Registration
Southern Vermont Writers’ Conference
April 12 - 17, 2026 | Manchester, VT
Full Conference Fee $1,275
Included in the Conference Fee:
Kick-Off Celebration Dinner and presentation with our workshop leaders in the Celebration Barn
Four days of morning and afternoon small-group sessions with your workshop leader. Choose from:
Afternoon salons with participant readings
All of your lunches and dinners Monday through Thursday (cooked-to-order breakfast if you choose to stay at Inn at Manchester)
Cash bar available during dinner, and a charming pub available in the main house at the Inn at Manchester
Unlimited tea, coffee, and water during the day
A beautiful private campus at the Inn at Manchester - our group will be the only people at the Inn!
Please note: Lodging is not included in the conference fee. Many of our participants choose to commute if they live locally. We have a special rate of $155 per night (including breakfast) at the Inn at Manchester. After you register, you will receive a short welcome survey followed by a code to make your lodging accommodations at the inn if you wish.
Update: There is currently a wait list to stay at the Inn at Manchester. We recommend adding your name to the wait list, as people’s plans can change. The Hampton Inn & Suites and Taconic Hotel are both within walking distance of the conference. Additionally, the Manchester area offers a diverse range of lodging options. Regardless of where you stay, the inn will be your base of operations for the week!
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Reserving a room at the inn
Given the beautiful surroundings at The Inn at Manchester, we are sure you will want to stay “on campus” this year. The inn offers 21 rooms, each with its own charm and a private bath. Several rooms are well-suited for sharing with another participant.
Once you register for the conference, we will send you a CODE to obtain our special group rate of $155 plus tax, and that rate includes a cooked-to-order breakfast every morning!
Please wait to receive your registration questionnaire and your lodging code before making a reservation at the inn. Thank you!
Update: There is currently a wait list to stay at the Inn at Manchester. We recommend adding your name to the wait list, as people’s plans can change. The Hampton Inn & Suites and Taconic Hotel are both within walking distance of the conference. Additionally, the Manchester area offers a diverse range of lodging options. Regardless of where you stay, the inn will be your base of operations for the week!