Residency - Retreat Dates: May 1st – December 31st, 2026

Retreat Duration: 1–3 months (please indicate your preferred length of stay in your application)

 

The ChaNorth Artist Residency, situated in the Hudson Valley, was established in 2006 by Chashama in Pine Plains. Building on this legacy, ChaNorth now introduces its new Residency Retreat Program, featuring four newly available houses designed for artists seeking a welcoming live/work retreat in a peaceful natural setting. Each house is unique, and applicants may apply for the entire house or for individual bedrooms, making it ideal for artists, couples, art groups, and collectives. This is a fully self-directed retreat, giving residents the freedom to structure their time independently and focus deeply on their creative work.

With stays ranging from one to three months, the program offers the time, space, and quiet needed to support sustained artistic practice while maintaining a comfortable, home-like environment. Located in a tranquil landscape surrounded by lakes and woods near Pine Plains, the retreat provides access to scenic walking paths and a peaceful, restorative environment. At the same time, it is just a short drive from Hudson Valley towns such as Rhinebeck and Red Hook, allowing residents to enjoy both seclusion and connection to nearby cultural communities.

 

While the retreat is self-directed, residents have the option to engage with the wider ChaNorth community through optional activities such as Open Studios, field trips, and social gatherings including BBQs and shared dinners. Participation is entirely voluntary, allowing each resident to choose their preferred balance between solitude and community.

This program is especially suited for those looking to step away from the pace of city life, reconnect with nature, and immerse themselves in a focused, independent creative process within a supportive and inspiring environment.

 

The houses are fully equipped with essential amenities, including furnished living spaces, bed linens and towels, internet access, washer and dryer, and air conditioning in select areas where available. Although there is no traditional “white cube” studio space, the house offers adaptable spaces suitable for writers, textile artists, painters, and even large-scale sculptural work. Each house offer a flexible live/work environment and multiple areas adaptable for different artistic practices. Suitable for individuals or co-applicants, it can also be shared by a group of artists.

 

Residents are responsible for their own food, daily needs, and for bringing their own materials, tools, and equipment. Due to the rural setting, having a car is essential.

APPLY

Please apply by emailing chanorth@chashama.org. Include 5 images of your work, your website or Instagram, phone number, and an artist statement and bio (100 words each). Indicate which house you are applying for, whether you are applying as an individual (for a bedroom) or co-applicant, the number of months, and the month you wish to begin. After receiving your application, we will arrange a phone interview with you.

Deadline: April 12th, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Residency Dates: Houses available from May 1st, 2026 for 1–3 month stays throughout the year.

Please direct all questions to chanorth@chashama.org.