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To help, weve found some of the most awe inspiring and creativity-focused retreats around the world.
Attendees can use their time to work on a personal project or simply immerse themselves in the desert landscape.
If they just need time to decompress and get out of their day-to-day, thats totally fine.
Guests stay in individual casitas which overlook the breathtaking Kitchen Mesa trail.
The space is open to everyone, including budding songwriters and smaller bands.
You dont have to come here to record, Alnes says.
it’s possible for you to also come to get into a creative bubble.
You really have a chance to calm down, breathe, and focus on your creativity.
Its really about immersion in nature, says May Lilley, chief marketing officer at ULUM.
So it does lend itself to creative programming ideas that are really for anyone.
Its free to attend and artists receive a $1,000 stipend for art supplies.
Black Rock also has shared areas where artists can gain inspiration, like the interior gardens and library.
Residency alumni are also invited back to participate in DAKART, a biennial art exhibition in Dakar.
Now, established authors or writing newbies can create their next literary masterpiece in the exact same spot.
Theres no set schedule and attendees are free to curate their own itinerary.
This article appears inMarie Claire’s 2025 Craftsmanship Issue.
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