Studio Luce: A Writing Retreat on the Guatemalan Pacific Coast

Studio Luce is a self-directed artist residency set in the quiet fishing village of El Paredón, along Guatemala’s black sand Pacific coast. Hosted at the stunning Villa Rosa—a luxury home in a protected national park—the residency offers artists a serene, inspiring environment to create without deadlines or pressure. Whether you’re painting, sketching, taking photos, writing, composing or simply exploring new ideas, Studio Luce gives you the space and freedom to focus on your practice. This is a hands-off, self-funded residency: we trust that artists know what they need, and we’re here to support rather than direct. In addition to creative solitude, we encourage connection—with fellow residents, with the local community, and with the natural world. During your stay, you can surf the nearby waves, explore the mangroves, visit sea turtle sanctuaries, or simply join the laid-back rhythm of life in El Paredón. Studio Luce is more than a place to work—it’s a place to reconnect with your creativity and be inspired by your surroundings.