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Are you writing a memoir and know you work better with a little structure, support, and community? If so, you’re invited to join me and yoga instructor Nova Loverro in Mexico next February 18-24 for the Mindful Memoir Writing Retreat.
The retreat, limited to a maximum of 12 women, will include daily writing workshops, restorative and gentle yoga classes, guided meditations, a supportive community of like-minded souls, and plenty of time for writing, reflection, and enjoying the beach.
The retreat will take place in Chacalilla, a small private gated community in Chacala, Mexico. Chacala is an authentic unspoiled fishing village that sits between the lush green jungle and a beautiful bay about 90 minutes outside of Puerta Vallarta.
Mindful Memoir is geared toward writers of all levels—from the beginner who wants to write in order to honor her life experience, to seasoned writers who are aiming toward publication. The mix of daily exercises, writing prompts and craft instruction is designed to help you better understand who you are, where you’ve been, what an experience meant, and how your experiences have changed you. Those attending should have some writing or journaling experience and be interested in cultivating a daily writing practice and greater self-awareness.
You’ll come with memories and a notebook, but you’ll leave with deep personal insight.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Our “retreat center” is composed of two large and comfortable casas in a community with a private beach, infinity pool, tennis, paddleball, and a restaurant on-site. Each property has open-air dining, balconies, lush gardens, and air conditioning.
Prices vary according to room selection:
Double/Double(2 double beds/shared room) with private bath – $1,750 per person (2 to a room)
Triple Room (3 twin beds) w/ private bath 1,750 pp (2 to a room)
Triple Room (3 twin beds) w private bath 1,550 pp (3 to a room)
Note: If you are coming with a friend please indicate who you will be rooming with. If you are coming alone, you will be assigned a roommate. Triple rooms will be limited to two persons per room, unless three friends are booking together.
The registration fee includes lodging, chef and maid service, use of all club facilities, a light breakfast and chef-prepared lunch each day, two group dinners, daily writing craft classes, daily gentle or restorative yoga sessions, and optional guided meditations. For an additional fee, you can also choose to participate in afternoon excursions such as whale watching, a jungle hike to a private beach, kayaking, stand-up paddleboards, massage, and more.
Airfare, other dinners, and the $60 round trip van transfer from the Puerto Vallarta (PVR) airport will be the responsibility of each participant. A group shared private van service will be arranged for you. Dinners in town range from $5 to $15. Excursions are generally about $25 plus tip.
If you’d like to reserve a space, please contact Nova at loverronova@gmail.com
For questions call 970-379-9648.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot, and final payment is due no later than Dec 1.
Space will fill quickly so please reserve early.
Reserve by July 15 for an early-bird discount of $100.
(Note: The retreat is designed for people who wish to generate new material, not workshop existing pieces. A critical review of manuscripts will be offered to participants after the workshop for a fee.)