Join Anais Pierquet + Kassia Meador + Eric Gross for retreat of a lifetime

10 Days of Bliss + Surf + Community + Connection

On a Private Island Paradise 🌴

Come up-level your longboarding skills,  refine and fine tune your alternative trim craft sliding in the perfect paradise of the Northern Mentawai's Islands, Indonesia. For all of you craving an epic surf retreat join us for a one-of-a-kind peaceful reset, adventuring to the end of the earth in search of the best waves ever with new friends! We will stay at Botik, an exclusive boutique resort located in the epicenter of amazing waves, its a private island situated in close proximity to epic waves in all directions with lush tropical back drops. 

Allow yourself to reconnect to the purest form of life out there in the middle of paradise. Focus on what truly matters, to feel ALIVE, allowing yourself to simply BE while up-leveling your surfing in the most magical waves in the world with us 🌊

All inclusive - Intermediate - Experienced surfers only. 

10 spots available!

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Who is this trip for ? 

The Mentawais islands are renowned for offering some of the best waves on the planet. This pristine archipelago provides a variety of challenging, perfect and rewarding surf spots. Our team is very well versed with the area. Depending on the swell direction, wind and tides  we will take you to the best spots for long boarding and alternative surf craft sliding.  Our mission is to make sure that you have the most radical waves and times on this most epic journey 💙

Are you a surfer who has mastered most of the basic surfing skills and progressed beyond the beginner - intermediate stage ready to take it to the next level ? 

Here is a few skills and abilities that intermediate surfers possess : 

- Efficient at paddling into your own waves

- Wave selection

- Following the line of the wave

- Wave awareness and positioning

- Confident in different conditions

- Duck diving and turtle rolling

- Efficient at handling yourself and your board in a lineup. 

You do not need to be a professional at all these skills. But having the confidence in handling yourself and your board in the water and being efficient at the basic - intermediate surf skills will ensure you get the most out of this unforgettable surf experience. 

The epic team, Kassia,  Anais and Eric will guide you to elevate your skills, dance with legendary waves, grow your confidence and connect with a community of passionate surf enthusiasts !

Even though we are traveling to the Mentawai islands in the shoulder season there can always be random swells that show up early and all of the waves break over reef. This means you must be a competent surfer able to catch your own waves, handle yourself and your board in the lineup, and feel confident duck diving and or turtle rolling. We will not be pushing people into waves. This retreat is for intermediate+ surfers looking to up level their surfing skills and advance to the next level. During this retreat we will be focused on supporting your skills on a variety of boards ranging from longboards, mid- lengths, fishes and single fins all welcome. With an emphasis on cross stepping, nose riding, turns, cutbacks and bringing more flow and creativity to your surfing. 

*** If you are a beginner or still working on your popup and identifying the waves and your place in the lineup we are stoked for you. That being said this trip is not for you at this current time in your surf journey. We do want to support you so please reach out so we can suggest another one of our retreats that would better support you at this time. 

Kassia Meador began surfing at age 14. She was a sponsored professional long-boarder ranked 2nd on the WSL women's longboard world tour in 2011. Over the past 26 years she has been known world wide for her graceful surf style and was crowned the "queen of noseriding" by the New York Times.  In 2015 she launched KASSIA+SURF, a wetsuit brand by women for women. Her designs are rooted in authenticity gained through her direct experience pushing the limits of women's surf culture, lifestyle, and design. Over the past 7 years Kassia has been dedicated to paying it forward by creating a series of Learn To Surf Videos with The Inertia's Inspire courses and hosting surf retreats worldwide. Kassia's skill set range far beyond riding ocean waves and creating wetsuits. Through her own healing and transformation Kassia begun her journey riding sound and energy waves. She has been working with sound and vibrational therapy since 2011 and energy medicine since 2019. She is a trained holographic sound practitioner,  a licensed cranio sacral and polarity therapy practitioner. 

Website : www.kassiasurf.com

IG: @kassiasurf

Anais is a spirited soul who left her native France behind eight years ago in search of a life filled with surf and serenity. She always felt that the city life was suffocating, and she longed for a deeper sense of purpose and happiness. Bali became her refuge, offering an escape from the noise and chaos, and providing a space for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. Driven by her own transformational journey, Anais felt compelled to share the joy and freedom she found in Bali with others. This calling led her to create immersive retreat experiences that combine her love for surfing, mindfulness, and a harmonious connection with the natural world. Ana is a certified crystal healing and sound practitioner, designer, and deep believer that joy is the key to unlocking the full potential within each of us ! Freedom, truth and depth, are the only things she is chasing in life.

Website: www.facingblankpages.com

IG: @facingblankpages

Eric Gross is a born-and-bred LA original— surfer,  surf instructor, and all-around epic human. Raised on the waves of Malibu, Eric made a name for himself early on, clinching the Professional Longboard Association U.S. Championship title by the age of 17.

He’s also the guy Kassia credits with teaching her how to nose ride. The two grew up surfing together, forming a lifelong friendship rooted in shared stoke and mutual inspiration, both in and out of the ocean.

These days, Eric brings his unique blend of intuition, presence, and passion to his work in the mental health, rehabilitation, and recovery space. He continues to share his surf wisdom as a modern-day surf sensei, guiding dozens of clients each year. And above all, he’s a proud dad to a super fun, fantastic six-year-old who’s already catching waves of their own.

*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 28th and ends April 7th

*** This means you need to arrive into Padang March 27th and book your departure home from Padang for April 8th. 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.