The 2025 Bread Loaf Environmental Writers’ Conference will be held from Sunday, June 15 to Saturday, June 21 in Ripton, Vermont.

Applications to the conference will be accepted between November 1 and February 1. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

2025 Conference Fees

  • Application Fee: $25
  • Participants: $2,830 (includes contributor tuition, $1,985; room, $395; board, $450)
  • Auditors: $2,450 (includes auditor tuition, $1,605; room, $395; board, $450)

See Application Information for descriptions of financial aid and scholarship categories and amounts.

Acceptance Notification

Notification letters will be sent on a rolling basis. A $300 deposit to hold your spot at the conference is due within two weeks of acceptance and the balance in fees will be due in April. All participants must pay in full before arriving on campus. No refund of fees will be made for participants who must leave the conference early.