Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Group size: 5 - 18
Kwanzaa Pause BLACK WRITERS RETREAT
Limón Province, Limon, Costa Rica
Dec 25, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Group size: 5 - 18
About this trip
Black Writers Retreat: 8 Days & 7 Nights of Writing, Networking and Cultural Exploration in the tropics! Take a “Kwanzaa Pause” in Caribbean Costa Rica with other Black writers to WRITE, REFLECT, & CONNECT. Black Writers For BlackUs: Controlling Our Narrative
What’s included
- RegistrationYour retreat "ticket" includes your copies of Black Writers Group WOLABA member's publications and other goodies!
- LodgingYou will enjoy beautiful accommodations surrounded by lush tropical beauty. (Hot water & air conditioning. ) Pricing is based on DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.
- Cultural ExcursionsExperience the culture and natural beauty of the "Black" part of Costa Rica. Each of our three outing will expose you to the Black legacy and healing energy.
- Daily BreakfastEnjoy a tasty "Tico" breakfast.
- Writing GroupsDaily meetings featuring * Writer Of The Day, * Writer Updates, * Featured Black Writers Group WOLABA members.
- Kwanzaa CelebrationWe will take time each day to explore and reflect on the principles of Kwanzaa. On Kuumba/Creativity (Day 6) we will celebrate together with a Karamu (Communal Feast).
What’s not included
- Transpo To/From SJO (CR)Transportation TO and FROM San Juan International Airport in Costa Rica is not included.
- Transpo To/From RetreatTransportation TO and FROM the retreat location (Limon Province, Costa Rica) is not included.
- Travel InsuranceTrip insurance is not included but is RECOMMENDED to cover cancelation due to health, accident, death in family and/or other concerns such as lost luggage or trip interuption.
- PassportValid Passport is required.
Available Packages
RED: Early Bird ($250 Discount)
Available until April 30, 2024
$250 Discount (Registration, Lodging, Cultural Excursions)
$1,750
Deposit: $250
BLACK ($100 Dicsount)
Available until July 1, 2024
$100 Discount (Registration, Lodging, Cultural Excursions)
$1,900
Deposit: $150
GREEN
Available until September 1, 20249 left
Regular Price (Registration, Lodging, Cultural Excursions)
$2,000
Deposit: $100
Available options
Itinerary
Day ZERO & Before
Arriving in & EXPLORING Costa Rica &/or Limon
* Fly Into Costa Rica’s San Juan International Airport (Alajuela, Costa Rica)
* Explore &/or Rest!
* Great Time for ADD ONs like * Customized Relocation Tour, * Massages, One-On-One Yoga, * Tarot Consultation, * One-on-One Writing Feedback
Your Organizer
Angela Riley
Angela Riley was born and raised in the US in a magical place called Detroit. She has wandered (aimlessly?) through life and throughout the world with one assignment: Supporting YOU in being your best self. She writes about and imagines us winning, happy, and free.