LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kathleen Driskell, the 2025-26 Kentucky Poet Laureate, will conduct a writing workshop at Pine Mountain State Resort Park from May 8-10, according to the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet.

The workshop, titled "Postcards from Pine Mountain," will be led by Driskell, who was recently named to serve as the state's poet laureate for the coming year. The three-day program will take place at the state resort park, which is located in Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky's Appalachian region.

Driskell's appointment as poet laureate represents a significant recognition of her contributions to Kentucky's literary community. The position honors an outstanding poet whose work has made meaningful contributions to the state's cultural heritage.

Pine Mountain State Resort Park, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, provides a scenic setting for the literary workshop. The park has served as a venue for various cultural and educational programs throughout its history.

The workshop is designed to bring together writers and poetry enthusiasts for instruction and collaboration during the three-day intensive program. Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with Driskell as she shares her expertise and guidance on the craft of writing.

Further details regarding registration, cost, and accommodation information for the workshop are available through the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet and Pine Mountain State Resort Park.