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The Cedars
Writing Residency
A free, self-directed residency in Water Valley, Mississippi.
Applications open
A free, self-directed residency in Water Valley, Mississippi.
For writers working on a single project in any genre, at any stage, from anywhere in the world.
Twenty minutes from Oxford, an hour from Clarksdale, and 90 minutes from Memphis — come live and work in the same little “postage stamp of native soil” claimed by writers as diverse as William Faulkner, Hubert Creekmore, Ida B. Wells, Arthur Jafa, Eudora Welty, Etheridge Knight, and Beth Ann Fennelly.
“The Cedars is a lovely escape from the everyday, and the historic property is ideal for creating and thinking, whether tucked away in the library or while enjoying Mississippi summer from one of the three porches. Nestled in Water Valley, the 1863 guesthouse is just steps away from a charming downtown that is easy-to-embrace with its small-town charm yet also happy-to-recede into the perfect background when the artistic muse beckons. Arthur the house cat, as well as Daniel and Deidre, are delightful hosts (and quite literally the embodiment of Southern hospitality!).”
A quiet 1863 cottage in downtown Water Valley, deep in the heart of the North Mississippi hill country. A private space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, laundry room, dining/office area, and on-site parking.
Housing, utilities, laundry, internet, and TV are included. There are no residency or application fees. Residents cover their own travel and meal expenses. No pets or partners. There is no public transit; a car is recommended.