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Stonehaven Music Residency

Autumn 2026 & Spring 2027

The Stonehaven Music Residency is designed to support musicians in their creative endeavors.  Residents are given uninterrupted time and space to create, rehearse, and reflect in an environment that encourages both solitude and exchange.

Nestled along the banks of the Delaware River in the Catskills, Stonehaven offers a serene and inspiring setting for musical creation. Surrounded by woods, water, and fresh mountain air, the residency invites musicians to immerse themselves in their work while enjoying access to the vibrant creative community of Narrowsburg, New York, just minutes away.

  • The purpose of The Stonehaven Music Residency is the development and performance of new musical work.

    The centerpiece of each residency is an intimate community performance at Stonehaven, where artists share their work (past or work-in-progress) with an audience of 30–40 guests followed by a talk-back conversation. This event fosters a meaningful connection between musicians and the local community, offering insight into the creative process.

  • Classical, choral, folk, and contemporary acoustic musicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • The Stonehaven Music Residency is open to solo artists, ensembles, or bands of up to ten people.

    The Stonehaven Music Residency is open to emerging and mid-career musicians working in classical or contemporary acoustic genres. Applicants should demonstrate a clear artistic vision, professional dedication, and a project that benefits from the time and setting offered by the residency.

    Selection criteria include:

    • Artistic excellence and originality

    • Clarity of project proposal

    • Potential to engage audiences through performance and discussion

    • Suitability of work to Stonehaven’s setting and facilities

  • Residencies are one week in duration.

  • Stonehaven Catskills, outside Narrowsburg, NY

  • No cost for selected artists and includes accommodation at no cost for up to three bedrooms (up to ten guests total).

  • Residency includes accommodations at no cost for up to three bedrooms (up to ten guests total).

  • Artists are responsible for their own transportation; a car is essential for access to town and surrounding areas.

  • Artists are responsible for their own meals and have access to a full kitchen.

    • Steinway grand piano

    • Access to the Great Room with performance acoustics

    • Shared kitchen, living spaces, and outdoor areas

    • Cedar hot tub, cedar sauna, spring water shower

    • Private access to woods, river views, and hiking trails

  • Simply click the open form below and complete your application online.

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Selected artists will be notified by email.