Maine Muse Residency @ Tops’l Farm

365 Bremen Road Waldoboro Maine 04572

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Tops'l Farm
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67 reviews
Duration: 4 days
Group size: 1 - 116
Maine Muse Residency @ Tops’l Farm
365 Bremen Road Waldoboro Maine 04572

Tops'l Farm
  • Email address verified
67 reviews

$10
Duration: 4 days
Group size: 1 - 116

About this trip

The Maine Muse Residency nurtures the creative spirit of women by providing an immersive retreat experience amidst our 83 acres in the Midcoast of Maine. We empower emerging storytellers, photographers, and artists to connect with nature, cultivate their craft, and share their unique perspectives with the world, enriching both their own artistic journeys and the vibrant creative community.

All of our residents are selected based on their ability to demonstrate a knack for sharing stories and creating unique content for digital storytelling. We welcome and encourage diverse applicants, and we are always excited to receive submissions that convey a unique relationship with, or perspective on, the natural world.

Apply today for a chance to experience the magic of a Petite Pause retreat and unlock your creative potential in 2025.

 

Application Guidelines

We are including the prompts/questions below as suggestions only. Upon checking out in the process, you will be prompted to answer similar questions below.  If you find you want to send us additional info - you can always send it to hello @ topslfarm.com

Feel free to share your work and specific approach to storytelling in anyway that you see fit. 


About You and Your Work:

Introduce yourself and your creative practice. 

  1. What mediums do you work in, and what themes or subjects are you most drawn to exploring in your art?
  2. Share a piece of your work that you are particularly proud of and explain why. 
  3. How would you describe your connection to the natural world, and how does it influence your creativity?
  4. What are your creative goals for the next year, and how do you envision this residency contributing to those goals? 

Why Maine?

  1. What draws you to the Maine landscape as a source of inspiration? 
  2. Why are you interested in a residency at Tops'l Farm specifically? 
  3. What is your vision for the content you would create during your residency at Tops'l Farm? Be specific about the types of content (photos, videos, written reflections, social media posts, etc.) and what you hope to capture and share. 
  4. How do you see your work connecting with or contributing to a larger conversation about nature, community, or creativity? 
  5. What does "creative community" mean to you, and how would you engage with the community at Tops'l Farm? 

Optional/Additional Questions:

  • Is there anything else you would like us to know about your application or your creative practice? 
  • If you have a website or online portfolio, please share the link. 
  • If you have any social media channels where you share your work, please provide the links. 

Available Packages

Maine Muse Residency Application

Thank you for your interest in the Maine Muse Residency at Tops’l Farm in Waldoboro Maine.  We are seeking creative women who are passionate about their craft, inspired by nature, and eager to share their stories with the world.

Application Fee: $10

The application fee does not guarantee any spot - it simply is a way for us to continue the program we have started that gifts a spot to our retreats to a woman in need.

Eligibility:

  • Open to women creatives (including but not limited to writers, photographers, visual artists, musicians, and interdisciplinary artists) of all backgrounds and experience levels.
  • Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Residency Period:

Residencies are offered during our Petite Pause retreat season (February-November) on specific 2025 dates only.  A full list of our 2025 retreat dates can be viewed here

When checking out, please select the "departure date" that is your first choice for joining us!
 


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Tops'l Farm
67 reviews
Tops’l Farm is a camp & farm retreat destination on the banks of the Medomak River in Waldoboro, ME. Our 83 acres of pristine pasture and hearty woodland offer an idyllic setting for your unique forest escape

Reviews

Top's Farm is a magical place! We absolutely loved the farm house and the beautiful trail leading down to the river. The hot tub, sauna and cold plunge (which I was not brave enough to do!) were a relaxing part of our days. Wish we had more time to explore!
By CHRISTINE D for Maine Winter Weekend - EAT, REST, PLAY on Dec 23, 2024
This retreat was so much better than I even imagined. The farm is beautiful, and every detail was perfect - from the incredible meals, to workshops to thoughtful facilitation. I can't wait to go back again. Highly, highly, highly recommend.
By Molly M for October Petite Pause - Retreat @ Tops'l Farm on Oct 22, 2024
Tops’l was the perfect place for our wedding! Every detail was thought of and we truly could relax and enjoy each moment as could our family and friends. The accommodations are perfect and we couldn’t be happier with the venue and team!
By Kathryn S for Kathryn & Tom Wedding Lodging on Aug 01, 2024
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I cannot possibly give Tops’l Farm enough stars—for the beautiful setting, the delicious food (I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had more delicious salmon, but certainly not salmon that was prepared for over 100 people), and most of all a stellar staff that was super thoughtful, fun, responsive, and a joy to interact with. The guests remarked all weekend long on what a perfect experience it was.
By Elizabeth S for Mackenzie & Alexander Wedding Lodging on Jul 16, 2024
Tops'l Farm was a lovely venue for our daughter's wedding! The accommodations were comfortable and the Farmhouse offered a great space for the bridal party to get ready before the wedding. We were comfortable and enjoyed the views overlooking the ceremony space. Thank you for such wonderful hospitality!
By KERRY F for Devinne & David's Wedding Lodging on Jul 09, 2024
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CM
I was gifted the "Petit Pause" May 8/9 2024 and knew very little about where I was going or what we would be doing, I just knew that a break sounded well needed. Well, I have to say that it was perfect! Jane's "no pressure" attitude towards relaxation and unplugging made it feel like you could really make the weekend into whatever you felt you most needed. Sneak away from dinner to get some hot tub time in, sure! Skip the yoga because you want to sleep in, sounds great! Lay in the field, read a good book, journal or make some new friends. Enjoy a glass of wine with some delicious appetizers! Dig a little deeper into tarot, human design or foraging, if you'd like. There was the perfect amount of structure and down-time to make the weekend feel full and robust, but also deeply relaxing. I came home feeling like a had the support of 30 new wonderful women friends, some new tools for self-discovery, and had gotten some serious relaxation in. What more could I ask for? Can't wait to come back again. Thanks Jane!
By Christina M on 14 May, 2024