Rockvale Writers’ Group
Rockvale Writers’ Group is comprised of two separate writing-related entities. Although these entities share the name Rockvale, the same founder, and are linked via their websites, they operate separately. Think of them as sisters within the same family – glad to be related, but with unique personalities and distinct purposes.
Rockvale Writers’ Colony, located in College Grove, TN, is a writers’ residency and retreat center tucked in beautiful rolling hills just south of Nashville.
Rockvale Review is an online poetry journal that publishes two issues a year. The journal presents poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and visual art.
Please make sure you choose the correct Submission / Application form!
First Time Applicants:
We accept applications year-round and only through Submittable. A non-refundable $30.00 application fee applies to all first-time applicants who are applying for a residency. We highly suggest you take the time to familiarize yourself with the purpose of RWC by reading our website, especially "What is a Writers' Colony" https://rockvalewriterscolony.org/about/what-is-a-writers-colony/
We're making some changes for 2025. Residency weeks will be offered for the weeks stated in the application form. It may be possible to extend residencies outside the stated dates. This will be at the discretion of the director. Please ask if you have questions.
Rockvale Writers' Colony does not offer scholarships at this time. Food and travel are the responsibility of the writer. The following fees apply to all accepted writers:
Weekly Residency Fee (6 nights, Monday to Sunday)- $480 ($80/night) for Farmhouse Rooms and Cabin, $540.00 ($90/night) for Granary.
Mini-Residency Fee (1-3 nights)- $100 per night (Granary: $115/night)
Cleaning Fee - $40
Sales Tax of 9.75% and Occupancy Tax of 4%
PLEASE NOTE: Filling out the application completely and in detail is extremely important. Acceptance as a writer-in-residence at RWC is not guaranteed.
Also Note: Writers may request to stay in the Cabin and Granary (additional fees apply for Granary) and when possible, we'll do our best to fulfill these requests.
First Time Applicants:
We accept applications year-round and only through Submittable. A non-refundable $30.00 application fee applies to all first-time applicants who are applying for a residency. We highly suggest you take the time to familiarize yourself with the purpose of RWC by reading our website, especially "What is a Writers' Colony" https://rockvalewriterscolony.org/about/what-is-a-writers-colony/
We're making some changes for 2025. Residency weeks will be offered for the weeks stated in the application form. It may be possible to extend residencies outside the stated dates. This will be at the discretion of the director. Please ask if you have questions.
Rockvale Writers' Colony does not offer scholarships at this time. Food and travel are the responsibility of the writer. The following fees apply to all accepted writers:
Weekly Residency Fee (6 nights, Monday to Sunday)- $480 ($80/night) for Farmhouse Rooms and Cabin, $540.00 ($90/night) for Granary.
Mini-Residency Fee (1-3 nights)- $100 per night (Granary: $115/night)
Cleaning Fee - $40
Sales Tax of 9.75% and Occupancy Tax of 4%
PLEASE NOTE: Filling out the application completely and in detail is extremely important. Acceptance as a writer-in-residence at RWC is not guaranteed.
Also Note: Writers may request to stay in the Cabin and Granary (additional fees apply for Granary) and when possible, we'll do our best to fulfill these requests.
First Time Applicants:
We accept applications year-round and only through Submittable. A non-refundable $30.00 application fee applies to all first-time applicants who are applying for a residency. We highly suggest you take the time to familiarize yourself with the purpose of RWC by reading our website, especially "What is a Writers' Colony" https://rockvalewriterscolony.org/about/what-is-a-writers-colony/
Rockvale Writers' Colony does not offer scholarships at this time; however, our weekly rates are highly subsidized. Food and travel are the responsibility of the writer. The following fees apply to all accepted applicants:
- Weekly Residency Fee - $425 for Farmhouse Rooms and Cabin, $475.00 for Granary.
- Cleaning Fee - $30
- Sales Tax of 9.75% and Occupancy Tax of 4%
PLEASE NOTE: Filling out the application completely and in detail is extremely important. Make sure you read the notes beside each question as these can guide you in providing answers. Do not rush through the application. Acceptance as a writer-in-residence at RWC is not guaranteed. Applications that contain insufficient answers or lack care and attention to detail will be declined.
Also Note: Farmhouse rooms are assigned by the director the week before residency begins. Most of our writers will stay in the Farmhouse and we do not accept room requests for this building. Writers may request to stay in the Cabin and Granary (additional fees apply for Granary) and when possible, we'll do our best to fulfill these requests.
If you've already applied and been accepted, this form is for you! Do not use this form if this is your first time applying to Rockvale Writers' Colony.
In order to simplify the residency date request process, we're asking returning writers to communicate with us through Submittable. There is no fee to request a new residency for returning or previously accepted writers.
2024 residency fees are:
$425 for Farmhouse Rooms and Cabin - plus fees and taxes
$475 for Granary and Carriage House Rooms- plus fees and taxes
We look forward to welcoming you back to the colony!