anne labastille memorial writers residency

Now in its eleventh year, the Adirondack Center for Writing offers a free, two-week residency to six writers (2 poets, 2 fiction writers, and 2 non-fiction writers) at a lodge on Twitchell Lake in New York state, where author Anne LaBastille wrote the Woodswoman series. Enjoy unfettered time to write, explore, relax, and share family-style meals in community with other writers.

Six residents will be chosen: three from the Adirondack region and three from anywhere in the world. For more information about what constitutes the Adirondack region, see the FAQ below.

Residency Dates: September 22 – October 6, 2024

The residency is generously provided by the estate of Anne LaBastille, who wrote books capturing the beauty and challenges of the region, including Woodswoman and Beyond Black Bear Lake from her cabin on Twitchell Lake. During the residency, writers can take a short paddle to the site of her property and explore the forest where she researched and wrote her books.