Chapman House Writing Residency: Sunday November 9 - Friday November 14

September 30, 2025

This November, we are excited to offer a no-cost writing residency to four writers at the Chapman House, a property of Station Inn Pawling. The dates for this year’s residency are Sunday November 9 – Friday November 14.

We will prioritize emerging writers who have not yet published a book-length project, though anyone is welcome to apply. We accept applications from writers in any genre, including fiction, memoir, poetry, and nonfiction.


The Chapman House has four beautiful suites and a shared kitchen. 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 Free Library (right across the street!) to host a reading and reception for the residents on Thursday, November 13. The library will also be providing a dedicated workspace for the residents to use as they wish 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 9 – Friday November 14.
  • 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 shared refrigerator and microwave (no stove).
  • 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, Sunflour Bakery is a great place for those who like to write in cafes, and one block away is an office building with a conference room that will be available to residents.


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

To apply: 

Applications are open August 8-September 1.

We will announce the residents online at the end of September.

Please email stationinnwriting@gmail.com with the following information.

  • Subject: Chapman House Writing Residency Application
  • Full Name
  • 300 word or less answer to the following question: What do you plan to work on at the residency and why will you find this time valuable?
  • A less than 750 words writing sample pasted in the body of the email