Chapman House Writing Residency: Friday November 15 - Sunday November 20, 2026


This November, we are excited to offer our second annual no-cost writing residency to four writers at the Chapman House, a property of Station Inn Pawling, hosted in partnership with the Pawling Library. The dates for this year’s residency are Sunday November 15 – Friday November 20.


This residency is open to emerging writers of fiction, memoir, poetry, and nonfiction. We define "emerging" to include writers who have not yet published a book-length project and do not have one forthcoming in the next year.


The Chapman House has four beautiful suites set in the heart of the charming Village of Pawling. We hope the time away from routine and responsibility will provide fertile ground for creative inspiration. Write, hike on the nearby Appalachian trail, connect with the other writers, soak up small-town life, or just take time to let your brain settle and ideas germinate.


We are excited to partner with the Pawling Library to host a public reading and reception featuring the residents on Thursday, November 19. The library will also provide a dedicated workspace for the residents to use for the week.

Logo for the Pawling Library featuring a flower, text, and the tagline
White porch with gray steps and blue door, number

Details:

  • The dates for this year’s residency are Sunday November 15 – Friday November 20, 2026.
  • The Chapman House at Station Inn Pawling is located in Pawling, NY. We are steps away from the Pawling Metro-North stop (Harlem line). A car is not necessary but can be helpful.
  • We don’t have a restaurant on site but there are several restaurants, delis, and coffee shops within walking distance. There is no grocery store within walking distance.
  • Residents will have access to a small in-room refrigerator and shared microwave, with coffee and tea provided.
  • One suite is ADA accessible.
  • We have Wi-Fi. Our suites do not have dedicated desks, but there are many places to write nearby. The Pawling Library will offer a dedicated writing room for residents.


Bedroom with bed, seating area, large windows, and a wooden wardrobe.

To apply: 

Applications are open May 1 - June 30.

We will announce the residents online by the end of the summer.

To apply, please fill out this form. There is a $10 reading fee for applications. If this poses a financial impossibility, please reach out to meghanmdaniels@gmail.com.