My Puerto Rico Writing Retreat Itinerary
Whether you've been on countless tropical writing retreats or this is your first foray into the world of writing in community, every container has its own unique elements. Here's what to expect when you give yourself the gift of My Puerto Rico Writing Retreat.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
My Puerto Rico Writing Retreat begins on Thursday evening. We will gather at the retreat house in Isla Verde, a short way away from the San Juan International airport. Airport transfers will be provided for all flights that arrive by 3:00PM local time.
After everyone gets settled, we'll gather for an inaugural writing exercise at 5PM before heading out to dinner at a local Puerto Rican restaurant.
Dinner out is optional; cost not included in retreat fee.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday morning we will begin with breakfast, coffee and tea at the casa followed by some journaling. Next, we'll settle in for a guided meditation that helps enhance the visual aspects of writing, namely our imagination and observation skills. We'll cap off this session with some writing prompts and sharing inspired by the meditation's focus.
After a short break, we'll reconvene for our first workshop of the weekend. We'll have a group discussion and feedback session for two of the writers who submitted work.
The afternoon is free for you to write, explore San Juan or head to a nearby beach. For dinner, we'll all join together at the My Puerto Rico Writing Retreat house where a private chef will provide dinner.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Saturday morning will begin just as Friday did, with breakfast, coffee and tea at the casa followed by some journaling. We'll then move into a guided meditation that helps enhance the audio aspects of writing, helping you tune into your inner voice as well as the sounds that create atmosphere in a work. This session will close with some writing prompts and sharing inspired by the meditation's focus.
After a short break, we'll meet again for our next workshop of the weekend. We'll have a group discussion and feedback session for two of the writers who submitted work.
The afternoon is free for you to write, explore San Juan or head to a nearby beach. For dinner, anyone interested can travel with the group to Old San Juan to dine at a restaurant.
Dinner cost not included in retreat fee.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sunday starts with our usual breakfast, coffee and tea at the casa followed by some journaling. Our third guided meditation of the weekend focuses on feeling: both physical sensations and emotional states. And you guessed it! We'll finish off this session with some writing prompts and sharing inspired by the meditation's focus.
After a short break, we'll come together for our final workshop of the weekend. We'll have a group discussion and feedback session for two of the writers who submitted work.
The afternoon is free for you to write, explore San Juan or head to a nearby beach. For dinner, we'll all join together at the house where a private chef will provide dinner.
After dinner on Sunday, we'll have time for sharing. This is your invitation to share anything you've written over the weekend or anything you've written in the past. This is often one of the best parts of any retreat!
Monday, April 27, 2026
