Earth to Ocean Retreat
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Earth to Ocean Retreat |
13-18 September 2026
From €1350
WHAT TO EXPECT
Imagine waking up to the sound of the ocean, moving your body in a sunlit yoga shala and spending your days chasing waves, sharing long dinners and laughing with people who feel like friends from day one.
The Earth to Ocean Retreat is a week of adventure, joy, connection and just enough space to slow down. Expect energising daily yoga classes, daily high quality surf coaching, nourishing plant-based meals, ocean sunsets and meaningful conversations. A chance to step away from the rush of everyday life and remember what it feels like to feel fully alive.
Energising & dynamic morning yoga overlooking the ocean
Daily surf sessions designed to help you build confidence in the water & get you hooked on surfing
Time to rest, recharge and simply enjoy being away
Meaningful conversations and genuine connections
Breathwork, reflection and moments of stillness woven throughout the week
A welcoming community of like-minded people, many travelling solo
Plenty of laughter, spontaneity and unforgettable memories
Nourishing plant-based meals shared around a long dinner table
Endless ocean views, salty hair and sandy feet
WHAT THIS WEEK WILL BRING YOU
This retreat isn't about escaping your life for a week. It's about returning home with a new way of living.
Throughout the week, you'll reconnect with yourself, discover what truly makes you feel alive and build habits that naturally become part of your everyday life. Surfing, yoga and time in nature won't feel like something you should do anymore, rather they'll become something you genuinely look forward to. You'll leave with greater confidence, fresh inspiration, practical tools to slow down when life gets busy and a community of like-minded people who continue to inspire you long after the retreat ends.
After this retreat, you'll...
Feel more alive, energised and connected to yourself.
Be more familiar with practical tools to slow down and find calm in everyday life.
Feel more confident stepping outside your comfort zone.
Make surfing, yoga and time in nature a natural part of your lifestyle.
Return home with fresh clarity and inspiration.
Be part of a supportive community of like-minded people.
Start making choices that feel more aligned with the life you want to live.
Surfing, yoga and time in nature become less of an obligation and more something you naturally long to return to
A TYPICAL DAY
7AM | You get up early, the morning still crisp. You meet your fellow retreaters for a powerful morning yoga class that makes you feel vibrant, with clarity of mind to start the day with intention. You learn one or two things that help evolve your yoga practice.
8AM | Followed by absolute delicious, healthy breakfast that is a feast for the eye as well as the taste buds, you start your day well. Every other day this breakfast is in silence.
10AM | You grab your wetsuit, sunscreen and join our local surf instructors for a morning of surf lessons at one of the stunning and raw beaches of Portugal. It might be your first surfing lesson ever! Get ready to dive into the interesting, fun and challenging process of learning to surf!
1PM | All surfed out and rosy, you have the afternoon to yourself to grab some lunch, chill at the beach, read a book, go for a walk or have a little nap.
5PM | At the end of the day you get ready for one of our magical sessions. You dive into the world of breathwork, yoga nidra or yin yoga. You take time to reflect, create space and to dive deeper into yourself and the wisdom of your body. You might gain some new insights.
7PM | As the week progresses, you start to get to know your little Sukacita family better, feeling more and more connected. Dinner is served, another delicious meal by our amazing chefs. Some big laughs with your new friends, and you go to bed feeling content, connected, inspired and ready to do the exact same the next day.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
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13-18 September 2026
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Ondina Guesthouse, São Lourenço, Portugal. Less than an hour from Lisbon.
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8 - 14 working professionals
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Ruby Parengkuan & Mathijs Matser from Scheveningen, The Netherlands
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Standard €1350 shared room*
Upgrade €1550 private room**Possible to book without surfing lessons (€200 will be deducted from total amount)
We will be staying at Ondina Guesthouse, a cosy and familiar family owned Guesthouse. Ondina Guesthouse is located in Casais de S. Lourenço, a small village close to Ericeira. It rests 5 minutes walking from the São Lourenço Beach, one of the World Surfing Reserve paradises. The Guesthouse is a 40 min. drive away from Lisbon airport.
One of it’s highlights is it’s stunning and spacious yoga studio with open glass doors overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This studio is located 300m away from the main guesthouse, in a secluded spot on top of the cliffs. One of the reasons we chose this as our newest location.
Semi-private rooms (sharing with one other person) is standard. All rooms include their own bathroom. Upgrade to a private room possible.
THE LOCATION
FAQ
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No. Most of our guests are beginners surfers. We always work with local surf schools that know the area and local breaks and know how to safely guide beginners in the ocean. You just need an open mind, a willingness to learn and be ready to get out of your comfort zone!
For the intermediate or more advanced surfers; we group students based on level so you get to work on your personal goals with one of the coaches.
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Nope :) all levels are welcome. Just let us know if you are working with specific injuries or learning goals.
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It varies, but many of our guests join the retreat on their own and we absolutely encourage it. There's something truly special about stepping into a new environment, meeting like-minded people, and forming genuine connections.
In fact, some of the friendships that started on our very first retreats are still going strong today.
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Every other morning, we enjoy breakfast in silence, a gentle invitation to start the day slowly and intentionally. You’re free to enjoy your breakfast wherever you like around the villa. These mornings often become a favourite part of the retreat.
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Our retreats tend to attract working professionals between the ages of 25 and 60 who lead full, busy lives. People who have built careers, juggle busy schedules and social lives, and who, somewhere along the way, have started to feel there's more to life than simply keeping up.
They're looking for space to slow down, reconnect with themselves, spend time in nature, and rediscover what makes them feel truly alive.
They're also the people we relate to most.
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For us, the most important thing is that you take what you need. This is your holiday. We encourage you to do what feels good, whether that means going out for an extra surf session or taking a nap, reading a book or taking a massage.
Surf lessons can therefore be booked separately.
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The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Ondina Guesthouse is a 40 min. drive from there.
We offer a transfer service from Lisbon airport to our Guesthouse or check out Uber, prices around 45€.
You won’t need one, but another option is to rent a car (relatively affordable in Portugal) which of course gives you the freedom to visit places during your free time. Please note that transport to the surfspots is arranged by us and included.
Check-in time: 2pm
Check-out time: 10am