Aotearoa (New Zealand) Retreat

About the retreat - sunshine early summer days on the Piha Coast

Our upcoming surf retreat is in the quaint surf town of Piha in Aotearoa (New Zealand)! From October 31st to November 5th, we invite you to immerse yourself in the vibrant surf culture of this stunning coastal town. Join us for a relaxing week of surfing, creative workshops, breathwork, delicious cuisine, and connecting with our fellow sea sisters. This location has an epic beach break, perfect for either logging or short boarding, and is a favorite wave of many in New Zealand.

Brianna Ortega sea together surf retreat

sea together retreat Eleanor Cripps — Eleanor

About your Hosts, Brianna (Bri) Ortega and Eleanor Cripps

Our co-host, Brianna, is the founder of Sea Together Magazine and a passionate advocate for community and creativity. With an MFA in Art and Social Practice, Brianna's workshops bring a unique blend of creativity and the joy of the ocean. She is also an experienced surfer, ready to help gently encourage your surfing journey. Brianna believes in the transformative power of the ocean and aims to create a space where sea sisters can connect, express themselves, and experience personal growth both on and off the waves.

Eleanor Cripps is a surfer, founder of Lady Waves, talented food artist, and mom of 3 kids. With a rich background in cookbook writing for 12 years, and previously co-owning a wholefoods café, Eleanor's passion lies in creating rustic, homemade food and baking using seasonal, natural ingredients. Her childhood passion for surfing was reignited when she moved back to Piha, and she now embraces the surfing with her kids most days. Eleanor believes that food has the power to bring joy, energy, and nourishment, and she can't wait to share her culinary creations with you during the retreat.

Accessibility

We welcome humans with all types of daily existing or experience.
We do ask that you have some type of experience with surfing. We only offer coaching but not lessons.
The trip can be flexible according to your health needs, as you are in control of what you’d like to participate in if needed.
Let us know if we can plan anything else for your specific needs during the booking process.

Included

6 days/5 nights in our beautiful accommodation (scroll down for images)
(Optional) Two airport pick-up and drop-off times are available at the Auckland International Airport
Delicious dinners and breakfasts curated by Eleanor Cripps, a passionate food enthusiast with a love for wholesome, homemade dishes. *vegan & gluten free options available. Let us know your allergies and we can adjust.
Daily facilitated surfs and info about surfing Piha
(Optional) Surf coaching from Bri
2 creative workshop with Sea Together Founder Brianna Ortega
1 special guest workshop
Breathwork
1 Baking workshop with Eleanor
Education on local history of Piha/NZ and flora and fauna
5 minute beautiful walk to the beach from the house.
New surf friends to be inspired and encouraged by from around the world and New Zealand
Snacks
Stunning photography of you surfing with sea sisters by Lauren
Goodie bag from our sponsors Lady Waves, and others

PAYMENT INFORMATION (ALL IN U.S. DOLLARS):

Ask about
- New Zealand resident discounts if you book before July 30th
  Retreat packages start at $1300 USD (or 2,102.86 NZD) for the week.

Limited available spots. This is a smaller retreat to keep things meaningful.

Please click “Come along” below to submit your reservation request & to find out more about our current availability.

A minimum of 50% deposit required to reserve a spot. Talk with us about payment plans if needed.

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