The Cabin is a literary arts nonprofit organization in Boise, Idaho. We forge community through the voices of all readers, writers, and learners. Our workshops, readings, lectures, camps, and other literary programs provoke creativity and experimentation, foster literary excellence, and inspire a love of reading and writing in children and adults alike across the Treasure Valley and beyond.
Upcoming Events
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.
Writing a book is not one skill–it’s many. Join us for a deep dive into the various tools of long-form narrative craft.
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.
Let’s get to work… on your KNOT submission with a dedicated writing session at the WITA Writing Party. Join us at Tiner's Alley for inspiration and support.
Move beyond the gratitude journal and learn somatic-based, trauma-informed writing techniques for mental wellness from Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and writer Kalee Schwarting
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.
Horror is more than just a jump-scare, more than just a genre. During these six weeks, make your writing come alive with engaging horror fiction, illuminating conversations, and generative prompts.
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.
Powerhouse authors Lydia Millet & Richard Powers team up to discuss fiction and nonfiction, and the effects of mankind and science on our delicate world.
Join The Cabin and the Idaho Humanities Council for an evening with Angeline Boulley, author of Fire Keeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed, at The Egyptian Theatre.
Powerhouse authors Lydia Millet & Richard Powers team up to discuss fiction and nonfiction, and the effects of mankind and science on our delicate world.
Join The Cabin for an evening with Emma Donoghue, author of Room, Haven, and The Wonder, at The Egyptian Theatre.
Prolific novelist and storyteller Luis Alberto Urrea returns to the R&C stage to discuss his latest work, Good Night, Irene.
Téa Obreht, the youngest-ever recipient of the Orange Prize for Fiction closes out the R&C season with a discussion of her storied life and powerful work.
We believe in creating human connections through words.
Write at The Cabin
From six-week fiction courses to free drop-in workshops, learn how The Cabin can sharpen your pencils and inspire your writing.
Readings, Lectures,
and More
Witness your favorite writers, neighbors, and cultural icons share their writing, process, and wisdom on stages of all sizes.
Support The Cabin
Modest contributions from folks like you account for nearly a quarter of our budget—we couldn’t do any of this without you.