We are a multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-generational cooperative of creatives, educators, and farmers with a common mission to create a community based on shared values and democratic principles. We believe in sustainable living through regenerative agriculture, community outreach, education, and inclusivity.
We are stewarding 66 acres of wooded property with trails, forest, fields, and streams in the lush green mountains of unceded Abenaki land in Fletcher, Vermont. Join us to begin conversations around social, racial, and environmental justice and the role we, as artist/educators/activists, play in uplifting the next generation of artist/activist leaders! We have beautiful outdoor spaces for plein air painting, abundant woods for crafting and sculpting with natural materials, and woods to explore for inspiration and contemplation. Bring your sustainable art supplies, small tools, sketchbooks, and wisdom, to make art, grow food, and be the change we want to see in the world!
Guests are invited to stay on the property, participate in building projects on the land, and contribute to conversations about how we can build a sustainable, equitable place for BIPOC, ALAANA, and LGBTQIA+ creative communities + culture workers.
We offer short term (2 week -4 weeks) and long term (6 week - 8 week) residencies. Depending on the season, you may stay in the Dream House, Yurt, three season tents, tent platform, or camp in the field. Our residency is meant to inspire you, offer a place to rest, and support creativity surrounded by nature. Artists, writers, think-tanks, educators and learners, farmers and community activists, and culture workers are invited to apply.
Please contact us to find out how our creative residence may contribute to your goals.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Residency includes plant-based lunch and dinner, Monday - Friday
Fees: $2400-$3200 per 2 week session. Sliding scale available, priority given to BIPOC artist/writers.
- 15 mins to town (natural foods store, community center, restaurants, hardware store, state-wide bike trail, farmer's market)
- 25 mins to Mount Mansfield and Smuggler's Notch Resort (tourist hub, skiing, waterpark)
- 45 mins to the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, VT.
- 55 mins to Sutton, Quebec, Canada (tourist hub and outdoorsy/foodie town)
- 1 hour from Burlington (most populated town in VT) and Burlington International Airport (main VT airport)
Large private room and studio in the Dream House - $3200 per two week session (Shared kitchen and bath)
Ground Floor Private room in the Dream House - $3200 per two week session (Shared kitchen and bath)
Shared Room with Twin beds- $2400 per two week session (Families welcome)
Available Summer-Early Fall
Yurt - $2400 per two week session (Set in the woods, with an outhouse, and access to an outdoor shower.)
Maximum Occupancy: up to 4 people in shared space
Please bring your own linens, pillows, sleeping bags, and towels if you will be camping in the Yurt, Three Season Tents, or Tent Platforms.