--- title: "Short-term artist residencies: Dripping Springs" description: Self-guided one-week to one-month creative retreats on a 21-acre Texas Hill Country property near Dripping Springs, for artists, writers, poets and musicians. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/3a044d4f-f027-4125-8f02-f28bb244371b type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Residency organization: Barton Creek Cabin organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/barton-creek-cabin deadline: "2026-12-31" location: Barton Creek Cabin, Dripping Springs, TX, United States isOnline: false --- # Short-term artist residencies: Dripping Springs **Hosted by:** Barton Creek Cabin **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Barton Creek Cabin, Dripping Springs, TX, United States | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026 ## About This Program ### Who we are We've been here a long time. The pecan trees have been here longer. The rocks, much longer than that. In 1971, we started a summer camp for kids, grounded in the philosophy of individuality and honesty, hard work and the importance of having good fun outside. The camp, Sports Country, remains in the hearts of the Stark Family and the hearts of the thousands of campers, coaches and counselors that made this place special over almost 50 years of operation. Although the camp is now closed, the property–21-acres along the headwaters of Barton Creek–is still here. A refuge from the noise of the world. Susan and Richard Stark, Founders ### Our Mission With three generations of published authors in our family, our purpose is to support the creative work of artists, writers and poets (and anyone who needs some quiet and peace) through self-guided retreats at our family cabin in the beautiful Texas hill country, along the banks of the headwaters of Barton Creek. For artists, writers, poets and musicians, any creative who needs some quiet and peace to enhance your creative process on our 21-acre property about five miles outside the town of Dripping Springs, in the Texas Hill Country. ### Dates Minimum, one-week stays. Reach out and let us know the dates you'd like to schedule. Retreats begin with check-in at noon on Sunday and end with checkout at noon on Saturday. ### What We Provide Tranquility and privacy to enhance your creative process on our 21-acre property about five miles outside the town of Dripping Springs, in the Texas Hill Country. We are on-site (but out-of-sight) should you need us during your stay. The cabin is clean, comfortable, and simple, with a large worktable and good light. It includes one bedroom with a comfortable queen-sized bed, as well as a living room, full kitchen, bathroom with shower, small study, sleeping loft and a covered back porch. It is air-conditioned. All linens are provided as well as basic kitchen supplies and a coffee maker and plenty of filtered drinking water. The gated property includes a swimming pool plus tennis and basketball courts that you are invited to use, as well as walking trails down to the creek and a non-sleeping cabin that includes additional tables and chairs for working, reading or reflecting. ### Retreat Fee: $1200/week USD 50% reservation deposit due upon acceptance. Balance due 15 days before first day of retreat. Interested in work trade for a discounted stay? We are always looking for people with the skills and motivation to help us maintain this family run property. Please send in your information and we can evaluate on a case by case basis. 7 day / 6 night minimum stay for one or two people only The modest retreat fee includes all taxes and covers our costs associated with supporting your stay, as well as maintaining the property so that it can be preserved for many years to come. There is no internet service provided on the property. The property is not ADA accessible. It is a non-smoking property. No pets. ### Cancellation Policy Full refund of deposit for cancellation made 30 days or more before first day of retreat. No refund for cancellation made less than 30 days before first retreat date. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Note:** Open to artists, writers, poets and musicians, any creative who needs quiet and peace to enhance their creative process. Work trade for a discounted stay is considered case by case for those with skills and motivation to help maintain the property. ### Additional Requirements - Complete the application questionnaire on the Barton Creek Cabin website - Indicate preferred retreat dates (one week to one month) ## Compensation & Benefits Artists pay a retreat fee of $1200 USD per week, which includes all taxes and covers the cost of the stay and property upkeep. A 50% reservation deposit is due upon acceptance, with the balance due 15 days before the first day of the retreat. Work trade for a discounted stay may be arranged on a case-by-case basis for those with relevant skills. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - One-bedroom cabin with a queen-sized bed, living room, full kitchen, bathroom with shower, small study, sleeping loft and covered back porch; air-conditioned, with linens, basic kitchen supplies, coffee maker and filtered drinking water provided. A separate non-sleeping cabin offers additional tables and chairs for working, reading or reflecting. - **Studio Access:** Provided - A large worktable and good light in the main cabin, plus a non-sleeping cabin with additional tables and chairs for working. ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** December 31, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** Liza.bartoncabin@gmail.com ## How to Apply