Applications Now Open: Nan Tien Temple Children's Writers & Illustrators Residency , 29 September -11 October 2026 (free).
Are you a children’s book author or illustrator seeking inspiration, creative focus, and spiritual renewal?
Join us for the 2026 Children’s Writers and Illustrators Residency at Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. This unique creative retreat in Australia is designed to support writers and illustrators working on meaningful stories for young readers.
Immerse yourself in a peaceful and contemplative setting where mindfulness, creativity, and nature come together. Enjoy private accommodation at the tranquil Pilgrim Lodge, nestled within the temple grounds just outside Wollongong, NSW.
Application close 30 April 11.59pm, notified by 12 May
Residency Handbook
Application Form
