Create new, vibrant women's relationships while learning and experiencing surfing and its healthful lifestyle together on the beautiful North Oregon Coast! Surfing, Beach Yoga, Organic Gourmet NW Cuisine, Massage, Fun Evening Outings and Activities, Natural Ocean Environment, Conservation and Lots of Laughter. If you missed 2007's Retreat, we're creating two amazing opportunities this year for you!
"Experience personal empowerment, connection and transformation."
CLICK ON ONE OF THE DATES BELOW TO REGISTER FOR A SURF RETREAT:
Our lovely house accommodation for the July Retreat is managed by Northwind Vacation Rentals. To view photos, click here. This is a 5 bedroom / 3 full bath house with beautiful ocean view. Beach access is across from the house. Walking distance to quaint Downtown Gearhart, golf course and tennis courts. House is located along classic "Gin Ridge". This Retreat is open to 10 women. Register early to assure your place in this sweet Retreat!
For our August Retreat, Seaside Vacation Homes manages a fun and newly 2007 remodeled home. To view photos, click here. This is a 6 bedroom / 3 bath house with ocean view. Great sun deck, game room and bicycles available for use. Across street from beach near the popular "Surfer's Cove" area. Two blocks from the Historic 1920's Promenade stretching along 2 miles of Seaside's beach. This Retreat is open to 12 -14 women. Register early to assure your place in this fun-filled Retreat!
You'll learn a Vinyasa (flow yoga practice) daily during our morning beach yoga, which will allow you to continue your practice after the Retreat. Our daily surf camps will be held at several locations over the week to provide participants an in-depth and personal understanding of the diverse surfing conditions on Oregon's beaches. Our highly qualified Certified Lifeguard Instructors will provide a safe, progressive and dynamic teaching environment for you. We'll work with students to develop their skills at the pace in which they grasp them. Our enthusiasm for your success is mutually shared between us!
Bus transportation daily from the beach house to our chosen beach location is provided. Because of the close and convenient location of our lodgings to the beach and Downtowns, you can park your car for the Retreat and not have to go into busy summer traffic. We recommend you bring your bicycle to enjoy rides about the area. One evening we'll offer an optional Bicycle Tour. There are bicycle rental shops, if you decide not to bring your own bike and would like to rent one. (The Seaside Retreat has a few bikes available) Optional evening activities on other nights are offered.
During the July Retreat, we'll have an "Evening Out in Astoria" where wonderful galleries, bars, boutiques and historical venues are the draw. For August Retreat, we'll have an "Evening out in Nehalem Valley", where the artist colonies have relocated.
Fun galleries, gift shops, and venues to visit in the heavenly valley of Nehalem!
All wetsuit, wetsuit parts, Gath helmet and surfboard equipment is included and will be "custom fitted" on the first day of the Retreats. NWWSC also provides rescue tubes, a rescue surfboard and complete first aid kit at each day's camp, in case of an emergency.
A NWWSC Zippered Hooded Sweatshirt and Partner's Gift Bag of gifts, discounts and goodies are yours as souvenirs of the Week's Retreats! "Remember a Retreat is a "Treat" you give yourself!"
I am honored
to be partnering with an amazing group of talented individuals during this
year's Retreats. Meet our wonderful surf instructors on our site's About
Us page.
The Chef / Owner Bob Necroni, of EVOO Culinary School in Cannon Beach is our caterer for all meals during our Retreats. His menu focus and specialty is on organic and locally grown nutritious NW food ingredients. Seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes will be highlighted. Vegetarians are welcome! His creations are a "taste to behold".
Licensed massage therapists for the surf retreats are from Seaside Spa and Wellness Center, Jody Herring and Carol Mathre. The both offer a menu of massage choices for you to choose from during the Retreats. Two hours of massage are included in the cost of Retreats. Additional massage services can be arranged at the rate of $80/hour. Relaxation, renewal and rejuvenation are the gifts they both bring to the Retreats.
The Surfrider Foundation Oregon Chapter's Coastal Coordinator Peter Staufferwill be presenting "NW Beach Ecology" during one of our camp luncheons. He is an extraordinary conservationist, activist and surfer.
Experienced
Local Tour Driver, Mark Jamison of Seaside's Best Tours, will be our
trusted driver to each of the day's surf camp events. Mark's enthusiasm and
knowledge of the North Coast area and local history is a plus! His shared
belief in sustainable, low impact transportation alternatives is why we've
partnered for all day camps, weekenders and retreats this season.
Our
exclusive camp photographer, Debra LaCoppola, from her and her
husband's business, Photoduo.com, will be attending and shooting as
many days as possible during the Retreat. Deb is a well known Manhattan
photographer for Getty Images in New York City. Deb's passion for
photographing women in the NW brings an extra special souvenir to share with
participants this year. Photos will be posted to our website's Photo Gallery
after the Retreat. From here, participants can print off copies
complimentary.
"I am so thankful for each of their participation and contribution to the
success of our NWWSC Retreat in 2008!"
Register early to assure your inclusion
in these
uniquely Oregon Women's Surf Retreats!
[Surf Retreat Registration and Payment Options]
To Register for the July Surf Retreat with Active.comCLICK HERE. To Register for August Surf Retreat with Active.comCLICK HERE(you will be sent to the Active.com website.) Use your Visa, Mastercard or Debit Card to pay. There is a $65 processing fee when paying with Active.com. A Liability Release Waiver is on the Active site for you to agree to, before paying. Active will email you a Retreat Confirmation for the event.
For payment and registration by mail, fill out the Women's Week Surf Retreat Registration Form below. You can submit a form from our site, or print one off and then send with payment in full to: NWWSC, PO Box 425, Seaside, OR 97138. Make checks payable to NWWSC. The Liability Release Waiver needs to be printed, read, signed and mailed with your payment.
An Essential to Pack List is available for the day's surf camps. Additional Retreat packing recommendations can be found below.
“We look forward to sharing this experience with you!” Lexie Hallahan, Director
Women's Week Surf Retreat Packing Recommendations
For Day Camps Essentials, go to our website menu and print off a list.
In addition to the items you will need (or possibly want) to bring to the Day Camps, you will also want to consider bringing the following with you for the Retreat:
1. A bicycle. Both towns are bicycle friendly and fun to check out on a bike. We'll be offering an optional bike tour at the August Week Retreat. There are a few bikes available at the August Retreat house. If you are attending the July Retreat and would like a bike and don't want to bring your own, there are bicycle rental shops in town.
2. Your favorite pillow &/or blanket. Linen and bedding are provided, but nice to have your own personal bed comforts.
3. A favorite inspirational poem, saying, thought or passage. On our last evening together, we will have an evening bonfire after dinner. We can share with one another our favorites.
4. Layered clothing. Even in the summer months on the North Oregon Coast, we can have cool evenings and windy conditions in the afternoons. Bring clothing that will be easy to add to or take off, depending on the temperature. A windbreaker is a must!
5. Ugg sheepskin boots or similar warm footwear. The perfect companion after a day of surfing or at a beach bonfire. Instant warmth for your footsies!
6. A journal. On special personal adventures and retreats, it's nice to have a travel journal to write your thoughts, experiences and new friends contact info.
7. A book. The coast is a great place to cuddle up with your favorite novel.
8. A camera with film. We have an amazing woman photographer who attends most of the camps. We make available those photos taken by her to you, on our website's photo gallery. They are printable from our gallery. When she is unable to attend an event, then I take several group photos to add to the site. It's nice to have your own camera for your personal photo preferences.
9. An alarm clock. So you can rise when you would like to. Breakfast is served Continental Style for 2 hours in the morning. You can get up and eat during that timeframe.
10. Personals, vitamins and medicine. We can not disperse medicine to Retreat participants. A First Aid Emergency Kit is available during Day Camps and at the Retreat, if needed.
These packing recommendations and the "Essentials to Pack List" are provided to assure you have everything possible, you may need, for a great time! Please feel free to call or email me with any further questions regarding the Retreat. We all look forward to sharing with you, this unique NW Women's Surf Camp Retreat! See you there, Lexie Hallahan, Director NWWSC
To send by mail: Click on the link below to up a printable PDF form. Simply print out the form, fill it out, and send with payment (check or money order) to NW Women’s Surf Camps, PO Box 425, Seaside, OR 97138 Printable Week Retreat Registration Form
To send by email: Simply fill out the form below and press "send"! Then mail your payment (check or money order) to above address. We must receive your payment in order to confirm your camp registration. Thank You!
