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Wild Path

Residency Programs

Howdy painters, photographers, masons, songwriters, carpenters, glass artists, videographers, gardeners, jewelers, potters, writers, musicians, and more.

Ray of Sunshine Camping & Glamping offers free artist and craftsperson residencies in a cozy, welcoming environment designed to nurture creativity. Your time here is meant to feed both your hands and your heart.

Cloud in the Sky

For Artists & Makers

Stay

  • 1 week - 2 months free in our LuLu glamping cabin (Sleeps 1-3 humans who are okay with tiny living & extended glamping)
     

  • Airport pickup and drop off. Parking if you drive.
     

  • Rides to town or grocery pick-up requests
     

  • See our FAQs for more info.

Create

  • Safe, beautiful space to explore, create, and be.
     

  • Any materials sustainably harvested from the farm.
     

  • Access to the shop tools and equipment. Makers should plan on bringing the bulk of their mediums.

Enjoy

  • Space to display and sell your art in the cabins
     

  • Time to use a full kitchen.
     

  • A hassle-free application process.
     

  • Letters of recommendation, blog posts, social media features, and portfolio experience.

Trade for Residency

Minimal Time

  • 15-20 hours per week to work on farm tasks.
     

  • Tasks depend on your ability level and skills. Work includes but is not limited to group trail maintenance, cottage siding, learning a trade, refinishing furniture, graphic design, building with us, helping with camp host work, or gardening.

Farm Inspiration

  • You make art that is inspired by the farm.
     

  • No shade to Thomas Kinkade, but we don't need direct inspiration. How do you use the culture, history, natural world, or human-made elements here to inform your work?

Respect

  • You are a safe, responsible community member and steward of this land.

Meet Our Resident Artists

Hand made

Get in Touch

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We are not open to the public yet. Please do not show up without a reservation or confirmed appointment. We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm about Ray of Sunshine Camping & Glamping.

If you would like to get involved, check out our donate page for volunteer information.

Ray of Sunshine Agritourism LLC

| 1685 Bend Road Mercer, PA 16137

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