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NOvember 14-21 2021
“Writing From Our Depth” Guanajuato Writing Retreat
Hosted by Bonnie Wolkenstein, Ph.D. 

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I am a writer, photographer and psychologist based in Seattle. When my son became a college freshman, I took a year-long sabbatical to write. I went first to Guanajuato, and fell in love with its heritage, colors, people, and community. I continued in Seville, Spain for three months, and was set to return to Mexico to spend three months in Oaxaca before finishing my year in Salta, Argentina. COVID-19 had other plans. I returned to Guanajuato, where I remained for the rest of the sabbatical year. I wrote and walked every callejón I could find. I met Liz Mapelli and came to live at the Florecer Casitas. It was there that the idea for a writer’s retreat was born.

Guanajuato Writing Retreat is for writers seeking time, space and creative innovation for their own work, and the chance to create a supportive writing community in a home-away-from-home environment. Mornings will include activities to foster creativity and self-exploration (mindfulness meditation, creative prompts, and process group time for exploring our internal landscapes and encouraging ourselves to understand/explore sides of ourselves often unseen).

During the day, we will have plenty of time to write, as well as explore and be inspired by Guanajuato’s colorful sights, sounds and its mix of historic and present-day Mexico. Excursions and activities will correspond to that day’s themes for self-exploration and writing. In the evenings, we will deepen our connections through meals, conversation, and the opportunity to share or workshop our day’s writing. Our experiences will culminate in a public reading shared with local writers.

Pricing:
  • $1495.00 USD per person, double occupancy
  • 50% Deposit ($750.00 USD) due upon registration
  • 50% Balance ($745.00 USD) due by July 31st
  • Cancellations: If you must cancel, your 50% deposit can’t be returned after September 30th. No refunds will be possible after September 30th unless someone is able to fill your spot.
  • Limited to 10 total participants

APRIL. 3-10 2022
Retreat Details coming
Hosted by Trenia Logan  

October  2023
"Dancing with Death"
Hosted by Kay Haferkamp & sylvia Wienand
A retreat for Palliative and Hospice care professionals
Including: Día de los Muertos (Day of the dead) celebrations
And a community gathering of doctors and caretakers in Mexico
Presented in German & English

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Kay Haferkamp (RN): A Ward supervisor for a palliative ward, leads a chronic pain therapy ward and provides services to apply palliative care to regular wards. Teaches   and lectures different aspects of palliative care and is a member of the ethics committee. St- Elisabeth Hospital Köln Germany
Sylvia Wienand (RN):
Coordinator for volunteers in home hospice and stationary hospice, and performing advance care planning.
Palliative Hospice Solingen (Phos) Germany
          More details to come. To be on the early bird wait list contact us HERE, Limited to 10 total participants.
Join Kay for a Zoom retreat in March 2022 as away to meet and prepare for the in person retreat in October of 2023