Residency Program
Writers’ Residencies Managed by the Slovene Writers’ Association:
Dane Zajc Writers’ Studio
The Dane Zajc Writers’ Studio, located at Praprotnikova Street 5 in Ljubljana – just a short walk from the city centre – offers guests an inspiring environment for focused creative work and for discovering the Slovene capital.
The residence is named after the poet and playwright Dane Zajc (1929–2005), who lived here for several years. The apartment preserves the memory of this writer, who holds an important place in Slovene literary history as a lyric poet and recipient of the highest national awards. Several of his personal belongings remain in the space, and visiting authors can also consult translations of works by distinguished Slovene poets and writers.
The modernly furnished studio (48.70 m²), located on the third floor of a residential building (apartment no. 6), is suitable for stays of one to four weeks and can accommodate up to two authors at the same time. It includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Writers and translators can apply for a residency through the annual public call published by the Slovene Writers’ Association at the beginning of each calendar year.
Beli Križ Holiday Home
The newly renovated holiday home at Beli Križ provides opportunities for vacation, rest, and undisturbed literary creation. Situated close to Piran, the house is surrounded by a beautiful garden and small woodland, offering shade for reflection, reading, and socializing. The holiday home is equipped with a laundry room, library, Wi-Fi, television, kitchen, and even a table for table tennis.
Accommodation includes five double rooms, four triple rooms, and one quadruple room. Members of the Slovene Writers’ Association receive a 25% discount on seasonal room rates, a benefit also extended to their family members by the contracted manager of the house.
The minimum stay is three nights. Prices do not include the tourist tax (€1.01 per person per night) and registration fee (€2 per person).
The Cottage at Bled
The holiday home at Bled, just a three-minute walk from the lake and located near the Zaka campsite, offers a small cottage surrounded by forest and peace of nature. The house includes two double bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Stays are possible from the beginning of June until the end of September.
Reservations are handled at the SWA office during office hours (10:00–13:00). A deposit of €100 must be paid upon booking to the SWA account: IBAN SI56 0201 0001 0240 256.