Why Showing Up for Yourself Might Be the Creative Breakthrough You’ve Been Waiting For

If you’ve been everything to everyone—except yourself—you’re not alone. You’ve written for work, edited for others, answered everyone’s text, filled everyone else’s cup… and yet your own story sits waiting, half-written. It’s time to change that.

At the Showing Up for SELF: Writing & Wellness Retreat, we invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and step into the story you’ve been avoiding. Set in the lush mountains of Puerto Rico, this 5-day experience is designed for the writer, the dreamer, the doer who’s ready to reclaim pause, purpose and power.

Why This Retreat Matters

In today’s nonstop world, creativity gets sidelined, voices get muffled, and well-being becomes optional.
This retreat offers something rare: the convergence of rest + writing + community + nature.

• You’ll engage in guided writing sessions and restorative wellness rituals.
• You’ll listen to your inner voice and let nature witness your return.
• You’ll join a community of women who are showing up — for their art and for themselves.
  When you show up for your words, you’re truly showing up for your whole self.

What You’ll Experience

1. Grounding and Movement: Morning yoga, silent nature walks, and stillness by riverbanks.
2. Writing Workshops: Sessions focused on deep reflection, free-writing, revision and craft.
3. Nature Immersion: Hammocks on private porches, mountain vistas, & salt-water pool.
4. Community & Storytelling: Fireside reading nights (our Speakeasy), sharing circles, and sisterhood.
5. Wellness Elements: Herbal tea rituals, breath-work for creativity, and mindful nourishment.
6. Take-Home Practice: Tools and habits to carry your creative momentum back into daily life.

Who It’s For

• Women writers and creatives (25-55) seeking clarity, rest and renewal.
• Those feeling blocked, tired, or distracted from their writing and creativity.
• Care-givers, professionals, creators who’ve been pouring out and now want to pour in.
• Anyone ready for an immersive reset in a place where nature meets narrative.

Details at a Glance

Dates: October 29- November 2, 2026
Location: Casa Grande Mountain Retreat, Utuado, Puerto Rico
Investment: From $2,500 USD (flight not included)
Package Includes: Shared villa/cabin, all meals, writing sessions, meditations, ground transport, retreat materials & welcome gift.
Upgrade Options: Private villa/cabin upgrade; private 1:1 coaching/grounding session with Joi and/or Karina.

Why Puerto Rico & Nature Matter

Imagine writing in morning light filtered through tropical trees, hearing the river’s hum, letting hammocks cradle your reflections. The mountains of Puerto Rico aren’t just scenic—they’re a catalyst.
Nature supports down-regulation of stress and invites creative insight. Being in a space removed from routine allows your inner voice to speak. Here, you’re held by the land while you remember your own story.

Your Hosts

Joi Miner – Storyteller, poet, coach, and host of Main Character Energy: The Joi Miner Experience. She creates spaces where authenticity meets accountability, and where the act of writing becomes an act of self-care.

Karina Polen-Davis – Founder of Amour Getaways, Certified Interpretive Guide, wellness-travel curator whose roots in the arts and outdoor recreation shape retreats that nourish body, mind and spirit.

How to Decide if This Is Right for You

Ask yourself:

• Do I need space to hear myself again?
• Am I ready to prioritize my creativity and well-being side by side?
• Do I want to join a circle of women who are serious about writing and transformation?
  If you said “yes,” then this retreat is your invitation to show up for yourself—and for your story—in a way that matters.

Next Steps

1. Visit the booking page and select your package (shared or private).
2. Upload your photo (so our retreat community can connect before arrival).
3. Keep an eye on our welcome email with travel logistics, packing list and pre-retreat guidance.
4. Prepare to arrive ready to rest, write and rise.

Final Thoughts

This is more than a retreat—it’s a remembering. A response to the call of your creativity, your voice, and your life. Because when you show up for your words, you’re showing up for your whole self.

See you in Puerto Rico — where your story begins again.