This is a low-/no-pressure space for male-bodied humans to have private creative time in stunning pastoral Vermont within the intimate, nurturing mandala of the Art Monastery.

• Self led liberated art-making,
• vibrant communal interactions (meals, meditation & outdoor experiences: all optional & not required)
• the invitation to create a safe container for further explorations of identity

are the rich offerings of this seasonal time.

A unique opportunity to gather men together in a dynamic live/work studio setting to examine gender conditioning through a deepening commitment to art-making, personal transformation, and social justice.

This is a low-/no-pressure space for women and queer folks to have private creative time in stunning pastoral Vermont within the intimate, nurturing mandala of the Art Monastery.

• Self led liberated art-making,
• vibrant communal interactions (meals, meditation & outdoor experiences: all optional & not required), and
• the invitation to create a safe container for further explorations of identity

are the rich offerings of this seasonal time.

A unique opportunity to gather female-identified creatives together in a dynamic live/work studio setting to examine gender conditioning through a deepening commitment to art-making, personal transformation, and social justice.

This is a silent meditation retreat aimed at cultivating the creative fire and nurturing an authentic and dynamic connection to the muse. There are:

• meditation instruction
• guided creative exercises
• guided movement practice and yoga

all in stunning pastoral Vermont within the intimate, nurturing mandala of the Art Monastery.

This is our most popular program. For more information, visit the Artmonk Retreat page.

This program starts with the highly structured and guided Artmonk Retreat (which is a silent program and focuses on meditation and contemplative practices), and leads into a weeklong speaking artist residency (which is far less structured and less guided), setting you free to dive deeply into your solo creative practice.

For more information, visit the Artmonk Retreat + Artist Residency Combo page.

Whether you are in your creative stride or rejuvenating your creative path, this week offers you the opportunity to develop your work within a contemplative container and, with the support of an intimate like-minded community of creatives, accomplish more than you thought possible.

The Art Monastery hosts visiting artists of all disciplines. Work spaces are available for soundmaking and for quiet, for visual art and dance/theater movement, in addition to the excellent outdoor landscape of our Vermont location.

Artistic feedback and contemplative support is available in one-on-one meetings with the Core Team, as well as group shares at the end of the week.

$850 PROFESSIONAL RATE for those living comfortably. The Professional Rate also helps us offer lower prices to those who could not otherwise afford to attend.

$650 FULL RATE for those with a regular income, making ends meet. The Full Rate covers the range of operational costs associated with offering Art Monastery retreats.

$450 SUBSIDIZED RATE for those with an income low enough that making ends meet is a challenge.

These rates are include three delicious meals per day and housing in a shared bedroom.

You may upgrade to a solo room for an additional $75.

Solo rooms also have a writing desk or table.

Discounts

Retreat+Residency Combo: This year’s program follows the Artmonk Retreat, a weekend silent meditation retreat aimed at cultivating creativity. Join for both programs and enjoy $100 discount.

Extended Residency: Receive $100 discount when you add any two residency weeks together.

Early Bird: Receive $100 discount for completing the online application six weeks before the program begins and subsequent registration & payment within 2 weeks.

Bring a Friend/Collaborator: Receive $50 discount for you and a friend when you refer to each other on the registration form (sent to you after you complete the application and are offered a residency).

You may combine the above discounts for a total of up to $350 off.

It is important to us that no one be turned away for lack of funds. 
Please contact us for information about scholarships and worktrade if this cost is prohibitive.