Occupy Blue Rock is a 7-day Songwriting Residency in the Texas Hill Country.  

Designed and offered by the Blue Rock Foundation to offer deeper engagement and assistance for artist professionals. 

• 7 days of focussed writing. Plan to finish songs, develop your show, or begin something fresh. 
• Privacy, quiet, 27 acres of hill country trails. 
• Artists share dinners in the big gourmet kitchen. 
• Lodging and meals provided. 
• Expense grant underwritten by BR Foundation. 
• Studio session to capture fresh energy & ideas. 
• Artists perform a songs-in-the-round concert on the final night.

The following Occupy Residencies are planned for 2025. Performing Artist/Songwriters are welcome to apply.  
Info & Application
      • January 11—17, 2026 (deadline Sept. 15)
      • April 19—25. 2026 (deadline Dec. 1)
      • July 19—25, 2026 (deadline March 1) 
      • October 4-10, 2026 (deadline June 1)