Storyknife Writers Retreat Residencies for Women Writers
Six cabins surrounding a main house from a sunny fireweed field
Storyknife Writers Retreat Residencies for Women Writers
Storyknife offers writing residencies for two and four week periods. Each accepted woman writer will have her own cabin where she can write and reflect, sleep and dream. Storyknife's onsite chef will provide all meals. Breakfast is prepared by the writers from ingredients in the main house’s kitchen. Our chef manager will bring a nutritious lunch to each cabin, and in the evening, the writers will gather at the main house for a shared meal. Each woman will establish her own writing schedule and projects, and together, they will be able to form the kind of supportive writing friendships that last a lifetime.
Residency Program Information
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Retreat
Community-engaged
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
2 weeks - 4 weeks
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
6
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
Discipline
Fiction
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
New Genres
Nonfiction
Playwriting
Poetry
Screenwriting
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Unstructured time
Inspiration from natural environment
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Application Information
Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
52
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
625
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Grant/Scholarship/other Funding Support
Application Type
Open application
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Materials in large print
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Additional Accessibility Information
Accessibility Contact Name
Erin Hollowell
Accessibility Contact Email
ehollowell@storyknife.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Other Services/Aids Offered in Residency + Other Programming
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?
The main house where meals are served and one of the cabins are fully ADA compliant.
Please briefly describe the facilities and areas of the campus that are NOT accessible.
There are trails around the campus that can often be boggy and overgrown and are not therefore accessible for residents who use mobility aids.
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Accessible Communal Spaces
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Heat and Cool control managed by resident
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
Studio & Facilities
Studios/Special Equipment
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
