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Food came in the door
also some words.
That was all, that was enough.

–Rebecca Solnit, Resident 2002

What a miracle. Gratitude needs a new name.
I spent most of my time at Mesa Refuge seeking
just that – a new name for gratitude.

–Sadia Hassan, Resident 2017

The work that comes out of the Mesa Refuge
has the capacity to change the world.
I am honored to support this special place.

–Michael Pollan, Resident 2005, 2007

I want to devour all the books on the wall,
hike all the trails, stay in my shed all day,
sleep for hours, pick every flower, drink
all the sherry.

–Tram Nguyen 2008

Mesa Refuge is unforgettable--
my residency enabled me to spend time in nature
and with the good company of fellow writers.

–Rue Mapp, Resident 2015

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Spring 2024 Featured Writers-on-the-Edge

Margaret Lee

Alum 2023, Mesa Refuge Change Maker

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