Winter Shakers Program for Former Millay Colony Residents

 

Millay Colony officially closes its residency program at the end of November. At that time we will be involved in a four-month process of repairs to buildings as well as organizing administrative work. This will allow us to be ready for the 2008 residency program in the best of shape. In December of 2007, the Barn will be closed for major Barn renovations.

Our Winter Shakers program is an invitation and exclusive opportunity for former Millay Colony residents to stay at the Colony during the winter months here at Steepletop. Residents can either pay a minimum fee or exchange work for a room during the off-season months of December, January, February and March. This program takes its name from the rich history of people who joined Shaker communities for shelter during the hard winter months only to return to their "regular" lives when warmer weather arrived.

To apply, fill out the simple application form and mail it back to Millay Colony. We have a limit number of exchange residencies, so spots are filled on a first come basis. Ten hours of work is required for each week of stay at the Colony—we'll have a list of reasonably small tasks to be done, painting, fix-ups, cleaning, administrative work and so forth. For those not on the exchange residency, the fee to stay is $250 per week. As is done during the normal season, a room and studio will be provided, along with bedding and towels. There is no chef available during Winter Shakers and the resident is responsible for their own food shopping and meal preparation.

Contact Residency Director, Calliope Nicholas with additional questions: residency@millaycolony.org, or 518 392-3103