Residency Guidelines and Information

COTTAGE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING: In our effort to keep residency costs as low as possible we ask that departing residents clean and prepare the cottage in consideration of the arriving resident. The resident is responsible for returning the studio/residential space to the condition (or better) in which it was found at the beginning of the residency. You will be provided with a check-out list when you arrive. 

Feel free to pin or tape work-in-progress to the walls. Please do not paint on the walls or on anything else that exists on the property. Do not use or leave indoor furniture outside. If you have rearranged furniture or other items in the cottages, please return them to their original placement. 

If you would rather do an abbreviated clean-up & have us deep-clean, you must schedule and pay $75 in advance of your departure. 

CHECK-OUT: Please depart your cleaned cottage by 11 am on the day of departure so that we can prep and sanitize the cottage for the arriving resident. Text when you are leaving. 

PERSONAL PROPERTY: The resident is responsible for crating and shipping work and personal property and the removal of such from the studio/residential space by the end of the residency period. Dorland is unable to store, warehouse, or be responsible for any artwork or personal property left by the resident. 

RESIDENT PRIVACY: Resident agrees to respect the privacy of onsite staff and other residents. A sense of community is encouraged with respect for each individual’s pursuit of creative work. 

ACCESS: The director, staff, caretakers, volunteers and hired maintenance contractors are allowed access to cottages when necessary for emergency situations. 

VISITORS: If Resident has guests on the property, the caretaker and/or manager need to be notified 48 hrs. in advance with the guest(s) names and contact info. Overnight guests are permitted and must pay a fee per night.*

 PETS: No pets are permitted during residency for the safety of the pet, protection of the cottages, plantings, and allergies of subsequent residents. 

SMOKING: Smoking is NOT permitted in any area of the 300-acre Dorland property including the cottages and all buildings. Resident understands that smoking, or creating fire in any non-designated area of the 300-acre Dorland property is cause for immediate termination of artist residency, without refund of any monies paid.  

FIRE PREVENTION: Resident agrees to comply with all fire prevention and safety precautions. Non-compliance will result in immediate termination of residency without a refund. 

DORLAND PHYSICAL PROPERTY DISCLAIMER: Resident understands that Dorland is a 300-acre mountainous property, and that with the exception of Dorland’s access road, all other roads and pathways are not paved and have uneven surfaces. Dorland is home to a large variety of flora (including poison oak,) fauna, insects, snakes (including rattlesnakes), ground squirrels, rabbits, mice, bobcats, mountain lions and other animals indigenous to the Temecula Valley. There are two small bodies of water on the property, a Reflection Pond and Lake Ticañu, the latter of which is approximately 20 feet deep. 

EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY: Dorland shall not be responsible to the undersigned Resident or any third party, for any losses or theft of personal property, damages, or personal injuries sustained by the artist resulting from, or in any way attributable to the visit in or about Dorland premises as a result of using the facilities, any equipment, services, or other provisions. All parties agree that the doctrine of express and primary assumption of risk shall operate as a complete bar to the undersigned Resident’s right to recover damages for injury or death associated with any aspect of art production or presence at Dorland. The undersigned Associate Artist understands that he or she shall have no legal cause of action against Dorland, its staff, board of directors, volunteers, assigns or residents, in the event that he or she is injured by any risk inherent in the creative process or presence at Dorland. Dorland, in providing a retreat and workspace, does not make any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose, either express or implied. Associate Artist hereby elects to voluntarily enter into this agreement, and to assume all of the risk of injury or damages that may result with any aspect of art production or presence at Dorland. 

ADDITIONAL RESIDENCY INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY: Residencies are intended as professional development opportunities for artists, writers, musicians, composers and photographers. Artistic merit and promise are the basis for selections. All artists ages 21 and over who desire time alone in a natural setting to pursue creative work are encouraged to apply. 

DEADLINES: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to requested dates. (exceptions may be made) and are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that availability of dates for residencies changes constantly and dates often fill quickly. Applications for residency are reviewed in order of receipt. Submitting an incomplete application or failing to provide all requested material will delay processing time. 

ACCEPTANCE: The review process usually lasts 2-3 weeks. A rotating panel of arts and humanities professionals conduct an independent review of applications and supporting material on a rolling basis. Final acceptance of residency is at the sole discretion of Dorland. Notification is by email. 

*RESIDENCY FEES AND EXPENSES:  

• $40 Application Fee - First-time residents only - Non-refundable
• $100 Security Deposit - Refundable
• Cottage fees vary based on cottage and length of stay. - Non-refundable
• $75 optional cleaning fee - Non-refundable

Residents are responsible for travel and shipping expenses to and from Dorland as well as personal and artistic expenses.

SHARING A COTTAGE:

• Resident Artists Joint Residency:
• • Both residents must apply (if new) and be approved
  • There is an additional fee of 1/2 of the residency fee 
  • The total residency fee will be split equally and each resident will be invoiced separately 
  • The security deposit is $150 (split equally)
  • Both residents must pay within terms or the reservation may be cancelled.
  • Both residents will sign a residency contract and hold equal responsibility for any damage done during the joint residency.
• Non-Resident Overnight Guests:
• • Guests must respect Dorland as a working retreat and all the rules and guidelines set forth.
  • Residents are responsible for their guests.
  • Any damage, disruption, or violation of rules will result in the termination of the Residency.
  • Resident agrees to reimburse Dorland for any damage caused by their guest. 
  • Guests may stay at $40 per night or 1/2 of the weekly residency fee, whichever is less.

TO SECURE RESERVATIONS:

• Residencies 1-2 weeks: resident fee is due 7 days from invoice date. 
• Residencies of more than 2 weeks: Payment of 50% of the total residency fee is due 7 days from the invoice date. Balance is due in 60 days.
• Payment in full of the security deposit is due upon receipt of invoice.
• A signed contract is due with your payments.
• Failure to pay within terms may result in the cancellation the reservation

 CANCELLATION, DATE CHANGES: 

• No refunds will be made, but you can reschedule based on availability. 
• The rescheduling fee is $75. 
• If changes are made within 60 days or less of the residency, the fee is $150. 
• No refunds will be made for late arrival or early departure.

LOCATION: Dorland Mountain Arts is set on three hundred acres along a northern ridge of Palomar Mountain range overlooking the Temecula Valley in Riverside County, Southern California. Dorland is about one hundred miles south of Los Angeles and sixty miles north of San Diego. 

TRANSPORTATION: Renting a car is encouraged as there is much to explore in the surrounding area. If you choose not to rent a car:

• Temecula Air Shuttle provides a reasonable shuttle service between San Diego Airport and Temecula. The shuttle can take you to Dorland or to a drop-off in Temecula where staff can pick you up by prearrangement and take you shopping on the way to Dorland. 
• Greyhound Bus and Flixbus service is also available - A staff member can pick you up from the drop-off point.
• If you do not have access to a car during your residency, Dorland staff will take you to a shopping area 1x per week. Please let us know at least a week before your arrival, by what means and approximately when you will be arriving at Dorland. 

FACILITIES: 

• Residents are housed in one of five furnished cottages 
• The Dorland Library is located in the Community Arts Center
• The Jane Culp Studio is located in the Community Arts Center - Available for artists upon request

Markham and Horton cottages have a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, gas oven and microwave, full bathroom with tub and shower, separate bedroom (Markham has a queen bed; Horton has a full bed,) a workroom/living area with 2 small portable heaters, window AC, a wood burning stove (wood is furnished by Dorland), and a covered porch with magnificent mountain, canyon or Temecula Valley views. Horton has a Steinway baby grand piano. Both Connors and Zachai cottages have open studio floor plans with baseboard heaters, a kitchen area with full refrigerator, a 2-burner stove top, microwave/convection combo, bathroom with shower, twin bed and pull-out trundle bed, window AC, covered porch with views. Zachai has a Kimball baby grand piano. Roripaugh cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, gas oven and microwave, bathroom with shower, separate bedroom with a queen bed, a workroom/living area with window AC, two small portable heaters, covered porch. 

All cottages have: 

• sheets and towels 
• windows with screens and blinds that provide good ventilation. 
• a single window air conditioning unit and a fan or ceiling fans. 
• small appliances including coffee pot for flat bottom filters, rice cooker, blender, toaster, dishes, pots, pans, etc. 
• a minimum starter of basic needs such as some condiments, toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, cleaning supplies. You may bring more supplies or purchase in town. A cottage notebook containing information regarding safety, flora and fauna, the grounds, trails, and community amenities. 
• you will find a cottage key in your cottage upon arrival and although we have never had a problem, we recommend you lock your cottage when you go for a walk on the grounds or leave the property. 

Available on request:  

• easels and tarps
• keyboard and music stand

 You should bring: Sturdy shoes, flashlight, gloves, and personal items. 

PERSONNEL ON THE GROUNDS: Artist-in-Residence Robert Willis and his wife, Executive Director Janice Cipriani-Willis live on the premises and are usually available. All five cottages are usually occupied. 

INTERNET AND OFFICE SERVICES: Free internet is available in the cottages. It is usually reliable, but some residents purchase a hotspot for their phone if they don’t have unlimited data. Most cell phones have good reception here. Limited printing is available in the Community Arts Center. 

GROUNDS: There is a reflecting pond, a small lake, and some short trails on the premises. A hiking stick, cell phone, long pants and sturdy shoes are recommended due to rough ground and brush. Longer trails are available within a few miles. 

LOCAL "RESIDENTS": Please be respectful of the wildlife that make Dorland their home. You are likely to see rabbits, squirrels, mice and other small critters scurrying around the grounds. On occasion, a coyote has been known to amble through and snakes are a part of the ecosystem as well. Keep a safe distance and leave them be as they are only passing through and usually minding their own business.

AMENITIES: A washing machine and clothesline are available on-site for residencies longer than 1 week. Facilities available in the nearby city of Temecula include grocery stores, Saturday morning farmers’ market, pharmacies, laundry facilities, yoga studios, art supply stores, parks, theaters, restaurants, shopping malls, wineries, and antique stores. 

PUBLICITY: Dorland Mountain Arts may ask resident artists’ permission to use their names, pictures or visual images of their work for public relations and marketing materials. Dorland encourages and appreciates credit and publicity for any works that were created during your retreat. 

COMMUNITY: A Meet & Greet/Wine & Bite is usually held on Friday evenings from 5-6pm in the Community Arts Center. Residents may contact each other by mutual agreement but should not disturb one another unannounced. No services are required of residents during their stay; however, Dorland appreciates residents’ participation in our Art Receptions, Open Studios and other public events. Local community interaction is welcomed and encouraged as is assistance with stacking firewood, caring for plants around the cottages and clearing trails.

Rev 10/9/2024