BOOK WRITING RETREAT
Accelerate Your Manuscript Development
Under the Warm Mexican Sun
February 10-17, 2024
Bringing Together Aspiring Authors to Focus, Create, and Connect
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding the time and mental space to write can feel like an insurmountable challenge.
Distractions abound, and the solitude necessary for creative thought often seems just out of reach. This is where our retreat, set in the tranquil and inspiring Villa Bejar in Cuernavaca, can become a game-changer for your writing journey.
Imagine a place where the usual demands of life are replaced by beautiful surroundings and dedicated writing time. A retreat that not only promises the escape needed to focus but also provides the tools and support to significantly advance your writing project.
Welcome to our Writer's Retreat
at Villa Bejar in Cuernavaca, Mexico
Bid farewell to the winter chill and immerse yourself in the warm, colorful charm of Cuernavaca.
This February, a bespoke writing retreat awaits at the luxurious Villa Bejar, designed specifically for a small group of creatives and changemakers like you.
In this city celebrated for its year-round spring-like climate, your writing project will find the ideal environment to flourish. Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Villa Bejar, this retreat is your stepping stone to bringing your book from dream to reality.
Daily writing stints, the aromas and tastes of Mexican cuisine, and ventures into Mexico’s rich tapestry of culture, history, and art await.
This February, a bespoke writing retreat awaits at the luxurious Villa Bejar, designed specifically for a small group of creatives and changemakers like you.
In this city celebrated for its year-round spring-like climate, your writing project will find the ideal environment to flourish. Surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of Villa Bejar, this retreat is your stepping stone to bringing your book from dream to reality.
Daily writing stints, the aromas and tastes of Mexican cuisine, and ventures into Mexico’s rich tapestry of culture, history, and art await.
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
― Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
What’s included:
1. Concentrated Writing Sessions
🌿 Imagine a serene spa setting, free from daily distractions, the camaraderie of a focused group, and the undivided attention on your manuscript—all serving to make each writing session deeply productive.
2. Personalized Coaching and Guidance from Katie
✍️ Tailored One-on-One Coaching: Experience personalized coaching and feedback sessions that cater specifically to your writing needs.
🔓 Overcoming Writer's Blocks: Leverage my expertise as a multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and breakthrough coach to conquer any writing obstacles and unlock your best writing.
📚 Insights into Publishing: Gain crucial insights into the contemporary publishing landscape, ensuring your book is perfectly positioned for success.
💡 Empowering Your Creative Journey: Benefit from my diverse background combined with a deep understanding of the creative process, empowering you to confidently navigate every stage of your writing journey.
✍️ Tailored One-on-One Coaching: Experience personalized coaching and feedback sessions that cater specifically to your writing needs.
🔓 Overcoming Writer's Blocks: Leverage my expertise as a multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and breakthrough coach to conquer any writing obstacles and unlock your best writing.
📚 Insights into Publishing: Gain crucial insights into the contemporary publishing landscape, ensuring your book is perfectly positioned for success.
💡 Empowering Your Creative Journey: Benefit from my diverse background combined with a deep understanding of the creative process, empowering you to confidently navigate every stage of your writing journey.
3. Cultural Immersion, Delicious Food and Fun Activities
Experience the richness of Cuernavaca's history and culture, with curated outings that will invigorate and inspire you.
🖼️ Artistic Journeys: See murals by Diego Rivera, paintings by Rufino Tamayo and Frida Kahlo and Mesoamerican artifacts at the Palacio de Cortés and the Robert Brady Museo.
🎁 Local Artisanal Finds: Experience the charm of local markets, brimming with vibrant crafts.
🏊♂️ Recreation & Fitness: Enjoy leisurely swims and fitness amenities.
🌅Outdoor Leisure: Soak up the sun while enjoying a book and sipping on tropical drinks.
🌟 Creative Companions: Mingle with a supportive community of creative minds.
🌶️ Gastronomic Adventure: Indulge in the rich and varied flavours of Mexican cuisine.
Experience the richness of Cuernavaca's history and culture, with curated outings that will invigorate and inspire you.
🖼️ Artistic Journeys: See murals by Diego Rivera, paintings by Rufino Tamayo and Frida Kahlo and Mesoamerican artifacts at the Palacio de Cortés and the Robert Brady Museo.
🎁 Local Artisanal Finds: Experience the charm of local markets, brimming with vibrant crafts.
🏊♂️ Recreation & Fitness: Enjoy leisurely swims and fitness amenities.
🌅Outdoor Leisure: Soak up the sun while enjoying a book and sipping on tropical drinks.
🌟 Creative Companions: Mingle with a supportive community of creative minds.
🌶️ Gastronomic Adventure: Indulge in the rich and varied flavours of Mexican cuisine.
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🌟 Exclusive Bonuses for Your Writing Journey:
To enrich your experience, I've curated a series of special bonuses to advance your manuscript and provide clarity on today's publishing landscape.
🎁 Bonuses Include: 🌈 Welcome Gift Bag: A special collection of items to start your retreat on an inspiring note. 📚 Katie's Book Blueprint Workbook: Your guide to structuring and planning your manuscript effectively. 🎤 Pre-Retreat Group Q&A Session with Katie: An opportunity to discuss and clarify any queries before the retreat begins. 🔮 In-Depth Assessment: Dive deep into the purpose of your book, your goals, and the resources at your disposal. This comprehensive evaluation will lay the groundwork for our collaborative efforts on your project. 🌐 Post-Retreat Online Group Session: A session to map out your next steps, ensuring sustained progress on your book. |
Accomodations, Food, Transport
Included in retreat package:
7 nights accomodation at Villa Bejar
Welcome Dinner, 7 days of Lunches, Celebration Dinner, along with Snacks and Beverages during sessions
Lunch and Meet-Up in Mexico City
Meet and greet other retreat participants in the heart of Mexico City's historic centre, before travelling together by bus to Cuernavaca.
Local Transport for cultural and meal outings
You are responsible for your travel costs to and from the retreat location, and for breakfasts and dinner costs, except for the Welcome and Celebration dinners.
If travelling from abroad I suggest you arrange to arrive a day early so you are rested and ready for the retreat. As well, it will allow you to have a brief taste of Mexico City's amazing sights and ambiance.
Retreat Itinerary
This itinerary is designed so that you have ample writing time, along with chances to relax, socialize with other retreat participants, and visit the beautiful and fascinating sights in the Cuernavaca area. If you feel the need for more time on your own, feel free to take time off the scheduled activities. This retreat is for YOU and our intention is to make it flexible enough to meet the differing needs of the attendees.
SATURDAY
12:00 pm: Meet for Lunch at Catedral Hotel (in the historic centre of Mexico City)
A chance to meet and greet with fellow attendees and discuss the exciting days ahead.
2:00 pm: Coach Departure to Cuernavaca
Enjoy the scenic journey to our retreat destination.
4:30 pm: Arrival and Check-In at Villa Bejar
Settle into your rooms, relax, and acquaint yourself with the beautiful surroundings.
6:00 pm: Welcome Dinner (included in price of retreat)
Join together for our first group meal, offering a taste of local cuisine.
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Welcome Session and Introductions
An informal gathering to introduce the retreat schedule, discuss goals, and get to know each other.
SUNDAY
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am-12:00 pm: Morning Writing Session
Kickstart the day with a focused writing session, guided by optional prompts and exercises.
12:00 pm: Lunch at the Resort
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Cultural Excursion
View exquisite international and Mexican art and artifacts at the Brady Museum
4:00 pm: Free Writing Time
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30-9 pm: Group Discussion and Celebrations
Sharing and feedback on writing. Preparing the ground for next day's writing.
MONDAY to FRIDAY
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Writing Warm Ups and Focused Writing Time
10:30 am: Break
10:45 am: Writing time
12:15 pm-12:30 pm: Group Sharing
1:00 pm: Lunch at the resort or outside venue.
2:00-4:00: Cultural Excursions and Relaxation
Alternating days of cultural excursions (Palacio de Cortés,Museo Cuahnáhuac, etc.) and free time for relaxation
4-6:00 pm: Afternoon Writing Sessions
(Depending on the day we will also schedule discussions around key aspects of book creation and publishing)
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm-9pm: Optional Readings (excerpts from day's writing) with group discussion and feedback, short fun activities to stimulate writing and creativity. Set up for following day's writing.
SATURDAY
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am–12:00 pm: Final Writing Session
Concluding writing activities and group sharing.
12:00 pm: Farewell Lunch A chance to celebrate our week, exchange contacts, and discuss next steps.
2:00 pm: Departure to Mexico City
Bid farewell to Villa Bejar and head back to Mexico City.
This itinerary is designed so that you have ample writing time, along with chances to relax, socialize with other retreat participants, and visit the beautiful and fascinating sights in the Cuernavaca area. If you feel the need for more time on your own, feel free to take time off the scheduled activities. This retreat is for YOU and our intention is to make it flexible enough to meet the differing needs of the attendees.
SATURDAY
12:00 pm: Meet for Lunch at Catedral Hotel (in the historic centre of Mexico City)
A chance to meet and greet with fellow attendees and discuss the exciting days ahead.
2:00 pm: Coach Departure to Cuernavaca
Enjoy the scenic journey to our retreat destination.
4:30 pm: Arrival and Check-In at Villa Bejar
Settle into your rooms, relax, and acquaint yourself with the beautiful surroundings.
6:00 pm: Welcome Dinner (included in price of retreat)
Join together for our first group meal, offering a taste of local cuisine.
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Welcome Session and Introductions
An informal gathering to introduce the retreat schedule, discuss goals, and get to know each other.
SUNDAY
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am-12:00 pm: Morning Writing Session
Kickstart the day with a focused writing session, guided by optional prompts and exercises.
12:00 pm: Lunch at the Resort
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Cultural Excursion
View exquisite international and Mexican art and artifacts at the Brady Museum
4:00 pm: Free Writing Time
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30-9 pm: Group Discussion and Celebrations
Sharing and feedback on writing. Preparing the ground for next day's writing.
MONDAY to FRIDAY
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am: Writing Warm Ups and Focused Writing Time
10:30 am: Break
10:45 am: Writing time
12:15 pm-12:30 pm: Group Sharing
1:00 pm: Lunch at the resort or outside venue.
2:00-4:00: Cultural Excursions and Relaxation
Alternating days of cultural excursions (Palacio de Cortés,Museo Cuahnáhuac, etc.) and free time for relaxation
4-6:00 pm: Afternoon Writing Sessions
(Depending on the day we will also schedule discussions around key aspects of book creation and publishing)
6:00 pm: Dinner
7:30 pm-9pm: Optional Readings (excerpts from day's writing) with group discussion and feedback, short fun activities to stimulate writing and creativity. Set up for following day's writing.
SATURDAY
8:00 am: Breakfast
9:00 am–12:00 pm: Final Writing Session
Concluding writing activities and group sharing.
12:00 pm: Farewell Lunch A chance to celebrate our week, exchange contacts, and discuss next steps.
2:00 pm: Departure to Mexico City
Bid farewell to Villa Bejar and head back to Mexico City.
🎨 Your Creative Process, Honored and Amplified
The retreat, and the before and after activities is thoughtfully designed not just for the writing of your book but for the evolution of your entire creative process and publishing journey.
Retreat Cost Details
🌟 Regular Price: $3,000 US (Shared Room for Two)
🐦 Special Early Bird Offer (Until Dec 15th): $2,500 US (Installment Plans Available)
🛏️ Prefer a Private Room? Just add $500 US for the comfort and luxury of your own space.
Retreat Cost Details
🌟 Regular Price: $3,000 US (Shared Room for Two)
🐦 Special Early Bird Offer (Until Dec 15th): $2,500 US (Installment Plans Available)
🛏️ Prefer a Private Room? Just add $500 US for the comfort and luxury of your own space.
Exclusive Bonus for Early Birds!
🏆 First Three Signups Special: Receive a complimentary 90-minute private book coaching session with Katie, valued at $250 USD, to perfectly prepare for the retreat.
📚 Maximize your retreat experience with this one-on-one coaching opportunity!
🌟 Interested in Joining the Retreat? 🌟
💌 Apply for a FREE Consultation! Find out if this inspiring and productive retreat is the perfect fit for you.
Simply email katie@katiecurtin.com with the subject line "Spa Book Retreat."
💭 Take the first step towards a transformative writing experience!
About Katie
Katie Curtin, CPCC, is a best-selling author, multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and book coach. She's helped hundreds of changemakers and entrepreneurs to birth their creative projects into the world, including to create their best-selling books.
Katie's multi-faceted career includes working professionally as a writer, researcher, journalist, and editor, as well as being a success and breakthrough coach for one of the leading US coaching companies for conscious business owners.
She's the founder and host of the online Creativity Café, which features events and interviews with artists, thought leaders, and innovators.
Her first book,Women In China, published at the age of 24, went through three printings and was translated into French and Swedish. Her book The Happy Well-Fed Artist: How to Get Your Creative Projects Off the Ground and Into the World, was on the Amazon Best-Seller list. Currently she is working on Breaking Money Spells: Money Changes Everything but Doesn't Have to Change You, along with an accompanying workbook.
Katie's multi-faceted career includes working professionally as a writer, researcher, journalist, and editor, as well as being a success and breakthrough coach for one of the leading US coaching companies for conscious business owners.
She's the founder and host of the online Creativity Café, which features events and interviews with artists, thought leaders, and innovators.
Her first book,Women In China, published at the age of 24, went through three printings and was translated into French and Swedish. Her book The Happy Well-Fed Artist: How to Get Your Creative Projects Off the Ground and Into the World, was on the Amazon Best-Seller list. Currently she is working on Breaking Money Spells: Money Changes Everything but Doesn't Have to Change You, along with an accompanying workbook.
What People Say About My Coaching
I've been working with Katie Curtin for two years now as a trusted guide and advisor as I attempt to tame 20 years of my insights working with people in the Big Dream Program into a book. No easy feat, and I now see why I'd never got very far on my own.
Katie is INCREDIBLE. I've known her for 15 years now - and as a social activist, artist, brilliant coach, and friend she is 100% the right kind of vibe I needed in a mentor. She 'gets me' in a way that was crucial to this working.
Alex Baisley, Big Dream Program, Guelph, Ontario
Thanks to Katie Curtin’s breakthrough coaching, I am presently the author of two books with a third one on its way. Discovering Your Heart Voice and ABC’s of Grief are both Amazon best sellers! All this because of Katie’s ability to help me identify and clear away the sources of the resistance that blocked my writing flow time and time again.
Being in her book-writing program gave me the tools and structures I needed to be both productive and clear. It also facilitated my remaining accountable throughout the process. Katie’s one-on-one coaching empowered me to rediscover purpose and clarity when I felt stuck or inadequate for the task of writing a book.
Most importantly Katie taught me how to process my feelings and arrive at a place of freedom when points of resistance would surface. Our sessions left me feeling free and focused. I am so grateful that Katie Curtin’s gifts have touched my life!
Loretta McCarthy, Best-Selling Author, Lake County, California
Being in her book-writing program gave me the tools and structures I needed to be both productive and clear. It also facilitated my remaining accountable throughout the process. Katie’s one-on-one coaching empowered me to rediscover purpose and clarity when I felt stuck or inadequate for the task of writing a book.
Most importantly Katie taught me how to process my feelings and arrive at a place of freedom when points of resistance would surface. Our sessions left me feeling free and focused. I am so grateful that Katie Curtin’s gifts have touched my life!
Loretta McCarthy, Best-Selling Author, Lake County, California
With Katie’s help, I no longer feel resigned or frustrated about my life and work. During our coaching period, a publisher rejected my nonfiction manuscript.Instead of sending me into a tailspin of gloom, as such rejections have done so often in the past, it simply energized me to take a new direction with this project, knowing that it ultimately will be very successful. That is a profound and welcome difference--being able to respond to a seeming “down” with the deep knowledge that it will turn out to be right for me. And it did. A year later I signed with a publisher and the book came out in 2015.
Thanks, Katie!
Candace (C.L.) Talmadge, Inner Shift Specialist & Author, Santa Cruz, California, www.thehealingcirclebook.com
Thanks, Katie!
Candace (C.L.) Talmadge, Inner Shift Specialist & Author, Santa Cruz, California, www.thehealingcirclebook.com