Write Without Distractions
No Job ● No Commute ● No Cooking ● No Cleaning ● No Worries
Time to Write
In this 9 day intensive writing retreat with Jaclyn Whitt, she’ll lead you through her process of story development and writing your first draft.
Days 1, 4 and 9 will be filled with Mexican adventures!
Days 2 and 3 are intensive days of story development. Jaclyn’s workshops and practical story outlining activities will stir your imagination and organize your story’s journey.
Days 5 through 8 are full writing days which will allow you to finish with a completed first draft that is structurally sound. Jaclyn will be available for consultation throughout the process. In the evenings, you're invited to enjoy some downtime with the locals.
Adventure Days
We'll visit archeological sites and Pyramids, Scenic "Magic Towns" with cobblestone streets and Historic Landmarks, coffee country in the Mexican mountains and more!
Arrive in Mexico city, and on day one we'll visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan, enjoy authentic Mexican food, and travel to Venustiano Carranza, Puebla (affectionately known as Agua Fria), which will be your home base while you're here.
On day four we'll head to the mountains, visiting the magic town of Cuetzalan, where many people still speak their indigenous (pre-spanish) language and it is still common to wear traditional clothing. Take a cultural tour, visit a loom, observe coffee processing, shop along cobblestone streets. We'll stay overnight, write in the morning, and return to Agua Fria on Day 5.
On writing days you will get to visit and experience the people, food and culture of small town Mexico in Agua Fria, the home of Geoff and Jaclyn.
On Day 9 we return to Mexico city for your departure, but on the way we will visit the magic town of Huasca de Ocampo, Hidalgo. We'll visit unique Basaltic prism formations, the Santa Maria Regala Estate and more!
This is not a resort destination
It is an adventure into the heart of authentic Mexican living
Your writing and your life will be impacted forever
Dates
October 20 - 28, 2025
All Inclusive
From day 1 through 9, all expenses will be covered:
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Travel from the airport in Mexico City
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Travel throughout the week
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All meals and Lodging
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Admission to archeological sites and cultural tours
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Laundry service, so you can pack light
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The program textbook that you can keep
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Return travel to airport
Other than money for souvenirs and personal spending, you will have no expenses from the time we pick you up to the time we drop you off.
Cost
(Secure your spot with just a $500 deposit)
Super-Early Bird Registration
● Writer $2,497
Shared accommodations with another writer
For single accommodations add $200 (limited availability)
● Writer + Spouse $4,497
This is a great vacation for a couple. Your spouse will enjoy all of the travel and adventures, plus added adventures on the days you are writing - all inclusive.
(If you both wish to be in the writers program, purchase 2 writers packages as above)
After January 31st
● Writer $2,697 (for single accommodations add $200)
● Writer + Spouse $4,697
After May 31st
(Registration Closes September 15)
● Writer $2,997 (for single accommodations add $200)
● Writer + Spouse: $4,997