Events

When Frost summered in Middlebury [1], he was here for the Breadloaf Writers’ Conference (1192 Rte. 125, Ripton, 802/443-5286, www.middlebury.edu/academics/blwc [2], Aug.), one of the first retreats to bring working and aspiring writers together each summer for inspiration. The conference has grown in stature for more than 80 years; in addition to Frost, guests have included John Irving, Toni Morrison, and Norman Mailer.

Now it lasts for 10 days in August, taking place in the little town of Ripton in the mountains 10 miles east of Middlebury; many of the readings by distinguished writers are open to the public.