In collaboration with From The Fishouse, the Hillholm Writing Residency supports emerging writers by providing nurturing time and space to dedicate to their craft. For a two-week period at various points during the year, a cohort of writers enters retreat at Hillholm Estate to work intensively and connect with like-minded artists. Hillholm provides each cohort member with a private en-suite bedroom and workspace, all meals, and daily yoga classes and meditations. Other amenities include a cedar barrel sauna, jacuzzi, clay tennis court (coming summer 2023), craft cocktail bar, riverside expansive grounds, access to abundant hiking trails, a robust menu of Healing Arts services, and walking distance to downtown Kingfield. Hillholm’s public spaces are open and available to writers throughout the day. High speed wireless internet is available throughout the property. Laundry service is available.

Residency applications for the 2023 Cohort I (May 16-29, 2023) are due by April 28, 2023. Residents are selected on a rolling basis; all applicants selected as residents will be notified on or before May 2, 2023. Consistent with the enduring Fishouse philosophy to support emerging writers, Hillholm prioritizes awards to applicants with two or fewer significant publications of writing, at any stage in their careers. Unlike prior Fishouse offerings, Hillholm accepts writers of any written medium, not just poetry.

To apply, please submit the following materials electronically to hillholm.writing@santosha.org.

Applications should include:

• Up to 5 pages of writing samples

• A letter of intent for your time in residency

• C.V. or Resume

• Two written references

$ - All expenses of accepted residents are supported by endowed scholarship. The residents’ only expenses are: beverages purchased in the Lounge, Healing Arts services elected by each resident, laundry service, and gratuities.