Here is a glimpse of the day to day happenings at a Sister surf & yoga retreat.
Our days orbit around the tide
The three of us sisters are water beings through and through. Day to day routines shift with the tides. In Playa Grande we surf near the high tide, if it is an early morning high tide we dawn patrol, midday high tide we begin our days with a yoga class. One thing is for sure each day begins with a cup of piping hot coffee or tea. We rise with the sun and go to sleep closely after it sets.
We like to keep our retreats on the smaller side 4-8 women. With smaller groups we are able to be a bit more flexible with our schedule and make sure everyone’s individual needs are met.
Surfing is scheduled when the conditions are the best. We normally have a combination of beginner and intermediate surfers and choose locations and times based on their ability. Our surfer to instructor ratio is 2:1 so that you will always have the attention and instruction needed in the water. Depending on the tide we normally surf one long session or a morning and afternoon session. All surf session are filmed for our surf coaching sessions.
Surfing so much really works up your appetite and Costa Rica is known for its delicious tropical fruit and fresh line caught fish. Ceviche is a local fish dish here cooked in lime juice. We work with the local staff to cater the menu to your every need. Our menu is a mix of traditional Costa Rican foods and some house made specialties like homemade pasta and zucchini and tuna carpaccio. We also have vegan and vegetarian options.
Early dawn surfing under the moon set
Itinerary Example
Arrival day
Depending on the time of your arrival the first day we try to squeeze in a yoga class if we can or a sunset before dinner. Check in time is generally 2:00.
2:00 arrive at hotel
3:00 light snack
4:00 / intention setting for the week
5:30 Sunset cocktails
Dinner
Day One
On days when the tide is high in the morning and in the afternoon we normally surf twice. Our day would flow like this.
High tide 5:00 am 5:30 pm
5:30 Small breakfast/ coffee
Introduction to surfing and beginner lesson
Breakfast
Yoga
Lunch
Pool session. Learn surf safety, paddles technique and how to turtle roll or duck dive.
Video coaching
Sunset Surf
Dinner
Video coaching
Day Two
Morning surf
Breakfast
Yoga
Lunch
Cultrual Tour
Dinner out
Cultural tour
Day Three
Morning surf
Breakfast
Hike to tide pool
Lunch
Restorative Yoga
Self Care
Sunset Surf
Dinner
Sunset hike to tide pools
Day Four
Morning Gentle Flow Yoga class
Breakfast
Surf
Lunch
free time
Sunset
Dinner
Chelsea with her artwork
Day Five
Estuary Tour
Breakfast
Surf
Class room session*
lunch
Surf
Closing cermomy Yoga class
Dinner
Early morning in the estuary
Departure day
Depending on what time you leave we will have our last breakfast together and part ways. If you have an afternoon flight you can leave your bags at reception and use the facilities until your departure.