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Annual dues for Cascadia Writers are $55 per year after the free trial period ($60/year for new members in 2026). Camaraderie and support for less than the cost of a monthly latte. If you are trying to establish a more consistent writing practice, give us a try. Cascadia Writers is a private writing group based in Olympia, Washington and hosted by Carmen Lane. Writers 21+ of all skills and genres and from all locations are welcome to join. We are writers who gather for camaraderie and encouragement, each focusing on our personal or professional writing projects, whatever they may be. Our goal is to establish and reinforce a regular writing practice, one hour at a time. Work on your manuscript, speech, screenplay, poetry, short story, blog... whatever you like. Join/RSVP via MeetUp (required).
SOME OF OUR GROUP'S OPERATING RULES:
- Who is invited to join Cascadia Writers? Are you an adult writer over 21*? Do you agree to follow our general operating rules? Great! Adult writers 21+ of all skills, all genres, and from all locations are welcome! Sign up to attend writing sessions at www.meetup.com/cascadiawriters . Cascadia Writers is not just limited to writers who live locally. Some of our writing sessions are online, making a writer's physical location irrelevant. And you can decide whether to join us at our in-person writing sessions and retreats on a case by case basis, as your schedule allows -- even if you only choose to attend once or a couple times per year. Of course we'd love to have you join us at every writing session, but we are happy for whatever time you have. *For the record, I have nothing absolutely nothing against 18-20 year old writers who may be as mature (or likely even more mature than I am). The reason I want our writers to be 21+ is because some of our retreats are overnight and will likely present an opportunity for writers to toast a glass of wine, martini, or whatever. I do not want the legal responsibility or just general awkwardness that would come with playing chaperone. Thus, 21+ only, please. My apologies if this offends anyone. (https://www.cascadiawriters.com/rules)
Featured event
Winter Writing Retreat at Lake Quinault Lodge Jan 24, 2026
($100 non-members; $25/$50 members) Join us for a day of focused writing in the heart of the Olympic National Park, a gorgeous drive less than 2 hours from Olympia!
DATE/TIME: Saturday, January 24, 2026; 10AM-2PM
LOCATION: Lake Quinault Lodge, 345 S Shore Rd, Quinault, WA 98575.
Gather in the Quillayute Ballroom/Auditorium; doors open 9:30AM so we can settle in and prepare to write.
COST: $25 EARLY BIRD RATE for paid Cascadia Writers members who purchase by January 17th ($50 after Jan 17) | $100 NON-MEMBERS
Non-refundable. Includes complimentary coffee/tea and bagels.
Free parking on site. NOT INCLUDED: Overnight accommodation; meals.
Plan to write unplugged, as wifi connectivity in the rainforest is reliably unreliable. Bring your charged laptop to write offline or your favorite writing journal and pen. Spend the day working on your manuscript, speech, screenplay, poetry, short story, blog... whatever you like. Bring your warm waterproof jacket, walking stick, and a flashlight, etc., if you fancy a hike in the rainforest trails in the early morning or after we wrap-up our writing session Saturday.
If staying overnight, you must book your room directly with Lake Quinault Lodge online or call (888) 896-3818, choose option 1 for reservations, then choose option 1 again for Lake Quinault Lodge.
Suggestion: Take advantage of their special winter discount code BOGO26 so you can stay 2 nights for the price of 1. (I am checking in Friday 1/23; checking out Sunday 1/25.)
Rooms in the lodge are not soundproof; bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. The lodge has a sauna and heated indoor swimming pool, if you are so inclined.
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Winter Writing Retreat at Lake Quinault Lodge Jan 24, 2026
Lake Quinault Lodge, 345 S Shore Rd, Quinault, WA, US($100 non-members; $25/$50 members) Join us for a day of focused writing in the heart of the Olympic National Park, a gorgeous drive less than 2 hours from Olympia!
DATE/TIME: Saturday, January 24, 2026; 10AM-2PM
LOCATION: Lake Quinault Lodge, 345 S Shore Rd, Quinault, WA 98575.
Gather in the Quillayute Ballroom/Auditorium; doors open 9:30AM so we can settle in and prepare to write.
COST: $25 EARLY BIRD RATE for paid Cascadia Writers members who purchase by January 17th ($50 after Jan 17) | $100 NON-MEMBERS
Non-refundable. Includes complimentary coffee/tea and bagels.
Free parking on site. NOT INCLUDED: Overnight accommodation; meals.
Plan to write unplugged, as wifi connectivity in the rainforest is reliably unreliable. Bring your charged laptop to write offline or your favorite writing journal and pen. Spend the day working on your manuscript, speech, screenplay, poetry, short story, blog... whatever you like. Bring your warm waterproof jacket, walking stick, and a flashlight, etc., if you fancy a hike in the rainforest trails in the early morning or after we wrap-up our writing session Saturday.
If staying overnight, you must book your room directly with Lake Quinault Lodge online or call (888) 896-3818, choose option 1 for reservations, then choose option 1 again for Lake Quinault Lodge.
Suggestion: Take advantage of their special winter discount code BOGO26 so you can stay 2 nights for the price of 1. (I am checking in Friday 1/23; checking out Sunday 1/25.)
Rooms in the lodge are not soundproof; bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper. The lodge has a sauna and heated indoor swimming pool, if you are so inclined.2 attendees
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