The survey asked professional musicians about their interest in using the Willapa Bay AiR facility for artistic residencies. Key findings included: - 86% of respondents were interested in using the facility, while 14% needed more information. - Common additional questions were around costs, group sizes/dates, and noise levels. - Most respondents wanted to stay for 4 days on average, with individuals staying longer than groups. - Respondents expressed interest in using the space for recording, writing, workshops, and collaborating with other artists in a beautiful natural setting.

1. Willapa Bay AiR
Winter Use Survey
Conducted by:
Long Beach Peninsula Acoustic Music Foundation
and
The Peninsula Arts Center
January, 2016

2. Overview
• Survey invitations were sent to 56 professional
musicians.
• Thirty-four surveys were completed, a 61%
response rate.
• Twenty-six left questions about additional
information they’d need and made general
comments.
• Twenty-four provided email addresses for future
contact.
• A link to the Willapa Bay AiR was provided for the
respondents’ reference.

3. Would you see yourself making use of this facility?
Yes, 86%
Not sure -
would need
more
information,
14%

4. What else would you need to know to make a decision?
As an individual staying in one of the cabins, would I be able to record music loudly,
as in using an amp for an electric guitar or the like? Also, how close (walking
distance) is this to the water? What restaurants and grocery stores are nearby?
I'd like to know the exact costs (mentioned by 67% of the respondents).
How many people it can hold
Available dates. Also, is there any flexibility on group size?
I would like to brainstorm with other artists about having a collective retreat...five
singer-songwriters..where we could work individually and also share our work
I would use the facility in conjunction with a concert
Is there solitude available, or people around? Is it acceptable to make noise (music)?
Even at night? Or will it disturb others?
Not much. Sounds great! I'm very interested in the potential to organize
creative/unusual collaborations between artists. With solo time and group sessions...
Really nothing...it looks like an ideal place to sit down with my guitar and write songs
for the next record...
Nearby grocery stores? Are there noise ordinances?
Who else might be there at the same time.
Would the main lodge be avaiable for a stay of just a day or two?

5. Would you MOST LIKELY use it as an individual, or
with a group?
Individual, 33% Group, 33%
Can't say/It
depends, 34%

6. How long would you most likely want to stay?
17%
3%
13%
17%
10%
30%
30%
37%
20%
Don't know
Other
Longer than a week
7 days (6 nights)
6 days (5 nights)
5 days (4 nights)
4 days (3 nights)
3 days (2 nights)
2 days (1 night)
Median expected stay = 4 days
Those who would come as
individuals expect to stay
longer than those in groups
(5 days vs. 4 days).

7. Is there anything else you'd like to say?
I am excited for Peninsula Arts and about more opportunities for artist retreats that are commutable from Portland.
I love that you are offering this. Having a place to connect with the creative process is incredible and sacred. Thank you!
I seems like it could be a good place for me to make a record. Would it be possible ? Sound-wise would it be ok? Could we bring recording equipment
there ? If that doesn't work it would be a great place for me to go and write song. A bit like I did for my last album "Idaho". Merci beaucoup!
I think it would be fun to hold workshops for a small groups. For instance: Decorating Artistic Cookies with Royal Icing.
I would very much enjoy the opportunity to come work and stay and Willapa again! Thanks for putting this together. What a great resource!
I'd LOVE to be part of it!
Seems to good to be true! :)
Sounds lovely! I hope you do this again next season when I can take advantage!
Thank you for creating opportunities like this for artists/musicians!
Thank you for reaching out to me! I'd love to be considered for a writing retreat in such a beautiful space. Pete Krebs
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
I'd love an opportunity to have a quiet retreat and go write songs on my acoustic guitar and journal. Sounds like heaven
This is a really wonderful opportunity for musicians and artists in western Oregon and western Washington - I hope that folks take advantage of it!
This sounds amazing. I look forward to applying for a 2017 residency! A reminder email to apply in May would be helpful.
We have been holding events for our fan base for the last two years on properties that connect people with nature, and each other. We would like to
expand our idea to include personal and musical workshops and I'd love to host a weekend retreat/event. We have references from two other property
owners that have let us hold events. Our fans are beautiful, respectful people that love nature. I'd love to talk to you more.
We think this is a wonderful opportunity! Thank you for helping make it available.
We'll be on the other coast starting in April, so it wouldn't be terribly likely that we'd end up using it, although the idea of it is pretty wonderful.
what an amazing opportunity, THANK YOU. it would be very helpful for scheduling to be able to set dates several months in advance as I know many
touring singer-songwriters book things way out.
What an incredible opportunity!! I'm a musician focused on research and development for a musical I'm writing about human trafficking and would LOVE
to make use of your space with a group of collaborators. This summer or fall would be a great time for this!