Kettle Pond is continuing to use a rolling admissions model for the 2025 conference and encourages all interested writers to apply as soon as they are able. More information on our application and admissions process can be found under the apply section in our FAQ and will be (is currently being... we'll be right with you, promise) updated throughout the site as we continue to post details for 2025.

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This summer's applications are now live! In order to manage registration priority for some of our space limited events, we use a structure of multiple deadlines -- though applications will remain open until final applications are due, and most events at Kettle Pond are open to all of our writers. Our Priority Deadline has passed (thanks to everyone who found us on Speakeasy Mode, before we began promoting). Going forward our deadlines for summer 2025 are as follows:
 

 

Final Deadline ─ Saturday, May 31st

 

Apply here! (for free!) (today & always)

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Tuition for the 2024 Conference is $1,950.

 

Conference tuition is designed to be all inclusive and allow our writers to focus on their work away from the demands of daily life. Tuition covers workshop enrollment, housing, meals, access to campus facilities, and all scheduled conference events. More resources on what to expect can be found listed under Life at Kettle Pond.

 

Transportation is not covered in tuition, and travel stipends are not available at this time. Writers requiring shuttles to campus from Plattsburgh will be assessed a fee of $75 each way. 

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Financial assistance is available. Writers in need of support can find more information on our page on Fellowships at Kettle Pond.

Day Student tuition for the full 2025 Conference is $1,250.

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Day Student tuition is all inclusive, excluding housing, and covers workshop enrollment, meals, access to campus facilities, and all scheduled conference events. Day Students interested in attending a workshop are encouraged to attend throughout the entire week, and required to attend events a minimum of four days. All readings are free and open to the public.

Local writers interested in attending for fewer than four days should contact the conference directly for more details & pricing. 

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