Adjudication process:

All applications go through a competitive, independent peer jury process to maintain a high level of artistic merit in programs. Jury members weigh applications against a rubric of set criteria to assess the quality of writing and readiness for the experience.

Acceptance is determined by:

• Quality of work submitted
• Project description
• Experience and ability to carry out the proposed project
• Literary CV and publication history
• Which applicants would most benefit from attending Sage Hill at this point in their development

This adjudication process is usually completed about four weeks after the application deadline. You will be contacted with results after the jury has come forward with its decision.

• Classes usually meet for 1 to 2 hours each day or every second day.
• Each writer will have 1-on-1 sessions scheduled with their instructor throughout the program.
• Each writer will also have plenty of personal writing time.

Application Fee: $25
In Person Program Tuition: $1895 (includes accommodations, meals, and snacks)

What is covered?

When and how to make a payment:

After the jury has reviewed applications, you will be notified via email to let you know whether or not you have been accepted. You can make a payment once you have received your acceptance email.

Tuition payments can be made by:

• E-transfer to sage.hill@sasktel.net (preferred)
• Cheque mailed to: Sage Hill Writing, 324 – 1831 College Ave., Regina, SK, S4P 4V5
• Visa or Mastercard (no Amex) by calling 306-537-7243. Please note that credit card payments are subject to a 2.4% processing fee.
  

Cancellation Policy:

• There will be a $100 cancellation fee if you withdraw after payment is made.
• If you cancel 14 days or more prior to start date: 50% of funds returned.
• If you cancel 7 days prior to retreat start date: 25% of funds returned.
• Cancellations within one week of program start dates are non-refundable. However, if it is possible to fill the spot in time, some refund may be available. 
• Please note that credit card processing fees are non-refundable.

Refunds for COVID-related cancellations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Sage Hill reserves the right to cancel upcoming or in-process programs due to COVID-related health and safety issues or mandates. If a program must be cancelled, payment will be refunded accordingly.

St. Peter’s College is an off-campus, affiliated college of the University of Saskatchewan. The venue is located on 500 acres of mixed forest and farmlands in East Central Saskatchewan, on Highway 5 in the quiet village of Muenster, SK.

Muenster is 120km east of Saskatoon and 230km north of Regina, and only 9 km from the City of Humboldt. Humboldt offers a fair number of restaurants and shops, from liquor stores to pharmacies. Should you want a brief reprieve from writing, Sage Hill staff can drive those without vehicles into Humboldt for supplies.

For directions to St. Peter’s, visit their website. You can find a campus map here.

The facility has the following amenities:

• Writing desk and chair in your room
• Space for 1-on-1 instruction and workshops
• Comfortable lounge areas
• Access to kitchenette with fridge
• Coffee and tea station available at all hours
• Laundry facilities
• Games Room
• Book table provides the opportunity to sell your works and to buy the works of others
• Library on site
• Wi-Fi access
• Treed grounds, walking trails, gardens
• Access to fitness centre with the latest professional quality equipment
• Outdoor soccer pitch