Tides and Tranquility Retreat:
Surf, Stretch & Stillness (Women’s Retreat)
Sayulita, Mexico
Wednesday, April 1st- Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Take Time to Nourish Yourself at Private Beachfront Estate in Sayulita
Tides and Tranquility Retreat: Surf, Stretch & Stillness
Immerse yourself in five nourishing days and four nights of yoga, meditation, and surf on the sunlit shores of Sayulita. Mornings begin with movement and meditation practice, followed by riding the waves under the late-morning sun. Spacious afternoons invite rest, reflection, or exploration at your own pace before gathering again for evening yoga and nourishing meals. Thoughtfully designed for restoration and renewal, Tides and Tranquility is more than a getaway — it’s a return to balance, where nature’s rhythm reminds you to soften, breathe, and simply be.
Casa Sempre Avanti in Sayulita is a breathtaking two-acre beachfront estate that combines two luxurious villas within the exclusive Patzcuaro Beach community. Together, they create a five-bedroom tropical sanctuary surrounded by jungle, ocean, and unmatched serenity, just 8–10 minutes from both the bustling Sayulita and Punta Mita and steps away from 250 feet of private beachfront and panoramic Pacific Ocean views. The villas share luxury service and amenities — including a private chef, housekeeper, and concierge.
Fresh meals will be served and the private chef can accommodate most diets. Please reach out to me with specific requests.
Tides & Tranquility Retreat IS IDEAL if you’re ready to:
Experience the joy of surfing — even as a complete beginner or non-swimmer — with expert guidance and gentle encouragement
Deepen your yoga and meditation practice in a serene, oceanfront setting
Explore Mexico with ease and confidence, with every detail thoughtfully arranged for your comfort
Connect with a warm, like-minded community that values wellness, curiosity, and meaningful conversation
Step away from the noise of daily life to rest, rejuvenate, and realign with your natural rhythm
Savor days filled with soulful movement, laughter, and the soothing rhythm of the sea
This retreat blends restorative time with daily movement practices. Activities include moderately paced yoga, walking with a surfboard and surf lessons. Please be sure you’re comfortable participating in moderate physical activity each day.
Transportation: You’ll fly into Puerto Vallarta and take a 40 minute ride just south of the tiny beach town of Sayulita (transportation is included and arranged for you). Most likely there will be two pick up times on the arrival day and drop off times on departure day.
Asana, Pranayama & Meditation: Our mornings and evenings will be book ended by yogic practices of asana, pranayama and meditation. The morning practice will be more active to physically wake us up and mentally balance our energy, while the evening practice will focus on yin and restorative practices and breath work to ease us into an evening state of mind.
Surfing: Yes, you will surf! This event is designed for complete beginners at surfing and for those who can’t swim!
Jose (Pepe) Figueroa of Puerta Vallerta Surfing, a pro surfer with 40 years of experience who competed on the Mexican National team, will be our instructor. Pepe's personalized instruction and passion for teaching will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time while improving your surfing. I’ve taking lessons with him before and love his joy for teaching! We’ll be surfing at La Lancha. Its white sand beach, turquoise water and secluded location make it the area's most unique surf break destination. The waves are mellow, the water is warm, and the scenery is beautiful. This is the most consistent break in Bahia de Banderas, with multiple peaks to suit all ability levels. The beach is only accessible via a narrow trail through a jungle reserve and so the beach is uncrowded and quiet.
Pepe also will provide go-pro 13 videos and photos of each student during all three lessons. Say cheese!
Surfing with Pepe
at La Lancha
We will spend one evening dining in Sayulita, a fun, safe, walkable Mexican surfing town. It’s going to be Easter Weekend, so it’ll be busy. You’ll have time to walk around, do some shoping and we’ll meet up for a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
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Schedule: Every day will look a little bit different and final schedules will go out a month prior to departure. This is not a retreat where every last second is packed full of activities or curriculum. There is spaciousness for you to explore on your own, have plenty of downtime, take care of your introverted side, and just relax. Expect some variation of this every day:
Morning Session
We’ll start our days overlooking the beach and the jungle practicing yoga, pranayama and meditation to fully wakeup and balancing our energy.
Breakfast
Start your day with a nourishing breakfast spread in the breezy, open-air dining area, along with fresh juices and coffee or tea. We’ll have a personal chef making our meals— fresh and delicious.
MId-Morning SUrfing
After breakfast, Pepe and his team will drive us south to La Lancha to practice our moves on dry land before heading into the water. For those of us who can’t swim, we’ll have life jackets and will be surfing where you can keep your head above water.
Late Lunch to early evening
We will have worked up an appetite for a lovely lunch spread waiting for us at the villa. This time is yours to relax at the beach, unwind by the infinity pool, take a nap in your room, read a book, hike around, get an affordable massage one day, whatever your want!
Dinner
We’ll enjoy the soothing evening breeze with an outdoor light dinner.
Sunset Yin & Restorative Yoga
We will close each day on the yoga mat with blankets and taking in the night air— here we simply and utterly let go and surrender into ease.
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All rooms have daily housekeeping.
Bath towels, beach towels, beach umbrellas Are Available for our use.
King Room (Ground Floor) — ROOM BOOKED.
1 King bed
Private bathroom
Terrace and walk straight to the infinity pool
$2450 per person single/ $2200 per person shared
Book your own private room or share with a friend (let us know you’re booking together)
King Room With Balcony (Second Floor)
1 King bed
Private bathroom
Balcony
$2450 per person single/ $2200 per person shared
Book your own private room or share with a friend (let us know you’re booking together)
King Room with Balcony (Ground Floor)— ROOM BOOKED
1 King bed
Private bathroom
Balcony
$2450 per person single/ $2200 per person shared
Book your own private room or share with a friend (let us know you’re booking together)
Shared Double Room Uno (Ground Floor) — ONE SPOT LEFT
2 Double beds
Private bathroom
Terrace and walk straight to the infinity pool
$1995 pp, shared only
This room will be shared between 2 retreat participants. You can book with a friend, or if you’re coming alone, you’ll meet your new roommate for retreat!
Shared Double Room Dos (Ground FLoor)
2 Double beds
Private bathroom
Terrace and walk straight to the infinity pool
$1995 pp, shared only
This room will be shared between 2 retreat participants. You can book with a friend, or if you’re coming alone, you’ll meet your new roommate for the retreat!
What’s Included
A LUXURY BEACHFRONT ESTATE with daily housekeeping!
Twice daily asana, pranayama & meditation classes
Three surfing lessons with professional instructors (board and rash guard included/life-jackets for those who can’t swim)
Videos and photos of your surfing adventure
Forest bathing session
All meals except for our night out in Sayulita
Fresh, delicious meals prepared by our personal chef
Private, safe transportation to and from the Puerto Vallarta airport to our villa (most likely, two pick up times )
Professional photograph of your surfing adventure
What’s Not Included
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
One dinner in Sayulita
Airfare to Puerto Vallarta
Gratuities (approximately $60)
Massage at the villa (optional)
I’ll send a packing checklist about a month or so before the retreat.
Airport Transfers: We will be able to check in at 4pm on Wednesday, the 1st and check out is at 11am on Sunday. My intention is to have two airport pick ups on Wednesday and the same airport drop-offs on Sunday. This may mean you might have to wait at the airport or you can leave your luggage at the airport and take a cab into the Puerto Vallarta city center.
Cancellation Policy
Your $500 non-refundable deposit secures your spot. The cancellation policy is as follows:
Until March 1, 2026: You may cancel or transfer your registration to another person and get a full refund of all monies paid (except non-refundable $500 deposit)
March 2– March 30, 2026: No refunds, but you may transfer your registration to another person.
After March 30, 2026: no refunds or transfers.
How to Register
Please note rooms are available on a first- come first- serve basis.
Fill out this registration form.
Once you submit the registration form, I will confirm your participation and you’ll receive a link to pay the non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.
About The REtreat HOST: Jess Geevarghese
Jess Geevarghese is the founder of Kaiel TX, where she curates immersive wellness experiences that blend movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. As a certified yoga and meditation teacher, Jess has spent over a decade helping individuals slow down, restore balance, and reconnect to what truly matters—through corporate wellness programs, private and group classes, and wellness workshops.
Her journey to Tides & Tranquility began in 2022, when she first surfed with local pro surfer Pepe. Between morning waves and sunset reflections, she made a promise to return—not just to surf, but to create a retreat where others could experience the same harmony between ocean, body, and spirit.
At Tides & Tranquility, Jess brings together her love of yoga, meditation, and the sea in an experience designed for rejuvenation and ease. Each day invites participants to flow with the rhythms of nature, savor nourishing meals, and find luxury in simplicity—whether through mindful movement, laughter with new friends, or moments of quiet awe by the water.