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Purchase of any tour reservations or event tickets does not include cost of hotel stay/travel/food. Please call us to make hotel reservations ahead of time as we are not able to offer any refunds for tour reservations. Event tickets are subject to event organizer policy.

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July 29 - August 04
  • 29
    29.July.Wednesday
    No events
  • 30
    30.July.Thursday
    No events
  • 31
    31.July.Friday

    A Writer's Retreat at the Palmer House, July 31-Aug 2, 2026

    6:00 pm-12:01 pm
    2026.07.31-2026.08.02
    500 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN, United States
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    Where Stories Begin and Writer’s are Born…  Every story deserves to be told. This is the perfect event for new authors and seasoned veterans. A weekend to inspire, enlighten, and help you tell the story that’s been waiting to be read.  Special guests include: Jeff Belanger, Richard Estep, Varla Ventura, Amy Glaser, and Kat Neff.  Check out more about our guest line-up and schedule: https://www.darknessradio.com/writers-weekend-lineup-schedule

    Authors, editors, and publishers are coming together to help you take the next step in your journey.
    Whether you are dealing with writer’s block, rejections, insecurity, or just not sure how to begin or even how to break out of your comfort zone and try to write in different genres, this weekend retreat has it all.
    Real authors, sharing real ideas and insights, and advice from real publishing houses on how to get seen and noticed.

    ALL at the historic Palmer House Hotel!    Rooms are 1st come – 1st served. Reserve your room for Friday & Saturday night – get Thursday night free!  Hotel Reservations are not included in the ticket price. That is separate from the event tickets.

    Tickets for this unique event are $239.
    https://www.darknessradio.com/The Writer’s Retreat Weekend

    Please read the instructions below after you purchase your ticket:
    ONCE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR ROOM, EVENT SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL THAT YOU CHECKED OUT WITH.

    PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A FEW HOURS OF YOUR PURCHASE, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. STILL NOT RECEIVED?   PLEASE EMAIL: winnie@thepalmermn.com

    NO REFUNDS – NO EXCPETIONS
  • 01
    01.August.Saturday

    A Writer's Retreat at the Palmer House, July 31-Aug 2, 2026

    6:00 pm-12:01 pm
    2026.08.01-2026.08.02
    500 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN, United States
    Where s
    Where Stories Begin and Writer’s are Born…  Every story deserves to be told. This is the perfect event for new authors and seasoned veterans. A weekend to inspire, enlighten, and help you tell the story that’s been waiting to be read.  Special guests include: Jeff Belanger, Richard Estep, Varla Ventura, Amy Glaser, and Kat Neff.  Check out more about our guest line-up and schedule: https://www.darknessradio.com/writers-weekend-lineup-schedule

    Authors, editors, and publishers are coming together to help you take the next step in your journey.
    Whether you are dealing with writer’s block, rejections, insecurity, or just not sure how to begin or even how to break out of your comfort zone and try to write in different genres, this weekend retreat has it all.
    Real authors, sharing real ideas and insights, and advice from real publishing houses on how to get seen and noticed.

    ALL at the historic Palmer House Hotel!    Rooms are 1st come – 1st served. Reserve your room for Friday & Saturday night – get Thursday night free!  Hotel Reservations are not included in the ticket price. That is separate from the event tickets.

    Tickets for this unique event are $239.
    https://www.darknessradio.com/The Writer’s Retreat Weekend

    Please read the instructions below after you purchase your ticket:
    ONCE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR ROOM, EVENT SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL THAT YOU CHECKED OUT WITH.

    PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A FEW HOURS OF YOUR PURCHASE, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. STILL NOT RECEIVED?   PLEASE EMAIL: winnie@thepalmermn.com

    NO REFUNDS – NO EXCPETIONS
  • 02
    02.August.Sunday

    A Writer's Retreat at the Palmer House, July 31-Aug 2, 2026

    6:00 pm-12:01 pm
    2026.08.02-2026.08.02
    500 Sinclair Lewis Avenue, Sauk Centre, MN, United States
    Where s
    Where Stories Begin and Writer’s are Born…  Every story deserves to be told. This is the perfect event for new authors and seasoned veterans. A weekend to inspire, enlighten, and help you tell the story that’s been waiting to be read.  Special guests include: Jeff Belanger, Richard Estep, Varla Ventura, Amy Glaser, and Kat Neff.  Check out more about our guest line-up and schedule: https://www.darknessradio.com/writers-weekend-lineup-schedule

    Authors, editors, and publishers are coming together to help you take the next step in your journey.
    Whether you are dealing with writer’s block, rejections, insecurity, or just not sure how to begin or even how to break out of your comfort zone and try to write in different genres, this weekend retreat has it all.
    Real authors, sharing real ideas and insights, and advice from real publishing houses on how to get seen and noticed.

    ALL at the historic Palmer House Hotel!    Rooms are 1st come – 1st served. Reserve your room for Friday & Saturday night – get Thursday night free!  Hotel Reservations are not included in the ticket price. That is separate from the event tickets.

    Tickets for this unique event are $239.
    https://www.darknessradio.com/The Writer’s Retreat Weekend

    Please read the instructions below after you purchase your ticket:
    ONCE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BOOK YOUR ROOM, EVENT SCHEDULE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.  THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL THAT YOU CHECKED OUT WITH.

    PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WITH A FEW HOURS OF YOUR PURCHASE, CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER. STILL NOT RECEIVED?   PLEASE EMAIL: winnie@thepalmermn.com

    NO REFUNDS – NO EXCPETIONS
  • 03
    03.August.Monday
    No events
  • 04
    04.August.Tuesday
    No events

Historical Tours Available

Please use the event calendar to choose from available tour dates. Follow the instructions and click the “Buy Now” button to make your reservations.
Join us to discover the fascinating history behind the Historic Palmer House Hotel. Learn more about the previous owners, famous guests, and unregistered residents. Afterwards, your tour guides will take you to our infamous basement. This part of the hotel is closed to the public and can only be accessed during our tours. Once in the basement, we will conduct a mini investigation to determine who may still be checked in to the hotel after all these years, with ample time to take as many pictures as you’d like!
Palmer House Tour tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances. Tours will last approximately 2 hours.
All participants must sign a Waiver of Liability before the tour.