Spring 2026 Immersive Memoir Retreat

Immersive Memoir Writing Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico
Exploring Life’s Pivotal Moments through the Five Senses

Step into a week of inspiration, reflection, and renewal on Mexico’s breathtaking Pacific coast. Our memoir writing retreat takes place in the enchanting town of Sayulita, at the family estate of Corazon, a place where memory and magic seem to linger in the air.

For five unforgettable days, you will be guided to reflect on the pivotal moments of your life, exploring them through the lens of your senses. Each day will focus on one of the five senses, helping you uncover the ways sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell unlock memory and enrich life story writing.

Retreat Highlights

• Five days and six nights at Corazon, a private family estate just steps from the
  Ocean
• Daily writing workshops designed to help you discover, shape, and share your
  life stories
• A unique sensory-based approach to unlocking memory and inspiration
• Time for personal writing, relaxation, and exploration
• On-site delicious catered meals, featuring local cuisine
• Deluxe and architecturally unique accommodations
• Cultural enrichment through guest speakers, culinary experiences, and
  celebration

Dates: March 8–14, 2026

Facilitators: Heidi Thorsen, Heather Alicia Knox and special guest Dr. Cheryl Svensson, author, curriculum developer and Executive Director for The Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies.

Participation is limited to twelve guests to create a personal space for quality interaction.

This retreat is more than a getaway—it is a chance to nurture your creativity, reconnect with your deepest stories, and carry home both new writing and renewed inspiration.

Come write, reflect, and immerse yourself in the beauty and spirit of Mexico. Your stories are waiting to be written—and Corazon is waiting to welcome you.

What to expect at a retreat

 Mornings begin with workshops using the Guided Autobiography approach—thoughtful activities, writing prompts, group sharing, and discussion. Afternoons are yours to shape: continue writing, savor time for quiet reflection, or enjoy optional offerings like yoga, massage, relaxing by the saltwater pool or exploring Sayulita’s vibrant culture. Evenings will immerse you in the local spirit with local guest speakers, a hands-on cooking class, and a festive closing celebration.

Pricing

This retreat is all-inclusive. We require a 50% deposit to secure your spot at the retreat. Balance payments will be due 4 weeks before the start date of your retreat. Please check FAQ or Terms & Conditions for the cancellation policy.

This includes:

• Luxury accommodations at Corazon for 6 nights (checking in Sunday and checking out the following Saturday), including all gratuities for the staff
• 2 fresh, locally prepared meals per day plus beverage bar (starting with dinner Sunday and ending with dinner on Friday)
• All workshop lessons, speakers and evening activities
• Use of the Corazon amenities (salt-water pool, koi pond meditation deck, yoga room, luna roof and fire pit)
• 1 – 2 zoom meet ups with instructors prior to retreat (likely in February)

This doesn’t include:

• Additional nights before or after the retreat (but we welcome you to make this a longer vacation!)
• Massages during the retreat (optional, on site with our fabulous massage therapists, see bios here)
• Lunch each day and group dinner in town on Thursday night
• Food before/after the retreat
• Car service to and from the airport (though you can add this to your retreat package below in the “Optional Items” section)
• Airfare or travel insurance (travel insurance is highly recommended as unforseen events do arise)
• Additional off-site activities such as ATV tour through the jungle, catamaran trip to Islas Marietas, horseback riding on the beach

To see more photos and info on accommodations, please visit our price list. Please note that the pricing listed is the per night rate to stay additional nights at Corazon before or after the retreat. For your all-inclusive retreat week pricing, please click the “Register Now” button on this page and look at the pricing tab.

Where is this retreat taking place?

Corazon is the family property of Billie and Tim Taylor and the home to White Feather Healing Center. This exquisite compound was originally built with the intention of providing a place to gather family and friends for fun, healing, and restoration. Over time the property revealed itself to have a deeper purpose.  It was a sacred site to the indigenous people of this area and maintains a special energy. We have come to believe that when you spend time here you not only absorb the energy contained within but leave a bit of your own energetic footprint behind. The Taylor family see themselves as stewards of this place and its special energy.

As Corazon was originally built as a place for family to come together, each casita was built for a different member of the Taylor family – Billie & Tim, Lake, Rudd, Chris & Tessa. You’ll notice each space has a different layout or aesthetic, reflecting the taste of the family member that helped to design that casita.

For more information, please click here to see the Terms & Conditions for this retreat.