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Come start your next creative chapter with us!
Celebrating 25 Years of Stories That Matter
For a quarter of a century, The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow has been a creative sanctuary for writers of all genres — a place where stories begin, ideas bloom, and voices find their shape. Since 2000, we’ve welcomed more than 1,850 writers from 48 states and 13 countries, each bringing their own perspective, passion, and purpose to our quiet corner of Eureka Springs.
Now celebrating our 25th anniversary, we remain deeply committed to our mission: providing uninterrupted time, inspiring space, and meaningful community for writers at every stage of their journey.
Residencies That Nourish the Writer and the Work
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow residency program is open to writers of all genres for short- or long-term stays. Our individual writing suites are quiet, sequestered, and thoughtfully designed to help you stay focused and productive — whether you're starting something new or finishing a long-labored project.
Monday through Friday, writers gather in our communal dining room for European-style gourmet dinners, prepared by our in-house chef. These shared meals offer moments of connection with fellow residents from across the country and around the globe — a rare and meaningful exchange of ideas in a space built for reflection and creativity.
Why WCDH?
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Support for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, memoir, culinary writing, and more
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Private suites with dedicated writing space, bathroom, and serene views
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Secluded, inspiring setting in the heart of Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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A global community with fellowship and scholarship opportunities
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Chef-prepared dinners + a well-stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
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Affordable, inclusive, and built by writers, for writers
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Bookmarked: A Jazz Age Jubilee
Celebrating 25 Years of Literary Legacy at The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow
📅 Saturday, August 3, 2025, 3-6 PM
📍 The Crescent Hotel | Eureka Springs, AR
This year marks a remarkable milestone — 25 years of creative transformation, artistic courage, and stories that matter.
Since opening in 2000, The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow (WCDH) has welcomed close to 2,000 writers from 48 states and 13 countries, offering uninterrupted time and space to create. The impact of this small but mighty residency echoes far beyond Eureka Springs — in books, essays, poems, screenplays, advocacy, and human connection.
To celebrate, we invite you to join us for our signature fundraising event:
Bookmarked: A Jazz Age Jubilee
An evening of elegance, inspiration, and joy — all in support of the literary arts.
Event Highlights
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🎷 Live jazz & dancing
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🍸 Vintage cocktails & delectable bites
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🎭 Roaring 1920s costume contest
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📚 Author book signings & literary tributes
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🔨 Silent & live auctions with one-of-a-kind experiences
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📸 Glamorous photo ops in a historic setting
Why It Matters
Your attendance and support directly benefit WCDH and our mission to:
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💛 Fund fellowships and scholarships for underrepresented and emerging writers
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🏡 Preserve and maintain our historic creative sanctuary
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🎤 Offer free community literary programs and workshops
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💡 Keep residency costs affordable for all writers
None of this happens without your generosity.
Ways to Support
🎟️ Buy Tickets – Be part of an unforgettable night.
🤝 Become a Sponsor – Align your brand with arts, culture, and impact.
📖 Make a Donation – Help us sustain the next 25 years of creative work.
Because words matter.
And so does the place where they’re written.
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Help Us Build a Legacy of Inspiration:
Support the Writers’ Colony’s 2025 Capital Improvement Campaign
Imagine a place where words come to life, where stories are born, and where voices—sometimes silenced by circumstance—find a space to be heard. For 25 years, The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow has been that sanctuary, a refuge where creativity flourishes and the transformative power of words takes root.
But this place, so full of inspiration, is built on more than just walls and rooms—it’s built on community. It’s built on you.
Your support for our Capital Improvement Campaign ensures that future generations of writers, poets, and storytellers have a place to dream, to create, and to share their voices with the world. With your help, we can preserve this beloved space, making it more welcoming, accessible, and inspiring than ever before.
Let’s build a legacy of creativity together. Every gift you give helps to keep the light on for a writer who might change the world—or at least change a heart. Thank you for being part of the story.