Civitella Ranieri Foundation

The Civitella Ranieri Foundation “Forms of Wonder” workshop will be held from November 16 to November 25 at the 15th-century Civitella Ranieri Castle in Umbria, Italy. The workshop features writing sessions, craft lectures, and excursions to museums, local towns, religious sites, and natural settings for poets. The faculty includes poets David Baker, D. A. Powell, and Paisley Rekdal. Residents are provided with a private apartment that includes a bedroom, kitchenette, bathroom, and studio. The full cost of the workshop, which covers lodging, excursion fees, and daily lunch and dinner, is $4,500. There is a reduced fee for residents staying in double-occupancy rooms. Travel costs are not included. To apply, submit 10 pages of poetry and a cover letter by June 1. There is no application fee. Visit the website for an application form and more information.

Accessibility accommodations include accessible transportation to and from the Civitella Ranieri Castle as well as on its grounds; accessible doorways; accessible event spaces; accessible bathrooms; ASL interpretation (with advance request); and signage in Braille. E-mail the special projects coordinator for additional accessibility details.