wednesday june 17 to wednesday june 24, 2020 

6 days | 7 nights at Kiridara Luang Prabang

The two villas for our workshops overlook the Mekong River, just a little ways from the main hotel complex. Free shuttles provide transportation between the main hotel and villas.  Some readings will take place in town at Icon Klub alongside the market, and a river tour is offered as part of the schedule.

to apply

First time AAL clients will need to send either 3 flash fiction pieces, 3 poems, or a fiction/nonfiction manuscript between 1,500 to 2,500 words to aalauthors@gmail.com. There is no charge to apply. Once we approve your application you can register for the retreat at this link and select “AAL New.”

Current and former AAL clients do not need to apply and can register for the retreat at this link. (note: former writing students of Robin Hemley or Xu Xi, please email AAL to waive the application manuscript).

We understand that you may wish to have a spouse or friend accompany you who will not participate in workshop. There is a non-participant fee of US$75. Each participant may register no more than one non-participant at this link.