COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Open to all — attendees, locals, and visitors. Free Admission. No Conference registration required but you can add them on the app.
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Start your day writing! Join poet Judyth Hill for a half-hour of joyful, surprising early morning writing adventures at the San Miguel Writers’ Conference. Each session offers something fresh and inspiring: a Walk’n’Write, a Sonnet Scavenger Hunt, a Scent Write, a Sound Walk, a FlowerWrite… and more. Bring your tea, your coffee, your journal & […]
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Begin each morning with yoga, breathwork, or meditation sessions by the reflection pond. These calming practices will help you center yourself and start your day with a sense of peace and clarity. Join us each morning on the back lawn near the Enforma Wellness Tent. No sign-up required—just bring your own towel or mat.
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Open session for Conference attendees.
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One of the best ways to feel connected at the Conference is by joining an Affinity Group. These small groups bring together attendees around shared interests, identities, or stages in their writing journey, creating space for meaningful conversation and connection. Affinity Groups will meet for a dedicated lunch on the first day of the Conference […]
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The Big Read in English is an opportunity for us all to immerse ourselves in a book by one of our esteemed keynote speakers. Read the book at your own pace, then join the book club event on the first day of the Conference to discuss it with fellow attendees and gain deeper insights. Book […]
Celebration
Join us for a free community celebration honoring the rich culture of Haiti, our Featured Country. Enjoy an evening of poetry, music, storytelling, and other festive activities as we come together to celebrate the spirit, creativity, and culture of Haïti in San Miguel. Free admission. Everyone is welcome.
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Where is the line between respectful cultural inspiration and cultural appropriation? This discussion circle will provide an inclusive space to explore the complex and delicate dynamics of representation in literature, the creative process and the responsibilities of writers to portray cultures authentically. Moderated for balanced participation, this session encourages open dialogue about sensitivity, respect, and […]
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Enjoy captivating works from both accomplished local writers and conference attendees. Whether it’s poetry, prose, or something in between, this is your chance to share your writing with the Conference community. These events are a crowd favorite and truly not to be missed.
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We have a brilliant and accomplished faculty, but it’s hard for each of us to meet all of them. Here’s another chance for you to become acquainted with more faculty members in an intimate setting, hearing them read from the own works. Head to the gardens and listen to some of today’s best writers present […]
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Join us in the evening and try the finest selection of local beverages from our esteemed sponsors. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of our Local Drinks Tastings, where you can mingle with fellow attendees and experience the rich diversity of San Miguel’s local libations.
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Join us for a delightful evening around a warm campfire under the moon and stars, sharing poetry and song. Immerse yourself in a night of creativity and connection. Don’t miss this poetic and magical experience!
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We have a brilliant and accomplished faculty, but it’s hard for each of us to meet all of them. Here’s another chance for you to become acquainted with more faculty members in an intimate setting, hearing them read from the own works. Head to the gardens and listen to some of today’s best writers present […]
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This presentation will cover authors and poets from the 1940s, when Stirling Dickinson arrived on the scene, to the present, with an overview of Mexican history, art, and culture in central Mexico. A narrative colored by anecdotes and quotes. Part One: The inspirational atmosphere in SMA, from the rose quartz floor below us to the […]
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Sandra Cisneros: Neither Here Nor There — A Documentary in Progress One hundred years ago, her grandparents left Guanajuato and walked north, changing their homeland and swaping corn tortillas for flour, without forgetting what they had lost. Sandra was born in Chicago, between two languages and two identities that never quite meshed. From that experience […]
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Readings of poems, short stories, novel excerpts, chronicles, scripts, and memoirs by writers who are part of the Mexican Faculty.
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Join us for the Poetry & Song Circle under the stars, gathered around a glowing campfire in the gardens of Real de Minas. This special evening is a chance to sing, speak, listen, and share from the heart. Bring a poem, a favorite verse, a song, a gratitude, a reflection or simply bring yourself. The […]
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A performance for the whole family.
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La Gran Lectura in Spanish is one of the most anticipated events of the conference. It is a collective, open reading that celebrates the richness of the Spanish language and the deep connection between authors and readers. Grab a copy to read on your own—or with your book club—and join us at the event to […]
Our free events are open to conference attendees, local community members, and visitors to San Miguel. No registration required, though adding them in the conference app helps you plan your days.
Be a part of building a more connected, inclusive, and inspiring literary community.
