October 1-5, 2026
2027 Dates Coming Soon
What to Expect
You'll spend four nights in a beautiful beach house just steps from the ocean, in the heart of Encinitas, California. Expect a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation with three days of guided surf lessons, delicious food from a private chef, and plenty of free time for self-guided afternoon activities. It’s an opportunity to connect with the ocean, recharge, and make some new friends in a town you’ll be dying to come back to.
All sister swell retreats are for all surfing skill levels. While it’s ok if you’re new to surfing (we love that, actually!) you must be a confident swimmer and feel comfortable in the ocean.
❋ Professional Surf Instruction
Daily 2 hour sessions with professional surf instructors from Concept Surf Shop. They’re here to coach you at your level, whether you’re just learning or improving your skills. They will also provide boards and wetsuits if you need them.
❋ Amazing food
Start each day with a gorgeous spread from private Chef Sara, with locally sourced ingredients. Lunch will be on your own, and we’ll come together again for dinners by Chef Sara or out at a local spot.
Lunches and snacks not included
❋Cutie Beach House
We’ll be staying at a charming beach house just steps from the ocean and in the heart of downtown Encinitas. Watch the sunset and listen to the waves crash out on the deck or take a walk to countless local shops and restaurants. The house has several rooms types to choose from when you need to recharge and large common spaces when you want to hang.
❋ Choose your adventure
While we’ll be together in the morning and evenings and the afternoons are up to you. There is SO much to do in Encinitas- all within walking distance. Meander through the meditation gardens, catch a yoga class, check out local shops or come with Elyse to a local surf break and keep practicing.
❋ Local Host
Need to know where to get the best tacos in town? Lost your sunnies and need a new pair? Host Elyse has you covered and will be present during the entire retreat for anything that might come up.
Day OneArrive & Meet
Get settled and say hello. Dinner will be provided by private Chef Sara and we’ll take some time after we eat to go over what the next few days will look like.
Check-In4:00 - 5:00 pm
Dinner & Welcome Drinks6:00pm
Retreat Overview8:00 pm
Friday - SundaySurf, sun, fun, repeat.
The next three days you’ll have the chance to settle into a relaxing rhythm of morning surfs, afternoon adventure or rest and incredible meals along the way.
Breakfast8:00
Surf Lesson9:30 - 11:30
Choose your own adventureAfternoons
Dinner6:30pm
Friday- dinner at local restaurant
Saturday- private dinner with Chef Sara
Sunday- Farewell dinner at Cardiff Tiny Farm
Dinner details
MondayGoodbye for now
Lots of hugs- we hope to see you again soon.
Breakfast7:00am
Depart by9:00am
How It Works
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Oct 1-5 2026
2027 dates coming soon!
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Choose a pricing tier that works for you- prices vary based on bedroom type. All sales are final but we understand that things come up- if you need to cancel for any reason, we will do out best to fill your spot, in which case we can issue a full refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the retreat as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays. Ubers are easily bookable from the airport and you won’t need a car once you arrive- everything is walkable.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure! Your host Elyse will reach out 2 weeks before the trip to check in, and in the meantime don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.