Thoreau yourself off the grid with a residency in the woods

The ISLAND Hill House Artist Residency offers 2-4 week residencies to emerging artists (writers, artists and musicians alike) in a cabin near East Jordan, Michigan – an area, according to the website, that is “punctuated by loon calls and the occasional coyote howl.” If selected, you have access to a well-stocked cabin kitchen, recording gear and sustainable living workshops – one of which, it’s worth noting, is a tutorial on building your very own 1000 watt turbine. And, it’s free! Applications for this year’s residencies are due April 1 and are available, along with much more info and a picture of an artist holding a GIANT cat, here.