A serene getaway to inspire your writing & revive your creative flow,
in partnership with Grace Van Berkum & the GLO Flex Cafe & Retreat Center.
Writing is more than an act of creating. It is more than scrawling words on paper or typing stories into life.
Writing opens your truths and delves into your insights, curiosity, and cleverness. Our writing stays tucked away, quiet and patient, until space has been carved away and we begin to write.
We write our stories.
Write our poems.
Write our songs.
Create our characters.
We learn and hone our skills.
We get started.
We keep going
We finish.
We start again.
This is what the “Writing Retreat” will do for you. It will inspire you with space and time to delve into yourself and draw up the words that long to be set free in stories, memoirs, novels, poetry, or weekly blogs and journals.
I say “writing” and not “writer”, because though most of us write in some form, we may not call ourselves writers. Those of us who have even published a book may still struggle to self-identify as a writer. The imposter syndrome hangs on tight sometimes.
This Writing Retreat is designed for those who write at any level. Whether you are a seasoned blog writer yearning to write your first book and seek guidance, or someone who has dabbled in journaling but struggles to write consistently and seeks inspiration. Perhaps you are well on your way to finishing your book, but feel stuck and could use a change in scenery to carry you over the finish line.
This Writing Retreat is for you.
Nicaragua Writing Retreat Details
8 Days, 7 Nights
$1899 for Shared Rooms (2 people)
$2299 for Private Rooms
LOCATION
GLO is an empowerment community health center located in tranquil Northern Nicaragua.
Situated in beautiful nature, it is focused on healing through fresh, local, organic foods, functional movement, de-stressing in nature, and making authentic friendships.
It features a main clubhouse with a kitchen for nutrition classes, a health cafe and bakery with a rooftop patio, and a yoga rancho which also doubles as a community dining area and writing workshop space.
Also on-site in healing nature:
- 5 secured rooms with ceiling fans + individual bed fans
- 5 Private bathrooms and 5 private rainwater showers
- 12 beds total on-site
- Tiled floors, microfiber towels, and all-natural soap provided
- Berkey Water Filters + Eco Colloidal Silver Filters in every room
Take in the sound of nature, and enjoy the tropical breeze blowing through the studio as you nourish your mind, and your body, and WRITE.
THE FOOD
Grace Van Berkum’s food is nothing short of magic. Artistically, she combines local foods, nutrition, science, and love into a creative ensemble of hearty, healthy foods that will nourish, detox, and fill you up at every sumptuous meal. You will love the food, crave more, and feel the difference in your mind and your creativity.
GLO is Grace’s health cafe and empowerment community center located in tranquil Northern Nicaragua. Her unique, creative, & health-conscious courses and experiences at the center are designed for stress reduction, health rejuvenation, & life recalibration with a customized educational component. The center’s GLO Retreat Program includes a fresh, local, menu from the GLO Flex Cafe, outdoor functional movement practices, vagal toning and breathing practices, life coaching, Chinese Medicine & Ayurvedic treatments with local practitioners, daily earthing, and community connections. With the support of Mother Nature, their mission is to support you as you reclaim your health and your life.
It’s the perfect environment for freeing your creativity as a writer.
The GLO philosophy is rooted in using ”food as medicine” and “living your life as your medicine”. Team GLO is passionate about teaching the world how to use food to heal the body. Their retreat programs are focused on cell health, digestive health, liver health, brain health, and skin health while helping to increase inner clarity and life fulfillment. Their GLO Cellular Nutritional menu has been specifically designed to shift the body and mind into a more abundant state.
GLO Superfood + Fresh Food Meals are all geared towards balancing your body and hormonal system, reducing inflammation, improving digestion & elimination, releasing toxins, and improving weight, all while satisfying your taste buds in delicious and creative ways.
The GLO Mission represents self-empowerment and self-love through mindful lifestyle choices and habits.
Your Itinerary
Here is what each day will look like:
DAY 1
Arrival at your boutique beach Nicaraguan Retreat location.
Orientation – Here we will review local information about Nicaragua, your surroundings, and health and safety information, as well as review what you can expect to experience throughout the week. We will also take a short tour of the premises.
Welcome Dinner – Enjoy a delicious open-air family-style meal serving hearty, healthy dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
DAY 2 – 7
Throughout the next week, your experience will include the following:
Morning Writing Practice: Spend time in your casita or the garden and start your day writing in your journal. Writing prompts will be offered, or you are free to journal what comes to mind. The intention is to begin your day through writing and implement positive writing habits, or to give you space if journalling is already a part of your morning practice.
Movement: Each day will begin with a yoga practice under the palapa to get your body moving and your creativity flowing.
Breakfast: A selection of healthy organic breakfast items to choose from made fresh daily from local Nicaraguan produce.
Writing Workshops: A series of 6 guided Writing Workshops. Workshop Topics Include:
- Goal Setting & Exploring the Writing Process
- Overcome Feeling Stuck, Imposter Syndrome & Other Paralyzing Challenges
- Writing Through Emotions (your own, and emotions within your work)
- Honing Your Writing Style
- Self-Editing and Empowering Your Voice
Two private 1:1 Writing Coaching Sessions are included during the week, Daily Writing Prompts, and you will be gifted a writing journal.
Afternoon Activities: Your early afternoons will be free to spend as you wish. Lunch is offered, or wander down to the local cafe for a smoothie. You can also use this time to write, engage in a private writing coaching session.
Dinner: Your meals will be served in the Rancho palapa, each evening a delicious detox dish designed focus on improving your cell health, digestive health, liver health, brain health, and skin health while helping to increasing inner clarity and life fulfillment.
DAY 8
Breakfast A healthy organic breakfast will be served as your final farewell meal.
Departures Transportation to Managua or Liberia will be organized for you at an additional cost. Group transport can be arranged to save costs.
Book. Click the “Book Now” button below to submit your details.
Make a Payment. After submitting your details, you will be taken to the “Make A Payment” page so that you can secure your placement with a deposit and a signed participant agreement.
- Deposit of $500 is due to secure placement.
- Remaining balance of is due July 20th.
All payments are non-refundable.
Payment plans are available. Just reach out to me and I can structure a payment plan that works for you and gets you on a Retreat.
Flights. Airport options are Augusto C Sandino international airport in Managua (MGA), Nicaragua, Please get in touch with me and I’ll help you arrange the best possible travel logistics
Prepare. We will connect with you soon to provide more information regarding in-country travel logistics, your itinerary, and any answer questions you may have that help you prepare.
Meet Your Retreat Facilitators
Christy Nichols
Life Purpose Coach | Curator of Transformational Retreats | Author | Speaker | Purposeful Travel Advocate | Reiki Master | CEO at Venture Within
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Christy’s professional education expertise has afforded her the opportunity to work all over the world. Since achieving a Masters Degree and Teaching Credentials in Sussex, England, she has delivered educational and leadership initiatives internationally to individuals in the UK, Europe, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, South Africa, Canada, the USA, and Australia. After successfully creating and developing EDventure International, an organization combining leadership development, education, and conservation projects overseas, she launched Venture Within. Her passion is creating transformational experiences for personal and professional growth through overseas immersion, executive life coaching, and adventurous experiences abroad. She enables and inspires others to live a full and meaningful life.
- Expert in leadership development amongst professionals
- 20 years an Educator, CEO of Venture Within, and EDventure International
- ICF Accredited Certified Professional Coach
- Curated strategic leadership workshops catered for traveling professionals, with a focus on personal development and growth.
- Utilizes cultural immersive experiences as transformative opportunities.
- Specializes in transformative experiences that enhance leadership abilities on personal and professional levels.
Grace Van Berkum
Founder of GLO Cafe & Center | GLO International Retreats + GLOPROTM Organic Superfood Blends | Holistic Nutritionist | Raw Food Chef | Certified Yoga Teacher | Certified Personal Trainer
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Known for her anti-inflammatory, fresh food-as-medicine nutrition plans and menus, detox retreats, and raw chef training courses. Grace teaches Private and Group International Retreats based on a Level 1-8 Cell Health system.
Hundreds of her recipes and photos can be found in international magazines, websites, and sponsor sites around the world.
She has 5 RAW HEALING recipe books found on her personal website (raw, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free) focused on disease prevention and healing.
Since 2006, Grace has helped thousands of clients transform their health and re-direct their futures with her lifestyle knowledge and nutrition coaching. She has helped many people heal from diseases and cancer, including her father.
The Nicaraguan retreat is for those who seek an indulgent experience away from their routine and who crave soulful time to align their purpose and tune into their writing passion. If you are:
- an adventurous spirit
- craving a change in your scenery
- a soul-searching individual
- seeking mindfulness
- in need of a break, relaxation and re-focus
- ready to invest in your writing skills and nurture your passion
Then we got you covered. The Writing Retreat is the luxurious get-away offering you the experience you’ve been looking for.
Still have questions? Get in touch and we’ll give you a call to be sure this retreat is the perfect fit for your needs.
