Place

“The location delivered me to the ocean. I could hear, see and feel its presence everywhere—at night and immediately upon waking up, while cooking, in the studio. I became re-tuned to its intelligence, what an incredible privilege.”
— Rozalinda Borcila, ‘25

Land Acknowledgement

Surf Point Foundation is situated on the Pennacook, Wabanaki Confederacy, and Abenaki/Abenaquis tribal nations’ original homelands. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to the land.

Surf Point Facility and Surroundings

Our 6,000sf modernist building has unique spaces with high ceilings, private  live/work spaces, and dramatic ocean views.

We have four studios: two very large and two generously sized. One live/work suite is designed to be accessible to wheelchairs. There are no medium-specific spaces or tools aside from one studio with process ventilation.

Amenities include an art, literature and poetry library; a collection of writer May Sarton’s poetry, novels, memoirs and journals; two kitchens; two laundry facilities; wifi; garage; communal spaces; oceanfront deck; and parking.

Our 45-acre oceanfront, marshland, and woods are governed by a conservation easement managed by the York Land Trust. Part of the land leads to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Trails, rural roads, and a nearby private horse farm allow for exploration that changes dramatically with each season.

Photo of the Surf Point living room by James Eric Francis Sr. ‘26

Pool Room Studio

Former in-ground saltwater pool transformed into a live/work space on the first floor.

Interior of a minimalist room with wooden walls and brown tiled floor, featuring a rustic wooden table with flowers, books, and an easel in the background. Large windows offer a view of trees outside.
Wooden easel with metal lamps against a wooden plank wall
Bathroom with vanity, sink, mirror, wall light, and open door leading to a closet with shelves and hangers.
Sunny bedroom with large glass windows, wooden bed, beige carpet, and modern decor.
Empty storage closet with white shelves and wooden paneling, featuring colorful hangers on a rod.

Hallam Studio

Artist Beverly Hallam’s former studio with kitchen, separate bedroom.

Art studio with easel, large work table, shelves with wood pieces, chair, ladder, and sink.
Interior of an art studio with large windows, a workbench, easel, and comfortable chairs.
An art studio with large windows, a central worktable storing supplies, a rolling chair, a sink, and a wooden cabinet. The room has a high ceiling with exposed ductwork and overlooks a snowy landscape outside.

Sunrise and Split Studio

Generous suite on ground floor with private studio on second floor.


Small bathroom with marble sink, oval mirror, and shower curtain
Minimalist bedroom with bed, pillows, bedside lamp, and window.
Minimalist bedroom with a wicker chair, wooden chest, and bedside lamp.
Minimalist room with wooden floor, two black chairs, and a small white table, large windows offering an ocean view, and wall-mounted shelves on the left.
Minimalist room interior with ocean view windows, a small white table, a dark chair, and wooden floor.

Shey Rivera Ríos ‘26 Process Work: Fragment of photographic annotations and image of cyanotype and fabric sculptures.

“Being at Surf Point was a transformative experience. For an artist, especially a community worker like me, to have all of my time be dedicated to restoring my energy and engage in creative exploration, was priceless. I developed an intimate relationship with this land, which allowed me to reflect deeper on the narratives of the diaspora that I engage in my creative practice. To be so close to the ocean, the rising tides, and to be connected to the Atlantic, became an important setting for expanding my artistic process.”
— Shey Rivera Ríos ‘26

Interested in learning more and visiting Surf Point, or organizing a public event with us?

We welcome visitors by appointment and public event proposals here.