An artist working near the waterfall on the property of the Horned Dorset Colony

The average length of stay for residents at the Horned Dorset Colony is four weeks, and acceptance is based on the quality of an applicant’s work and recommendations, not solely on the person’s ability to pay the fee of $4,000 for the four weeks (including housing, meals, and housekeeping service). Fellowships and grants are available for artists seeking financial support. The colony is on a 250 acre site in a rural hamlet with a working apple orchard, organic vegetable gardens, waterfall, and miles of walking trails.

One of the historic barns on the property in upstates New York

A mix of accommodations and workspaces is available in several restored houses, all within walking distance of each other and the restaurant building which functions both as a dining room and an exhibition space. All residents have their own private room and bath in one of several houses. The Inn and Restaurant are listed as The Wheeler Block Complex on the National Register of Historic Places.

The inspiring landscape surrounding the colony

The Horned Dorset Colony was established in 2011 by artists, writers, and musicians who serve as directors. Kingley Wratten is the Executive Director and Roberta Wratten is the Admissions Director. For more information, visit www.horneddorsetcolony.org.