time)\, you’ll move through guided writing prompts designed to meet you exactly where you are. No previous writing experience required. There will be an optional time to share with the group in a safe and supportive environment. \nMeet Your Facilitator \nJalissa Carter is a Fort Smith\, Arkansas based author\, poetry workshop facilitator\, and wellness practitioner who has spent over a decade helping women find their way back to their own voice through creative expression. She’s the author of six books\, including Wedlope: Wine-Infused Poems for Weddings & Elopements\, and founder of Wedlope\, a creative brand built around storytelling and reflective writing. She’s led programming with the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum\, facilitates virtual sessions through ShareWell\, and is preparing to bring her workshop series internationally to London. She’s also a certified Master Life Coach and WSET Level 1 Wine Professional. \nThe Details \n\nWhen: Sunday\, November 8th\, 2:00–4:30 PM (Central)\nWhere: Virtual\, live on Zoom\nCost: $40 per person\nWho it’s for: Beginners through seasoned writers.\nGroup size: Limited to 20-25 participants for an intimate setting\n\nWhat to Expect \nWe’ll open with a wine inspired warm up\, naming a “vintage” from your own life. From there\, two guided writing sessions dig into a meaningful chapter and the turning point at its center\, with breaks built in to stretch and reset. We’ll close with a short integration exercise and a final line to carry with you. Sharing is always optional. \nWhat Past Participants Have Said: \n“This was a very well thought out session. I enjoyed Jalissa’s teaching and hosting style.“ \n“I love being challenged to write about new things\, thoughtful and deep things.” \n“This was a great group based on the ideas of narrative therapy\, and Jalissa did a great job leading us through a three prompt cycle.“ \nReady to pour it out? \n\nRegister here URL:https://writerscolony.org/event/pour-it-out-writing-through-lifes-turning-points/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop on Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writerscolony.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Virtual-writing-workshop-web-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow":MAILTO:coordinator@writerscolony.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR