Treat yourself to a low-cost, self-directed residency
Introducing The Hideout Residency Program
Are you a writer, artist, academic, yoga/meditation teacher, or health-wellness practitioner (therapist/counsellor, massage therapist or body worker) looking for some quiet time to work on your craft, dive deep into a project, or nourish your own artistic or self-care practise? Hoping to get away for dedicated quiet time free of distraction?
We’ve created the Hideout Residencies just for folks like you.
Here’s how it works. Both the Hideout Cottage and The Tryon Suite are available for select dates in the shoulder season each spring and fall for low-cost, self-directed residencies. Writers and other residents should plan to work on a project or engage in practise for a minimum of one week (6 nights). Residents will arrive on a Saturday afternoon and depart the following Friday morning. Both units feature queen-sized beds and bedding, self-catering kitchens, wifi access, yoga mats and props, space to write and practise, outdoor space, and access to trails and bicycles. Because of the rural nature of The Hideout, residents should normally plan to have their own vehicle for the duration of their stay.
To apply for a residency, get in touch to tell us about yourself, your proposed project and your preferred residency time slots. You may wish to indicate an alternate date. Feel free to include supporting material such as a CV, website link, and a brief sample of writing or other creative work, though these are not strictly required. We’ll follow up with more information, and if we have a place, you’ll then have ten days to secure your spot with a non-refundable $175 (+HST) deposit. The remainder of your fees will be due 30 days before your arrival.
If money is an issue, we offer one full scholarship to an emerging or established writer, artist, or wellness practitioner residing in the Maritime provinces (PEI, NB, or NS). Scholarship recipients will still be responsible for travel and food costs. We welcome applications from all. Folks who identify as BIPOC or 2SLGBTQ+ are especially encouraged to apply. Be in touch to discuss accessibility questions and concerns.
The scholarship deadline for 2024 is March 1. After this date, we will review all scholarship applicants and select one recipient, based on a combination of financial need and project proposal. For writers and artists, please send us a short (up to five-page) writing or portfolio sample (preferably related to your project), a short (250 word) synopsis of your project, and why being selected as a Hideout resident is important to you. For wellness practitioners, please send us a resume and short (250 word) biography, as well as an outline of how you intend to use your residency time to support your practise and foster self-care. Please include Hideout Residency in the subject line of your email.
Have more questions? Check out our handy FAQ page, or be in touch for more information. Also, be sure to read our interview with William Bonfiglio (2020 Hideout resident) and Debbie Langston (2022 Hideout resident).
Residency dates for 2024 are listed below.
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RESIDENCY DATES 2024
The Hideout Cottage ($675 per week + HST)
May 11-17 (booked)
May 18-24 (booked)
May 25-31 (booked)
June 1-7 (booked)
June 8-14 (booked)
Sept 21-27 (booked)
Sept 28-Oct 4 (booked)
Oct 5-11 (booked)
Oct 12-18 (booked)
Oct 19-25 (booked)
Oct 26-Nov 1 (booked)
The Tryon Suite ($575 per week + HST)
May 25-31 (booked)
June 1-7
June 8-14 (booked)
June 15-21
Sept 21-27 (held)
Sept 28-Oct 4 (booked)
Oct 5-11 (booked)
Oct 12-18
Two years ago I began working on a young adult fiction novel Dear Lisa. Winning the residency at The Hideout provided me with the ideal opportunity to reacquaint myself with the story and characters. Trevor and Joshua ensured that I had everything I needed to allow me to immerse myself in the creative process. I would highly recommend The Hideout to anyone in need of a retreat and some time to relax and unwind.”
-Debbie Langston, 2022 Hideout residency scholar
The Hideout was the high point of my 2020. The cozy facilities, idyllic Lords Pond watershed, and gracious hosts offer a truly enriching space in which I could reflect, recuperate, and make substantial strides in my writing. I could not more highly recommend this residency.
-William Bonfiglio, 2020 Hideout residency scholar
