The Jack Metcalf House is as close to a wizard mansion as you’ll ever hope to find. Just north of Langley on Whidbey Island, the house has incredible views inside and out! Bring a project, book, puzzle, or whatever will keep you busy and come join us as we cozy into November..
Top of the Tower – 1 Queen Bed, 1 Sleeper sofa, Ensuite – $600 single occupancy, $900 double
The top most room of the castle. With it’s wrap around porch and ensuite bathroom, you may never want to leave. Fall asleep to the sound of waves and wake up to the knowledge that breakfast is on it’s way. Between the queen sized bed and the sleeper sofa, this is the perfect room to split with a writing buddy! To pay the deposit via PayPal you can use this widget. To pay with VENMO, scroll to the bottom of the page for the link. You will receive a confirmation email either way. Nonrefundable Deposit of $300 due at registration. Balance of $300 s.o. / $600 d.o. due by Sept. 1, 2026
$300.00
Middle Tower Room – Queen bed, Ensuite – $600
Afraid of heights but still want the tower experience? This is the middle room in the tower – still with the legendary views, and ensuite bathroom, just a little closer to the ground. Plus, you’ll be all by yourself so the only snoring you’ll hear is your own. To pay the deposit via PayPal you can use this widget. To pay with VENMO, scroll to the bottom of the page for the link. You will receive a confirmation email either way. Nonrefundable Deposit of $300 due at registration. Balance of $300 due by Sept. 1, 2026
$300.00
Candy’s Room – 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite – $450
Tucked toward the back of the house, this room is usually reserved for my BFF writer buddy, Candy, because she doesn’t mind my coming and going. Ensuite bathroom (shared with me), and a separate office room available during the day (because that’s where I sleep at night). Private balcony and amazing (if partial) view. To pay the deposit via PayPal you can use this widget. To pay with VENMO, scroll to the bottom of the page for the link. You will receive a confirmation email either way. Nonrefundable Deposit of $250 due at registration. Balance of $200 due by Sept. 1, 2026
$250.00
Bunk Room – 4 Twin bunks, dedicated bathroom – $350 single occupancy, $600 double
Do you need to get away but don’t have a lot of cash to be throwing around? Try the bunk room! You won’t get a water view but you will be the only room on ground level. You’ll also have a dedicated bathroom, your own writing desk and a private door to the beach path in case you need to sneak off in the middle of the night to commune with the harbor seals. To pay the deposit via PayPal you can use this widget. To pay with VENMO, scroll to the bottom of the page for the link. You will receive a confirmation email either way. Nonrefundable Deposit of $150 due at registration. Balance of $150 s.o./ $400 d.o. due by Sept. 1, 2026
$200.00
Brass Ring Writing Retreats 