Join us this November for a toes-in-sand, margarita-in hand, sun-on-shoulders (or shade, if that's what you're into) writing and painting retreat in magical Yelapa, Mexico, organized by writer and Deep Travel founder Christina Ammon and led by me and my favorite artist, Colette Hannahan.
Colette and I began collaborating on creative projects in 2020, when she beautifully illustrated The Best Women's Travel Writing, Volume 12 . We had so much fun that we decided to start teaching interwoven writing and painting classes. We've since taught together in Kathmandu, on a flower farm in Massachusetts, online (in our creative community, Studio Unfurl), at a gorgeous seaside agriturismo in Sicily, and in Yelapa, a place we fell madly, deeply in love with. And now we're returning to Yelapa in November--and you can join us!
Here's what to expect:
November 11-18
You'll arrive in Puerto Vallarta, and after two fun nights there, we'll hop a water taxi across the Bay of Banderas (while keeping our eyes peeled for dolphins and whales) to the lush, secluded, car-free village of Yelapa, where two rivers meet and jungle and beach conspire. There, we'll spend six nights in the dreamiest open-air casas imaginable. We'll fall asleep to the deep sound of rolling waves and wake to birdsong. During the day, we'll immerse ourselves in place, practicing the art of absorption through writing and painting classes.
AND we'll have plenty of time every day for...
TOTAL COST ONLY $2,500
Includes accommodation, water taxi, food, most dinners (drinks included!) and instruction.
Learn more and register at https://www.deeptravelworkshops.com
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