The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow | Eureka Springs, Arkansas

How to apply for a writer's residency

Demonstrable talent, self-discipline, and achievement are the primary criteria for residency at The Writers' Colony.

Because some writers are more able to meet the full cost of stay than others, The Writers' Colony operates on an honor code. Each resident is asked to contribute to the cost of a Colony stay to the extent she or he is honestly able. Those who contribute more make it possible for those who cannot contribute as much to have this gift of supported time.

Please note the following points before you apply:

The 2012 season will run from March 15 - December 10.
Writers wishing to apply must be age 21 or over.
Writers accepted for general residency stays of one week to three months pay a minimum of $45 - $65 per night, depending on suite and length of stay.
All writers pay an additional $20 Internet fee as well as one $25 cleaning fee.
We encourage writers to stay as long as possible. Writer feedback confirms that the longest stays are the most productive stays.

The application is available both as a pdf and Word document. Please complete the application and submit it, along with two references, to the Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632.

While electronic applications make our life a little easier, hard copy applications are also welcome.