Showing Up for SELF is a 5-day immersive writing & wellness retreat in Puerto Rico designed for women who have been everything to everyone—except themselves.
Set in the lush mountains of Puerto Rico, this retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and make space for your voice to rise again. Through guided writing workshops, creative circles, and moments of stillness, you’ll reconnect with your purpose, your peace, and your power.
Dates: October 29- November 2, 2026
Location: Casa Grande Mountain Retreat, Utuado, Puerto Rico
Hosts: Joi Miner & Karina Polen-Davis
Investment: From $2,500 USD (deposit $250)
Book Now: Showing Up for Self Writing Retreat
5 days / 4 nights at Casa Grande Mountain Retreat
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared with local ingredients
Guided writing workshops and creative coaching with Joi Miner
Meditation and reflection sessions facilitated by Karina Polen-Davis
Ground transportation (SJU ↔ Utuado)
Salt-water pool, hiking trails, rivers, and hammocks for rest
Welcome gift and retreat materials
Not Included: Airfare (can be arranged separately), personal purchases, and optional spa services (available on-site).

Stay in a shared villa or cabin with another writer. Each includes an ensuite bathroom, private balcony with hammock, and organic bedding. Ideal for guests who value connection and creative community.
For those seeking solitude and reflection, enjoy your own villa or cabin surrounded by mountain views and tropical sounds.
Day 1 – Come As You Are
Arrival, welcome dinner, and intention-setting ceremony.
Day 2 – Ground + Flow
Morning yoga or meditation, guided writing, reflection circle.
Day 3 – The Work + The Witness
Focused writing blocks, optional private coaching, evening storytelling by candlelight.
Day 4 – Edit + Expand
Publishing Q&A, editing workshop, manifestation meditation.
Day 5 – Travel + Transition
Breakfast, closing circle, and departures.

Joi Miner — Writer, poet, and host of Main Character Energy: The Joi Miner Experience. She brings soulful honesty and creative empowerment to every session.

Karina Polen-Davis — Founder & CEO of Amour Getaways, Certified Interpretive Guide, and wellness travel curator who designs culturally rich, nature-based retreats across Puerto Rico.

Because showing up for your words is the first step to showing up for your whole self. This retreat is your chance to rest, reconnect, and reignite your creative purpose in one of the most inspiring settings in the Caribbean.
The kayaking was not what was expected as we did not see the bioluminescence, but the staff was really nice. ATV WAS AMAZING AND WE ALL ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT…the best experience ever!! Thank you so much for booking that excursion.
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