JOIN US!
May 24 – May 30, 2027
São Miguel Island
Azores, Portugal
Your greatest ideas, your most expressive creativity, your deepest truths, and most helpful insights are all waiting for you.
TAP IN is not a traditional writing seminar!
It's is an immersive experience designed to help you quiet the noise of everyday life and reconnect with the unseen wisdom that has always been available to you.
Whether you're called to write a book, begin a memoir, create poetry, journal for personal growth, improve your communication, or simply discover what wants to emerge, you'll be supported in opening the door.
This retreat is for you if...
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You feel there's a book inside you
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You want a consistent journaling practice
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You crave alignment, growth, or a new way to express yourself
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You're ready to dissolve creative blocks and spark your intuition
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You want to explore new genres — poetry, memoir, screenplay, song, and more
You don't have to be a writer or know what you want to write. Let it emerge and discover what wants to flow.
Why the Azores?
Nestled in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores are one of Europe's best-kept secrets. Unlike crowded tourist destinations, these volcanic islands invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Imagine spending a week surrounded by:
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Emerald crater lakes & ancient forests
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Natural geothermal hot springs
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Ocean cliffs & quiet hiking trails
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Whale and dolphin encounters
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Endless fresh ocean air & natural peace
A Different Kind of Partnership
At the heart of TAP IN is the idea that we don't have to rely solely on our own thinking to experience the meaningful flow of connected writing.
Throughout the retreat, we'll explore the possibility of connecting with nonphysical sources of wisdom, your higher self, spiritual guides, collective consciousness, or the universe itself. You can arrive with a specific writing focus, or allow one to emerge through your growing connection with higher guidance.
Unlike the human mind, these sources aren't bound by fear, conditioning, expectations, or the limits of everyday life; therefore, they can offer a wiser, freer, more expansive, and deeply creative perspective.
During the retreat, you'll discover how to quiet the analytical mind, become more receptive, and recognize the difference between ideas that come from effort and those that seem to arrive.
Come with an open mind and discover what becomes possible when your unique voice partners with unconditioned wisdom and creative expression.
Our Week Together
Expect opportunities for:
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1:1 time with Karen & your guides
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Guided intuitive writing sessions
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Creative exploration
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Deep conversations
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Connection practices
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Personal breakthroughs
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Time for solitude and inspiration
Our days will include a blend of guided experiences for connecting with nonphysical sources, quiet reflection, and unforgettable adventures.
Our Retreat Space
Our vision is to gather daily in a beautiful shared retreat home where our sessions, meals, and time together will take place. Accommodations are thoughtfully arranged nearby, creating a small retreat village where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: meaningful community and your own comfortable personal space.
Easy to Reach
Getting to São Miguel from The US
Azores Airlines and United Airlines offer nonstop flights to John Paul II Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) are from New York metro airports (JFK and EWR) and Boston (BOS).
TAP Portugal offers connecting flights through its mainland airports + free stopovers for up to multiple days in Lisbon.
Typical flight time from the Northeast United States is about 5.5-6 hours, making the Azores surprisingly accessible .
Pricing & Registration
Accommodations — a mix of cottages, apartments, and boutique hotel rooms — are assigned first-come, first-served. After you register, tell us your roommate preferences and travel companions, and we'll match you with the best option for your group.
Register Now by Choosing Your Occupancy:
Click the button next to occupancy type (computer) or the title (phone) to register and pay. Payment options are available at checkout.
Double Occupancy w/ Shared Bath (Per Person)
$2,899 pp or $414.27/mo - Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Double Occupancy w/ Private Bath (Per Person)
$3,199 pp or $457/mo - Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Single Occupancy w/ Shared Bath
$3199 or $457/mo - Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Single Occupancy w/ Private Bath
$3799 or $542/mo - Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Included in Your Journey
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Retreat programming: daily TAP IN sessions & 1:1 time with Karen
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6 nights lodging at our retreat-curated accommodations
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6 island dinners & 4 curated lunches celebrating the flavors of local Azorean cuisine
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One full-day & one half-day excursion (ie: whale-watching, hiking, visit volcanic crater, Sete Cidadas)
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Transportation to Ponta Delgada for group shopping, dining, exploring
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A few surprises along the way!
Pricing does not include airfare, transfers, car rental, travel insurance, breakfasts, excursion gratuities, shopping and free time activities
Cancellation & Refund Policy
We understand plans can change, so here's how refunds work if you need to cancel:
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By October 15: Full refund, less a $100 administrative fee
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By February 15: 70% refund
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By March 31: 50% refund
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By April 24: 25% refund
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After April 24: No refund
If you're unable to attend, your registration is transferable.
You're welcome to pass your spot to a friend or fellow writer at any time before the retreat begins.