The House of Story Medicine
A Sanctuary for Those Who Have Changed… But Haven’t Yet Found Where They Belong
A co-facilitated retreat experience in Mexico for those navigating the space between who they were and who they are becoming.
This is not a retreat center.
It’s a space for integration, connection, and transformation—held through story, culture, and human depth.
The Invitation
There are moments in life that change you.
Loss. Love. A rupture.
An experience that quietly but completely shifts how you see everything.
After that, something subtle happens.
You return to your life…
but it no longer feels the same.
Conversations feel surface-level.
Environments feel misaligned.
And the person you used to be no longer fits.
Yet the new version of you hasn’t fully landed.
This is the space between.
And it’s rarely spoken about.
The Mexican Corporation Casa de Influencia S.A. de C.V. (The House of Influence)—is a boutique retreat sanctuary in the historic Old Town of Puerto Vallarta, designed for intimate, high-impact retreat experiences and transformational gatherings.
Located in a culturally rich neighborhood influenced by the traditions of the Huichol, this is not a five-star resort—it is the real Mexico. A vibrant, colorful, and soulful environment where culture, creativity, and connection are part of the experience.
The space itself reflects that spirit.
Think bold Mexican colors, Frida-inspired interiors, artisan details, and open-air living—all anchored by a spectacular ocean view from the hillside. At the heart of the home is a handcrafted 16-person Parota wood table, designed for shared meals, meaningful conversation, and group integration. With dedicated gathering areas, a rooftop wood yoga floor and stage, the property is ideal for retreat leaders seeking a unique retreat center in Puerto Vallarta that offers both atmosphere and depth.
But what truly sets this space apart is what it holds.
The House of Story Medicine was created for those navigating profound personal transformation—moments in life that shift identity, perspective, and direction. Here, retreats move beyond surface-level programming into deeper integration through connection, story work, and shared experience.
Founded by Julie Ann, a leader in narrative transformation and publishing, this sanctuary was born from lived experience and a recognition that not all transformation can be processed in traditional spaces.
This is more than a retreat venue in Mexico.
It is a place where people gather to reconnect, articulate what they’ve lived, and move forward with clarity.
For retreat leaders and individuals seeking a Mexico retreat space with soul, story, and substance—this is where it begins.
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Ocean-view hillside location in Old Town Puerto Vallarta
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Frida-inspired Mexican design and vibrant color palette
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16-person Parota wood dining and gathering table
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Indoor-outdoor event and workshop spaces
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Flexible capacity up to 14 beds in 5 apartments
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Access to local cultural experiences and facilitators
