I was inspired to write new stories after traveling across Door County and falling in love with the people, the landscape, and their stories. So, really, I accomplished more than I’d planned. Thank you for the space to complete planned projects and the surrounding beauty to contemplate new ones. Finally, I thank you for your support, for introducing me to your community, to trusting me to “take the floor” and share my truth. I want to return again and again and pray there will be space and opportunity to do so.

This has proven to be everything I’d hoped for. Everything is lovely and peaceful here. What writer could ask for more? What a gift! .

It’s been a tough year -- difficult in so many ways, but the WODC is such a vital reminder of the importance of the artistic life and community. The services and work being done here are special. Thank you for creating such a welcoming and inclusive space!

Thank you so very much for the space and the time to write. Moreover, thank you for the intention with which you’ve built this incredible community; from the dedication of retired librarians building your library to the affection for its landscape shared by the groundskeeper. There is something remarkable about working in the solitude of the Coop and knowing there is a whole community of people who care about words as much as you do, people who make all of this possible. Your generosity has made it possible to start and complete an essay and to make a good deal of headway toward finishing a story. I leave for home all the more energized and heartened to see my project through.

What a gift this residency gave me! For nine days I wrote poetry with an eye to finishing a manuscript, but more words came and an essay, a short, short story . . . the inspiration of the sun setting at Green Bay, the magical poetry walk, the enchanting village of Ephraim, all wove its own magic