Surf Camp!

April 20 - 26, 2026
With by Michelle Fleming, and Alli Barnes
Unplug. Reconnect. Ride the Waves.
Join us in beautiful Nicaragua for an unforgettable surf and wellness retreat co-hosted by Michelle Flemming and Alli Barnes. Whether you’re brand new to surfing or ready to take your skills to the next level, this week is designed for all ages and abilities—from adventurous individuals to entire families.
You’ll explore world-class surf spots ranging from the calm, welcoming waters right in front of our resort at Playa el Coco, to the playful breaks of Playa Hermosa and Playa Remanso, and for the more daring, the thrilling waves of Playa el Yankee and Madeiras. Our expert surf instruction ensures everyone finds their perfect wave.
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Your retreat with us includes:

Beyond the surf, this retreat is your chance to ditch the screens and the stress.

Slow down and savor:    

  • 6 nights' accommodations within steps of the Pacific
  • 3 Surf Lessons with our instructors and optional board rental
  • Daily yoga to restore your body and mind     
  • Zip lining through lush Nicaraguan jungle for an adrenaline-fueled adventure     
  • Strolls on pristine beaches and breathtaking sunsets     
  • Poolside relaxation and connection with new friends     
  • Nutrition for Optimal Health: lunch-and-learn workshops to fuel your body for peak energy and longevity
  • Nourishment from fresh, locally inspired meals and a rejuvenating smoothie bar

This is more than a vacation, it’s a reset for your mind, body, and relationships. Come home stronger, lighter, and more connected to yourself, your loved ones, and the natural world. Limited spaces available, your wave is waiting!!. 🌊


Sample Menu
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Housing Rates start at $1,899 per person

Optional Housing Upgrades:

  • Private villas
  • Private rooms
  • Air-conditioning
  • En-suite baths
  • Ocean views and ocean front
  • Private pool access
  • Beachfront balconies and Casitas
Dormitory Housing Registration Shared Room with En-Suite Bath Double Occupancy Private Room for Couples & Friends Traveling Together Private Room

Meet The Instructors

Alli Barnes, Ph.D.

Alli is a lifelong health advocate and athlete and she has consistently and openly shared her experiences and knowledge through multiple successful start-up businesses in the health sector that owned and operated. She has vast experience and expertise in health, wellness, exercise, and anti-aging sciences and has earned degrees in Exercise Physiology, Biology, Nutrition, and Alternative Medicine. She is also certified in nutrition, holistic health coaching, A&P functional movement, herbalism, and yoga. 

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Michelle Fleming

Michelle is a Yoga Therapist, a Thai Bodyworker, a Nerve and Artery specialist and a Board Certified Structural Integrator in the lineage of Ida Rolf. It was through these complementary practices of wellness that she healed her body - and from there Orthopedic Yoga Therapy was born.

Michelle has spent thousands of happy hours teaching yoga classes and private sessions everywhere from hospitals to schools to Gillette Stadium. She has taught in conjunction with Johns Hopkins Medical School on Yoga for Brain Disorders. She was on staff at Spaulding Rehab Group working with orthopedic patients and has spoken at Grand Rounds hospitals on the "Applications of Yoga in Clinical Settings". For more than 10 years she ran summer camps to bring holistic healing to young women with anxiety and mood disorders. 

Michelle was the owner of Sanctuary Studio in Massachusetts, the founder of Transformational Yoga, Ritual Vinyasa and Orthopedic Therapy. She is a Board Certified Structural Integrator having studied with the acclaimed Tom Myers of "Anatomy Trains" fame, as well as a Thai Massage practitioner, a Neurovascular Bodyworker and the author of the upcoming book "Orthopedic Yoga". 

She has been teaching and studying the science behind yoga for almost 20 years. She now teaches internationally, bringing her unique style of yoga to students of all levels, ages, shapes and sizes. She has taught thousands of yoga students and believes it is a blessing to be able to bring people the gifts of a strong body, a quiet mind and a blissful spirit. 

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Sample Menu, subject to change based on season & availability

After booking, please inform us of any food allergies & sensitivities for advanced planning!

Day 1:

Dinner:
Chicken Tacos with home made corn tortillas, gallo pinto (spiced beans and rice), fresh guacamole fresh pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, jalapeño crema, and mixed greens.
Fresh Limeade

Day 2
Early morning cleansing snack:
Assorted fresh fruit, local coffee, fresh coconut milk

Breakfast:
Protein pancakes with passion fruit honey sauce (GF)
Scrambled eggs
Assorted fruit
Fresh pineapple juice

Lunch:
Spring rolls with peanut sauce (V) or chicken satay, cashew nut stir-fry (V), and coconut rice.
Cucumber mint cooler
Hibiscus tea

Dinner:
Filet Mignon / Cauliflower steak (V) with sweet plantains, mashed potatoes and Arugula Salad.
Hibiscus tea


Day 3:
Early morning cleansing snack:
Assorted fresh fruit, local coffee, fresh coconut milk

Breakfast:
Vanilla cardamon chia pudding with fresh fruit and passion fruit purée
Grilled sourdough with smashed avocado
Assorted fruit and yogurt
Fresh watermelon juice

Lunch:
Empanadas with beans, rice, and roasted root vegetables.
Crispy plantain chips with fresh guacamole and pico de gallo
Ginger and lemon tea

Dinner:
Chicken Piccata/ Picatta Primavera (V) over pasta or rice
Kale salad with apples and pepitas
Hibiscus limeade

Day 4
Early morning cleansing snack:
Assorted fresh fruit, local coffee, fresh coconut milk

Breakfast:
Huevos Rancheros
Yogurt and fresh granola
Assorted fruit
Fresh passion fruit juice

Lunch:
Falafel with freshly baked pita bread, hummus, and tabouleh salad with craisins and almonds
Cucumber mint cooler


Dinner:
Pesto chicken with or without mozzarella, with roasted vegetables, and arugula salad with dates and nuts
Hibiscus tea

Day 5

Early morning cleansing snack:
Assorted fresh fruit, local coffee, fresh coconut milk

Breakfast:
Nica Tipico: Scrambled eggs, gallo pinto, fresh guacamole and pico de gallo
Grilled local cheese
Assorted fruit
Fresh pineapple juice

Lunch:
Beetroot salad with feta cheese, caramelized walnuts and a balsamic glaze
Tostones con Queso
Cucumber mint cooler
Hibiscus tea

Dinner:
Grilled Mahi-mahi with sweet plantains and vegetable fried rice.
Hibiscus tea

Day 6
Early morning cleansing snack:
Assorted fresh fruit, local coffee, fresh coconut milk

Breakfast:
Protein pancakes with passion fruit honey sauce (GF)
Scrambled eggs
Assorted fruit
Fresh pineapple juice

Lunch:
Spring rolls with peanut sauce (V) or chicken satay, cashew nut stir-fry (V), and coconut rice.
Cucumber mint cooler
Hibiscus tea

Dinner:
Filet Mignon / Cauliflower steak (V) with sweet plantains, mashed potatoes and Arugula Salad.
Hibiscus tea

Day 7
Early morning cleansing snack:
Assorted fresh fruit, local coffee, fresh coconut milk

Breakfast:
Protein pancakes with passion fruit honey sauce (GF)
Scrambled eggs
Assorted fruit
Fresh pineapple juice

Lunch:
Spring rolls with peanut sauce (V) or chicken satay, cashew nut stir-fry (V), and coconut rice.
Cucumber mint cooler
Hibiscus tea

Dinner:
Filet Mignon / Cauliflower steak (V) with sweet plantains, mashed potatoes and Arugula Salad.
Hibiscus tea

Day 8
Early morning cleansing snack:
Assorted fresh fruit, local coffee, fresh coconut milk

Breakfast:
Protein pancakes with passion fruit honey sauce (GF)
Scrambled eggs
Assorted fruit
Fresh pineapple juice