The Glen offers a singular week-long experience to develop your artistic practice in the presence of spiritual wayfarers who share spiritual impulses and wrestle with questions of art, faith, and meaning. In the mornings, you join a small cohort in your chosen genre and enjoy instruction from a world-class faculty member. Our faculty include award winners, accomplished writers and artists, and experienced teachers. We tend to draw a wide-ranging community of writers, visual artists, art-lovers of all ages and experience levels—united by their shared interests in art and faith, a commitment to serious pursuit of deepening their craft, and a desire to meet others from around the world who share their inclinations, yearnings, and challenges.

Every attendee at the Glen has access to:

• An immersive morning class. You’ll choose one class for the week, participating in 5 weekday sessions that meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Morning classes are kept small, so you develop close ties and dive deep into your subject. For many attendees, their immersive morning cohort is the heart of the Glen. (If you prefer having mornings free to write, paint, hike, rest, or explore, choose the retreat option instead. New this year: a retreat guide to help you develop a plan for your work if you so desire.)
• Weekday afternoon and evening sessions, including readings, interviews, craft talks, and more from our illustrious faculty, open mic sessions to share your work, morning chapel, and free time for rest, connection, or local excursions. These p.m. sessions are enjoyed with the entire Glen community, allowing you to mingle with friends attending other morning classes.
• Experience the gorgeous San Diego summer. The Glen is held in downtown San Diego at the University of San Diego. With temperatures typically varying between 65 and 75 degrees, San Diego promises to be a welcome retreat for us, and the campus is gorgeous! Whether you're an outdoor-loving writer craving quiet and peace, or an active extrovert seeking the benefits of an urban location, there's something for everyone!
• Optional housing and meal plans.

All-Access Weekly Pass | $1450

Special Guests To Be Announced:

• Chaplain: a welcoming voice offering morning reflections and hosting our sending service at the end of the week.
• Worship leader: start your mornings with our optional worship service and join attendees in song.
• Spiritual direction: an experienced group of spiritual directors will offer afternoon opportunities for spiritual reflection, and a group spiritual direction opportunity on Saturday morning before you depart from the Glen.
• Yoga leader: an experienced yoga leader will offer a chance to begin your day with gentle movement and meditation.
  
• Other special guests and events.