Wintertide Rustic Retreat

Session: December 16, 2024 — March 25, 2025

Off the Grid Space to Create

Give yourself (or someone you love) the gift of time and space — whether to dive deep into a creative or scholarly project, or an opportunity to refuel and rewind — in a secluded, supportive and inspiring environment alongside others.

This self-directed residency includes private bedroom and studio, shared bathroom (usually with one other resident), living/dining space, fully-equipped kitchen, laundry room, workstation (desktop and printer) and B&W darkroom.

Groceries/meals are NOT included; you are responsible for your own food.

We require you to have your own car if you plan on staying more than one week (with snow tires preferably!).

Selection

The Wintertide Rustic Retreat is open to all. While your application is not subject to a jury, acceptance is at the discretion of Millay administration.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Calliope Nicholas — residency@millayarts.org, 518.392.3103

FACILITIES

At the top of the hill, our Main House has two suites: #1 has two bedrooms, bathroom and large studio; #2 has one bedroom, bathroom and large studio. Also located in the Main House are shared living and dining spaces as well as fully-equipped kitchen, B&W darkroom and laundry room with washer/dryer; staff offices are in an adjacent building, along with workstation/printer. The Main House is fully ADA-compliant: the Speinsen Suite includes a bedroom for a caregiver if needed.

Down the hill, the historic Barn has four bedrooms, four studios and two bathrooms plus a kitchenette with minifridge, coffeemaker, toaster, electric kettle and dishes/glassware/silverware.

Couples are welcome and may share bedroom/studio if desired. Unfortunately at this time, we cannot welcome children and/or pets.

FOOD IS NOT INCLUDED. There are numerous grocery stores, gourmet shops and restaurants nearby.

You are free to apply for any/all of our opportunities offered by Millay Arts. Multiple applications in no way affect your eligibility for the Core Residency (our most competitive and offered free of charge), Steepletop Residency and/or Wintertide.

The Long Weekend — $270
4 Days/3 Nights

Days of Heaven — $340
5 Days/4 Nights

And on the Seventh Day — $480
7 Days/6 Nights

Exhilarating Escape — $975
14 Days/13 Nights

Serene Sabbatical — $2100
30 Days/31 Nights 

Retreats range from 4 nights/3 days to an entire month, or you can request a schedule of your own making!

Preferred arrival dates/times are Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm and include a brief orientation.

Application Fee:
Free

Cost To Resident:
See Suggested Packages above

To apply, please complete the application form (attached here) and return to Calliope Nicholas, Co- Director & Manager of Residency Programs at residency@millayarts.org. Spaces are rented on a first come/first served basis; acceptance is made at the discretion of staff.