Slow down and awaken your senses with a renewing writing retreat in the wide-open landscapes of coastal South America. This is a writing retreat like no other. New York Times and international bestselling author Laura Munson brings a travel-forward branch of her acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats to the wondrous terrain of Uruguay. You'll use the power of the written word to re-discover yourself, to find your genuine voice, and to feel new again. Settle into a tranquil Uruguayan oasis, where the air is infused with creativity and the scenery is breathtaking. Each day will begin with a soul-nourishing writing session led by Laura. Through this custom-made daily writing practice, you'll reconnect with your sense of awe, as you wander through your words, you'll breathe life into the next chapter. Unleash the power of your self-expression under the guidance of a world-class writing teacher and author. But this retreat isn't just about diving deep into your authentic voice. It's also about indulging in the beauty and serenity of your surroundings. Whether you're exploring the vibrant flora and fauna on a birding expedition, embarking on an adventure by foot, horseback, or bicycle, feasting on the exquisite local cuisine, walking the beach, or wandering the village, each moment of this retreat promises to be filled with inspiration. This writing retreat will be an extraordinary sensory experience, blending beach, nature, art, culture, adventure, gastronomy, relaxation, and the joy of one of South America's most enchanting destinations. Join us for a transformative writing retreat where creativity knows no bounds, and every day is an opportunity to discover the beauty of your sacred self-expression.
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip
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Estancia Vik José Ignacio, is a romantic, rustic and traditional ranch which pays homage to Uruguay's nature, architecture, art and design. Situated on 4,000 acres, this five-star property is home to a herd of criollo and quarter horses, an estuary, an herb garden a chapel and a collection of contemporary Uruguayan art.
Laura Munson is a New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author, teacher, and speaker, instructing writers for over a decade at her acclaimed Haven Writing Retreats in Montana. With over a thousand alums of her various writing programs, Laura works with writers at all levels and skill sets from around the world.
Experience the vibrant heartbeat of Buenos Aires, where culture, history, and culinary delights converge to create an unforgettable sensory journey.
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The World's Best Beach Town
Just up the road from crowded high-rise ridden Punta de Este, Jose Ignacio is world's away. A chic enclave where celebrity chef Francis Mallman reigns supreme.
“I love this country…I mean, there's a vibe here that just is unlike any other place on the continent.” — Anthony Bourdain
All meals as stated in itinerary
Daily writing instruction with best selling author Laura Munson
All lodging
2 glasses of wine with dinner
All activities as described in itinerary
International Airfare
Personal Souvenirs
Travel & Health Insurance (required)
Airport Transfers
Local airfare from Buenos Aires to Punta del Este
The trip officially starts on Sunday January 26th, but if you are traveling a long distance to reach Argentina, consider arriving a day early so you have time to relax and adjust to the local time or join us on our Pre-Trip Extension. You should arrive no later than 12:00 p.m. on Sunday January 26th so you can catch the last flight of the day at 4:20 pm to Punta del Este. Our concierge can help with your local flights.
Fly into Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE). This is where all international flights land. You will have to take a taxi to Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP), from where local flights like ours to Punta del Este depart. If you need assistance booking your local flights, please email our concierge.
The weather is pleasantly warm with a gentle breezes. The highs are in the upper 70's F and lows in the 60's F.
We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.