A residency for poets...and writers of all kinds.
In honor of the poetry that's a part of our farm name (and the inspiration for how we plant, tend, and blend the herbs we grow), we've established a self-directed residency for poets and writers who seek a quiet, secluded place to work, living for a week amidst the herbs, vegetables, and wild fauna of our rural Vermont farm.
This is a residency for those who desire open space, solitude, and the companionship of a landscape that inspires awe, provides calm, and offers its abundance without an expectation of anything in return. You do not have to write in free verse in order to apply!
During your residency, we invite you to respectfully explore our meadows, cultivated fields of herbs, and woodlands. We, the Free Verse Farmers, will serve as your guides to the land, the area, and local literary events and offerings.
Please note: Although this residency is designed with poets in mind, we invite writers of all kinds to apply. Preference will be given to poets, but if your work is strong and your desired residency week is available, we will be happy to host non-poets!
This is a residency for those who desire open space, solitude, and the companionship of a landscape that inspires awe, provides calm, and offers its abundance without an expectation of anything in return. You do not have to write in free verse in order to apply!
During your residency, we invite you to respectfully explore our meadows, cultivated fields of herbs, and woodlands. We, the Free Verse Farmers, will serve as your guides to the land, the area, and local literary events and offerings.
Please note: Although this residency is designed with poets in mind, we invite writers of all kinds to apply. Preference will be given to poets, but if your work is strong and your desired residency week is available, we will be happy to host non-poets!
Details:
- Writers are invited for week-long stays, though you may apply for multiple weeks if you desire.
- The amenities of this residency are rustic, but comfortable. Housing is in an off-grid small vintage camper with a bed, a sink, a workspace, a heater, a stove, and a battery for charging appliances. There will be refrigeration available in our "barnage" (the garage we use as our barn), and there is an outhouse with composting toilet, outdoor hot shower, and large sink with potable water.
- The camper has a double bed, so writers are welcome to bring a partner at no extra charge.
- We do not allow pets.
- WiFi is available on-site, though not in the camper, to encourage offline inspiration and progress.
- This residency will be self-designed, with you deciding how to spend your time each day. As your hosts, we will do our best to make your stay as comfortable and inspiring as possible. We are also happy to connect you to local art events. We will only be hosting one writer at a time.
- Writers are encouraged to share some of their work at the end of the week.
- Applications are due at midnight on April 1, 2019. Applicants will be notified regarding acceptance by April 7, 2019.
Logistics:
- $250/week. Includes coffee and tea (& sugar & honey & milk), but all other groceries must be provided by you, with meal preparation occurring in your camper.
- Having a car is not necessary, but is very helpful, as we live in a rural place. If you don't have a car, you can ride with us to the store for groceries. We live in walking distance to the small village of Chelsea, where there is a post office, library, arts collective, general store, cafe, and thrift boutique.
- Laundry is available on-site.
- If you would like to reach out with questions before applying, please do so using our Contact Form.