Alum Weeks at Mesa Refuge
Alums are invited to stay at the Mesa Refuge for one-week residencies designed specifically for you to work on writing projects following your own schedule and pace. During Alum Weeks, three alums share the house for 7 nights—for a short stay that will, nonetheless, be wildly productive. The same perimeters apply as with our open call residencies: we ask that you come with a project you’re working on and respect the time, space and quiet atmosphere that is essential for creative work.
The suggested residency fee is on a sliding scale from $950 to $1,500 per person for the week. Alum Week fees support our sustainability and create opportunities for future residents to experience the gift of a residency. If the cost is prohibitive, please email us: supporting our alums is of utmost importance to us. Participants have commented that since they already know the house, writing sheds and property it is easy to drop in to the creative process.
If you’re interested in Alum Weeks, please email Noya Kansky ([email protected]) with your preferred dates. Once your dates are confirmed, we ask that you pay immediately to hold your spot. Send a check to Mesa Refuge, PO Box 1389, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956.
2025 Schedule
- January 9-16
- January 16-23
- January 30-February 6
- February 6-13 – Full
- February 13-20 – Full
- February 20-27 – Full
Cancellations: If you cancel less than 14 days before your arrival, you are liable for the full amount, unless we are able to fill your spot.