This winter, artists and creators can book one night at Blossom and stay one or two more, in exchange for honest content about the house and Scott Valley. Here is how Blossom Artist Pass works.
The best way to understand a place is through the people who make things there. Our journal, Scott Valley Life, tells the stories of the makers, growers and businesses in this valley. Blossom Artist Pass is the other half of that idea: we invite photographers, filmmakers, painters, writers and creators to stay at Blossom and show the valley through their own eyes.
The offer is simple. Book one night, and we host you for one or two more. In return, you share what you find: Reels, photos, Stories and, on the longer stay, a written piece. The program runs for stays through December 31, 2026. Free nights fall Monday to Thursday. Holiday weekends are excluded: no free nights November 25 to 29, December 23 to 27, or December 30 to January 1.
The two packages
Two-Night Story: pay for one night, stay two. For each Artist: one Reel on your own grid, one collab Reel and one collab carousel of 3 to 10 photos with Blossom, at least 4 Stories every day of your stay, and a set of photos and short clips for Blossom to use.
Three-Night Story: pay for one night, stay three. Roughly twice the content: two grid Reels, two collab carousels, a larger photo and clip set, and one written piece, either a blog post on your own site or a guest story for Scott Valley Life.
Either way, the price for the house is one night at the member rate of $555, plus 14% county lodging tax, which comes to $632.70. Up to three people can share a stay, and each person is an Artist who delivers the full set for the package. The free nights are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights, and your paid night can be any night: arrive Sunday, for example, and Monday and Tuesday are on us.
A winter treasure hunt
Every Artist Pass stay comes with a treasure hunt. A clue card waits on the kitchen counter when you arrive, and it leads you around the house and grounds, past the wood stove, the walled garden and the old oaks, and into Main Street in Etna. The treasures are gifts from Scott Valley businesses, so the hunt is also a way to meet the people who make this valley what it is. Each find is a ready-made Story.
If you run a business in Scott Valley and would like to donate a treasure, we would love to hear from you. Read how we feature local businesses in Share your story.
Who we're looking for
Photographers and filmmakers who love slow light and real places.
Painters, illustrators and makers who work from what they see.
Writers and bloggers who cover travel, food, wellness, design or rural life.
Creators on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube whose work is honest and well made.
There is no follower minimum. We review every application ourselves and choose on the quality of your work and the fit with Blossom.
What we promise you
Your opinions stay yours. We never ask for a positive review. We check facts, nothing else.
Content only, never work. You are our guests. We will never ask you to clean, garden, repair or do any physical work.
You keep your copyright. Blossom gets a license to use the files you deliver, with credit to you.
Clear disclosure. Every post is labeled as a partnership, as the law requires, so your audience can trust you.
What the stay includes
Blossom is a private retreat house in Etna, California, with three bedrooms, a full kitchen, a wood stove and a walled garden on 4.2 acres of meadow and oaks, a short walk from Main Street. The whole house is yours. Free EV charging comes with every stay; bring your own mobile charger, and see our EV road trips to Etna for the best chargers on the way.
How to apply
Join the Sovereign Circle. It is free through December 31, 2026, and the full Artist Pass guide and agreement live in the Members Portal.
Email Concierge@blossomsanctuary.com with the subject "Blossom Artist Pass application", or text 530 572 1122.
Tell us the name and main handle of each Artist, up to three, with links to three pieces of your best work, your package, two date options and your main platform.
Apply at least 7 days before the dates you want. Every stay must end by January 1, 2027.
Common questions
Do I need a big following to get a Blossom Artist Pass? No. We choose on the quality of your work and your fit with Blossom, not follower counts.
What does an Artist Pass stay cost? One night at $555 plus 14% county lodging tax, $632.70 in total, for a two-night or three-night stay for up to three Artists. The free nights must be Monday to Thursday nights, outside the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's weekends.
Can I bring someone who isn't creating content? Not in this program. Everyone who stays is an Artist and delivers the full set of content.
Are there view or engagement targets? No. We ask for the content in the guide, posted on time and clearly disclosed.
When does the program end? It covers stays through December 31, 2026.
Good to know
Check-in is 3 PM and checkout is 11 AM. Artists must be 18 or older, and pets are not allowed.
In winter, drive in daylight, stay together and check Caltrans QuickMap before you leave. Our winter driving and car trouble guide has the rest.
Scott Valley has more stories than one journal can hold. Apply to get a Blossom Artist Pass, join the Sovereign Circle, and see what's on this winter on our events calendar.
