December 13–20, 2026
Where the jungle meets the ocean… and you meet yourself.

Imagine spending a week waking up to the sound of the ocean, surfing warm waves, practicing yoga beneath the palm trees, and connecting with an amazing group of humans.

Join us in beautiful Sayulita, Mexico, for an unforgettable week of adventure, movement, connection, and wellbeing.

Immersive experiences rooted in nature, movement, ceremony, and intentional connection. It is designed for those craving a break from the pace of everyday life: a chance to trade screens for sunsets, routines for new experiences, and stress for the simple joy of being fully present.

Throughout the week, we’ll surf some of Sayulita’s beautiful surrounding beaches, enjoy daily yoga sessions, take part in workshops designed to inspire creativity and self-exploration, and experience a rich variety of adventures both on land and in the water.

Expect sunrise hikes with panoramic ocean views, water-based adventures, cultural experiences that connect you to the local spirit of Sayulita, breathwork sessions, cold plunges, and shared moments of laughter, presence, and connection.

Whether you're completely new to surfing and yoga or already have years of experience, this retreat is designed to meet you where you are. Our intention isn't perfection — it’s presence. It’s about stepping outside your comfort zone, reconnecting with yourself, and creating memories alongside people who may arrive as strangers but often leave as lifelong friends.

Meals throughout the week will be nourishing, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared, with a strong focus on vegan-friendly and vegetarian cuisine, designed to support the body, deepen your practice, and bring people together around the table.

Expect ocean sunsets, meaningful conversations, spontaneous adventures, nourishing food, and plenty of opportunities to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life.

If you've been craving more adventure, deeper connection, and a return to what feels real and alive, we’d love to welcome you to Sayulita.

Meet Your Hosts

Samantha Foster

Samantha is a yoga teacher, surfer, breathwork facilitator, and retreat leader with a passion for creating experiences that bring people closer to nature, themselves, and each other.

After years of exploring coastlines throughout North, Central, and South America, she created Otra Ola Retreats as a way to share the transformative power of surfing, movement, travel, and community. Her retreats are rooted in simplicity, adventure, and authentic connection, creating spaces where people can slow down, recharge, and embrace life more fully.

David Lacroix

David Lacroix is originally from Montréal, Canada, but has called Sayulita, Mexico home for over 15 years. He is the founder of @sayulitacruz and @sayunity_retreat, and has spent more than a decade running a surf camp in the region, sharing his deep knowledge of the area, its culture, and its hidden gems.

Known for his warm energy and grounded presence, David has become a trusted local guide in Sayulita, offering guests a smooth, safe, and enriching experience both in and out of the water. Surfing, yoga, wellness, and exploration are at the heart of his daily life.

How They Met

They first met nearly 10 years ago during a road trip through Central America. Their paths crossed naturally while traveling through Mexico and beyond, sharing waves, long drives, and a shared way of moving through the world — guided by curiosity, surf, and a love for simple, meaningful experiences.

What began as a chance encounter on the road gradually grew into a real connection built through time in the ocean, shared travel moments, and a similar approach to life shaped by movement and nature.

Years later, after each followed their own individual journeys, they reconnected. The connection was still there — rooted in those early days of travel and surfing together.

From that reconnection came a shared vision: to create surf and yoga retreats in Sayulita that reflect the same spirit that originally brought them together — adventure, connection, and personal transformation.

They were also among each other’s very first surf experiences, making their return to the ocean together feel like a natural full-circle moment.

Why We Created This Retreat

We believe that some of life's most meaningful moments happen when we step away from routine and immerse ourselves in nature, adventure, and community.

By combining Samantha’s passion for surfing, yoga, and mindful living with David’s deep local expertise, surf culture, and long-standing presence in Sayulita, we’ve created a retreat that offers the perfect balance of adventure, wellbeing, and authentic human connection.

Our goal is simple:

To create a week that leaves you feeling refreshed, inspired, connected, and excited about life.