Hedgebrook is a global community of women writers and people who seek extraordinary books, poetry, plays, films and music by women. Its mission is to support visionary women writers whose stories and ideas shape our culture now and for generations to come. The center offers writing residencies, master classes and salons and public programs that connect writers with readers and audiences around the world.

Hedgebrook retreat for women writers is on Whidbey Island, about thirty-five miles northwest of Seattle. Situated on 48-acres of forest and meadow facing Puget Sound, with a view of Mount Rainier