Every year we offer one 3-week session in late Summer. Residents can work on any phase of their projects while in residency, whether it be conducting research, producing artwork or artifacts, or carrying out other activities they see as crucial in their process. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore new perspectives and insights that can enhance their practice. Overall, the goal is to cultivate a rich intellectual environment where innovation and creativity can reach more refined expressions.

2026 session: September 1st -21st

FORMAT

We carefully curate interdisciplinary cohorts of 6 to 8 people who complement each other and have the potential to contribute to society, culture and sustainability in a relevant way. Sessions are led by a guest facilitator, who fosters discussions and collaborative efforts. During their stay, participants use the hacienda grounds as a laboratory for their research and/or creative process. They are free to work whenever desired in the provided studios and anywhere in the property. Experimentation is encouraged as is discourse and collaboration, with each other and the local community.

ELIGIBILITY

Our residencies are recommended for those who want to hone into an area of research, clarify ideas, or create new works. We accept applications from artists of all disciplines, designers, architects, curators, writers, art historians, art critics, scientists, teachers and people involved in sustainability. Applications from teams of 2-5 people are also welcomed. Up to 2 family members (partner and/or children) can be part of your team.

Sample of past artists works and process during residency. View all past residents here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

By open call, published in early January, and due in mid-March. We are unique in not requiring a strict project proposal or completion of a pre-conceived project during residency. We value renewal, introspection, observation and time without an agenda – these are crucial for creatives and scientists in order to arrive at new discoveries. The application consists of a simple online form with personal information, short interest letter, biography, and work samples link. Preview here.

What’s included?

We offer a partly subsidized model (participants contribute with only a fraction of the cost). Living expenses and staff support are included, so you can focus entirely on your research or creative work. The residency includes:

• Living quarters: private bedroom and shared bath (two people per bath). Small room for singles, large suite for couples.
• Common areas: ample gardens, terraces and interior lounges.
• Working space: 4 shared studios, assigned by discipline: visual art, sculpture, movement and research / writing. Typically, each studio is shared by 2 people. View our facilities here.
• All meals: prepared by our staff according to your dietary preferences.
• Housekeeping Services: daily meal prep and kitchen cleanup, plus cleaning of all facilities twice per week.
• Production Assistance from facilitator and staff, to realize and document projects.

SUBSIDIZED COST per person, for a 3 week residency:

$30,000 MXP / $1,675 USD / $1,450 EUR

• 20% discount available to applicants born in Mexico, or living and working in Mexico.
• Payment: 40% deposit due 2 months prior to the start of each session.
• Balance due upon arrival.
• Payments are non-refundable, but valid for a year in case of cancellation.

questions?

Please consult our FAQ and LOGISTICS pages. If you have further questions, send us an EMAIL.