
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 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.
Join The Cabin and the Boise State MFA program for an intimate evening with authors Kristen Arnett and Stephanie Reents, in conversation.
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.
Join us on Wednesday, October 29, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM (remarks at 6 PM) at COILED Wines for an evening of updates, conversation, and community. Executive Director Kurt Zwolfer and members of our Board will present highlights from the past year, including exciting developments about our building renovation and what’s on the horizon.
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.
Renowned historian and bestselling author of These Truths, Jill Lepore, joins fellow MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship winner and host of NPR’s Up First, Steve Inskeep, to discuss her latest book, We the People, the U.S. Constitution, and our extraordinary moment in American history.
This event is part of The Cabin’s 2025-26 Readings & Conversations series.
Join the Cabin’s 4th annual Literary Trivia night at White Dog Brewing! Whether you’re a reader of fiction or nonfiction, sci-fi, fantasy, or classic literature, come test your wits against fellow trivia and lit lovers for the chance to win books, swag, and free passes to future Cabin 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 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.
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.
When you’re struggling with what to say, sometimes the best way forward is sideways. This creative writing workshop invites you to shake up your routine and reawaken your imagination. This workshop is open to writers of all levels.
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.
This six-week workshop will walk students through the many stages of the revision process: from outlining and drafting to beta readers and line editing.
Alison Bechdel, the legendary author of Fun Home and The Secret to Superhuman Strength, will be joined by Samuel D. Hunter, a fellow MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship winner, to talk about her latest book, Spent.
This event is part of The Cabin’s 2025-26 Readings & Conversations series.
Robin Wall Kimmerer, celebrated author of the international phenomenon, Braiding Sweetgrass, shares what she’s learned about reciprocal relationships in the natural world, from both a scientific and an indigenous perspective.
This event is part of The Cabin’s 2025-26 Readings & Conversations series.
Join critically-acclaimed novelist and “master of literary suspense,” Chris Bohjalian, as he closes out the season with a discussion on his life, work, and how storytelling can change the world.
This event is part of The Cabin’s 2025-26 Readings & Conversations series.
We believe in creating human connections through words.

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From six-week fiction courses to free drop-in workshops, learn how The Cabin can sharpen your pencils and inspire your writing.


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and More
Witness your favorite writers, neighbors, and cultural icons share their writing, process, and wisdom on stages of all sizes.
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