Explore the Residency

A Songwriting Experience Designed for Depth, Not Burnout

This residency is intentionally small and designed for depth over volume.

It brings together focused writing sessions, thoughtful feedback, and immersive time in Montana’s landscape—all within a carefully curated group of writers.

Everything is designed to support your creative work while removing logistical friction, allowing you to focus fully on writing and development.

INSIDE THE EXPERIENCE

Focused Creative Writing Deep Dives

Structured sessions designed to help you move past surface-level writing and into more intentional, developed work.

Small Group Collaboration

A carefully curated group of writers committed to growth, not competition.

Time to Think and Write Independently

Space is treated as an essential part of the process—not just a break between sessions.

Guided Discussion and Feedback

Thoughtful conversation centered on creative process, intention, and development—not just finished songs.

A Professional Creative Environment

A dedicated space designed to support focus, clarity, and creative output.

Time in Montana’s Landscape

A shift in environment to help reset perspective and creative energy, including a guided day excursion to Red Lodge and the Beartooth Pass.

Meals Provided

Gourmet meals and beverages are included throughout the residency so your attention can stay fully on your creative work.

Transportation Included

Shuttle service is provided to and from the airport, as well as between lodging and the workshop space.

River & Verse Showcase

The weekend concludes with a live showcase in front of a small invited audience, where all participants present one or more songs—new or old—in a supportive, intimate setting.

Residency Schedule

(Exact times will be provided to accepted participants)

AUG 27 THURSDAY – Arrival + Community

  • Arrival + check-in at lodging
  • Shuttle to The Workshop
  • Welcome + introductions
  • Evening gathering: dinner and drinks followed by a fireside songwriting swap
  • Return to lodging

AUG 28 FRIDAY– Into the Work

  • Morning breakfast at The Workshop
  • Guided excursion through Red Lodge and the Beartooth Pass
  • Riverside creative writing session
  • Amish-prepared outdoor lunch
  • Afternoon: optional nature time, rest, or informal collaboration
  • Return to lodging for downtime and restoration
  • Evening dinner gathering at The Workshop
  • Informal reflection and song sharing

AUG 29 SATURDAY – Expansion + Sharing

  • Morning breakfast at The Workshop
  • Focused guided writing session
  • Creative reset hike and time in nature
  • Outdoor chef-prepared lunch
  • Afternoon: rest, collaboration, and creative space
  • Evening: River & Verse Showcase with invited audience
  • Post-show gathering

AUG 30 SUNDAY – Closing Circle

  • Brunch
  • New song sharing session + informal discussion
  • Departure

Location & Environment

The residency takes place in a dedicated creative space designed to feel both professional and comfortable.

You’ll be writing in an environment that includes:

  • A stage-based setup
  • A focused, distraction-free creative space
  • Access to Montana’s natural landscape as part of the experience

Lodging is not covered, but arranged nearby to keep the experience stress-free, simple and seamless.

Participant Profile

This residency is a strong fit if you:

  • Are actively writing and want to go deeper in your craft
  • Feel creatively stuck, fatigued, or ready for a shift
  • Want honest, thoughtful feedback
  • Value both collaboration with a curated cohort and independent work

Investment

Early Application Consideration:

Applicants who apply by May 15 will be considered for a limited number of reduced-rate placements at $1,095, offered to selected participants as part of the initial cohort.

Residency Investment:

$1,250

This residency is designed to be fully supported—from creative structure to daily logistics—so your time and attention remain on your work.

This includes:

  • All residency sessions and programming
  • A curated, small-group writing environment
  • Guided discussions and feedback
  • Meals and beverages throughout the residency
  • Transportation to and from the airport, lodging, excursions, and workshop space
  • A guided creative immersion in Red Lodge and the Beartooth Pass, designed to create distance from routine and open new creative perspective

A deposit is required to reserve your place, with the remaining balance due prior to the residency.

Application Process

Applications are open from April 23 through May 31 as we curate a small group of writers for August.

We keep the group intentionally small (8 songwriters) to support a focused, high-caliber creative environment.

Applications are reviewed based on:

  • Clarity and strength of artistic voice
  • Ongoing commitment to songwriting as a practice
  • Ability to contribute to and benefit from a collaborative peer group

This residency is designed for writers who are already actively writing and are ready to refine and elevate their work.

Before You Apply

You don’t need to arrive with finished work—but you should arrive ready to work.

This residency is designed for writers willing to engage deeply, challenge their instincts, and move their craft forward with intention.

Write with intention. Reset in space. Return home restored.

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