SALTY SENSATIONS SURF RETREATS
with Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, Makala Smith, & Andy Nieblas
Dates Below!
Donna M
“Great retreat - definitely a five star experience - with great instruction by Leah and Kassia in the water and out! Food was phenomenal and the whole Salty Sensations team was amazing!”
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San Clemente Surf Experience!!
May 21-24, 2024
Join Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, Makala Smith and Andy Nieblas for expert coaching and all-time good vibes! This outdoor camping experience is a great way to connect with yourself and new surfing friends, expand your surf knowledge, and spend quality time at the beach accompanied by great food and healthy laughter!
3 Spots Left!
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Mentawai Islands Surf Experience!!
SESSION 1: October 11-22 , 2024 SESSION 2: Oct. 22-Nov. 2, 2024
Join Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, Makala Smith and Andy Nieblas for expert coaching at the world’s premiere perfect surf breaks! We’ll be staying at BOTIK Resort in the legendary Playgounds area in the Mentawai Islands. There are many different waves friendly for all types of boards. Surf Level Required: Must be able to go down the line of the wave and open to going both right and left!
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Beginner and Intermediate Surf Retreat in Popoyo, Nicaragua
SESSION 1: Dec. 27-Jan.3, 2025 SESSION 2: Jan.4-11, 2025
Join Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, & Makala Smith for expert coaching and all-time good vibes! This retreat is ideal for longboards, fun boards, and soft tops. We’re teaming up with the amazing eco-resort Malibu Popoyo to give you utmost comfort in the time out of the water.
10 Spots per Retreat
Join our Surf Retreats led by Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, Makala Smith, and Andy Nieblas, for a one-of-a-kind surf experience focused on bringing together community
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.
Our gatherings are hosted by world-class professional surfers who do their very best to break down surf techniques and tips to help each surfer make strides in their own practice, while creating an atmosphere of celebratory inclusivity.
An Outdoor Connection
With our shared love for the ocean, come enjoy fires on the beach, the freshest food all day, Surf Tips from the Pros, nurturing healing session through massage and acupuncture, this is everything your body, mind, and spirit is craving. Disconnect from technology and reconnect to your wild nature with new friends.
The Lineup for San Clemente Retreats
3 Nights under the stars and by the sea camping in San Clemente, CA
2 Days Sun Up to Sun Down, Surf as much as your heart desires
All meals, drinks, snacks serving any dietary needs with Chef Aine McAteer
On-land and In-water Coaching
Guided Movement Exercise
Sound Bath Meditation
Video Review and take-home clips
12 Spots available Per Session
About Us
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 22 years, have traveled the world together and each have over 25 years of knowledge in surf technique and experience. Their favorite long boarder is Makala Smith. and the three of them bring an energy to surf coaching and community unlike any experience one can find!
