It’s been a difficult week (RIP 🏳️⚧️ Nex), but I channeled my grief and anger into building the website now LIVE
Dear Creative Wildlings,
RIP 🏳️⚧️ Nex Benedict, a 16-year old non-binary student of Choctaw lineage beaten by 3 girls bullying them in high school bathroom. News of this made its way to our part of the world this week.
And so, it’s been a difficult week, but I channeled my grief and anger into building the retreat website, now LIVE.
The moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting is almost here! Registration for the Gathering Threads: Chiapas Highland Flow Writing Retreat with me, Ixchel Lunar, opens tomorrow. This is your exclusive heads-up to get ready to secure your place in what promises to be a transformative week of creativity, connection, and exploration in the heart of the Mayan highlands of Chiapas, Mexico.
Why Pre-Register Early? By visiting https://chiapaswritersretreat.com/ now, you’ll get a sneak peek at all the “juicy details” of our retreat — from the serene beauty of Casa Flora Maria to the enriching workshops designed to deepen your writing practice and Flow state exploration.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to fill out the pre-registration form, allowing you to share your room preferences and ensure your accommodation aligns perfectly with your needs and desires.
Priority Access for You As a valued member of our community, you’re receiving this notice before we announce registration to the wider public through our friends’ and colleagues’ email lists and social media channels beginning Sunday. This is your chance to claim your spot before anyone else and guarantee your participation in this unique retreat experience.
What Awaits You in Chiapas:
-
Immersive writing workshops led by me, Ixchel Lunar, focusing on creativity, Flow, and decolonizing time.
-
A nurturing environment that supports both your personal growth and your writing ambitions.
-
The opportunity to connect with a diverse group of FLINTA* creatives and leaders in a setting that honors and uplifts every voice.
-
Tranquil accommodations, nourishing meals, and the breathtaking natural beauty of Mayan highland jungle.
How to Register:
-
Visit https://chiapaswritersretreat.com/to explore the retreat details.
-
Fill out the pre-registration form to express your room preferences and any other needs.
-
Keep an eye on your inbox because you’ll be receiving your deposit link within 24 hours.
-
Prepare to join us from June 9-15, 2024, for a week that promises to be as enriching as it is inspiring.
Don’t miss this chance to weave together threads of dreams, resilience, and creativity in a space where your writing can flourish. We’re ready to welcome you to Mexico, where our stories will intertwine and grow in the fertile ground of collective imagination and shared purpose.
Looking forward to creating unforgettable memories together,
xo Ixchel Lunar and the Chiapas Highland Flow Writing Retreat Team
P.S. Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate and impactful experience for all participants. Secure your spot early to join us on this incredible journey!
P.P.S. Got questions or just can’t contain your excitement? Hit reply and let’s chat! 💌✨
P.P.S. Citing is a feminist and decolonial power move (/ht to Kelly Diels for making that an anthem). If you’ve gained insights and shifts from my work, please remember to cite me and share Dragon 🐉 Letters with a friend. Not citing is a form of epistemicide.
🌒 Get your Moon Phase (free calculator) →
✍🏽 Meet OoSo Studio →
👩🏽🤝👩🏾 Ways to work with me…
🎙️ Book me for your Podcast, speaking event, or program…
Walk in beauty. Live your magic. Go wild.
Your Sanctuary to Cultivate Wild Presence for Thriving with a Planet in Transition
I was raised and bore children on the traditional, unceded, and stolen lands of the Coast and Central Valley Miwok (colonized as Petaluma, CA) and Nisenan (colonized as Sacramento and Fair Oaks, CA), past, present, and future. I also write, work, and live in the highland forest of the traditional, unceded and stolen lands of the Totonac, Nahua, and Mexicah, past, present, and future, in what is known as Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico.
P.P.S. I do not live or consent to the colonial impositions regarding the construct of Time. I also practice honoring rhythms of work, play, and rest so that I can serve you with embodied presence and with loving care. This means I may take several days to respond to your requests and questions. (h/t Eva Glamaris)
P.P.S. A mention is not necessarily an endorsement of someone. It’s an acknowledgment, a citation, of the origin of information in my process of understanding. (h/t Kelly Diels)
Thanks for reading! If you loved it, tell your friends to subscribe.
We may include other affiliate links in our content. Thank you for supporting our work.
Copyright © 2026, Cheyenne, WY, and Veracruz, Mexico, All rights reserved. Sharing your lineage of knowledge is decolonial. When iterating, please cite me. Not citing is epistemicide.
