This was my 3rd retreat with WSS & it did not disappoint! The beautiful tropical location, the food, the staff, the amazing surf guides & the activities. In the surf I felt safe & supported by both the local guides & Mel & Helena But most of all the community of amazing women that come together for these trips & the lifelong friendships formed. If you have been thinking about a retreat with WSS stop thinking & book it!

Such a beautiful trip. Wonderful women, wonderful coaches, incredible food from the amazing chef Ashleigh and such gorgeous accommodation! I took some valuable feedback from the surf coaches on this trip that we did some private lessons with. They were so helpful and gave me such good advice on catching waves in big crowds, pushing past my hesitation points, wave navigating and positioning. The simplest things that are SO helpful! I loved the video analysis where the girls gave great feedback on how to improve my cross step technique. So nice to be able to learn more even after 15 years of surfing! Thank you girls, I had the best time :)

Had the most INCREDIBLE week at the WSS Lombok retreat. We stayed in the most beautiful accommodation, food was nutritious and delicious and the staff were amazing and super attentive. Helena and Mel are the most beautiful and inspiring women, they made us all feel so safe and supportive in the water and I can safely say that everyone in the group’s surfing improved significantly! It was so nice to be surrounded by such incredible women and to be in such a positive and encouraging environment. Made some amazing friends and have returned to Australia feeling so motivated and knowing I have a place in the water! Couldn’t recommend more, I am already looking at when I can go back ☺️

An unforgettable week 🧡 Helena, Mel, and the team at Xanadu created such a beautifully balanced experience. I loved meeting an incredible group of women, building lasting friendships, and having so much fun both in and out of the water. The surf coaching was fantastic, especially the video analysis and personalized feedback, which helped grow my confidence and gave me practical skills to take home. I left feeling much more confident navigating lineups and understanding my surfing. I also loved the restorative yoga, delicious food, and exploring beautiful Lombok. Most of all, I appreciated how supported I felt throughout the week. Whether celebrating wins or working through challenging moments, Helena and Mel created such a positive and encouraging environment. A truly special week that I’ll remember for a long time!

As a 50 year-old who had never surfed before, I was a bit nervous heading into the retreat by myself. But I needn't have worried! Helena, Mel, the surf instructors and the other participants showed nothing but kindness, patience and support. And thanks to having done Helena's online pop-up course before arriving, I achieved my goal of getting up - on the first day! For me, this was about so much more than surfing; it was about honouring my younger self who watched the boys surf from the beach but didn't think she had the right body, or the right skills to do it herself. And as it turns out, she does! And she absolutely loved it!