Blue Mountain Artisan residencies

A front-row seat to the lake life — and the work ahead.

Our writers will experience life at the water’s edge on one of Hayden Lake’s most coveted shorelines near O’Rourke Bay.

Lakeside residence surrounded by trees for the Blue Mountain Artisan writer residency
Quiet writing room with a desk and natural light
A quiet place to return to the page.

Hayden Lake, Idaho

A residency shaped by water, light, and room to write.

Wake each morning to panoramic lake and mountain views. Spend afternoons boating, swimming, and exploring the lake, then unwind as the changing colors of the season reflect across the water from your private decks.

This newly constructed 5,402-square-foot waterfront home was designed to embrace its surroundings, with expansive windows framing breathtaking 180-degree views from nearly every room.

The residency setting

Gather and create

A gourmet kitchen flows into the dining and great room, where soaring 16-foot tongue-and-groove ceilings, a stone fireplace, and abundant natural light create an inviting shared space.

Built for the setting

Slate tile flooring, quartz counters, composite decking, and concrete-and-steel stairs bring enduring quality and modern comfort to the waterfront experience.

Immediate lake access

An exclusive covered two-slip dock with generous entertaining space opens the day to boating, paddle boarding, fishing, and everything Hayden Lake has to offer.

Make space for the next chapter.

More than a home, this is a place for unforgettable sunsets, endless recreation, peaceful waterfront living, and the focused time a manuscript deserves.

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