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Independent Research

The Quiet Pursuit of Deep Work

Escape the noise of tech hubs. The Croft Residency offers a serene Vermont retreat for independent software researchers and digital artisans. Focus on non-commercial projects in a community valuing quiet, uninterrupted blocks of creation.

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Medium-wide environmental shot of a quiet, empty wooden desk inside a rustic cabin, a physical book open, soft sunlight from a window hitting the pages, warm wood tones, muted forest greens, 35mm film.
Our Environment

Cabins, Studio, Vermont

Private cabins provide individual sanctuary, while a shared studio fosters quiet collaboration. Each space is designed for analog-adjacent focus, with natural light and tactile materials encouraging thoughtful creation.

Surrounded by dense Vermont pine forests, the residency offers a profound connection to nature. This setting inspires clarity and provides the perfect backdrop for uninterrupted intellectual exploration.

Wide panoramic Vermont pine forest, dense trees, soft diffused afternoon light filtering through the canopy, muted forest greens, low horizon, 35mm film.
Wide panoramic Vermont pine forest, dense trees, soft diffused afternoon light filtering through the canopy, muted forest greens, low horizon, 35mm film.
— Natural Surroundings

The deep woods of rural Vermont provide both inspiration and isolation, essential for focused independent research.

Our Approach

Thoughtful Review Process

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Submit Your Proposal

Resident-Led Review

Invitation to The Croft

Detail your non-commercial software research or digital art project. We seek original, independent work that thrives outside traditional funding models.

Applications are read by previous Croft residents who understand the value of deep work and creative computing. We prioritize intellectual alignment, not market potential.

Successful applicants receive an invitation to join the Autumn cohort. Prepare for four weeks of focused creation, communal dinners, and quiet Vermont nights.

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Ready for Deep Work?

Join a community dedicated to independent research and creative computing. Applications for the Autumn cohort are now open.