Themed Residencies
and Creative Sabbaticals
Ragdale welcomes and encourages emerging and professional artists and arts administrators use of the historic Ragdale estate by offering three- to six-day Themed Residencies and Creative Sabbaticals. Participants are provided with the time and space to work on projects in an idyllic retreat setting. Themed Residencies and Creative Sabbaticals are scheduled outside of Ragdale’s juried 18-day residency sessions.
Ragdale Themed Residencies
A Themed Residency offers sanctuary to groups of emerging to established artists, as well as arts administrators and advocates in up to 12 sleeping rooms at the historic Ragdale Estate. A Themed Residency offers groups a collaborative space to gather, create, share, and hold meetings or conferences. Themed Residencies may be booked for either three- or six-day sessions, based on availability.
Examples of Themed Residency groups include members of dance, theater, and performance companies; writing groups; visual artists groups; and arts administrators. As with all residencies offered, Ragdale encourages exploration and experimental use of time spent together in a retreat setting.
Catering from outside vendors is allowed and is to be coordinated by the group, with support from Ragdale staff. Chef services for groups of five or more are available at an additional cost upon request.
Request a stay:
Interested parties must submit an interest form
Please note, filling out the form indicates your interest in booking a Themed Residency to Ragdale staff. It does not guarantee availability and is not a booking. The Resident Coordinator will follow up with you to discuss the possibility of booking your Themed Residency.
Ragdale Creative Sabbaticals
Creative Sabbaticals are offered as three-or six-day residencies for individual artists working in any discipline. Designed for individual artists, curators, designers, arts administrators, and others in the creative field, these stays allow artists to engage in important projects that would benefit from the unique setting and facilities Ragdale offers.
Please note that chef services are not available for Creative Sabbaticals.
Request a stay:
Interested parties must submit an interest form
Please note, filling out the form indicates your interest in booking a Creative Sabbatical to Ragdale staff. It does not guarantee availability and is not a booking. The Resident Coordinator will follow up with you to discuss the possibility of booking your Creative Sabbatical.
Pricing & Booking
Themed Residencies and Creative Sabbaticals are offered on a 3-tier pricing scale and based on ability to pay. The following pricing includes accommodations (bedroom with desk + private bathroom) and use of communal spaces, including the use of a kitchen to prepare meals and store food, and outdoor spaces. Daily housekeeping is not included.
Promotional pricing if booked before June 2024:
Tier 1: $100 per person per day ($300 total for a 3 day; $600 total for a 6 day)
Tier 2: $150 per person per day ($450 total for a 3 day; $900 total for a 6 day)
Tier 3: $250 per person per day ($750 total for a 3 day; $1500 total for a 6 day)
*For accommodation in the larger Alice’s Room in Ragdale House, Prairie View Room in Hart McCutcheon House; or use of the Meadow Studio, Sybil Shearer Dance Studio, or Music Studio, add $20 per day.
*Interest form response is required for consideration. For more information, including available dates, accommodations, and studio facilities, please contact Deanna Miera at deanna@ragdale.org or 847-234-1063 x 23. Rates are subject to change after June 2024.
Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
(Friday for a 3-day Residency; Monday for a 6-day Residency)
Check-Out Time: 10:00 AM
(Sunday for a 3-day Residency; Saturday for a 6-day Residency)
