
June 26 - July 1, 2026
Villa Lala,
Mismaloya (Puerto Vallarta), Mexico
Let paradise treat your writers soul. The sacred space held by host Donna Mills and writing coach Michelle Ruiz will surprise you, support you, and take you places for infinite inspiration.
Come to play with pen and paper or come to finish your next Best Seller. Meet your next best friends and soul writing family in six days that will feel like a month!
Adventure and care, luxury and culture, unwind and activate, explore writing in ways that you've never done before.

At this LUXURY retreat at Villa Lala you can expect:

Retreat at a Glance
Regardless of where you come from, summer will welcome you in Puerto Vallarta. You will be whisked away to a luxury location between del Mar y Sol (the Sea and the Sun) where you will be taken care of from the moment you step out of security to the moment you return to the airport.
Your personal driver will take you directly to the Villa where you will be greeted by your Sacred Spaces host Donna Mills and Writing Coach Michele Ruiz. We welcome you with open arms, copal tantalizing all your senses, a welcome drink, and an escort to your accommodations of choice.
While every room is unique based on your requirements, the common spaces are crisp and beautiful for you and the 6 others who have joined you on this writing adventure. Everything will be taken care of, with daily meals and snacks, inspiration meditations, guided mini workshops, local excursions, and opportunities to explore every sense the sun and the sea can. The magic of this place and the space will offer a mix of practical and mystical activities to inspire you. Local cuisine, water adventures, nature activities, writing workshops, group sharing and collaboration opportunities, and one-on-one guidance will be complimented by a one-hour massage, energetic bodywork, oracle cards, guided ceremonies of cacao and fire in a Choose Your Own Adventure kind of experience.
Melt away into your writing or be swept away into paradise. You get to choose how Puerto Vallarta nourishes your soul in these six days of inspired creativity. You'll close the week with a private ride to the airport and memories of a lifetime.
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