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Retreat participants gathered at a historic site
Retreat participants gathered outdoors
People holding Dominican Republic flags

2027 El Retorno

Retreat Application

Please note that this retreat is exclusively available to writers of Dominican descent, in line with our mission of connecting with our homeland and amplifying voices of the Dominican diaspora.


Retreat Dates in the Dominican Republic:

  • July 5th - 12th, 2027: Arte A Todo Color - Santiago de los Caballeros

  • July 12th - 20th, 2027: Escribiendo Hasta Las Raices - Cabarete + Sosua

  • August 9th - 16th, 2027: Entre Rio y Raices - Bonao


Application Timeline:

  • Alumni Application Opens: October 26th, 2026

  • General Public Application Opens: November 2nd, 2026

  • Application Closes: December 8th, 2026

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. 


Application Costs:

  • Fee: $45 (Due upon submission of this application)

  • Deposit: $300 (Due with 15 days of acceptance - nonrefundable- goes towards tuition amount)

  • Tuition: $3500 (Payment Plans Available - Must sign up by January 31st, 2027)

  • Flight is not included


Questions? Sign up for a virtual info session

For all other matters please email: elretornoretreat@gmail.com

Once you check the box above, you will be directed to the next section of the retreat application.

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