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wellness & surf retreat

for women

Taking part in this retreat will remind you what it truly means to live life with purpose and intention. One week to pause from the fast pace everyday life and immerse yourself in a true tropical paradise. Through movement and stillness, salt and sun, sound and silence you will rediscover how wonderful it feels to take time off and treat yourself. Slow mornings, salty toes, and sun kissed skin. A full week on the ocean, in the jungle to be fully present and reconnect to what makes you FEEL your best.

You will leave feeling refreshed, uplifted, and deeply grounded.

Nov 8th to 15th, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable experience where the serenity of the ocean, meets the art of self care, movement, and mindful nourishment.

This All-Inclusive Women's Wellness Retreat includes:

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Daily Yoga Sessions

(Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Yin & Aerial)

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Guided Breathwork & Meditations

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Sound Healings & Sound Journeys

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Private Gourmet Chef

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Massage

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Sauna & Ice Bath

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Surf Sessions or Lessons for all levels (optional)

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Full-Day Sailing Trip to Private Coves

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Beach Bonfires

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Facial Techniques

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Self-Care Rituals & Workshops

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Cacao, Coconuts & Kombucha

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Stillness & Silence

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Movement

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Meaningful Connection

A full week to TREAT yourself!

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7 night stay in a tropical paradise

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Hosted at

Mark and Dave’s

Nestled on Nicaragua’s emerald coast, Mark and Dave’s is a stunning, beach front sanctuary that perfectly blends barefoot luxury with tranquility and laid-back surf vibes. It is the ideal setting to unwind, slow down, nurture your spirit, and dive deeper into your journey.

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Vibrant, Nourishing Meals

Meet Sasha Noelle - Gourmet Retreat Chef

Sasha is a plant-forward chef with over a decade of experience creating fresh, vibrant and nourishing meals for retreats world wide. Sasha was trained under Matthew Kenney, and she blends wellness, sustainability and flavor into every dish—she offers food that fuels the body, the mind and the soul.

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Wellness & Self Care Rituals

Meet Andrea Rhea - Your Retreat Host & Wellness Guide

With roots in wellness that trace back to her childhood spent in her mother’s fitness club, Andrea developed a lifelong passion for the healing arts. With over a decade of experience as a massage therapist and nearly two decades as a yoga teacher, she brings warmth, expertise, and a nurturing presence to every space she leads. Andrea’s approach weaves together movement, breath-work, body awareness, and self-care practices, helping others feel grounded and at ease. She thoughtfully curates experiences that foster rest, reflection, and personal growth, meeting each group exactly where they are and creating space for genuine connection. At Surf and Stillness, she's a steady guide, offering useful tools and a welcoming space for each woman to reconnect with herself.

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Daily Yoga Sessions

(Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, Yin & Aerial)

Meet Britt Quinn – Your Retreat Host & Yoga Teacher

Originally Britt is from San Diego, California but at the age of 21 she left the states for a never ending adventure! After traveling, working and studying all around the world for 10 years, she has now settled in a little surfers paradise on the coast of Nicaragua during the summer and in the French Alps during the winters. Britt is a certified Yoga Instructor with over 1,000 hours of Teacher Trainings and courses. She has over a decade of experience in health, nutrition, Yoga, Pilates, massage, and sustainable living. At Surf & Stillness retreat she will teach Vinyasa, Pilates, Restorative, Yin and Aerial yoga. All of her classes focus on mindfulness, deep stretching, strengthening, body alignment, breathing, releasing tensions and making sure each posture has a full journey in and out. Her yoga sessions are not just a simple class they are an entire mind and body experience!

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$500 Deposit secures your spot!

Our Partners

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