About the Sam Hamill Writers Residency on Panhandle Creek
The Panhandle Creek Press Writer’s Residency offers an annual two-week residency in the mountains of northern Colorado at 8750ft elevation. With southern exposure and panoramic views, the residency offers a quiet place to focus on your work-in-progress while immersed in Rocky Mountain beauty. Just steps away from the Roosevelt National Forest, writers can find peace and inspiration hiking or canoeing. After a productive day, writers can enjoy relaxation on the private deck by the fire, listening to the gentle murmur of the creek as the local wildlife meanders by, or simply gaze at grandeur of the Milky Way while soaking in the hot tub.
The Sam Hamill Writer’s Residency on Panhandle Creek
The Sam Hamill Writer’s Residency on Panhandle Creek is a fully funded two-week-long residency offered by Panhandle Creek Press, a $3500 value. Additionally, two finalists will receive a one-week partially funded residency. Applications are $25, and will be accepted from June 1st until March 31st. The residency is named in honor of our friend and mentor, Sam Hamill.
Facility
With a private entrance and deck, the Panhandle Creek Press Residency provides the solitude needed to focus on your work-in-progress. Special care has been taken to insulate the residence from sound, because we understand the need
for an environment without distractions. Within the private residency, you’ll find a dinette with basic necessities, and a great room with stone gas fireplace, dining, living, and work area. The bedroom includes a queen-sized bed, ample closet space, and a private 3/4 bath. Large windows provide a view of the valley and creek, with the mountains and national park in the distance. Outside, you’ll enjoy the private deck, including a covered picnic area with gas barbecue, and a large uncovered deck with gas fire pit and hot tub.
Though your living quarters may feel secluded, you are not isolated. You will begin each day with a breakfast of your choice. We provide a menu from which to choose and are happy to accommodate special dietary needs. Our Writer-in-Residence is welcome to access the work-out room, library, laundry facilities, or primary kitchen and living area.
Financial Information
There is a $25 application fee. The Panhandle Creek Press daily residency rate is $250 per night. This rate includes a Rocky Mountain breakfast, as well as access to a barbecue and private kitchenette with a stocked pantry. The residence is located 7 miles northwest of Red Feather Lakes, where you’ll find restaurants and two small grocery stores. Fort Collins is an hour away. Writers may apply here for the general residency.
The annual two-week Writer’s Residency is a $3500 value. In exchange for the free two-week accommodations, we ask that our Writer-in-Residence provide one service to our local community at a minimum of 4 hours during the two-week period. This could be a reading, workshop, or other service of your choice.
Announcements & FINAL NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
Thank you for applying to The Panhandle Creek Press Writer’s Residency.
Your application will be reviewed once the application period is closed on March 1st. Our decisions will be announced by the end of March. The selectee will be contacted for further information, scheduling, and next steps.
The application link will be up shortly. If you have any questions, please email carmel.mawle@panhandlecreek.com.