A Surf & Yoga Retreat of a Lifetime on the Magical Island of Maui

Dates 2007
Past Tour

The Retreat
General Info
Accommodations
Typical Day
FAQ
What's included
2007-2008 Dates and Rates

The Retreat

This vacation is a one-of-a-kind wellness adventure on the magical island of Maui. It combines exciting activity, rejuvenation and community among like-minded individuals. You will enjoy the exhilaration of learning a once male-dominated sport - surfing, and get much needed R&R as you are pampered with yoga classes, massage and delicious chef-prepared meals. You will also be introduced to Stand-Up Paddling, the newest surf innovation on the island of Maui. Participants will have the opportunity to attend educational workshops in both surfing and wellness, allowing for a well-rounded vacation complete with a little bit of brain juice.
 

This 6-night/7-day Surf and Yoga Retreat, on the beautiful island of Maui, comes complete with quality staff, chef-prepared healthy and delicious food and surf and yoga instruction. Your Hawaiian vacation doesn't stop there. It includes afternoon excursions such as hiking the historical Lahaina Pali trail or snorkeling amazing spots on the west side of the island.

The mornings consist of a yoga class geared towards opening and toning your muscles used for surfing, a nutritious breakfast and surfing lessons. The afternoons begin with lunch and interesting, fun and educational workshops. 

After lunch, take some time to catch additional waves right outside our accommodations, enjoy a well-deserved nap under a shady palm tree swinging on a hammock or explore the many activities that Maui has to offer. Evenings allow you to be pampered with a massage, take in a sunset surf or explore the town of Lahaina. Our extraordinary day filled with surf and yoga concludes as we blissfully enjoy an exquisite chef-prepared candlelight dinner while enjoying the ocean breeze.

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Your Hawaii Vacation begins when you are picked up from the airport and whisked to one of the only resorts in Maui with a surf break at the front door. Accommodations include a lovely oceanfront home or garden home in a community that combines the charm of old Hawaii with the convenience of the 21^st century. Your accommodation is just steps away from the Maui surf and surrounded by lush tropical flowers. On location are three swimming pools (one located, literally, right on the ocean), tennis courts and a gorgeous clubhouse with Internet service. You get to enjoy surfing, yoga and wellness while we take care of the details that make a vacation so great. You will also enjoy three delicious and healthy gourmet meals daily prepared by a chef (excluding 1 night out on the town). We even provide our guests with tasty snacks and tropical fruit smoothies to keep you going all through your Hawaii vacation.

Your vacation in Hawaii will also be filled with: our famous departing dinner ceremony, a professional massage and daily surf and yoga lessons with knowledgeable instructors. We provide a variety of surf equipment including soft tops to custom-shaped performance boards for you to try out. You will also enjoy as many additional surf sessions as you would like, afternoon excursions, sight seeing, wellness workshops, snorkeling and loads of fun.
Few vacations in Hawaii offer you a chance to learn, make friends, eat well, practice yoga, relax and surf with the pros. If you are looking for one of the most exciting, fun-filled and memorable vacations of your life, then it's time you started surfing with us.

Typical Day

Your day is anything but typical, but if you would like an idea of what your day in Maui might be like, then read on:

·         Yoga Class

·         Breakfast

·         Surf Lessons

·         Lunch

·         Free Time/ Afternoon Excursion/ Massage/Wellness or Educational Workshops/Additional Surf Sessions/Shopping/Lounging by the pool or beach

·         Dinner

 
The schedules may change according to surf conditions, guest speakers and surprise events that are planned during your week.

Do you need to participate in everything? We are here to provide many options for you to choose from. If you opt to relax by the pool the entire day or choose to participate in only one activity, then we will support you in that decision. It's your experience and we are here to accommodate you in any way we can.
 

Most Maui resorts are not on a beach with a surf break, so surfers must load boards into a car and drive to go surfing. Not at our location. During our free surf sessions our guests can surf the break right in front of our accommodations at any time of day, or they can stroll down the road to one of Maui’s best surf breaks for beginners. The resort has a stunning location, bordered by a state park to the south and a key-shopping district to the north. A leisurely walk north takes our guests to the former whaling port of Lahaina, now a popular tourist destination with lively nightlife and premier shopping. You’ll truly enjoy the best Maui has to offer.

Where is the location? The setting is approximately 3/4 mile from the historic town of Lahaina in sunny West Maui, Hawaii. The accommodations are located on 28 acres of lush botanical gardens, large expanses of flourishing lawns and along side nearly a mile of beautiful oceanfront with breathtaking views of the ocean and the islands of Lanai and Molokai.  Surfing is located right outside our door.

What time do I schedule my flight and which airport do I fly into? The first and last days of your trip are travel days. You should book your flight into Kahalui Airport (OGG) to arrive between the hours of 1:30-4:30pm. These are the hours that transportation will be provided for you. If you miss this time slot due to flight delays or scheduling, you may need to take a shuttle or taxi at your own expense.

Should I rent my own car? Transportation will be provided to and from the airport, during surf instruction and any excursions. Lahaina town is about ¾ mile away and a 25-minute walk. There are also taxis on the island as well. Additional charges may apply if you are interested in renting your own vehicle.

How can I prepare physically to make the most out of my vacation?

Surfing is a physically demanding sport and you may not get in the water and rip it up right away like they do on TV. The media may make it look easy…so don't be fooled…it's physically challenging, but the ultimate accomplishment! Be determined and don't give up. Swimming is one of the most useful ways of getting into shape for surfing.  Swimming works most of the main muscle groups needed for surfing and it builds up that stamina. Cycling, running and general workouts in the gym will all benefit you in the ocean too. If you want to experience the highest optimal level of fun on your vacation, be prepared physically. Start training early for your adventure by swimming as much as possible and building up your cardio and muscle strength. You won't regret the extra time you put in to 'train' for your surf vacation, as your surfing rewards will be plentiful. 

• Scheduled ground transportation to and from Kahalui Airport (Airport Code: OGG) including a traditional lei greeting (providing you arrive between 1:30-4:30pm)

• Six nights accommodation in either our oceanfront home with surf located just outside the door or a lovely garden home that is just steps away from the ocean

• Daily surf lessons with professional, patient and knowledgeable surf instructors

• BRAND NEW!!! Take part in the newest surf innovation in Maui: Stand-Up Paddling

• Quality and variety of surf equipment including soft foam boards and custom shaped fiberglass boards

• Daily yoga classes that focus on opening and strengthening the muscle groups used for surfing

• Private one hour professional massage at the start of your Experience with options to book additional massage services throughout the week

• Informative and interesting cultural, wellness and/or surf educational workshops

• Due to our beautiful oceanfront location, you can surf All Day Long!

• Enjoy three delicious and healthy chef-prepared daily meals excluding one night out on the town (Past guests RAVE about our food!)

• Tasty snacks and daily tropical fruit smoothies

• 3 swimming pools

• On-site tennis courts

• Housekeeping services including fresh bath towels and beach towels

• Our famous closing dinner ceremony

• Fascinating guided snorkeling excursion in Maui’s crystal blue waters 

• Island hike with incredible views and local sight-seeing excursion

• A truly amazing, caring and professional staff that exude the ALOHA SPIRIT!
   

2007
August 19th-25^th                   WOMEN ONLY
August 26th- Sept. 1^st     WOMEN ONLY
Sept. 3rd- Sept. 9th         CO-ED: OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN

Ocean Home: Three-bedroom oceanfront home with a clear view of the island of Lanai and located just a dozen paces from the ocean. Amazing Maui sunsets, surf and ocean breezes are located just outside the door.

USD $2,695.00 Oceanfront bedroom with a king size bed, private bathroom
PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

USD $2,295.00 Oceanfront bedroom with a king size bed, private bathroom
PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

USD $2,495.00 Bedroom in ocean home with a queen size bed, shared bathroom
PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

USD $2,095.00 Bedroom in ocean home with a queen size bed, shared bathroom

PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

USD $2,195.00 Bedroom in ocean home with two twin beds, shared bathroom

PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

Garden Home: Two-bedroom home with a wonderful garden location and beautiful furnishing and décor. Garden home features two lanais with a neighboring swimming pool. A short stroll from the front door will lead you to the ocean and surf.

USD $2,495.00 Garden bedroom with a king size bed, private bathroom

PER PERSON SINGLE OCCUPANCY

USD $2,095.00 Garden bedroom with a king size bed, private bathroom

PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

USD $1,795.00 Dorm style loft room in garden home accommodating up to four guests on twin size beds, shared bathroom

PER PERSON QUAD OCCUPANCY

*Rates do not reflect a 4.2% Hawaiian State GET Tax.  This will be added to your invoice

The ‘ALOHA’ Early Registration Discount (no extensions):
Pay in full 60 days in advance of your Experience start date and receive a $75.00 per person discount.

Additional Discounts- If you will be traveling with a group (5 or more), please contact us for additional savings.

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The food was superb - not only amazing skills (portion sizes, healthy, paying attention to details and little "extras", delicious, good variety), but also cooked with friendliness & love. The yoga was excellent - I really liked the yoga teacher - great attention to detail. The surfing was very fun and enjoyable - proud to have learned such a cool sport! Very good positive energy was felt on this Maui trip, that staff was great and it was a real treat to relax completely. I really like your organization and will book more trips in the future!
Marie-Eve Caron, Calgary, Alberta (Yoga & Surf Retreat in Maui - Apr/07)

Sacred Earth Journeys has a beautiful website - fantastically maintained - that really shows the passion of the trips available. Tons of information, travels that will shock your soul and make you whole again! Wonderful people behind the system and extremely helpful. Will definitely be back myself to look at new adventures, and will definitely pass on the goodies of this website to the people in my life, looking to get away on something more than just a holiday, but an experience to a whole new World! Many, many thanks!
Renee Gaudreault, Alberta, Canada (Yoga & Surf Retreat in Maui - Apr/06)
 

Yoga and surfing in Maui was wonderful. The sun was warm and strong each day, the sea nourished my soul. I heard humpback whales singing to their young during feeding, each morning during my swim, and the sand was soft and golden. The yoga strengthened and stretched my body and mind. The food and companionship enlightened me!
Connie McMahon, Alberta, Canada (Yoga & Surf Retreat in Maui - Apr/06)
 

Without a doubt the SwellWomen Experience that Sacred Earth Journeys offers is the best all-around retreat I've ever been too. The planned activities facilitated stimulation of both my physical and mental well-being. Going surfing and practicing yoga with Me-Shell and her support staff on the beautiful island of Maui was indeed rejuvenating. The physical activity forced me to breathe in deeply and to re-energize while the exhale provided a comfort zone to release inner tension and clarity. Namaste!
Laura Desjarlais, Calgary, Alberta ( Yoga & Surf Retreat in Maui  - Nov/05)


A week on a Yoga & Surf Retreat in Maui will teach you more about yourself than any other experience. You will learn things on this retreat that can be applied to better your day-to-day life.
Jordan Gracey, Thornhill, Ontario (Maui: Yoga & Surf Retreat - June/05)

Wonderful growth experience in a beautiful environment with beautiful people. Nothing like I’ve ever experienced in the past. Come prepared to surf!
Gideon Cohen, Toronto, Ontario (Yoga & Surf Retreat in Maui  - Jan/05)

It has been almost three years since I went to your first Yoga & Surf Experience in Maui. I have to tell you that the dividends of that week are still rolling in. I am in better physical shape than I have been in more than a decade, and better emotional and spiritual shape as well. I'm still a lousy surfer (I may never graduate from a knee stand-up to a true pop-up) but I am also one of the happiest surfers in the water. I went out yesterday with my son. The water was 35 degrees. The air was 18 degrees, but it was a 6 foot swell with a 12 second period and very sunny. People were skating on the pond down the road, and a bald eagle was playing in the sky overhead.
Kelly Toughill, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Yoga & Surf Retreat in Maui  - April, 2004)
 

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