AN ARTIST RETREAT IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HIGH DESERT

Soul Land is a residency space for artists with serious projects underway. Created and operated by me, Lisa Mecham, it is my contribution to the circle of creative karma. Soul Land offers an opportunity to get real with yourself and your work; the desert has a way of turning the screws on whatever you're facing.

What it means to be an “artist," and what it means to have a “serious” project, is yours alone to know. The only requirement is intention: to come for your work, not for a vacation.

Though this residency is ideal for writers, I welcome applications from other artists whose practice can thrive in a simple cabin space. Please note that I cannot accommodate studio-based work such as painting or sculpture.

There are two opportunities to apply to Soul Land at this time:

1. Via this application. Must be a current subscriber to my newsletter, Field Notes.

2. Via Writing by Writers. 

Residents are responsible for their own meals, transportation, and personal needs during the retreat.

Please note: Soul Land is intended for the artist only—no spouses, children, or guests are permitted.

We acknowledge and honor the original stewards of this land—the Serrano, Cahuilla, Chemehuevi, and Mojave tribes—whose deep connection to this place continues to this day.