Oatmeal Creek's facilities and 240 acres of protected land provides the opportunity for solitude and self discovery.  Each year Oatmeal Creek awards three separate 21 day residencies between March and May.  Each residency period is reserved for an individual resident.  The program is open to emerging and established writers of all genres-fiction, non-fiction, poetry, playwright, and screenplays.  The residency provides a support stipend and at no additional cost a fully equipped private residence.  Residents are responsible for their own food, materials, and transportation to the residency.  Applications are accepted between August 1-August 31.  Applicants are evaluated by a diverse selection committee with experience in writing and reading.