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Authors to book a stay at Atticus Hotel through new Artist in Residency program

The McMinnville destination is accepting applications through Tuesday, Oct. 15.

People hang out in the well furnished lobby of the Atticus Hotel. Behind, two people are checking in at the front desk.

Participants are asked to “contribute a representative piece of their artistic lives during their residency,” which could mean sharing a copy of a previously published work with the hotel’s library.

Photo by Sionnie LaFollette

Throughout history, hotels have provided an escape for some of the world’s iconic authors to write their most memorable works.

Nestled at the heart of Oregon’s wine country in McMinnville, the Atticus Hotel — which was recently awarded a Michelin Key — similarly wants to help local writers unlock their own creativity with a new Artist in Residency program.

Through a collaboration with nearby Linfield University, those selected will receive an immersive experience, including stays at the hotel (ranging from four days to four weeks), with access to all amenities, a daily meal at the on-site restaurant Cypress, and opportunities to engage with the local community like readings and workshops.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, Oct. 15. Residencies will run between Friday, Nov. 15 and Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

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