The 2026 Mid-World Arts Writers’ Retreat

Here we go. The first-ever Mid-World arts Writers’ Retreat is in just a few weeks. Here’s the information you will need to attend.

Where?

The Westcott Mansion in Richmond, Indiana

54 South 15th Street

When?

Check-in: Friday, July 10 4:00PM

Checkout: Sunday, July 12 10:00AM

No early check-in or late checkout.

Who?

Steve, Michael Siegert, Sasha, Haley, and Linda

No guests or pets are permitted.

How?

The house is at 54 S. 15th St., half a block south of US40 in Richmond. If you’re coming from Indy on I70, get off at US27 (Chester Rd.) and head south to US40 (Main St.). Turn east (left) and turn south (right) past Leebee’s Tobacco and at the Central United Methodist Church. The house is the first on the right past the church.

The driveway holds 5-6 cars, or you can park on the street, if you prefer.

The front door has a code pad. The code is 1880. After entering the code, twist the latch to open the door.

No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.

Pickleball gear and gazebo pillows are in the shed out back. The code to the shed is 1880.

WiFi network: Westcott House

Password: Burton1880