Residencies / Verified 2 September 2026
Mesa Refuge hosts two-week writing residencies in Point Reyes Station for writers and activists working on environmental or social projects. The application fee is approximately $35. Deadline: October 4, 2026. First-time residents are prioritized; all experience levels and backgrounds welcome.
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Deadline. October 4, 2026
“October 4th for residencies offered in the following year (October 4, 2026 for 2027 residencies)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $35 to apply
“Application fee ~USD 35 — verify”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Two-week hosted writing residency
“Housing (shared house with private and shared spaces, two writing sheds in garden); no residency fee. Residents must provide own transportation and meals.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Two weeks
Who can apply. Writers and activists (emerging and established) welcome without discrimination regarding race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, religion, or ability. First-time residents prioritized. Must be working
“coastal California house”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Competitive juried cohort
“Application reviewed by Mesa Refuge staff; unclear selection criteria beyond project quality and alignment with organization's mission on pressing social/environmental issues.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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