“Booking Surf Your Soul for myself was truly the best gift I have ever given myself! I wanted to experience traveling alone, and I loved it! I wanted to conquer my fear of the ocean, I definitely did that!
I met a group of amazing strong women, I worked on myself during the soul sessions. Not to mention the amazing food and wine… And the house, WOW, first class all the way!
Risa & Lisa are beautiful humans that guided us through 5 magical days that I will never forget. I will be forever grateful for giving myself these 5 days. I hope to return in the near future!”
- Kelli from Fairbanks, Alaska
“Surf your Soul was an amazing experience for me and provided a mental check in both in and out of the water. I took the time to press the pause button and truly take care of myself. The soul sessions will open your mind and your heart to yourself and the other strong women around you. The surfing is so much fun and is such a metaphor for growth...patience, challenging, frustrating, and joyful. Just being in and near the ocean is a meditative practice for healing.
I would highly recommend attending this retreat!”
- Alison from Durango, CO
“Surf Your Soul is such a special, perfectly-executed women’s retreats. Lisa and Risa, the women behind the retreat, have truly poured their soul’s into this retreat. They have created a week full of meaningful female connection and vulnerable group-bonding while also making space for fun, the ocean, and delicious food. A group of amazing women get to leave the noise of their lives behind and take a week to connect with themselves in a beautiful place. Highly recommend this to those looking to feel a little more free!”
“I have been to at least four different kinds of yoga/surf retreats in my adult life. Surf Your Soul is like none other. Lisa and Risa live in and love their community of Sayulita. All of the surf/yoga instructors are locals and the artisans, chefs and our experiences support the local people and community. The other thing that makes Surf Your Soul Retreat different than others is the way that Lisa and Risa set up an environment and activities which create an incredibly safe space for women to explore, take on challenges and grow in many ways in a nourishing environment.”
- Steph from Seattle, WA
“Surf Your Soul was an amazing retreat experience! I was able to be fully present and in the moment for 4 days, which allowed me to truly engage with what the next chapter of my life could look like. I walked away with clarity and intention that I didn’t have before, a new found passion for surfing, and some new and wonderful friendships!”
“Transformative! A great mix of people connections, introspection, sports and nature in an idyllic environment. This is the best retreat I attended and can’t wait to come back next year. Lisa and Risa are wonderful and their passion really shines through!
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“I was honored to return for another Surf Your Soul Retreat. The retreat is an opportunity for me to step out of my cocoon and interact with interesting, strong women who have completely different lives than I do. The perspective, the learning, and the inspiration mean the world to me. Selfishly, I love what their experiences add to my ever-broadening view and of the world. As they say, Priceless.”
“Everything about this retreat was so thoughtful. The surf lessons were the best I’ve ever gotten—I felt like each instructor really understood my goals and made me feel safe in pursuing them. Similarly, the Soul Sessions also pushed me to think deeper about leaning on my values to increase satisfaction in certain areas I had ranked lower. I felt safe exploring these ideas with the group, as Lisa did a great job of helping us get to know each other and establish safety among us.”
“Soul Your Soul - The chance to give myself permission to sit, dream and share. It doesn’t happen much in everyday life. Surf - I LOVE surfing and love surfing with Risa. It gave my alot more confidence going out and tons of time on waves!”
“I loved that it was a complete experience- every part was well thought out and considerately planned. I didn’t have to think of anything besides being present.”
“The connections and physical/mental challenges was exactly what everyone needs to spend their vacation time doing. To check in with myself in a way that was encouraging me to be adventurous in ways I never have was exactly what I needed.”
- Rita from New York City, NY (2 x attendee!)
“This retreat was exactly what my soul needed. The setting was beautiful, Lisa and Risa are so amazing and welcoming, all of the surf instructors were so fun and helpful, and it was a gift to connect with so many powerful women. I came home serene and glowing. 10/10 would do it again, and will.”
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“The retreat really helped me to pull the confidence together to make the leap into the void. My big fear was becoming old and stale, and I held onto a job that was killing me out of a position of fear. My fear was, if I left, I wouldn’t be allowed back in, that my sell-by date was long passed. But, it all worked out! I wasn’t even really looking for a job yet, and they found me! I’m going into a career high!”
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“I felt so well taken care of. I realize it is very rare for me not to be making a million decisions everyday. I think this could have been hard for me to turn over the decisions, but I felt like I was in such good hands. I loved all of the restaurants chosen, the yoga, art etc. I want all of my friends to have this experience. Thank you!”
“Traveling to this retreat solo and having the most spectacular time was beyond my dreams. I knew this retreat sounded perfect for me. I was a bit apprehensive about going by myself but I did it any way. This retreat exceeded my expectations in every way. Risa and Lisa were off the charts caring, nurturing, and sweet. Their thought to every detail made all the difference. Thank you lovely ladies. You made my dreams come true.”
“ 10/10 would recommend SYSR. It was an awesome multi-generational experience with some bad-a** women. Not to mention getting to know Risa and Lisa is definitely a highlight of the experience-their admirable friendship flows into all aspects of the retreat. They were flexible and made me feel cared for. The waves were awesome and friendly for a beginner like me. I enjoyed the soul sessions and having tangible exercises to reflect on and look back on. As one of the youngest SYSR members, I would say it is definitely worth the time and financial investment for connections and surfing/life skills that will last a lifetime.
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“I’m heading to Ireland tomorrow for a week and then Scotland the week after that, without Surf Your Soul this year I would have NEVER thought I could take a 2 week vacation. Now I know I deserve it. I’ve really stood up for myself more this year and am getting what I want!””
“When thinking of the Surf your Soul experience a quote comes to mind from Paulo Coelho: “Really important meetings are planned by the souls long before the bodies see each other.” The connection, intention, and experience of surf your soul is truly magical. The experience lingers far beyond your plane ride home. If you are reading this and wondering if you should do this, take that first step and make it happen, you will not regret it!”
“I loved every minute of Surf Your Soul - all of the experience from accommodation, to food, to surf to soul session to all the amazing people I met was amazing!
I could not recommend it highly enough!”
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“Surf your soul is perfect for anyone seeking a vacation dedicated self introspection and connection with others! Lisa and Risa took care of everything perfectly - surf, yoga, food, accommodation, and little surprises. I would recommend this to anyone who loves adventure and sun.”
“A very thoughtful, well run experience. I had such a great time, the surfing was glorious and I did a ton of personal work I wasn’t expecting to do per se. It was a perfect combination of being able to be “off” from usual responsibilities while simultaneously challenging key comfort zones. I told them I wouldn’t be able to stand up on the board and I was up and surfing the first thing on day 2!”
“Lisa and Risa have created an experience like no other. Every detail taken care of, yet flexible enough to let the dynamic of the group create a trip that works for them. The surfing and coaching were spectacular, but so much of what characterizes the vibe happens in between: the delicious local foods, the views, the company, the boat (or golf cart) rides. If you’re thinking about it, do it! Adventure will ensue.”
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