Sponsors & Supporters
The O‘ahu Writers Retreat exists because of a community that believes in creating space for writers. In addition to our faculty, staff, and participants, we are supported by many who contribute goods, services, discounts, collaboration, and advocacy. Their generosity helps us keep the retreat accessible, rooted in local culture, and focused on what matters most: craft, creativity, and community.
We are grateful for the following sponsors and supporters.
Our Sponsors
Our sponsors contribute goods or services that directly support the retreat and our participants.
Established in 1970, this little newspaper is the only publication dedicated to covering the entire district, including the communities of Waialua, Hale‘iwa, Kahuku, and Lāʻie. It is available at North Shore businesses as well as public libraries in Waialua, Kahuku, and Wahiawā. And, don’t forget: “Dis Buggah Free!” NSNHaleiwa@gmail.com.
Located at the historic Waialua Sugar Mill on the North Shore of Oʻahu, this artisanal operation makes products by hand with aloha and uses 100 percent natural ingredients. The company provides the soaps that we gift to participants, a small but thoughtful reminder of the care that abounds in the district of Waialua.
The Mokulē'ia Beach Houses at Owen's Retreat is kama'āina owned and has operated as a legal vacation rental since the 1950's by the same 'ohana (extended family). “It was the vision of our kupuna (grandparents) to share this beautiful coastline with guests from all over the world," says its current manager. Owen's Retreat helps make it possible for more writers to attend the retreat.
Our Supporters
Our supporters are collaborators and community partners who sustain the retreat through shared commitment, outreach, and long-standing care for writers and writing, and also for readers and reading.
Founded in 1978, Bamboo Ridge Press is Hawai‘i's longest-running independent literary small press, dedicated to publishing literature by, for, and about Hawai‘i's people. The press has given us books, opportunities for publication, and island writers who enliven our program with for public readings.
Selkirk Mountain Writing Retreat
This special gathering happens October 5-11, 2026, at the Talus Rock Retreat, in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains of Sandpoint, Idaho. With a specific focus on providing tools for writers from marginalized communities, all creative folks are welcome—"dreamers of sentences, hopers of ideas, the subtle storytellers and the powerful prose slingers." https://www.selkirkmountainretreat.com/.
Built by Isamu Abe Construction in 1928, the library is the smallest public library on O‘ahu. In 1997, the Public Library Association (division of American Library Association) honored it as the “Best Small/Rural Library in America.” The library, its librarians, and its patrons are valued community partners and collaborators in supporting literary life on the North Shore.
Become a Sponsor or Supporter
The generosity of our sponsors and supporters help us stay rooted in local culture, enhance the retreat experience, and reach more writers, especially those in Hawai‘i. This support also helps make the retreat more accessible to those who want to work on their craft.
We welcome partnerships with individuals, organizations, and businesses that share our mission and values. If you are interested in supporting the O‘ahu Writers Retreat—through goods, services, collaboration, or advocacy—we would love to hear from you. We also accept donations for scholarships to allow emerging island writers to join us in classes and events.
Please contact us at constancehaleretreats@gmail.com