Poet, essayist and writing teacher Holly Hughes offers a workshop and writer’s retreat, “The Pen & The Bell: Mindful Writing in a Busy World” from June 26-29 at Stillpoint Lodge in Halibut Cove. Using the book she co-authored with Brenda Miller, “The Pen & The Bell,” Hughes will lead students in mindfulness practices they can incorporate throughout their busy days that will provide support for their writing and other forms of creativity. Hughes also visits Homer as a teacher at the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference.

The fee is $645 double occupancy and $795 single occupancy, and includes meals, lodging, water transportation, kayak tours, yoga and meditation. To register, visit www.stillpointlodge.com or call 907-296-2283.