Writers, Artists & Scholars Retreats & Residences, Italy

WRITERS' RESIDENCES & RETREATS IN ITALY

FOR WRITERS, ARTISTS, COMPOSERS AND SCHOLARS

writers, authors and artists residence in italy

The proverbial beach... This one is located at Ascea in the Cilento of Italy

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Somewhere quiet, inspiring and out of reach

"The primary prerequisite is genuine engagement in the arts, humanities, sciences and other creative interests".

Literary, theatrical & musical events are organised at the Mogensen's home from time to time.

jazz in Ascea
Jazz performance at the home of the Mogensens

Reading works in Ascea Writers Retreat
A reading by Italian writer Giuseppe Carbone

Seaside apartments for writers

Parco degli Ulivi Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m	Casa del Pozzo Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m


Casa degli Aranci Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m	Attic Flat Status Self Catering Location Ascea Marina Sea/beach 200m
For a wider choice of accommodation suitable for writers & artists vietri.it

An opportunity for writers, artists and musicians to work in the calm environment of a small Italian coastal hilltop village, rich in history and set in the natural beauty of the Cilento National Park.

In 2003 Lars Aagaard-Mogensen, Professor of Aesthetics, and Else Mogensen, Ph.d. in Classics, established themselves in the village of Ascea in Southern Italy, about 90 minutes from Naples. They are offering artists, writers, journalists, composers and scholars short and long-term residence on very favourable terms.

The apartments

There are 5 self catering apartments reserved exclusively for writers and others involved in creative work, situated in the village of Ascea. All are fully equipped - sitting area, with writing desk, 1 or 2 bedrooms, heaters, bathroom/shower, washing machine, equipped kitchen, linen. Each has a terrace with views over the sea and is suitable for one or two persons (individuals or couple), with additional bed for a friend or colleague on an over night visit.

Terms

Each apartment is usually let on a monthly basis at 680 Euro, inclusive of all utilities. Though monthly rental is preferred, two weeks can be arranged at 340 Euro plus 40 Euro to cover the additional turn-around costs of linen and cleaning.

No seasonal variation in rental cost
All utilities - water, gas, electric - included
No security deposit is requested
Advance reservation of part of the rental cost is kindly requested (via PayPal or bank transfer)
Guests are collected from Ascea train station or met at an easy location (if by car) and accompanied to the apartment.

Additional apartments near the sea for writers

For accommodation in the Marina of Ascea close to the shore please visit the links opposite. These are usually let as holiday apartments but are made available off-season by the owners to writers and artists.

Reservation guidelines

The primary prerequisite is engagement in creative work in literature, arts, humanities, sciences and any field of creativity and learning. Please send us a letter or e-mail with brief description of the work/project you wish to carry out during a residency. We would also be pleased to receive a resumé and documentation about past work, publications, etc. if you have them, though this is not an obligation, only a kind request. We keep an archive with documentation and works by residents. We usually make a taped interview with the resident at the end of the stay about their work and impressions of Ascea and Cilento. This is not mandatory. Any interview will be part of our archives.

For enquiries hm@vietri.it

+39 329 408 4127 or +39 333 108 4326

Accommodation, residencIes and retreats for rent to writers, artists, composers and scholars in Cilento, Italy

The accommodation offered here is for those involved (professional or otherwise) in the arts, humanities, sciences, journalism and other related fields.

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