Waves, Wheels, & Wellness: Women's Retreat in Nicaragua

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Waves, Wheels, & Wellness: Women's Retreat in Nicaragua
Popoyo, Nicaragua
Aug 10 - 16, 2025
Group size: 6 - 10
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$1,720
Deposit: $460

About your trip

Join us for an unforgettable surf, skate, and yoga all-inclusive women’s retreat in Nicaragua! Each day brings adventure, empowerment, and transformation with a “shred" edge. It will be a week full of magic with daily surf and yoga sessions, delicious meals, a private skate ramp, and an amazing group of like-minded women. You don’t need to plan a thing or find someone to come with—just show up and let us take care of everything for you with this all-inclusive experience.


Our surf, yoga, and skate sessions are designed to help you build confidence, push your limits, and have a blast. With the support of your hostesses, you’ll break through fears and feel that powerful sense of freedom and empowerment that comes with that sense of accomplishment. We will be challenging ourselves to learn new yoga poses, new tricks on the skateboard, and to ride better waves.


Get your slice of paradise in this all-inclusive beachfront retreat with 6 nights of accommodation. We will be nestled in a private villa and will have private access to a beachfront skate half pipe, ocean view open yoga shala, pool, and a restaurant serving all kinds of delicious and healthy cuisine that can accomodate everyone providing everything from a raw vegan pad thai to local nicaraguan cuisine, filet mignon, pizza, pasta and burgers.Three meals a day will be included in this package. 


Popoyo is a laid-back surf town with warm water, friendly lineups, and a variety of beach, reef, and point breaks. With offshore winds 300 days a year and consistent swell, it’s an amazing place to learn or level up—whether you're cruising mellow longboard waves or chasing barrels.


This retreat is presented to you by Shred Sisters x Part Time Babe Club collectives with the goal to empower women through board sports. We know that women-supporting-women is the most powerful tool in overcoming fears, pushing each other and making friends in the process. You will have three bad ass hostesses Ella, Melanie, & Savanah, that will be with you for every part of the journey. Ella is a yoga, surf, and snowboard instructor who has been living full-time in Popoyo, Nicaragua for over a year. Melanie is the founder of Part Time Babe Club, & Savanah a co-founder, is a snowboard instructor & full-time board-sport enthusiast & traveler.


We’re within walking distance of surf spots like Santana and Beginner’s Bay, and we’ll also go on a boat trip to explore more waves. We’ll shoot drone footage and have photo sessions—everyone gets to keep their photos. In the water, we’ll guide you on where to sit to catch the most waves, and we’ll hold one video analysis session to help you improve, and will go over surf theory and etiquette as well. 


This retreat is open to all levels, but if you’re not catching green waves on your own yet, we recommend hiring a local instructor for 1-on-1 coaching during sessions. We’ll be there to support and encourage you, but we won’t be offering full-time individual instruction.


More than just surf and skate, this retreat is about sisterhood—deep connection, sunset hangs, good vibes, and conversations that stay with you long after you leave. You’ll go home feeling stronger, more confident, and stoked on life.


The best part? We’ll ride together again this winter—on the snow.

What's included

7 days/ 6 nights

6 nights accommodation in private and shared air-conditioned ensuite rooms in a gorgeous villa.

3 meals a day

Can cater raw vegan, vegetarian and other diets/allergies. All cooked by professional chefs in the on-site restaurant.

Daily yoga class

Will include Pranayama and meditation sessions with sound bowl healing. The flows will vary including Vinyasa, Yin, and restorative practices adapting to the activities of the day.

Surf Excursions

We will go on a daily guided surf adventure. We will surf as a team with our lead hostesses who will serve as our local surf guide, we will make sure to have a ratio of 2-1 attendee with guide.

Boat Trip

Explore new waves on the rugged pristine coastline.

Surf Theory/Videography

We will have drone and video/photo sessions where you can keep your videos/photos, and we will do a video analysis session.

Guides

3 amazing female hostesses + friends, all able to provide instruction, all with amazing stories to share, and with knowledge on the local areas/waves and ability to speak Spanish.

Airport Transfer

We will organize one roundtrip airport transfer on August 10th and August 16th for the entire group, please get in touch with us for more details to organize pickup.

Local transport

Any local transport for activities to get to the boat etc. will be covered.

Nicaraguan adventures

We will go on additional excursions to tide pools, horseback riding and more.

Goodie Bag

Goodie bag with some useful items

Theoretical Workshops

Talking about surf etiquette and theory

Horseback Ride

Feel the exhilaration of trotting on a horse on the beach at sunset, suitable for novice riders.

Skate Workshops

Learn some new tricks and build confidence skating on a half pipe that will be reserved for us!

Hotel Amenities

Swimming pool, pool table, volleyball court, trampoline, skate half pipe, yoga shala and more available for use!

What's not included

Flights

The nearest airports are MGA (Nicaragua), and LIB (Costa Rica). MGA has great connections from MIA/FLL. LIB has great connections from LAX but requires a land border crossing.

Travel Insurance

This is also recommended to cover you due to any flight delays, baggage loss, as well as potential injuries.

Surfboard Rental

Get in touch with us and let us know what you're looking for to help. Rentals can be sorted right on the beach.

Drinks & Snacks

Any alcoholic beverages will have to be purchased independently. 1 coffee or juice included per day.

Gratuities

Gratuities/tips for local staff in the hotel & restaurant would be much appreciated to supplement their low income.

Surf Lessons

The goal of this retreat is not to teach how to surf, but rather to improve and get more confidence surfing. Lessons and 1-on-1 instruction can be arranged.

Skate gear

Bring any protective gear if you use it, we also will have limited skateboards available bring your own if you can.

Lomi Lomi Massage

Hawaiian method of kneading massage incorporating elements of indigenous practices. Savanah is a student of Lomi Lomi & is offering massages to those interested for $40.

Day 1 - Arrival

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Sunday, August 10th

2:00 - 3:00 pm Airport Pickup 

Exact time and airport will be based on accommodating the majority of attendees' travel itineraries. Bear in mind if your flight time does not align with the group pick up, we can organize a pickup for you at your cost.


5:00 pm  - 7:00 pm Check into hotel 

Depending on exact arrival time there will be time to unwind relax in the pool with drinks and snacks or we’ll go straight into dinner.


7:30 - 8:30 pm Welcome dinner 

Savor a delicious, cozy meal as we begin this journey together prepared by in-house restaurant 

Day 2

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Monday, August 11th

7:00 am - Opening Ceremony & Yoga Flow 

Time to get to know each other, set intentions, and find out about all the epicness that’s about to unfold.


8:30 am - Breakfast

Fresh fruits, Nicaraguan coffee brewing and your choice of nutritious breakfast options start the day.


9:30 am - Surf Theory Workshop

Let’s review some basics covering etiquette, pop- up, efficient paddle techniques so that we’ll be ready to take on the waves


10:30 am - Surf

We’ll walk to Beginner’s Bay, take in the beauty of Magnificent Rock, sort out board rentals, and have our first surf in mellow waves


1:00 pm - Lunch

Your choice of nutritious lunch options off an a la carte menu.


2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free time

Explore the area, go for a dip, take a nap up to you!


4:30 - 6:30 Skate Half Pipe/ Watch Sunset

Join Mel & Sav at the half pipe as they show off their skills and teach you new tricks. Take in the sunset spectacle. 


7:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner

Your choice of nutritious dinner options off the a la carte menu at our in-house restaurant

Day 3

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Tuesday, August 12th

7:00 am -  Yoga Flow 

Vinyasa strengthening surfers' flow to improve our strength, balance and mobility to take on the waves!


8:30 am - Breakfast

Nicaraguan coffee brewing and your choice of nutritious breakfast options start the day.


10:00 am - Surf/ Video 

We’ll walk to Beginner’s Bay for our second surf, building up more confidence and skills. We’ll get some video to review what can be improved upon to apply them towards our next surfs. 


12:30 pm - Lunch

Your choice of nutritious lunch options off an a la carte menu.


1:30 pm - Video Analysis

Review our videos, and see where we have room to improve, receive some coaching and get ready to apply it on our next surf!


2:30 - 5:00 Free Time

Explore the area, go for a dip, read a book on a hammock, or take a nap up to you!


5:00 - 6:30 Sunset Walk to Tide pools

Explore the coast and check out the beautiful tide pools, best at low tide so may have to shift the schedules around to accommodate.


7:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner

Your choice of nutritious dinner options off the a la carte menu at our in-house restaurant

Day 4

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Wednesday - August 13th

6:00 - Depart for Boat Trip

Early bird gets the worm (times may change based on tides), we’re taking a taxi to Astillero to load onto the boat.


7:00 - 10:00 Surf

The boat will go to Lance’s Left, a left hand point break with several take off points for different levels where we’ll surf 2-3 hours based on our energy levels.


10:30 am Brunch 

After the appetite we’ve built up we’ll have brunch waiting or us at the hotel.


11:30 - 2 pm Free time

Explore the area, go for a dip, read a book on a hammock, or take a nap up to you!


2:00 pm - Lunch 

Your choice of nutritious lunch options off an a la carte menu.


3:00 - 4:00 pm Free time

Explore the area, go for a dip, read a book on a hammock, or take a nap up to you!


4:30- 6:00 Surfers Restorative Flow 

After a big day of surfing we’ll unwind and have a relaxing restorative flow focusing on our shoulders, unwinding with tibetan sound bowl healing


7:00 - 8:00 pm Dinner

Your choice of nutritious dinner options off the a la carte menu at our in-house restaurant

Day 5

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Thursday, August 14th

7:00 am -  Yoga Flow 

Morning energizing yoga flow where we challenge ourselves 


8:30 am - Breakfast

Nicaraguan coffee brewing and your choice of nutritious breakfast options start the day.


9:30 am - 11:30 am Surf 

We will explore a different surf break depending on the conditions and comfort levels of the group we’ll walk to the beach break Santana.


12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 

Your choice of nutritious lunch options off an a la carte menu.


1:00 - 4:00 pm Massage

Throughout free times, Savannah will be coordinating to do Lomilomi massages that she learned in Maui, it’s the Polynesian method of kneading massage incorporating elements of indigenous religious beliefs.


4:30 - 5:30 pm Sunset Horseback Ride

Ride with a traditional Nicaraguan Cowboy, we’ll walk or trot on the beach on horseback enjoying the exhilaration and freedom that comes with it. Suitable for all levels.


5:45 - 6:15 pm Dinner

Early dinner so that we can make it to Dogtown to have a boogie for ladies night and Dj party

Day 6

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Friday, August 15th

Friday day 6 

7:00 am -  Yoga Flow 

Time to get to know each other, set intentions, and find out about all the epicness that’s about to unfold.


8:30 am - Breakfast

Nicaraguan coffee brewing and your choice of nutritious breakfast options start the day.


9:30 am - 12:00 pm Surf 

We will explore a different surf break, Popoyo Main Break or La Lejana, to see the world class wave that put this place on the map!


12:30 pm - Lunch 

Your choice of nutritious lunch options off an a la carte menu.


1:30 - 3:30 pm Free time

Explore the area, go for a dip, read a book on a hammock, or take a nap up to you!


4:00 - 6:00 Skate Half Pipe/ Bowl

Join Mel & Sav at the half pipe as they show off their skills and teach you new tricks. Take in the sunset spectacle. 


6:00 - 7:30 pm Pizza Night

We’ll have a private pizza dinner poolside.


7:30 - 9:00 pm Bonfire/Closing Circle

We’ll wrap up the weeks’ amazing activities and share our experience and reaffirm the new connections we made while having a bonfire on the beach under the milky way.

Day 7

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Saturday, August 16th

6:00 am - Optional Free Surf/ or Yoga Class

Depending on the group’s preference, you can use this time to go for another surf, have a yoga class, pack or leave for the airport if you're leaving early. 


9:00 am Breakfast “See you soon”

Enjoy a final breakfast with new friends and exchange contact info to keep the connection alive, hopefully we can all meet again on snow!


11:00 Check out/Airport Transfer

Times will be adjusted to accommodate majority of the groups travel itineraries, we are organizing one airport transfer to either MGA or LIB. 

Map of the trip locations

A. Popoyo, Nicaragua

Popoyo, Nicaragua

About your organizer

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Shred Sisters
We’re a sisterhood of surfers and dreamers redefining what it means to be strong, soulful, and free. Whether you surf, skate, snowboard, or just crave connection in motion; you belong here. We're fostering community with progression and balancing the yang and yin of life, finding our center and peace in motion through yoga. We organize retreats that celebrate board sports, offer spaces where women (and allies) can thrive and expand and live their best lives!

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