Winter Shakers Program for Former Millay Colony Residents
Millay Colony officially closes its residency program at the end of November. At that time we are involved in a four-month process of juries, repairs to buildings as well as organizing administrative work. This allows us to be ready for the 2012 residency program.
Our Winter Shakers program is an invitation and exclusive opportunity for former Millay Colony residents to stay at the Colony during the winter months. This program takes its name from the rich history of people who joined Shaker communities for shelter during the hard winter months only to return to their "regular" lives when warmer weather arrived.
To Apply:
- Fill out the simple application form and mail back to Millay Colony. We have a limit number of exchange residencies, so spots are filled on a first come basis. Winter Shakers is held during December, January, February, and March.
- First ten applications for former residents accepted have the option to either pay $200 per week of stay to cover the colony's overhead, or instead, participate in a ten-hour per week work exchange. Work exchange is at the discretion of the colony directors, which may include painting, fix-ups, cleaning, administrative work, etc.
- As is done during the normal season, a room and studio will be provided, along with bedding and towels. There is no chef available during Winter Shakers and the resident is responsible for their own food shopping and meal preparation. The colony strongly encourages having a personal car for use; our colony car can only be used in good weather and on clear roads.
Contact Residency Director, Calliope Nicholas with additional questions: residency@millaycolony.org, or 518 392-3103
Winter Shakers Program for Guest Artists — Non Resident
Millay Colony officially closes its residency program at the end of November. At that time we are involved in a four-month process of juries, repairs to buildings as well as organizing administrative work. This allows us to be ready for our 2012 residency program.
Our Winter Shakers program was originally set up as an opportunity for former Millay Colony residents to stay at the Colony during the winter months of December through March We are now accepting guest artists and writers who need to prepare for an upcoming exhibit, publication deadline, or focus on their work. The acceptance is based solely at the discretion of the Colony administration, along with the number of weeks the guest artist can stay at the Colony.
To apply, fill out the application and mail it back to Millay Colony. We have a limit number of guest residencies, so spots are filled on a first come, first served basis. The weekly fee to stay is $250, which includes bedroom, studio, bedding and towels. Those staying usually share a bathroom with one other resident. A laundry room as well as common rooms are also available. There is no chef at the Colony during the winter months, so those staying are responsible for their own food shopping and meal preparation. We have a fully equipped kitchen for everyone's use. Having use of your own car is strongly encouraged & if you plan to stay more than one week, it is manatory.
Two weeks after sending in your application, please contact us to see if you have been accepted.
Feel free to email or call our Residency Director, Calliope Nicholas with any additional questions: residency@millaycolony.org, or 518-392-3103.
Winter Shakers Mini-Retreats for Groups
If you are part of a group of not more than ten people who would like
to come to The Millay Colony for a small
retreat/think-tank/collaborative work session/vacation, we offer group
retreats that give you the modern conveniences you need to get work
done...all on our lovely and quiet pastoral campus.
A retreat can last between two days and two weeks. It can be structured however you like. We offer the space, the facilities and the time...
What a retreat at the Colony includes:
- Up to seven private bedrooms with double beds (includes all bedding, linens and towels)
- Up to seven large private work studios
- Access to large meeting and dining rooms
- Wireless Internet, Fax Machine, Copier, Computer & Printer, Telephones
- Two libraries
- Darkroom
- Full use of kitchen, stocked with basics
- Laundry room
and, for an extra charge, - Chef-prepared dinners
To apply, fill out the application and mail it back to Millay Colony.
We have a limited number of retreats each year so spots are filled on
a first-come, first-served basis. The weekly fee varies by number of
bedrooms and studios used. Those staying usually share a bathroom with one other resident.
Guests are responsible for their own food shopping and meal preparation. We have a fully equipped kitchen for everyone's use. Having use of your own car is strongly encouraged.
We will respond to your application within two weeks. Feel free to email or call our Residency Director, Calliope Nicholas with any additional questions: residency@millaycolony.org, or 518-392-3103.