How long is the micro-residency The residency runs from a minimum of 1 - 7 days up to 14 days.

What is the application deadline? The deadline is rolling. Accepted artists will book online, first come, first served. Once all spots have been filled, artists will be added to our wait list. Waitlist artists will be contacted in the order they applied if spots open up.

If I’m accepted, what’s next? As soon as you’re approved for a spot, you’ll be given a link to book via our reservation system. Choose the best dates that work for you. There is no need to confirm your dates with us prior to booking.

How much is it?

A single resident's flat residency fee is $350 per week (artists can stay for up to two weeks) for our standard queen rooms. Artists may pay additionally for the following:

1. $100 additional per week for our largest room, the Bischoff Jr. Suite. Recommended for families and those who would like extra space. Sleeps four people. Total residency fee is $450 per week for the Jr Suite ($350 + $100) for a single artist.

2. $150 additional per week for a private room, bathroom and kitchen access at Grier City Schoolhouse. This is a separate property located 15 minutes away from the Inn, owned by Maria Stabio, residency founder. Please visit this link to the Airbnb listing for more information. It’s recommended for families (sleeps four with one queen bed and two twin beds) and those who would like extra space to work. Kitchen access (full stove, fridge and cooking equipment) is also included. Total residency fee is $500 per week for the Grier City Schoolhouse ($350 + $150) for a single artist.

3. $50 additional per week, per partner or co-resident. The $350 residency fee only covers one artist in attendance at our program. Please let us know if you will be bringing someone with you to share your space. Our queen rooms sleep two people and the Jr Suite/Grier City Schoolhouse sleep four people. Total residency fee is $400 ($350 + $50) per week for an artist and their partner or co-resident in one of our queen rooms. The fee applies even if the partner or co-resident is only joining for one night.

4. $50 additional per week, per child. If you’re interested in bringing your child or children with you, you may certainly do so. Total residency fee with a single artist and one child is $400 ($350 + $50) per week in one of our queen rooms. Total residency fee with a couple and one child is $450 per week ($350 + $50 for one partner + $50 for one child) in one of our queen rooms.

5. Artists who decide to stay less than a week are still charged the full weekly fee. No discounts are given for stays less than one week.

6. Please keep in mind that we must charge taxes & a credit card processing fee for all residency fees.

Why do you charge a fee? The actual cost of a 7 day residency is $400. This cost reflects all our expenses (insurance, our innkeeper’s wage, loan payment and utilities). There is no profit built into our flat residency fee. We decided to offer residencies below cost because we know how expensive they can be and want to be accommodating to people regardless of financial status. We must charge more for additional persons in attendance with our artists in residence to cover the cost of extra supplies and additional labor required to run the program.

Do you offer any supplies? We provide linens, towels, coffee & tea, snacks, wi-fi, climate control and space to sleep/work. Artists must bring all other desired supplies.

Do you pay for travel expenses? We cannot cover travel expenses unfortunately.

Do you accept groups, partners, families? Yes! The more the merrier. Keep in mind our standard rooms host a maximum of 2 people and the Junior Suite/Grier City Schoolhouse host a maximum of 4. Groups larger than two people will need to request additional rooms (at an additional cost) to occupy all their members. We recommend the Junior Suite or Grier City Schoolhouse for families or groups up to 4 people.

Do you offer scholarships? Scholarships are donor dependent. Unfortunately, we are not offering scholarships at this time. If scholarships become available, we will announce them on our Instagram @bischoffinn. If you are interested in donating to our scholarship fund, please contact us at innkeeper@bischoffinn.com. Donations are tax deductible through our fiscal sponsorship with Stonehedge Gardens in Tamaqua.

Do you have any tips? Yes! Make sure to take advantage of our restaurants and breweries during the weekend. Things close early here and are usually only open Friday & Saturday. Driving is the best way to get around, so bring a car or borrow a friend’s if you can.

Are there groceries or good food available? We have a reliable grocery store called Boyers within walking distance. On Wednesdays from 8 am - 7 pm, visit Hometown Farmers Market, which has a large selection of fresh produce, fresh prepared foods, soft pretzels and baked goods at very reasonable prices. They also sell a large selection of antiques, books, records, video games, toiletries, you name it. There is also a Walmart with a grocery store within a 10 minute drive.

We have very good restaurants and a brewery within walking distance! Make sure to check out our food and drink page or our Tamaqua page for more info.

What else is there to do? Check out our suggested trips page for more information.

Where are you located? We are 2 hours from Philadelphia, 2.5 hrs from Manhattan and 3 hrs from Brooklyn/Queens. It’s best to leave the city mid-morning to avoid traffic.

Will there be anyone there to help with questions or provide assistance? We have a live-in innkeeper who will be there to answer any and all questions.

How do I get there? The best and easiest way is to drive. At this time, there is no bus or train that goes directly to Tamaqua. It’s possible to take a bus from Philadelphia or New York to Allentown and rent a car from there, or take a bus to Jim Thorpe and request a local taxi for a ride to Tamaqua. Uber and Lyft are generally not available locally.

Is there a full kitchen available? Unfortunately, Bischoff Inn does not have a full kitchen. We do have a kitchenette with a sink, fridge and microwave. See our lounge page for more info. Please keep this in mind before applying.

Is there laundry? Yes, there are two washing machines and two dryers.

Other things to note? We aim to provide a quiet, peaceful and restorative residency period for our artists. Quiet hours will be in effect from 9 pm - 8 am. Loud music or excessive noise at any time of day is discouraged.

We do not permit partying, excessive drinking or smoking (vaping, cigarettes, cannabis) on the premises. Physical violence or verbal assault/threats towards fellow residents or staff are not permitted and will result in immediate expulsion. All accepted artists will need to sign a residency agreement to this effect to prior to attending.

Are there any expectations of artists while at the residency? No, artists have complete control over their own time during the residency. There is no work requirement or any other obligations.

Will there be non-artists staying at the Inn during the residency? Yes, artists may overlap with guests of the Inn.

Is there an application fee? No!

When is the deadline to apply? Spots are available until filled. We keep a waiting list in case of last minute cancellations.

Can I cancel and receive a refund? Artists may cancel two weeks or more prior to their residency and receive a full refund OR reschedule for a later available date until March 31, 2025.

How do I pay? We accept credit card payments only. All payments must be received upon booking your residency.

Can I pay in installments? No, not at this time unfortunately.

Is the residency accessible? We do not have any accessible rooms at this time. This is a situation we are actively working on. We hope to have accessible rooms within the next four years.

Can I bring my pet? Unfortunately we do not allow pets.

I have more questions, how can I reach you? Please email innkeeper@bischoffinn.com with any questions.