Artist & Writers Residencies now open June - December 2025
Quiet the world. Listen to Your Voice. Create.
Do you have a book you’ve been longing to write?
Looking for time out to start working on the project you’ve been thinking of for years?
This artists & writers residency program offers a transformative space for writers to fully immerse themselves in their work.
The residency invites artists and writers of all genres to explore the intersection of creative expression and the untamed beauty of this artists oasis in the tropics of Southern Nicaragua.
Apothefinca is a perfect place for emerging and established artists. It’s where you’ll find inspiration in the botanical gardens, jungle edges and beautiful work spaces - and in the good company of one or two other creative people also working on their projects.
This is the perfect opportunity for you to get back - to you. Fully and without compromise. You are here to be complete, and to create.
This is for you if...
You’ve been meaning to write—your book, your story, your ideas—but haven’t had the time, space, or focus to make real progress
You’re burned out or creatively blocked and need a reset in a peaceful, inspiring environment
You’re craving solitude to do deep creative work, but also want light connection and support when needed
You work remotely or freelance and want to take your work somewhere quiet, natural, and beautiful for a month
You’re tired of distractions and overstimulation and want to unplug from the noise of digital life
You know your creativity is important—but it keeps falling to the bottom of your priorities
You’re looking for an affordable, quality retreat-style stay with structure, support, and nourishment
You value wellness, nature, and conscious living—and want your environment to support your writing and personal growth
You’ll leave with…
Tangible progress on your writing project—whether it’s a book, script, blog, or personal practice
A renewed sense of clarity, focus, and creative confidence
Daily habits that support your writing, health, and mental clarity
A deeper connection to your own voice and what you actually want to say
Tools for sustaining creative momentum long after you leave
More energy, better sleep, and less stress from time spent off-grid and in nature
A stronger relationship to stillness, silence, and your own inner wisdom
A sense of completion: you gave yourself the time and space to do the thing you said you would
Included In Your Stay:
Private room with ensuite bathroom and writing desk
Farm to table breakfast and/or lunch Monday to Friday (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 and tea
During Your Stay at Apothefinca:
Farm to Table Food: You’ll eat delicious freshly harvested organic farm to table food and enjoy a range of 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.
Inspirational Writing Places: During your stay you’re welcome to explore, relax and get creative in spots throughout the garden. There are swings under the big guanacaste trees, a writing table under the mango trees, a writers cabin, and plenty of spots to hide away and relax within the fold and safety of the medicinal and botanical gardens.
How it Works - What’s Next ?
1. Choose your dates and reach out to us via the link below. Lucy will be in touch as soon as possible.
One month stays are the perfect amount of time for you to get centred, creative and deeply productive. Prices start from $1800 per month.
If you wish to stay longer we would love to support your journey, you simply need to state your preferred timeline.
2.On booking we take a non refundable $500 deposit (this can be transferred to other dates within 6 months if you need to change your booking).
For the remaining amount we will create a payment schedule with you to be paid before your arrival.
3. We are happy to help you with travel logistics, recommend a trusted driver to meet you, a packing list etc.
Apothefinca is a home and the people who live here will share everything you need to know to have a smooth and safe arrival and stay.
Accommodation
Apothefinca residencies reach capacity at 3 people. You’ll either stay at the guest house or in the main house.
The guest cottage 2 bedrooms each have ensuite bathrooms. Each bedroom and the main living/kitchen area open up to peaceful gardens where you can relax or wander and explore and learn about the fruit orchard, vegetable and herb garden, or take a walk out the back of the property into the nature reserve to look for spider monkeys and coatis. The bird life on the property is plentiful and you'll likely have howler monkeys climbing the trees around your home once or twice.
Options to add to your residency retreat:
Surf Classes - we know the best instructors and can help with transport and surf board rental and make sure you get a class suited to your level.
Spanish Lessons - learning a bit of spanish is a great idea. Having the basics or improving your level of conversational spanish is always a good idea.
Horseback Riding - the village of Escamequita where Apothefinca is situated is home to internationally renowned stables. We can help coordinate jungle and beach rides. We highly recommend the sunset full moon beach ride!
Massage & Pedicures - Don’t worry about getting your nails done before you come. We knew great therapists and estheticians who can come to Apothefinca and help you reset with a good massage after your long journey and sort out making your feet and hands pretty.
Cranial Osteopathy with Lucy - You’re welcome to pre arrange a session with Lucy. Check out Lucy’s information about Osteopathy and how it can help you here.
A Day In The Life…
Wake up to the birds and the sounds of nature
Sip a cup of coffee or tea and consider how you’d like your day to unfold to support your creativity and wellness
Enjoy an organic farm to table meal at breakfast or lunch
Settle into creative time. Choose to gather in co- writing/art making circle with your host and other residents or find a quiet nook to connect with yourself and your project.
Take in the scents of the herb garden, do a yoga practice, meditate beneath a mango tree
Walk barefoot everywhere
Feel the inspiration arise within you
And make beautiful art.
Taking care of you (travel support, Health, safety, weather & stress free planning)
We’re here to help you feel at ease with your travel plans. We can help organise your shuttle from the airport or car rental and talk you through what to pack and what to expect for weather depending on the season you’re travelling. We have trust worthy and reliable connections to ensure your travel is as smooth as possible. Our experience has been that Nicaragua is a safe country (aside from the obvious of always being careful of your belongings); Nicaragua is also a country you can travel to and be comfortable with your health: You don’t need extra vaccinations; the drinking water is well treated and it’s easy to get bottled water; the restaurant and street food is simple and tasty; and there are pharmacies that sell everything you’ll need on every street corner.
