SURF COACHING
5 professional surf coaching sessions with video analysis and personalized feedback.
WOMEN’S SURF & YOGA RETREAT · PLAYA VENAO, PANAMA
Surf, Move, Connect
A week to progress your surfing, recharge and connect in Playa Venao, Panama.
2 DATES IN 2027
April 17–24 · December 4–11
SMALL GROUP
Maximum 9 women
ALL SURF LEVELS
From beginner to advanced
7-NIGHT RETREAT
Surf, yoga, adventure & connection
FROM USD2,370 PER PERSON
Prices vary by accommodation option.
MORE THAN A SURF TRIP
A Week Designed Around You
This retreat brings together professional surf coaching, yoga, adventure and meaningful time with a small group of women in Playa Venao.
Surfing is at the heart of the week. With personalized coaching, video analysis and individual feedback, you’ll have the space and support to build confidence, understand your surfing and keep progressing at your own level.
Beyond the water, yoga, shared experiences and time to slow down create a week that feels balanced, fun and genuinely memorable.
THE EXPERIENCE
Your Week at a Glance
A balanced week of surf, movement, adventure and connection.
YOGA
4 yoga sessions designed to complement your time in the water and support recovery.
TROPICAL ADVENTURE
A day trip to explore one of Panama’s most beautiful tropical islands.
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
A relaxed creative experience to unwind, try something different and enjoy time together.
SHARED MOMENTS
Welcome BBQ, farewell dinner and plenty of time to enjoy Playa Venao together.
Accommodation Options & Prices
PAST RETREATS
What Our Guests Say
If you’re on the fence about booking a women's surf retreat in Venao, allow me to shove you lovingly over that fence and into the water. These trips, along with the women who run them, are the stuff of legends
Adrienne
2026 Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreat
Truly the perfect mix of vacation, surf trip, and wellness reset all in one 🤍
Anna
2026 Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreat
Where to begin - this was the most beautiful experience from start to finish. I left this retreat not only a much stronger surfer, but a happier and more grounded person. I can’t recommend Venao Surf School enough!
Genevieve
2026 Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreat
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreat in Playa Venao, Panama. From surf level and accommodation to what’s included and how to book.
All surf levels are welcome, from complete beginners to more experienced surfers looking to improve their technique. Surf coaching is adapted to each guest’s level, with personalized feedback and video analysis to help you progress throughout the week. Because we keep the group small, our coaches can tailor the sessions to the surfers in the water.
Our Women’s Surf & Yoga Retreat in Playa Venao is designed exclusively for women. The retreat brings together a small group of women for a week centered around surfing, yoga, adventure and shared experiences in Panama.
Looking for a mixed retreat? Venao Surf School also offers a Surf Progression Retreat open to women and men, with a stronger focus on surf performance, technique and progression.
Absolutely. You don’t need to come with a friend or partner. Solo travelers are very welcome, and the small-group format makes it easy to meet and connect with the other women throughout the week.
The 7-night retreat includes accommodation at Eco Venao, daily breakfast, 5 professional surf coaching sessions with video analysis, 4 yoga sessions, 1 massage, softboard use during the retreat, a tropical excursion, a creative experience, a BBQ dinner, farewell dinner and welcome gift pack.
You’ll stay at Eco Venao, on the quieter side of Playa Venao, just steps from the Pacific Ocean and our surf school. Beachfront cabana options include Twin, Queen and Queen with Kitchenette. All cabanas have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a private terrace.
Surfing is at the heart of the retreat. You’ll have 5 structured surf coaching sessions led by the Venao Surf School team, combining in-water coaching, video analysis and individual feedback.
Sessions are adapted to your level and to the ocean conditions. The exact surf times may change during the week so we can choose the most appropriate conditions for the group.
The retreat combines surf coaching, yoga, massage, a tropical excursion, a creative experience, shared meals and free time to enjoy Playa Venao.
We intentionally keep the exact daily schedule flexible. Surf times and some activities may be adjusted according to tides, surf conditions, weather and local circumstances so we can make the most of each day.
Choose your preferred 2027 retreat date and accommodation option, then contact Venao Surf School to confirm availability. A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your place, with the remaining balance due 30 days before the retreat begins.
Places are limited because we intentionally keep the retreat to a small group.
Ready to Join Us?
Have a question or want to know if this retreat is right for you? Get in touch and we will be happy to help.