NEXT RETREAT
MARCH 28 - APRIL 4 2026
Registration Open!
Private Room: $2,890 USD
Join us in Lobitos, Peru this March and give yourself the springbreak you actually need — a week of surfing, yoga, and connection to nature and community.
Think: morning surf to sculpt and strengthen, afternoons to tan and unwind, and evenings connecting over food and purpose.
Experience a place where days stretch long, the water is welcoming, and evenings are spent under desert skies with a small community of new friends.
SPECIAL EDITION:
WILD WARRIOR RETREAT
February 19 - 28, 2026
EVERYTHING THAT
IS INCLUDED
8 surf lessons
Daily yoga with Danielle Harbord
3 surf theory & video analysis sessions
Surfboards and wetsuits
Accommodation at the dreamy Buena Vista Hotel
Most Meals:
Daily healthy breakfast
Private chef for 3 healthy lunches and dinners
3 lunches at local restaurants
Goodbye dinner at local spot ‘Akua’
Private photographer and drone videographer
Excursion to the caves and beach of Las Capullanas
Airport pick up / drop off
LA ONZA Gift Bag
THE PLAN DURING
THE WEEK
Saturday
Arrival day with some free time to explore Lobitos and a decompression yoga to finish the day. Meet your coaches and fellow retreatees.
Sunday-Friday
Our days shift with the tides. Every night we check the forecast and set the plan so you’re always surfing the best conditions. Each morning, you’ll have time to meditate with the sunrise from your private balcony, and then join in Yoguita, a surf warm-up on the yoga deck with Danielle Harbord. Three times a week she’ll also guide full hour (legendary) classes, tailored for how we’re adjusting to ocean life. Expect surf lessons daily with Harold Koechlin, and 3 surf theory and video analysis sessions for key learning and typically— comic relief.
Midweek Group Excursion & Activities
Halfway through, we will venture out to the cliffside of Playa Las Capullanas to catch sunset. We also give the option to join a local fisherman for a traditional fishing trip on an authentic boat. It’s a simple, genuine way to experience local life on the water. At the end of the week you can enjoy our night market with live music at La Onza Café, where you can discover local art, meet makers, and connect with the community.
Extra Activities
Between surfing, yoga, tons of ceviche, we leave time for massage and acupuncture, or you can opt to meet more of Lobitos by joining skate classes with local NGO, WAVES, or volunteering with local kids surf lessons.
PLANNING AHEAD?
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RETREATS
IN 2026
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Jun 20-27
Your future self will be so grateful you got in on this one. Full week of surfing and yoga, come for the golden glow, leave with the reminder that play, health and connection are the real luxuries.
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Oct 10-17
Before the year-end rush takes over, carve out a week that’s just for you. October brings the chance to slow down without losing momentum. It’s a reset before the holiday season — through surf & yoga you’ll find grounding, strengthening, and space to reflect, recharge, and re-align with what matters most.
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Dec 27-Jan 3
Swap the cold north for warm waters and perfect waves. This is our classic Surf & Yoga Retreat with a bit of a New Year’s twist. Expect transformation and new beginnings, with a sprinkle of celebration and New Year festivities, local lowkey Lobitos-style.
STAYING IN LOBITOS,
EXPLORING CULINARY AND CULTURE
It’s hard to define Lobitos, some call it a paradise, a ghost town, an oasis; whatever you call it, it is certainly off the beaten path.
What we can say is Lobitos is built on a tight-knit artisanal fishing community, with world class surfing and a talented, unknown art scene. Most people find their way here by word of mouth, creating a natural filter for more conscientious travelers. Largely off the radar of mass tourism, it is deeply connected to grassroots NGOs and environmentalist groups. The balance between the old and inspirational is in total equilibrium, with a warm and welcoming door that opens for global visitors who honor the local balance.
In 2024, for the 12th consecutive year, Peru won “Best Gastronomic Destination” in the world by The World Travel Awards (WTA).
Meals at the retreat are a celebration of Peru’s abundance. Each morning we’ll share a healthy breakfast of fresh tropical fruit, local bread, and simple, nourishing dishes to start the day with clarity. Three lunches and three dinners will take place at Buena Vista, where the flavors of northern Peru come alive in the daily catch, just-picked vegetables, and the bold seasonings that make this cuisine unlike anywhere else in the world.
For the remaining meals, you’ll be free to explore Lobitos’ small but vibrant food scene—artisanal spots where you might taste ceviche made from fish that came out of the ocean that morning, or vegetables grown in the nearby valleys. It’s an experience of Peru through its most honest expression: the freshness of its food.
Family-run Buena Vista was one of the first hotels in Lobitos. Owners Claudia and Augusto Correa still call it home and that's exactly what it feels like during your stay. They have poured their heart and soul into every detail; from the lush fruit garden, to private pool, Indonesian-inspired decor and breathtaking views from the Mirador (look out point), no detail is unaccounted for.
Proud parents of Alonso Correa, who placed 4th in Men's Surfing at the Paris Olympics, the Correa's are not only a pillar of the Lobitos community, they are recognized across Peru as national treasures and we are so stoked and grateful to partner with them for our retreats.
MEET OUR TEAM
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Danielle Harbord
HEAD YOGA INSTRUCTOR
New York based Danielle Hardbord found yoga while seeking healing and inner peace. She is known for challenging carefully sequenced classes and incomparable vibe. She completed her 500-hour at Yogamaya in NYC, she is an avid runner, hiker, mountain climber and recent student of jiu jitsu and surfing.
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Harold Koechlin
HEAD SURF INSTRUCTOR
Born and raised in Peru, Harold has over 20 years experience training surfers of all ages, some who have gone on to win global championships and compete in the Olympics. His approach is fueled by a deep passion for the sport, commitment to the well-being of his students and laser focus on setting and achieving goals.
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Bruno Lazo
SURF INSTRUCTOR
Bruno grew up surfing the waves we’ll be riding and is widely regarded as one of the top surfers in Lobitos.
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Jenna Fair
RETREAT MOM
Jenna is an NYC tech exec and yoga teacher who found her reset in the waves of Lobitos. Splitting her time between Brooklyn and this quiet surf town, she co-founded La Onza to help others pause, breathe, and return to what matters.
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Emma Baas
RETREAT MOM
Emma blends her passion for adventure, coffee, and community in Lobitos. She manages La Onza café, is an auntie to local youth, and inspires Lobitos with her stoic, inclusive spirit.
PERSONALIZED
TRAVEL
EXPERIENCES
For some of our guests, tacking on a customized experience surrounding the retreat can be a nice add-on. We work with your schedule and interests to craft spectacular journeys before or after the retreat. Here are some of those options:
Cusco & the Sacred Valley – Mountains & Mysticism: A popular option amongst retreat guests, think about adding a leg to your trip in Cusco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. This unforgettable combination includes high-altitude hikes, sacred ceremonies (including Plant Medicine options), stunning archaeological tours—yes, including Machu Picchu— and once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences. These trips run a minimum 5 days.
The Amazon – Into the Jungle: From ocean to rainforest, we send you deep into the Amazon. Expect bold flavors, indigenous art, waterfalls, expansive wildlife, plant medicine, treks, and textiles in some of the most biodiverse places on earth. These trips are a minimum of 3 days.
Gastronomy & Chill: As you are probably aware, Lima is home to some of the top ranked restaurants in the world, with Maido and Central leading the charts. Peruvian rich agriculture yields some of the most delicious fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices you can imagine. We always recommend a couple key culinary experiences in Lima upon arrival, but if food and relaxation is your thing, we would be elated to plan a whole trip around food and leisure, just for you.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
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I was inspired to join the retreat to check out a more off-the-beaten-path corner of Peru and to connect with more like-minded people. The atmosphere that was created by the retreat-goers as well as all of the instructors and hosts was great. Especially in the water! Everyone wanted everyone to succeed and catch as many waves as possible. I felt like I had my own personal hype squad whenever I stood on my board.
Raquelle Dernyck, Canada
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I always loved retreats but I really wanted to do it differently, in a way that connects with the local community and gives back. That is why I picked La Onza retreat. I loved every single part of the experience. But the way that we interacted with the local community, we felt like “being part” of Lobitos in such a small period of time, was probably the highlight of the trip!
Maria Tobia, NYC
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I felt like I learned the mechanics to keep teaching myself to surf. The surf team was rad. Team lead, Harold, is a legend character that can only be experienced, the words don't exist.
Dan Pojero, NYC