Northern Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Join Kassia Meador, Anaïs Pierquet & Eric Gross

11 Days of Longboarding • Community • Island Magic

🌴 A private island experience in one of the most wave-rich regions on Earth.

Come elevate your longboarding and surf craft in the perfect paradise of the Northern Mentawai Islands, Indonesia.

Designed for surfers who want to refine their style, improve their wave reading, and glide with more flow, confidence, and grace, this retreat is an invitation to slow down and immerse yourself in the art of longboarding.

We will stay at Botik, an exclusive boutique resort located in the heart of the Northern Mentawai Islands. Situated on a private tropical island surrounded by world-class waves in every direction, Botik offers the perfect setting to surf, connect, and experience the magic of this extraordinary place.

Reconnect with the simple beauty of island life. Step away from the noise, immerse yourself in nature, and focus on what truly matters. Surf incredible waves, share meaningful moments, and experience the joy of being fully present in one of the most beautiful corners of the world.

ALL INCLUSIVE SURF EXPERIENCE

FOR INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SURFERS ONLY

ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE

Who Is This Retreat For?

Are you a surfer who has mastered the foundations and is ready to take your surfing to the next level?

This retreat is designed for surfers who are comfortable and confident in the lineup and able to independently manage themselves and their equipment in a variety of ocean conditions.

You Should Be Comfortable With:

• Paddling into and catching your own waves
• Wave selection and positioning
• Following the line of the wave
• Reading ocean conditions
• Handling yourself confidently in the lineup
• Duck diving or turtle rolling
• Managing your board safely around others
• Surfing independently without assistance

You do not need to be an expert in all of these skills. However, having a solid foundation and confidence in the water will ensure you get the most out of this unforgettable experience.

Throughout the retreat, Kassia, Anaïs, and Eric will help you refine your technique, improve your flow, build confidence, and deepen your understanding of wave riding.

As we are traveling to the Mentawai Islands, all waves break over reef and conditions can occasionally become more powerful, even during the shoulder season. For this reason, participants must be competent surfers capable of catching their own waves and navigating the lineup safely and confidently.

We will not be pushing surfers into waves.

This retreat is designed for intermediate to advanced surfers looking to elevate their skills on longboards, mid-lengths, single fins, and alternative craft.

Coaching Focus

• Cross-stepping
• Noseriding
• Trimming
• Turns and cutbacks
• Wave selection
• Style and flow
• Creativity and expression

This Retreat Is NOT For

• Beginners who are still learning how to catch and ride waves independently
• Surfers looking for a luxury holiday rather than a surf-focused adventure
• Those uncomfortable surfing reef breaks and more dynamic ocean conditions
• Anyone unwilling to embrace the unpredictable beauty of island life, nature, and adventure

This Retreat IS For

• Intermediate longboarders and alternative craft surfers looking to refine their skills
• Surfers seeking personalized coaching and progression
• Adventurous souls wanting to surf world-class waves in a remote tropical paradise
• People who value connection, simplicity, nature, and meaningful experiences
• Surfers ready to challenge themselves, grow their confidence, and experience the trip of a lifetime

Kassia Meador

Kassia is one of the most influential longboarders of her generation. Ranked World No. 2 on the WSL Women's Longboard Tour in 2011, she is renowned worldwide for her graceful style and was famously named the "Queen of Noseriding" by The New York Times.

In 2015, she launched KASSIA+SURF, a wetsuit company designed by women for women. Beyond surfing, Kassia has dedicated much of her life to healing arts and personal transformation. Since 2011, she has worked with sound and vibrational therapy, and since 2019 has studied energy medicine. She is a trained holographic sound practitioner and a licensed craniosacral and polarity therapy practitioner. She is focusing her energy on supporting people have more fun in the water by upleveling their surf flow and unlocking new levels of joy and empowerment in the water and integrating it with their lives on land. 

Website: www.kassiasurf.com
Instagram: @kassiasurf

Anaïs Pierquet

Anaïs is a surfer, retreat host, and storyteller who left her native France over a decade ago in search of a life more aligned with her heart.

Feeling disconnected from the pace and expectations of modern life, she followed an inner calling that led her to Bali, where surfing became a powerful catalyst for healing, self-discovery, and transformation.

What began as a personal journey evolved into a mission: helping others reconnect with themselves through the ocean. Through her immersive surf retreats, Anaïs combines world-class waves, mindfulness, adventure, and meaningful human connection to create experiences that inspire confidence, freedom, and personal growth.

With a background in design and years of experience guiding surfers both in and out of the water, she believes surfing is about far more than technique. It is a pathway to presence, resilience, joy, and a deeper relationship with ourselves.

Website: www.facingblankpages.com
Instagram: @facingblankpages

Eric Gross

Eric is a born-and-bred Malibu surfer, surf coach, and all-around legendary human.

Raised in the iconic waves of Southern California, Eric became the Professional Longboard Association U.S. Champion at just 17 years old.

He is also the surfer Kassia credits with teaching her how to noseride. Their lifelong friendship was built through years of sharing waves, adventures, and a deep love for surfing.

Today, Eric combines his surfing expertise with his work in mental health, rehabilitation, and recovery. Known for his intuitive coaching style and grounded presence, he helps surfers build confidence, awareness, and connection both in and out of the water.

Above all, Eric is a devoted father who continues to share the joy and wisdom of surfing with the next generation.
Instagram: @grossrider

*All deposits and payments are nonrefundable. 

If you have to cancel due to illness or other reason please let us know right away and we can work together to find a replacement for your spot. If we can replace your spot in time your deposit and any other monies paid will be refunded minus a $500 service fee. 

We understand things can happen last minute. That is why travel insurance is mandatory. 

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International Flights - 

Please make sure your final destination to meet us is PADANG Indonesia and that it is also the airport you fly of on your way home. 

Arrival and Departure in and out of PADANG, INDONESIA - 1 day before the start of the trip starts and 1 day after the trip finishes

This trip begins March 27th and ends April 6th

*** This means you need to arrive into Padang March 26th and book your departure home from Padang for April 7th. As we will have a 1 x night stay before and after the trip in a transfer hotel in Padang. The 1 night stay either side of the retreat is included in your trip package. 

*** If you wish to stay more than 1 night either side of our journey to get acclimated to the time change. We can help you arrange that please let us know and that will be an extra fee of $45

* Please be aware of the above arrival and departure dates and please let us know if you have any questions. 

*** It is always advised when booking International and Domestic flights to check with your airline about any bag restrictions.  When traveling with longboards we only advise traveling with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airlines, Garuda Airlines

*** DO NOT FLY ANA, AMERICAN or KLM

You will be staying at Botik Resort. A small and private resort located on a beautiful island paradise in the Northern Mentawai's.  There are many epic waves in the area all accessible within a 10-40 minute boat ride from Botik. As this is a small private island there are no shops or anything else on the island so please bring all you need to make your stay comfortable. There is WIFI in the restaurant area where you will be having 3 meals a day. And there is a yoga shala where we will have our Yoga, Sound and Meditation Sessions. 

There are 4 x luxurious bungalows on the island that will be your home for our time together. Think of the Bungalows as small houses. There will be 4 guests per bungalow in the 3 larger Bungalows with 2 guests upstairs in a large shared space and 2 guests downstairs in a large shared space. Each bungalow has 1 to 2 large shared bathrooms. 

There is 1 stand alone Bungalow that is also great for a couple or 2 friends traveling together. It is first come first serve basis so please let us know how we can support you if you are a couple traveling and wanting more privacy. 

There are no private single rooms available.