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Let Us Inspire Your Writing

E komo mai.

Let us inspire your writing. Come experience the alchemy of the O‘ahu Writers Retreat in Hawai‘i, where creativity meets the reinvigorating waters of the North Shore.

Join us at Camp Mokulēʻia for a unusual blend of high-level craft and holistic relaxation, infused with the spirit of local culture.

April 20 - 26, 2026

Our Story

In 2012, Constance Hale founded the Oʻahu Writers Retreat with kahu David Turner, one of her best friends from high school.

Raised the North Shore, just minutes from Camp Mokulēʻia, Connie returns home each year to host a retreat for writers who want to let a sacred place inspire their work. A bestselling author, seasoned journalist, and compassionate teacher, Connie believes deeply in investing in both story and community.

Connie's love of language and writing began with her own odd "bilingualism"— speaking “proper” English at home and Hawaiian Creole (“Pidgin”) with friends. She couldn't help noticing the liveliness of stories told in Pidgin, even as she loved classical literature. This duality has shaped her approach to writing (best expressed in her book Sin and Syntax) and it shapes the spirit of the retreat today.

Come make meaningful mischief.