Event Horizon

Event Horizon offers residencies of two weeks to three months year-round to poets, fiction writers, and creative nonfiction writers in modern studios built from converted shipping containers on eight acres of olive groves in Crete, Greece. Residents are provided with lodging on the property’s campsite or in nearby affiliate housing, which includes a traditional Cretan house, a converted stone windmill, and a caravan. Residents have access to nearby beaches and towns, including Fourni Village, Mirabello Bay, and Neapolis. Lodging ranges from €30 to €50 (approximately $35 to $58) per night. Meals and travel expenses are not included. Two bikes are provided for guests. To apply, send a writing sample of any length, a project proposal, and a request for preferred accommodation via e-mail. Accommodation bursaries for writers with limited financial resources are also available. There is no application fee. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the website for more information.