Salty Sensations is a celebration of everything we love about the lifestyle of surfing- connection to nature, community, the brilliant joys of being immersed in the ocean and the present moment. 

A holistic outdoor experience, these retreats are an opportunity to deeply nourish your mind, body and spirit. - a chance to decompress, make new friends, eat delicious food at the water's edge, stay warm by a fire, expand and refine your surf technique and knowledge, and most of all feel the levity of togetherness. Kassia Meador and Leah Dawson have been friends for over 20 years, have traveled the world together and each have over 25 years of knowledge in surf technique and experience. They are thrilled to bring their vibrant energy, experience and knowledge to a one-of-a-kind surf retreat. 

Two Retreat Dates to Choose From:

May 2 - 24, 2023

May 29 - June 1, 2023

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This summer, we're hosting a super awesome co-ed retreat at Rancho Santana in Nicaragua's Emerald Coast. Join me and my good friend Eric Gross for a week of epic surfing, absorbing the energy of the sun, and salt water where the jungle meets the sea.

Gain a deeper understanding of the power of the ocean and uplevel your surfing while learning valuable skills from Eric and Kassia on this one of a kind collaborative retreat! After a day full of surfing, you will enjoy farm-fresh food, indulge in spa treatments and unwind with yoga classes to relax and nourish your body. Connect with yourself, nature, and community on a similar journey while making memories that will last a lifetime.

July 9 - July 16, 2023

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At Rise Up we offer unique and inspiring surf adventures combined with yoga, functional movement, and incredible activities that get you up close and personal with the local environment and people. During your time at Rise Up, our  incredible team stays side by side with you with a daily mission of getting you to the best waves possible and providing you with a second to none surf coaching experience . We nourish you daily with healthy and predominantly plant based food, accommodate you in beautiful oceanfront lodges or boutique hotels, create a safe environment to build social connections, and overall have fun with you! As a member of our familia, you can know that we are there for you every step of the way. Our Collaborative Surf and sound retreats with Kassia Meador upgrade the experience further bring her 25 years of expert surf knowledge to your surfing experience while her practice of sound healing and meditation add another level of mindfulness to our journey together.

Two Retreat Dates to Choose From:

Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2024

Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2024