I have traveled a lot to different surf destinations, and the retreat in Sri Lanka was honestly one of the top experiences of my life. Everything was smooth — from the incredible organisation and amazing food to the beautiful house, the location and, above all, the wonderful people I met. The two organisers were so welcoming, caring and always making sure everything was taken care of! The combination of surfing in the morning and yoga in the afternoon was created the ideal balance for me. Plus, we had opportunity to learn from a talented local potter and discover a different side of Sri Lankan culture. I came back with incredible memories, new friendships and a huge desire to do it all over again. I would absolutely recommend taking that leap of faith — you won’t regret it!


Sri Lanka Retreat, November 2025

I had such a phenomenal time at Beyond Retreats in Sri Lanka. Sofia made everyone feel so welcome, and is an incredible surfer. She really helps you understand what you need to take the next steps, along with all the support from our local longboard coach, Shan, and the rest of the Longboard Academy team! It’s been 6 months since I did the retreat and my muscle memory has locked everything in. And ultimately it was so much fun! And I made beautiful friendships with people from all over the world who attended. It was the perfect amount of surfing, yoga, downtime, and introduction to ceramics, and also being immersed  with the local culture. I know I’ll be going to another one in the future!


Sri Lanka Retreat, November 2025

I absolutely loved my time at the retreat in Sri Lanka. The food was incredibly good - I'm gluten free and was always provided with delicious alternatives! I met some fabulous people from all over the world, while improving my surfing and overall confidence in the water. We had so many epic adventures on top of all the workshops, though the daily yoga really grounds all. I felt very refreshed after it. Would totally do it again!


Sri Lanka Retreat, November 2025

Honestly such a lovely retreat! The whole week had a really friendly, relaxed atmosphere and the location was perfect for switching off and reconnecting.

I was a complete beginner at surfing and found the instructors and surf theory so helpful — it made such a difference actually understanding what I was meant to be doing in the water! Plus, having yoga every day was also such a treat, I really felt the improvements in my practice throughout the week!

The ceramics were the icing on the cake. It was such a nice way to slow down and do something creative - I just wish we’d had more time to do more of it!

Lastly the food… it was amazing! Beautifully presented and so delicious! Always plenty of snacks and drinks, and the group dinners were such a nice way for everyone to get to know each other.

Such a fun experience and would 100% recommend!!


Sri Lanka Retreat, November 2025

I went to the first Beyond Retreat and came away with life long friends. Sof has partnered with locals that are generous with their knowledge and bring an incredible energy to the retreat. If you value creativity, surfing and local experiences, Sof is your girl. Truly the best!


Sri Lanka Retreat, November 2025