Question 1

Who should apply?

Accepted Answer

Music composers and poets.

Question 2

Do I need to be published?

Accepted Answer

No. Acceptance is based on the quality of your writing sample.

Question 3

What is included in tuition?

Accepted Answer

Workshops, a one-on-one conference with a mentor, and evening events (readings and performances) for nine days.

Question 4

What is not included?

Accepted Answer

Airline tickets, travel costs, and hotel costs.

Question 5

How many participants are accepted?

Accepted Answer

We will keep the workshops small so that each person is able to share work and receive immersive feedback.

Question 6

What language are workshops conducted in?

Accepted Answer

English.

Question 7

Are scholarships available?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 8

What is the refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Here are our deadlines and refund policy: Application: January 15, 2027Deposit: $350 (due upon acceptance; non-refundable, applied toward tuition)Full tuition balance: $2,550 (due March 1; total tuition $2,900)*Tuition, minus the $350 deposit, is refundable if we are notified by March 15​

Question 9

How much free time is there?

Accepted Answer

This retreat is designed to give artists free time in a gorgeous, inspiring context. Most days there are  workshops in the morning, and a performance and/or reading in the evening. There will also be a conference with a mentor, and other optional events.

Question 10

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

All the things you need for travel (documents, clothing, sunscreen) and also for making art (a computer, perhaps a trumpet; we will provide a piano).

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