Start with the many charms of Lisbon—cobblestones and castles, fresh grilled fish and vinho verde, the haunting voice of a Fado singer in a basement café. Add lively and talented participants, a committed faculty, and exposure to provocative Portugese writers and artists, and you’ve got the Disquiet program Kim Addonizio, Poet

It’s a literary insider’s perspective on Lisbon’s history and its people. Heather Sappenfield, 2012 Participant

Disquiet 2012 rolls a genuine cultural and educational experience, excellent workshops, travel, friendship, and a good time in one package. Julia Lichtblau