Surf & Spirit retreat

 
Find inner balance

About this retreat  

This retreat is organized by Roosmarijn, where she blends spirituality and play, discovery and fun through her Surf & Spirit week! As an avid surfer, she is thrilled to share the stoke with you. Surfing for her isn’t just about riding waves; it’s a profound way to connect – to the ocean, to each other, and to ourselves.

 

This week is about more than just improving your surf skills; it’s about deepening your connection to yourself and really finding who you want to be in this life.

 

Roos views spirituality as connection – to ourselves and to each other. When we are connected, we are aligned with our purpose, and able to find happiness and well-being in every moment. The ocean mirrors this connection. When we are deeply connected, surfing becomes pure joy, but when we’re not, it can be challenging, forcing us to face ourselves.

 

This retreat delves deep into inner transformation through the five elements found in nature and within us: Fire, Air, Earth, Water, and Ether. Each day, different elements are explored through surfing, coaching, and food, using various tools like meditation, practical exercises, writing, and shamanic rituals to facilitate a deeper connection with the element of the day.
For instance, let’s look at Fire. It symbolizes passion, radiance, transformation, and release. Roos will coach you to face fears in the surf, transforming them into power. Through rituals and exercises, she’ll help you to locate these fears within your body and release them to the fire.

 
HOW AND WHY IS SPIRITUALITY INTEGRATED IN THIS RETREAT?
 
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

• How to improve your surfing skills or learn surfing
• How to deeply connect to yourself
• How to align body, mind and soul
• How to work with the elements in your daily life and which kind of rituals you can do to connect more to the elements
• How to boost your surf spirit and joy of surfing
• How to find more joy and balance in your daily life

 
SURFING

We are partnering with one of the best local schools for surfing classes. In the retreat are included five classes of 1,5 to 2 hours. The classes are completely tailored to your level and take place at various breathtaking locations – Monte Clerigo, Amoreira, or Arrifana, depending on conditions and your skill level.

 

Amazing FOOD

During this retreat you will be spoiled massively with good food, cooked by professional chefs. We see food as an essential element of connecting with yourself so we make sure that you will be nurtured very well in all possible ways. We will take into account any wishes you have with regards to food.

 
WHAT IS INCLUDED
  • 7 nights (shared room basis)
  • All breakfasts, lunch and dinners besides on the day off 
  • Shamanic rituals & ceremonies
  • Movement practices
  • Breathwork and cacao ceremony
  • 5 coaching sessions surrounding the elements
  • 5 surf lessons and all gear (wetsuit/ board)
  • 1500,- per person (based on a shared room)
  • 10 spots available
  • Oct 04 - Oct 11 2025
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The spirit behind

The organizer of the retreat
Roosmarijn

I grew up in Holland living a fairly normal life. I was already pretty sensitive and felt a lot of emotions from other people but sports provided me with the perfect outlet to just be. That is why I decided to study sports psychology and work as a personal trainer and sports psychologist for many years. From the age of 22 my spiritual journey began and life took some more unexpected turns. I started remembering past lives, got visions of the future and was receiving different spiritual healing gifts such as mediumship and light language. During this time it was quite challenging to be a human being but surfing allowed me to ground everything that was happening. The ocean became my happy place and I started moving to Portugal and Costa Rica to be closer to the ocean. Every time I go to her I learn something else about myself. The ocean is a mirror to me showing me exactly what I need to know at that moment. That is why I started Surfspirit.co and share my knowledge with other people.

People say..

  • During the whole week I felt in my place, was accepted and allowed to be there with all that I was. And was applauded at the breakthrough moments. The combination of surfing and coaching was exactly what I needed. The sweet approach made me feel seen instead of criticized. It helped me to persevere and finally made it possible for me to apply the tips in the water. I now have more peace when I am in the sea and know that focus is important to catch a wave. The fact that very cool pictures were then also taken was the icing on the cake that I still look at with great pleasure and pride at home. All the energy and time put into it has been worth it because the result is impressive. I wish many others this week. It is an investment that really benefits you.

    Rick

  • What a journey this first edition was; both mentally, physically and spiritually! (Learning) Surfing gives so many metaphors for your daily life; how do you learn? when do you hold back and just keep going when you may not have to? How do you determine your chances and do you really go for it? Due to both the surfing and coaching sessions and the trust of my travel companions, I had a very nice week full of new insights; literally and figuratively I have only surfed big waves; ) Thank you for the wonderfully well organized week!

    Mayla

  • Ik hoopte op een week met een goede mix aan fun, tantra en genoeg tijd voor mezelf. En dat het niet te zweverig zou worden. Dit werd volledig overtroffen en de groep bleek super leuk en gelijkgestemd te zijn. Ik zou het zeker aanraden! Echt verbinden met jezelf en anderen, de opbouw van de workshops en met name de vrouwencirkel die we 1 dag haddne was heel bijzonder. De avondwandelingen op de kliffen, en de laatste avond op het strand met zonsondergang, het mocht van mij nog wel langer duren!

    Esther

  • Deze week heeft diepe indruk op mij gemaakt! Mijn verwachting is overtroffen. Ik verwachtte diepgang en inzichten in een rustgevende omgeving, over meer contact hebben met mijn lichaam en met anderen. Maar ik vond de groep leuker dan ik had verwacht, we waren echt gelijkgestemden en ik had van te voren angst dat ik als enige beginner in tantra en surfen zou zijn. Het was fijn dat de meesten op hetzelfde niveau erin gingen als ik. Daarnaast had ik niet verwacht dat het eten zo lekker zo zijn en met zoveel liefde bereid waren.

    Roanne

  • AGP is perfectly located close to the most stunning beaches I have ever seen. Coming home after surf and warming up with the cozy fireplace was the best experience!

    Do

  • I loved spending time here! Perfect combination of surf, work and relaxation.

    Patrik

  • A good place is the perfect place to combine work and holiday. The house is cozy and has everything you need, good wifi, good work place and a great chill out area. I definitely come back!

    Jantine

Week itinerary

An overview of what to expect
Activities Surf coaching, Transformational and Shamanic coaching
Arrival Day 04 October 2024, 16:00
Departure Day 11 October 2025, 10:00
Location Aljezur, Portugal
To bring Clothing (for cold weather too), beach towel, warm socks, wetsuit, surfboard (optional)
Optional activities holistic energetic massage, horse back riding, Akashic record session, individual spiritual coaching, tennis lessons
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