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Location and Participant Readiness
The residency takes place within a secluded rural area of the Capertee Valley, approximately 30 minutes from the nearest town and medical facilities.
While the environment offers quiet and focus, residents should be aware that emergency services and healthcare are not immediately accessible.
A moderate level of fitness is recommended. Working outdoors may involve walking on uneven ground when painting or moving across the property.
Applicants are encouraged to consider their personal health and comfort, and to bring any medications or equipment required for a safe and self-sufficient stay.
About Capertee Mountain View Artist Retreat
Capertee Mountain View Artist Retreat is a privately held rural property offering artists the opportunity to work within a large-scale, open landscape setting.
The property includes expansive paddocks, bushland, and uninterrupted views across the valley escarpments. Artists may choose to work directly within the landscape or from the Woolshed studio.
Accommodation is provided either in restored vintage caravans or via camping with your own setup. All residents have access to shared studio, kitchen, and bathroom facilities.
The property is located near Wollemi National Park and within the broader Capertee Valley region, known for its ecological and geological significance.
To maintain accessibility, residents are asked to bring their own linen (sheets and towels). If this presents difficulty, arrangements can be made on request.
Residents are expected to maintain their own accommodation and use shared spaces with care. Occasional, minimal contributions to shared upkeep may be required as part of living within a shared rural environment.
About The Capertee Valley
The Capertee Valley lies north of Lithgow and forms part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Often described as one of the widest enclosed valleys in the world, it is characterised by sandstone escarpments, open woodland, and a pronounced sense of scale and distance.
The region is also recognised for its biodiversity and is a significant inland bird habitat, forming part of the well-known Capertee Valley birding area.
Its combination of geological structure, atmospheric variation, and relative isolation provides conditions well suited to sustained observation and place-based practice.
Getting to Capertee Mountain View Artist Retreat
The property is most easily accessed by car.
Alternatively, travel via train from Sydney to Lithgow (Blue Mountains Line), followed by a coach to Capertee. Pickup from Capertee can be arranged upon request.
Residents should note that the nearest supermarket is located in Kandos, approximately 27 km from the property.
For those travelling longer distances or with specific logistical questions, please get in touch prior to arrival.
Access directions to the property here.
Residency Cancellation Policy
If your plans change, the following applies:
More than 2 months prior: full refund, less $50 administration fee
Between 2 months and 5 weeks: 50% refund
Within 5 weeks: no refund (an alternative date may be offered where possible)
Full terms and conditions are available on request.
