The Anderson Center's Winter Retreat program operates during the organization's off-season, providing a short-term residency for artists and writers seeking uninterrupted time for reflection and project advancement. Up to four residents at a time live in community and fellowship on the historic Tower View Estate, a setting that has long supported creative inquiry. Sessions range from one to four weeks, with arrivals on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and check-out by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. This is a fee-based opportunity: applicants pay a $30 application fee, and selected participants rent their space. Acceptance is made at the discretion of staff and spaces are rented on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participation in a Winter Retreat does not affect eligibility or selection for other Anderson Center residency programs, allowing artists to engage with this offering independently of the institution's other residencies. The curatorial vision is one of quiet autonomy. There is no prescribed theme or output; the residency is designed for those who need time and space to advance personal artistic goals. The communal aspect—living alongside up to three other practitioners—offers fellowship without obligation, while the Tower View Estate provides a contemplative backdrop. This is not a production-oriented residency but a retreat in the truest sense: a period of concentrated work and reflection.