
Writers Residencies
Writers Residencies
This writers residency offers a transformative space for writers to immerse themselves in their work. Located in a tranquil, secluded retreat, the residency invites writers of all genres to explore the intersection of creative expression and the untamed beauty of the region.
This is a sanctuary for emerging and established writers, where they can find inspiration in the botanical gardens and jungle edges of Apothefinca.
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Medicine Gardens & Outdoor Reflection Spots
Staying at Apothefinca will reconnect you with nature and the elements. Apothefinca is an organic medicine farm surrounded by protected nature reserve nestled in a jungle valley just 10 - 15 minutes from pristine beaches. We specialise in tropical medicinal herbs, honey and sharing what we have with our guests. You’ll find plenty of inspiration spots (swings from the biggest trees, hammocks, the poetry hut) outside to sit and relax; read and write; take a siesta and connect with nature.
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The Writers Guest House - La Casa Escritura
The two bedroom guest accommodations offer a rare fusion of refined elegance and spaciousness. The space is airy, clean and inviting—designed with every modern comfort in mind while maintaining a deep connection to the natural surroundings. Each room has an ensuite bathroom and writing desk and walk out patio doors with screens to allow the cool breezes in, and jungle bugs out.
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Writing & Yoga Spaces
Elevated above the mango trees, the Canopy Studio offers an expansive space where creativity and inspiration are easy to connect with. This open plan studio with a two big writing desks (full of art material to encourage your inner creator) is designed to inspire and elevate your spirit, with panoramic views of the lush jungle and beyond—an ever-changing tapestry of green and sky. The canopy studio is the co-writing, yoga and art space.
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Movement as Medicine
Yoga - Surfing - Walking - Horseback Riding - Chi Gong - Aerial Silks and Trapeze. Our residencies and shorter stays offer an array of possibilities tailored to what you need to be in balance with your writing.
Your host, Lucy, loves movement so you’ll find lots of options to keep yourself limber and healthy. You might want to roll out a yoga mat and stretch; walk on the country roads, or do something more energetic.
Apothefinca has great, and fun options to keep you healthy and energized.
Included In Your Writers Residency:
Private room with ensuite bathroom and writing desk
Farm to table breakfast and lunch 5 days per week (lots of left overs so dinner is easy to make)
Weekly (sometimes more depending on what’s needed and wanted) writing circle and creative meditation led by your hostess
Co writing space in the Canopy Studio available 2 - 3 hours per day
Unlimited coffee, tea and fresh juice
Nature & Healing At Apothefinca:
Healing Herbal Medicine: During your stay you’ll eat organic farm to table food and have daily medicinal teas from garden grown herbs and plants (e.g. turmeric, ginger, lemon verbena, holy basil). Medicinal herbs and wellness are part of the daily experience woven into your writers residency.
Medicine Garden: During your stay you’re always welcome to explore and relax in the medicinal gardens and learn about local herbs and plants that have been used for centuries to promote health, healing, and balance.
Dates 2025:
June 1 - 30th, July 1 - 30th
August 1 - 30th, September 1 - 30th, October 1 - 30th, November 1 - 30th.
Residencies begin at the start of the
month and run until the 30th of the month,
and longer by request.
Please reach out to ask
about your specific time in mind for a residency.
We suggest a minimum of 3 weeks,
better yet four to six weeks
to give yourself time to rest a few days and
find your way into inspiration and creative flow.
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Lucy Lowes Paget
Writer, Apothefinca Founder, Therapist
Lucy had a dream of creating a healing arts sanctuary in the wilds from which Apothefinca evolved. Lucy is a writer, Osteopath and yoga teacher.
Lucy is currently working on her book, ‘The Home Tree’ which she has a publishing deal for with a british press, The Unbound Press.
Lucy is also a mother of two great kids - Nina & Jago, she’s an artist, a writer and she loves singing.
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Idania Aburto
Chef
Idania is the queen of the kitchen and serves food with love that will make your mouth water. She brings joy to the retreat. She’s always happy to teach if you’re keen to learn from her - but she wont share her family secret recipes - many have tried.
The meals are all exquisitely tasty - and healthy. You wont go hungry. You’ll be well nourished by the beautiful cooking.
Farm and ocean to table.

Your Writers Residency
Price: $3300 USD per month per person
(If you’re a couple or wanting to stay longer/shorter please ask about adjusted pricing)
Your stay includes:
Private ensuite bedroom with a desk
Farm to table breakfast & lunch 5 days per week (with lots of left overs for easy dinners)
Unlimited coffee, fresh juices & medicinal tea with garden herbs
Weekly writing circle and creative meditation led by your hostess
Co writing space in the Canopy Studio available 3 hours per day