Place
“My time at Surf Point was invaluable. The rhythm created by the view of the ocean, and architectural layout of the house itself, moved me and my work - gently, but with persistence.”
Land Acknowledgement
Surf Point Foundation is situated on the Pennacook, Wabanaki Confederacy, and Abenaki/Abenaquis tribal nations’ original homelands. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to the land.
Surf Point Facility and Surroundings
Our 6,000sf high modernist building has unique spaces with high ceilings, private entrances from within and outside the building to live/work spaces, and dramatic oceanfront views.
We have four studios: two very large and two generously sized. One live/work suite is designed to be accessible to wheelchairs. There are no medium-specific spaces or tools aside from a studio with process ventilation.
Amenities include an art, literature and poetry library; a collection of writer May Sarton’s poetry, novels, memoirs and journals; two kitchens; two laundry facilities; wifi and a landline; garage; communal spaces; oceanfront deck; and parking.
Our 47-acre oceanfront, marshland, and woods are governed by a conservation easement managed by the York Land Trust. Part of the land leads to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Trails, rural roads, and a nearby horse farm allow for exploration that changes dramatically with each season.
Pool Room Studio
Former in-ground saltwater pool transformed into a live/work space on the first floor.
Hallam Studio
Artist Beverly Hallam’s former studio with adjacent bedroom.
Split Studio
Bedroom downstairs with studio upstairs.
Sunrise Studio
Former Guest Room on the second floor; accompanied by a bedroom/living space on the ground floor.
““A lot of residencies allow you time and space to make new work...what makes Surf Point Foundation stand out is the place and the people that make it into a temporary home. While working in studio or walking the property, the pulse of the ocean consumes your senses and the history of the home as a creative nucleus is omnipresent. I loved the communal dining area, it allowed you to touch base with fellow residents, see what they are working on, and enjoy meals with one another. Yael and Kerry could not have been more helpful, calming, warm, and accommodating during our stay at Surf Point. It was truly an honor and a privilege to have been a resident at Surf Point Foundation.”