At Civitella, I had the time and space to write with no goal in mind and no end in sight. I was pushed by the conversations I had with new friends and the books I picked up in the library. I came with an idea of what I would work on, but when I arrived I realized that...
It took me several days to adapt myself to this new stage of doing nothing but possible creating, but then I began to write what I intended to write: a novel. I did write, partly edited old materials that I brought. Also, as intermission and as mainly I consider...
I am so grateful for my time at Civitella, which gave me the space to breathe and think after a long and difficult semester of dissertation writing and book touring. I spent my time going for long walks, getting to know the other Fellows and their inspiring work,...
Time, at Civitella, is elastic: great geological spans and quick bird flights. You are cared for during your stay in soulful ways – stomach and spirit. Most importantly you are left alone to work with affection and concern in a place that is rich with history,...
