Event Horizon offers residencies of two weeks to three months year-round to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers on eight acres of olive groves in Crete, Greece. Residents are provided with lodging on site or in nearby affiliate housing, which includes a traditional Cretan house, a converted stone windmill, and two caravans, as well as work space in modern studios built from converted shipping containers. Residents will have access to nearby beaches and towns, including Fourní Village, Mirabello Bay, and Neapolis. Lodging ranges from €30 to €45 (approximately $33 to $50) per night. Meals and travel expenses are not included. Two bikes are provided for guests. To apply, send a writing sample of any length, a project proposal, and a request for preferred accommodation via e-mail. Accommodation bursaries for writers with limited financial resources are also available. There is no application fee. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the website for more information.
Contact Information
Event Horizon, Fourní Village, Lasithi, 72400, Crete, Greece. Julienne Dolphin Wilding, Director.