DEADLINE: The Mesa Refuge

Event Date: 
December 1, 2023

Journalists, essayists, economists, naturalists, screenwriters, authors of memoirs, and other writers who need solitude essential to creative work may apply for a two-week session at The Mesa Refuge, a residency program for environmental writers, in Point Reyes Station, CA.

Since 1997, the Mesa Refuge has supported more than 1,000 writers and other creatives, mostly focused on “ideas at the edge” of nature, social justice and economic equity. A Mesa Refuge residency is an opportunity to develop ideas and present them to the public. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.

The Mesa Refuge offers the true gifts of time, space and support. No daily fees are charged for residents.

We welcome both experienced and emerging writers and activists who are addressing pressing issues of our time including (but not limited to): nature, environment and climate crisis; economic, racial and gender equity; social justice and restorative justice; immigration; health care access; housing; and more.

Travel and transportation to Point Reyes is the resident’s responsibility as well as food. There is a $50 application fee.

2024 Residencies

Session 1: March 1-March 14
Session 2: March 15-28
Session 3: March 29-April 11
Session 4: April 12-April 25
Session 5: April 26-May 9
Session 6: Oct 18-Oct 31
Session 7: Nov 1-Nov 14
Session 8: Nov 29-Dec 12

Deadline: Dec 1, 2023

 

Event Details

Point Reyes Station, CA