We offer an intimate two week retreat at our Eco-friendly organic farm.  Each monthly retreat session  can accommodate four artists to pursue their work, cultivating their creativity in direct contact with nature in a restful and beautiful setting.

Working space is provided, and farm, nature and found objects are available to those who would like to use them with gratitude.

 

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Whether seeking inspiration, rest or just time to work in a rural and peaceful environment,

this retreat offers all of these possibilities.

2026 Residency Dates

Spaces available October 4-17. Arrival: Sunday after 3-5 pm. Departure: Saturday by 10 am.

2027 Residency Dates

April 11-24, May 9-22, June 6-19, July 11-24, August 8-21, September 12-25, October 10-23.

Accommodation and Food

Private (double & queen) and shared (single) accommodation available as per ones preference and availability. Healthy vegetarian meals are provided, with breakfast and lunch  presented as ‘self-serve’ in a warm country kitchen or in the multiple cozy outside eating areas.

The residency building is a historical log home built in 1839. A studio, greenhouse, covered outdoor spaces and barn space are also available in the rolling wooded hills of Dufferin County. It is located 110 km northwest of Toronto, in the Headwaters Region of Central Ontario, on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment near the Bruce Trail.

Artists from all disciplines are welcome. Visual and performing artists, including painters, photographers, musicians, and dancers have taken this opportunity to work in a solo, collaborative or interactive environment.

In the interest of promoting an exchange of ideas and cultures, residents will be supported and encouraged but are not required to interact with local artists and community members through talks, demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions or performances.

During each two week session 2 special events will be held.  One- in the first week a community dinner with artists in residence and guest creatives from the local area will be held onsite. Then near the end of the residency period, a studio tour or performance event will be held for artists to showcase their work and raise donations for a local charity.

Residents are responsible for  their own ‘specialty’ foods, travel, personal expenses and all creative materials, unless alternative arrangements are made. Please mention special requests in your application.

Note that WiFi access is available with limitations and cell phone usage is limited to your assigned bedroom. Phone reception is not always reliable, in this beautiful rural location.

Interested?

1. 1. Drop us an email info@wildrosefarm.ca   with SUBJECT : Artist Residency. Please include: your full name, current address, phone number and email address, writing briefly about why you would like to take this opportunity to creatively retreat.
   2. While every effort will be made to accommodate time requests, please state a second choice for availability.
   3. We welcome you to include performance, exhibition history, education or training, publications, and collections or collectors of your art work but it is not necessary.

Please note:

1. 1. • Artists need to bring all their own materials and specialty foods. The exception, is the availability of respectfully found objects on site, both in nature and in our barn. Let us know what you need. Further, simple nourishing vegetarian meals are provided.
      • Arrival after 3pm the first day and departure by 10am the last day.
      • Guests or family members cannot be accommodated to stay.
      • No smoking, drugs or pets  permitted. (with the exception of working animals, who are welcome).

Our Rooms

Single Room

Double Room

Queen Room

Studio Space

Other spaces