7th January - 28th February 2026
Arriving in cute little Trélex, laced in snow seemed like a novelty.
I had been on the waiting list since pre-covid time, so when I got the chance this time, I took it at the start of a new year.
While being amongst awe inspiring nature was amazing, it gave with an insight and a taste for Swiss rural life.
Nina was very generous and forthcoming to welcome me. Not only, is this a very unique residency with the views of spectacular nature, but it was also quite a cosy nurturing environment & experience for me. It was nice to see some familiar names for the first 100 artists at Trélex.
It's easy access to Geneva so I could go to Art Geneva at the end of January.
Although, you are paired with another artist that may be there on a writing project, I gathered most who come to this Residency want to be left on their own. So, unless you arrive with another artist friend, you must get used to being by yourself.
Trélex is very small and you may take a walk around the village in just 15 minutes. There is a small farmhouse with animals like cows, a lot of cats, and a goat. Some other houses had lamb and hens or roosters and a field with donkeys. Near the station there are horses and dear me it was inspiring to see jet black horses on white snow!
Only one downside would be that food etc. supermarkets are very pricey! I always knew Switzerland was expensive, but I hadn’t realized just how much. So, if you have a special diet, it's best to bring some with you if possible.
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