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Artist Residencies & Activist Retreats

Overview

We offer two experiences aimed at supporting trans and/or BIPOC artists and activists:

Rest-focused: Rest and relax through a restorative break in a quiet, laid-back atmosphere. If you’re in the mood for solitude, you can explore the land or book solo time at the pool. We are also happy to offer suggestions of day trips to the lake, coast, redwoods, or hot springs.

Work-focused: Take time to create apart from the demands of daily life. Whether you need space for large-scale works, the freedom to be noisy without bothering neighbors, and/or the natural environment is part of your practice (like filming in the woods or recording bird songs for experimental music), we’re here to help co-create a meaningful experience. If you’re developing an organization or project, we can arrange free sessions with a marketing, fundraising, storytelling, or organizational development professional.

Amenities

During their retreat or residency, artists and activists have exclusive access to a 12x24 ft room with a closet, full bed, desk, drafting table, drying rack, white board, and working area.

Shared amenities include:

  • Full kitchen access

  • Bathroom

  • Outdoor recreation area with pool, grill, fire pit, and covered seating area

  • 32 acres of land, including 20 acres of oak forest with a seasonal creek

  • Two catered family-style meals a day

We are near Ukiah, where you can find cute restaurants, grocery stores, and affordable big box stores (Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, etc.). We’re also close to Lake Mendicino, camping, and several hot springs. We offer up to a week of free lodging and are happy to help make reservations or plans to ensure you have a good experience.

Want to be one of our first?

We’re an all-volunteer group developing our programming, with the goal of launching a formal artist resident application process in early 2026. If you’re interested in coming sooner, we’re open to discussing options on a one-on-one basis. We ask ingural residents contribute by participating in the needs assessment, volunteering, or making a donation. If you have a specific collaboration in mind like painting a mural, helping build a shade structure, or hosting you in an RV, make a proposal to kick off the conversation.