Men’s Retreat

April 15th-20th 2026: Nicaragua

Surf & Deep Connection

Join SWS founder Derek Thomas and guest co-host Shems Heartwell for our third annual brotherhood experience. This isn't just a trip; it’s a high-voltage container for growth.

  • Surf: World-class waves right outside your door.

  • Depth: Breathwork, movement, and healthy confrontation.

  • Nourish: High-quality meals to fuel the mind and body.

  • Lead: Reclaim your playfulness and your edge.

Surf & Shanti

April 20th-26th 2026: Nicaragua

Vitality & Expansion with Surf Sisters:

A Surf journey and nature immersion for surfer girls with some surf knowledge to grow and learn together. For the chica who wants to improve upon their skills and score epic surf with sisters! Think boat days, horseback riding, yoga, meditation, sauna sessions and more.

Barrel Clinic with Local Rippers!

May 4th-10th, 2026: Nicaragua

Personalized Surf Coaching by local legends:

Experience the raw world-class surf & local beauty of Nicaragua with our Local Led Barrel Clinic- Designed for intermediate surfers ready to feel comfortable in the barrel and sharpen their maneuvers.

With Roots local rippers: Lesther Espinoza, Jesion Vado & Jackson Obando.

Sea Queen Surf Sanctuary

Aug 25th-31st 2026: Nicaragua

All Girls all Levels

Rooted in the Land. Guided by the Locals and Women of the sea. Surf Progression-Wisdom of the Water -Wellness Workshops

Join Sea Reina Soul X Soul Water Surf for an immersive 7-day journey designed to celebrate the "Sea Reina" within every woman in Playa Colorado Nicaragua.

Soul Water Surf Sanctuary

All Levels Surf Progression:

Join the elite team at Soul Water Surf and for a journey designed to elevate your surfing & well being. Located on the raw, powerful coast of Southern Nicaragua, this sanctuary is a high-vibe container where technical coaching meets the wisdom of the land.

Whether you are navigating your first white-water paddle or hunting barrels at Colorados, we invite you to a space where surf empowerment is built on a foundation of respect, culture, and professional progression.

Sept 6th-13th: Playa Colorado, Nicaragua

Mariposa Summer Camp Family Retreat

April 20th-26th 2026: Nicaragua

Mother daughter or family surf progression and connection:

Empowered Girls. Rooted Moms. Shared Waves.

The Mariposa Wave Club is more than a surf camp—it is a week of shared adventure, deepening bonds, and empowering the young surfistas "Mariposas" to find their wings in the water and be a strong graceful force in the surfing world.

Past Retreats

Dear Jack Foundation Friends and Family

(Private)

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

Jan 12 - 17

Slipins Company Trip  Friends and Family

(Private)

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

April 21 - 27

Men’s Retreat

with Mentor/Guide/Coach: Shems Heartwell

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

May 26-June1

Surf/Train/Hang

with Pro Surfers

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

Coming Soon

Back in Time

Retro Retreat

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

June 5 - 11

Surf/Train/Hang

with Stoke Master: Casey Willax

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

Coming Soon

Ladies Surf/Train/Hang

with Athletic Surf Coach: Elle Sampiere

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

August 2 - 8

Surf/Train/Hang

with 3x Big Wave World Champion: Grant “Twiggy” Baker

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

September 2 - 8

Raw Holistic Reboot

with Glo Super Food Founder: Grace Van Berkum

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

Coming Soon

Soul Surfing

with Dr. Lisa Gold

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

Coming Soon

Surf & Sound

Emerald Coast, Nicaragua

July 5 - 12