Residency
Blueprint
Spring Cohort

The program, community, and support to go from dreaming to building your own Residency.

You'll leave this program knowing exactly what kind of Residency you're building, who it's for, what to charge, and how to get your first resident through the door.

And you won't do it alone.

What you get:

  • Two 1:1 sessions with Kelly to get customized support. Plus asynchronous coaching in our online community.

  • 3 month access to the Residency Builder Community. Meets 1x a month live, begins March 15th.

  • Residency Blueprint Course: Self-paced online course with 5 modules, 27 lessons (breakdown below).

Enroll — $2,950→

$4,500. Early member pricing available until Nov 15. Payment plans available ($1,050 / mo). 

The Vision

Women are being called to architect a new world — this requires an ecological approach. I’m teaching women how to build their own residencies, tap into female artist community, and join a global network of female-led residencies. Residencies are the nodes. Community is the web.

Residencies built from cohorts!

  • Angela - Portugal

    Ceramics Residency

    Angela went from renovating a townhome in Portugal to launching her ceramics Residency on TheResidencyList with a viral instagram video. She is expecting to have her first Residents in 2027!

  • Nancy - Italy

    Writer’s Residency

    Nancy went from a dream to move to Italy to an offer made, accepted, and closed in Tuscany. She will be launching a Writer’s Residency in December on The Residency List.

  • Beth - Spain

    Beth had hosted a test retreat at her multi-story home in Northern Spain but wanted to optimize her revenue mix. In the cohort she did a full site re-design, did a professional photoshoot, developed marketing, core audience, and opened her waitlist!

  • Leah - Washington

    Art Residency

    Leah is turning 33 acres in Washington state into an Art Residency. During this cohort she went from transitioning from corporate world to transforming her land for women to stay on. She will be launching an Art Residency in the fall of 2026.

Who This is For:
Two Tracks, One Cohort

Track 1:
From Dreaming Stage to Property Location

You’ve always wanted to set up something like an Art Residency and maybe you also want to move. This is your track. We will:

  • Map your astrocartography to develop a list of locations to choose from.

  • Develop an itinerary and plan for how you can visit these places.

  • Receive prompts about documenting your journey which will become your marketing.

Track 2:
From Property to
Residency Launch

You have a property and want to build creative community. Maybe you want to have a revenue mix between Residency and Airbnb. This is your track. We will:

  • Plan out your website, branding, and core audience.

  • Develop your marketing and launch strategy.

  • Iron out your financial plan or optimize your revenue mix across retreats and residencies with an adjustable model.

Both tracks share the course, the live monthly calls, and the network of women building alongside you. Your 1:1 sessions with me are tailored to your track.

Enroll — $2,950→

$4,500. Early member pricing available until Nov 15. Payment plans available ($1,050 / mo).

Residency Blueprint Course Overview:

By the end of the online course, you will have:

  • A defined residency identity

  • A pricing model you can use

  • Application and curation system

  • Community model

  • Residency agreement + waiver

  • Your full tech stack for your site + application system.

  • A launch strategy that doesn't require a big audience

  • 5 self-paced modules. 27 lessons.

In other words: you won’t just have an idea, you’ll have the Blueprint for your Residency.

Enroll — $2,950 →

$4,500. Early member pricing available until Nov 15. Payment plans available ($1,050 / mo).

About Kelly

Kelly is an installation artist and built Milos Art Residency from scratch - including the property purchase in Milos Greece, renovation, art studio buildout, residency structure, application process, pricing strategy, membership community, and artist agreements. Previously she was named to Forbes 30 under 30 and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business. Milos Art Residency:

  • Reached operational profitability in year 1

  • 1,000+ artists started applications

  • 100+ high quality artist candidates

  • A fully booked inaugural season

  • 65 sqr m art studio

  • 2-week scholarship slot offered annually

Her vision is to create a global network of female-focused art residencies.

If you’re ready to build a residency that feels intentional, I’d love to support you.

Enroll — $2,950 →

$4,500. Early member pricing available until Nov 15. Payment plans available ($1,050 / mo).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This workshop is for artists, hosts, and creative founders who want to build a real Residency with structure, boundaries, and a clear ethos.

    Whether you already have a spare room, a studio space, or you’re still in the property-search phase, this is designed to help you turn the idea into an actual plan you can execute.

  • The course materials are hosted on Teachable. Teachable course access is granted manually the day the cohort begins (Sept 15th) — you'll receive a separate email with your login details. (Please check your spam folder!).

    The first module is available immediately and additional modules will be sent out weekly on Sundays.

    If you have any access issues, please email kelly@milosartresidency.com.

  • No. In fact, building the residency model first often helps you choose the right property and avoid expensive mistakes.

    This workshop supports both early-stage planners and people who already have space ready to host.

  • Yes two 30 minute 1:1 sessions with Kelly are included in the Residency Blueprint Program.

  • Perfect. Many residencies begin as rentals and this model allows for you to offer both.

    We’ll refine your offering so it becomes an intentional artist experience. That includes clarifying your ethos, creating boundaries and agreements, and shaping a residency structure that attracts aligned artists and protects your space.

  • All sales are final. Refunds are not available on any of the products or services in the Residency Blueprint Cohort.

  • This Program and course including all materials — worksheets, templates, contracts, and video content — are for your personal use only. Reproduction, resale, redistribution, or sharing of any course materials in any form is not permitted. All content is © 2026 Tea and Totems LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Please reach out to kelly@kellypeeler.com.

  • Enrollment includes full access to all course materials, community spaces, and live sessions for exactly 3 months (90 days) starting from the official cohort launch date. Access to the platform will automatically expire at the end of this 3-month period.