Well, despite the fact that the weather has only just turned warm and sunny, our Wintertide Rustic Retreat is already filling up!

Book your reservation now for stays up to a month or more: December 9, 2025-March 15, 2026.

Dive deep into your creative process alongside passionate others: we provide private studios and bedrooms (the Composer’s Suite has its own bathroom, along with a Yamaha U-1 piano), you provide the groceries and cook!

We also have a B&W darkroom should you be in need.

For more, check out the Residencies tab and/or email Calliope Nicholas, Co-Director & Residency Manager HERE.

Composer/musician Trapper Robbins, who joined us in January 2025 for an entire month, travelling cross-country from Seattle with his equipment, had this to say:

“Millay Wintertide is an inspirational and immersive experience – dramatic winter scenery, peaceful contemplation, and warm lively camaraderie with fellow artists. Over my monthlong residency, I started at least one new song every day, filled a notebook with thoughts and lyrics, and was at the piano all the time; I was able to create a clear compelling road map for my next album. Beyond music, I spent my days walking snowy trails, exploring fun offbeat towns in NY and MA, and stumbling onto all sorts of intriguing and unexpected features – cider taprooms, frozen beaver ponds, sculpture parks, bakeries. And, of course, getting to know all the other wonderful creative people who shared my time at Millay. Thank you for providing me with this peaceful, energizing, and fulfilling experience!”