Guanajuato Writing Retreat

The 2023 Guanajuato Writing Retreat: Writing—and Living—Boldly was held from November 5 to November 12 at the Florecer Casitas in Guanajuato, the hilly capital city of the Guanajuato state, in Mexico’s high plateau region. The retreat (limited to eight writers) featured guided exploratory writing sessions led by poet Bonnie Wolkenstein, local excursions to destinations including Museo de Astronomía Prehispánica and La Cañada de la Virgen, and independent time to write for poets, fiction writers, creative nonfiction writers, and translators. The cost of the retreat was $1,995, which included double-occupancy housing, group transportation to and from the airport, some meals, workshop fees, and excursion admission fees; it did not include airfare. To apply, writers submitted an online registration form by August 31. Participants were required to submit an electronic copy of vaccine documentation and a valid passport. Visit the website for more information. 

Accessibility accommodations included public transportation near the venue. Alternative programming was available for participants unable to participate in excursions involving hiking. Contact Florecer Casitas owner Liz Mapelli at lizmapelli@gmail.com or +52 1 473 117 8576 for additional details about lodging accessibility.