Retreats & Residencies
We welcome guests into our rhythms for rest, reflection, and creation.
Find Your Rhythm
Selah House is not a production space—it's a sacred home for spiritual and creative transformation. Each path offers a different rhythm of rest, creation, and community.
Due to the limited number of bedrooms, there are only a few practice-based and project-based residencies per season. However, there are many other enriching ways to connect with Selah House: consider a short-term stay through our Monk BnB, join our daily prayer rhythms, or participate in our ongoing monthly gatherings. We warmly invite you to explore all our community has to offer.
Artist Residencies
Short-term hospitality for artists and seekers to connect with Selah rhythms and experience deep rest.
Focused time and space for creative or spiritual projects that need community support and dedicated attention.
Deep integration into spiritual community for those building long-term projects or contemplative practices.
Host Your Own Retreat
Host immersive retreats and workshops centered on spiritual creativity, community, and healing.
Our Space & Community Rhythms
A Home for Artists
Inspired by the monastic way of life, our historic 1913 building provides a sanctuary for artists. It features apartments for residents, a communal third-floor attic for prayer, a library, a shared basement studio, and a backyard with a community garden and a tiny house.
Shared Life & Activities
Experience gentle structure through shared meals, Sabbath potlucks, and community BBQs. We foster creative growth through artist feedback circles, bible studies, community workshops, and access to shared tools and resources.
Communal Prayer Rhythms
Our prayers are deeply rooted in the way of Jesus, offering a spectrum of experiences from explicit Christ-centered worship to open, meditative practices. All are welcome, regardless of background, to engage at their own pace, deepen their connection to God, and explore the Divine in a way that resonates with them. Participation in these rhythms is always optional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be Christian to stay at Selah House?
No, you do not. We are rooted in the creative hospitality of Jesus' love. It's about holding a space where each maker, regardless of their background or beliefs, feels genuinely welcomed, valued, and free to develop their unique practices.
What does a residency cost? How is it covered?
Selah House is committed to making residencies accessible. Here are the primary ways costs for room and board can be covered:
- Direct Payment: Residents who have the means may choose to pay for their stay.
- Personal Fundraising: We provide a platform and support for you to fundraise directly to cover or subsidize your residency costs.
- Selah House Financial Support: Depending on the residency type, Selah House may offer:
- Partial Subsidies: Often available for longer-term, practice-based residencies.
- Full Coverage: Typically provided for project-based and retreat-based residencies.
This multi-faceted approach ensures that financial means do not become a barrier to participation.
Do I need to be an artist?
While our practice-based and project-based residencies are specifically for artists with established practices they wish to deepen, our retreat-based and Monk BnB programs are open to anyone seeking to deepen their connection to God, art, and community.
What support is available?
At Selah House, creative and relational support naturally emerges from our community life. You'll discover insight, encouragement, and inspiration woven into the relationships across all residency lengths.
Do I need a car to live at the Selah House?
While it is nice to have a car & highly recommended, especially for winter months, it is not necessary. We have bikes you can use and city public transportation is only a 10-15 min walk. You can also have groceries delivered via Instacart.
Are there any expectations or responsibilities for Selah House residents to fulfill?
For residents staying longer than two weeks, we ask everyone to contribute a few hours per week to communal living chores, such as mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, light cleaning, and yard work. There will be a list you can choose from, and this helps to create a lovely communal spirit.