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2025 Graves Mill Farm Artists Independent Residency
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Alexa Brahme
Alexa Brahme was born.Then raised in Southern California, where she played sports and had a tan—neither of which is applicable any longer. She studied Creative Writing at Vanderbilt University and received her Master of Fine Arts in Fiction from The New School. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, the Robert J. Dau PEN Award, and Best of the Net. Her debut novel GOOD NEWS is forthcoming from Algonquin Books. She is represented by Audrey Crooks at Trident Media Group.
Susan B. Viemeister is a perceptual painter who has a love of light and beauty found in the seen world, how light creates evocative moments, poetic interplays of objects in time and space. With her paintings she hopes to invite viewers into moments of quiet and contemplation, offering a shared experience of emotion, beauty and presence through her painting.
Corey A. Byers Standlick
Corey A. Byers Standlick is a writer and communicator with a B.A. in political science from the University of Mary Washington and an M.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Corey's career has included experience in journalism and public relations. She enjoys creating pottery and is working on a long-format writing project.
Brenna Mahoney
Brenna is a Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist and esthetician. She creates sculptures from bio-based and waste materials, driven by the desire to find the sacred in the mundane. Her work is inspired by a curiosity for materials and the natural world and spans poetry, botanical dyeing, and floral design. She is currently pursuing a BFA from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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Guest Guide
We are a working ranch and we'll continue working while you stay. Our accomodations are all unique, charming and quirky. Here you can enjoy stunning night skies, breathtaking views, and scenic trails. Just be aware that you might also come across some local wildlife like snakes, ticks, or spiders. There is no charge to our guests. Since we are a tiny staff, we ask that you partner with us by helping us prepare for the next guests. By leaving everything just as you’ve found it, we are able to share this beautiful place with others.
Communication:
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We recommend that you turn wi-fi calling on with your carrier before you arrive
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Spotty cell service in the area
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Houses, barnyard and studios all have high speed fiber internet
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Farmhouse has a TV that can be used for meetings or logging on to watch
What to Bring:
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Flashlight or headlamp - country nights are dark
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Comfortable walking shoes - 2,000 acres to explore and Shenandoah National Park is 2 miles away
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Bathing suit - we have beach towels!
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Please note:
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No pets
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No fires or open flames
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No weapons
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Some fences may be electrified
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Do not enter any paddocks or pastures without permission
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Do not enter the large barn at the farmhouse
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No smoking or vaping in or within 25 feet of buildings
