An artist painting a landscape on a canvas outdoors in a grassy field near a red barn and trees.

Artist In residence

Though privately owned, the Herdsman House and Suite Below the Studio which accommodate up to 6 people, is a social enterprise with a mission to accommodate the needs of individuals, small group residencies/workshops and small-scale arts organizations. This includes writers, musicians/composers, visual and textile artists, filmmakers, theatre, and more. We honour grants awarded through MAC and Canada Council and work to make your stay affordable for those on a limited budget. Arrangements can be made to share Margruite’s studio, a piano, and a seasonal 140 seat concert venue in the loft of the Krahn Barn. Please inquire for group packages.

Neubergthal offers two other guest houses (The Morning Dove, Red Granary), and the Commons Barn and Bergthal School house for year round meeting and rehearsal space.

Coming spring 2026: the Coop Studio will include shared studio space and extra accommodations.

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Testimonials

  • “I came to the Herdsman House to work on an idea, and I left with many more! It's the perfect spot to let your creative mind forage, or bring a collaborator and make your own studio. The hosts are wonderful and the location wondrous.”

    Tanis Macdonld — Canadian writer, professor, editor

  • “I’ve a new appreciation for Manitoba, Mennonite craft and culture, and my very first CANADA DAY celebration.”

    Dan Dorff  — American Keyboardist, drummer, singer

  • "Thank you for providing this space for us to continue composing on Flyaway project!”

    Sarah Ens — ( Canadian poet), Jami Reimer (sound designer)

  • “As always, it’s the most creative air in North America here.”

    Lise Raven ( American/German filmmaker, professor), and Frank Bruechner (American/German) musician, actor

  • “Herdsman House feels connected to the Martian and the Mound in that it is filled with memories, yet it still invites us to make more, to leave our mark on this proverbial mound.”

    Lovissa Wiens — Designer of things that go brr

2025 Past Events at the Krahn Barn

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