Whatever you write, the way you tell your story can make all the difference.

Application & General FAQ

 

  • Our applications are open to submissions on a rolling-basis with a limit of five participants per session. Your application must include: a short bio, a statement regarding what you hope to accomplish during your session, and a writing sample. Complete an application below!

    We aim to respond to applications within 48 hours of submission. We also reserve the right to reject applicants at will.

    Once you have received your acceptance, you will be prompted to submit payment via email.

  • Cost:

    • Introductory sessions in August (19-23), October (14-18), and November (TBD) are priced at $400 per person.

    • Costs will increase later on.

    • We accept all major credit cards as well as PayPal, Venmo, & CashApp.

    Refund Policy:

    • For introductory sessions, we will offer a 25% refund for cancellations made more than 5 days before your session.

    • Full refunds may be available on a case by case basis in the event of documented emergency or unforeseeable disasters.

    Scholarships:

    • Currently, scholarships are unavailable but we hope to offer them in the future.

    • We do offer payment plans with 50% due at time of acceptance and final payment due 7 calendar days before your session.

  • Day One:

    • Check-in begins at 2pm. A door code will be sent to you a few days before your session begins. 

    • The first night will be for settling in and/or exploring the surrounding area.

    Day Two:

    • Thursday morning at 10am, Tammy will come serve a homemade brunch at Grand Lodge.

    • We'll go over all the important details.

    • If you are interested in a guided hike or art gallery/bookstore crawl, please let us know and we can do that Thursday (Day 2) or Friday (Day 3)

    • Rest of the day to create/write.

    Day 3

    • Day to create/write.

    • Day spent on your own unless you plan some sort of outing.

    Day 4

    • Day to create/write.

    • Saturday night we will have a farewell dinner at the house. Time to be determined.

    Day 5

    • Sunday checkout will be by 11am. 

  • Which airport should I fly into?

    We recommend flying into Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT). It is the closest airport to Grand Junction, located approximately 5 miles (10–15 minutes) from downtown, and offers the most convenient access to the area.

    Alternative airports:

    • Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) – Closest and recommended.**

    • Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) – Approximately 65 miles (1 hour 20 minutes) from Grand Junction.**

    • Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) – Approximately 140 miles (2.5–3 hours) away.

    • Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) – Approximately 285 miles (4.5–5 hours) away; offers more flight options if you don't mind a longer drive.

    • Denver International Airport (DEN) – Approximately 250 miles (4–5 hours) away; another major hub with extensive flight availability.

    **Please note that residency host is only able to pick you up either from the Grand Junction Airport or Montrose Airport.**

    • Comfortable shoes for walking and/or hiking.

    • Day time and night time temperatures are significantly different, please bring layers.

    • Bug spray, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses.

    • & anything else that allows you to be comfortable during your stay.

Application

Please use this application to apply for a session at the Grand Lodge Writer's Retreat. Space is limited to 5 participants per each scheduled session. You will need to provide a brief bio, a statement of what you hope to accomplish, and a brief writing sample. We reserve the right to reject applicants at will.