The Garden of Eden
September 10-12, 2026

Our 2026 seminar invites you into the lush, provocative world of The Garden of Eden—a posthumously published and deeply intriguing work by Ernest Hemingway. Over the course of two and a half days, we’ll journey to the sunlit French Riviera of the 1920s, where a young writer and his wife find themselves drawn into a daring and complicated relationship with another woman.

Together, we’ll examine the novel’s rich and often controversial themes—creativity, gender fluidity, sexuality, and race—while considering its unique place within Hemingway’s body of work. Written over a span of 15 years, from 1946 until Hemingway's death in 1961, and ultimately published in 1986, The Garden of Eden offers a rare and revealing glimpse into the evolution of one of the 20th century’s most iconic literary voices.

Join us for thoughtful discussion, fresh perspectives, and a deeper appreciation of this daring and unconventional novel.

The seminar opens Thursday, September 10, at 5:00 p.m. with a reception and our opening keynote at 6:00 p.m., then runs all day Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a closing reception on Saturday from 4:30-6:00 p.m. 

Tickets to attend in person are $95. 

In-person registration opens on Monday, June 1. There is also the option to attend virtually. If you are interesting in joining us virtually, click here.

Learn more about the annual Ernest Hemingway Seminar and see this year's agenda here.