The Elevated Spaces Residency is a bi-annual offering of time and space at our property in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Artists will have privacy of our land and cabin, entirely to themselves, to pursue their projects. 

The cabin is basic. Similar in size and supply to an alpine mountain hut. Outside, there's a comfortable outhouse, a heated outdoor shower, and a small A-frame that can be used as a studio. It's not quite camping, but not far removed from it—with few distractions, just enough creature comforts, and ample nature to inspire. Town is a 15 minute drive down the hill and artists will need to have a car to access and resupply their stay.

The land is 12 acres of steep and thickly wooded redwood, oak, madrone, and fir. The area holding our cabin, and associated structures and paths, encompasses about 2 acres.

We are offering a two week block of time to artists, the exact time of which is negotiable depending on the project and artist's needs. 

While there is no specific guidance on the types of art and exploration we hope artists might pursue, when detailing projects and goals, applicants should also answer the question: "Why here?" 

Now accepting applications for Spring 2026.

• Deadline: December 31st, 2025
• Decision: Jan 15th, 2026
• Residency: Selected artists may request a ~two week period between March 14th and May 3rd, 2026.
  

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