If nature is your muse, collaborator, or co-conspirator, then make plans for a residency in March and/or April in Tennessee.
Feel fresh with comfortable temperatures, pops of color and variety of greens. You'll hear the birds and possibly feel the spring rain. Take the shoes off and stand on the grass for a grounding experience.
“Flowers don't worry about how they're going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light, and that makes them beautiful." – Jim Carrey
A variety of flowers begin to bloom starting with the daffodils in February, but you'll also see wild flora such as clovers and dandelions. The trees begin their sprouting and the daylight is a minute longer day by day.
Those who stay at least 2 weeks will receive a guided Forest Therapy (aka Forest Bathing) walk (certified guide by ANFT) for a deeper connection to the land. Make the creative habit to wander the landscape on a daily basis.
“Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm." – John Muir
This is an ideal time to work outside, but there are several studios and work spaces that are assigned based on the calendar and your space/medium requirements.
The bulk of the residency schedule availability is during March and April. There may be overlaps in residency participation or you might be the only one to enjoy the solace.
- Daylight Savings starts March 9.
- Spring Equinox is March 20.
“It's spring again. I can hear the birds sing again. See the flowers start to bud. See young people fall in love." – Lou Rawls, "Spring Again"
For more information about the residency including pictures and a blog of previous participants, please visit the website.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Let your creativity FLOW LIKE THE BUFFALO river on the edge of our acreage.
Individuals must be able to let the normal world and lifestyle go during your stay and it is encouraged that you utilize the time and access to the benefits of being away from contemporary society. If you cannot go a day without your favorite coffee shop visit, have fast food on the brain, or need lots of people around to function, this is not the place for you.
Be prepared for a different sense of time here and your project goals may actually go faster because you don't have your normal life distractions. You must agree to all of the policies which includes basic life chores like washing dishes daily as a creative philosophy allow your mind to wander and your inner gut to rejuvenate.
Projects at any stage are acceptable from seed starting to harvesting.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. For priority on options for room and studio choice, please submit by the December deadline. Additional deadline may open in 2025 based on availability.
Please visit the FAQ page for the complete price structure. The residency fee includes a variety of aspects including once a week group meal, access, prep for your arrival and clean-up after departure.
Lodging fees are based on room selection and length of stay which may include sales and hospitality taxes under 30 days.
There are no grants, scholarships, or other funding available. If you are applying for funding, please let us know ahead of time if you need information.
If you are interested in the farm stay scholarship, please consider extending your stay to arrive earlier or stay later.