About the house
Forty years ago Canadian author Sharon Butala introduced the idea of Wallace Stagner’s childhood home in Eastend becoming a place of inspiration for artists and writers.
Photo by Todd Korol, former artist in residence.
By 1990 the house had been purchased, restored and granted heritage status.
Since its opening thirty years ago over 300 writers and artists have found, and continue to find, inspiration inside this beautiful old home, nestled in the Cypress Hills, surrounded by the last remaining Grasslands.
Sitting on the banks of the Frenchman River, the fully-furnished, self-contained house provides a quiet, peaceful environment. Every effort is made to ensure a disturbance-free stay.
Diversity Statement
Wallace Stegner House is committed to the inclusion of residents with diverse voices and experiences. In acknowledging the historical and systemic barriers encountered by some people in our society, we strongly encourage all eligible applicants to apply.
Eastend, Saskatchewan is a beautiful, wild, and remote place. Please note there is no bus service to the town. The nearest airports are Medicine Hat, Regina and Calgary, all hundreds of kilometres away. Transportation to and from the town is the responsibility of the resident.
Antelope photo by David Thielen on Unsplash