19 acres of solitude on the
Eastern shore of Maine's Kezar lake

Nestled along the tranquil shores of Kezar Lake in Lovell, Maine, Hewnoaks Artist Residency provides a secluded retreat where artists, writers, and creatives can immerse themselves in their work, free from the distractions of daily life.

Rooted in a history of creativity and artistic exchange, our residency is set on a former summer estate, with rustic historic cabins that have been carefully maintained to honor their original charm.

Each cabin serves as a private live-work space, equipped with essential amenities—including basic kitchens, bathrooms, and cozy bedrooms—allowing residents to shape their own experience and creative process.

RAMBLING TIMBERS

Rambling Timbers Lodge serves as the central gathering place at Hewnoaks. Originally built by the Volks in the early 20th century, it has been a cornerstone of the property ever since.

The lodge features the iconic living room and fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen (for staff), and a beloved front porch where resident artists have gathered for decades. The second floor includes four bedrooms and two bathrooms, currently used to house Hewnoaks staff members. On the first floor is the community room, where WiFi can be accessed.

VIKING COURT

Viking Court has the largest sleeping capacity among the cabins at Hewnoaks, with five bedrooms in total. Part of the historic campus, its exterior retains elements of its original detailing, including windows, stucco siding, and dark-stained wood trim.

Other attractive features include an open-air pavilion and a screened porch, perfect for outdoor seating in the summer.

PINE CLAD

Currently configured as a two-bedroom, one-bath, Pine Clad, which sits at the end of a driveway, is the coziest and most secluded of the cottages at Hewnoaks. While it shares unique details with the other cottages, such as intricately painted ceilings, its central space is somewhat more snug.

However, the cottage features a generously sized screened porch that is often utilized as a studio, providing a more open and versatile working environment.

SANS SOUCI

Used by Douglas Volk as a studio, San Souci (“without worry” in French) is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom artist cottage perched on a bluff overlooking the lake. Despite some tree overgrowth, it commands one of the best views of the lake below and the mountains beyond.

The main living area is sunny and spacious, featuring an operable garage door and large windows that frame the panorama. This creates a well-lit, open space ideal for artistic work.

ALPINE HUT

Alpine Hut is a one-bedroom, two-bath artist residence located along the road leading to the lake, set apart from the main compound of cottages. While it offers generous common living space, it has less sleeping space compared to other cottages. The kitchen and dining areas are situated on a lower level, connected to the upper-level living room and workspace by a staircase.

Nestled within a wooded area about halfway down to the lake, Alpine Hut provides a serene and peaceful environment.

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