Past Retreats
Surf and Yoga in Nicaragua
Culinary Immersion in France
REMOTE WORK retreat
Surf and Yoga in Nicaragua
Overview
This 7 night retreat is the ultimate kickstart for your trip in Nicaragua, especially if you're taking up surfing this year. Our dedicated instructors will help you find your perfect wave each day, and get the photos to prove it. You'll have allocated every morning to practice your downward dog with our in-house teacher, keep up with work, and take a dip in the pool too.
Itinerary
- 1
Welcome Dinner & Location Orientation
Get to know your crew with a welcome dinner and drinks downtown.
- 2
Daily Yoga and Morning Smoothie
Start your day sipping on fresh tropical smoothies, before grabbing your mat for morning yoga by the beach.
- 3
Daily Surf Experience
It's back to school, but this time the ocean is your classroom.
Each day includes: - 4
Closing Dinner
Celebrate a week on the waves and all the progress you've made at the closing dinner.
- 1
Welcome Dinner & Orientation
Dine at a local restaurant in the heart of town.
- 2
Wine and Cheese Evening
With a sommelier, you will discover the flavors, the vocabulary of tasting, the evaluation of a wine, storage and table service. Presentation, discovery and tasting of the different families of cheeses.
- 3
Plancha Party
In a friendly atmosphere, prepare and taste an assortment of "pintxos". From starter to dessert, everything is cooked a la “plancha”.
- 4
Afternoon Tea & Basque Cake Cooking Class
Cooking class and tasting of a real “Basque Cake” accompanied by hot drinks or sweet wine, perfect for afternoon tea or as a complement to a cheese and wine evening.
- 5
Food Truck Excursion
Bike along the coast for a casual, laid back evening at the local food trucks overlooking the ocean.
- 6
Cooking with the Chef
Learn the essential techniques and practical tours of the kitchen by preparing and enjoying a real gourmet meal alongside side a chef.
- 7
Market Trip to Biarritz
Visit the famed market in Biarritz before grabbing lunch over the ocean.
What's included
Accommodation
San Juan del Sur is a popular spot with surfers for its world class waves, warm climate and small town vibes. The Outsite San Juan del Sur space is within a gated community, located 5 minutes walk from the town center. You'll have an infinity pool, gym, bar and coworking space on-site, as well as panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.
Amenities

Work Space + Supplies

Cozy Bedrooms

Solid, Reliable Wifi
Fully Furnished

Well-equipped Kitchens

Fresh Towels + Linens

Professionally Cleaned

Safe and Secure

Local Community Manager

24/7 Support

Coffee + Tea

Contactless Check-in
Room Types
Starting at $1760 / 7 nights and 1 guest.
REMOTE WORK RETREAT
Culinary Immersion in France
Overview
This is a true Basque Country experience that features food at its heart - spend your evenings tasting new wines, practicing 'pintxos' and learning from the pros in a traditional French château. In your downtime, keep up with work, take a dip in the pool or explore the local village.
Itinerary
- 1
Welcome Dinner & Location Orientation
Get to know Bidart with a local dinner and drinks in the center of town.
- 2
Wine and Cheese Evening
A local certified sommelier will provide an evening of wine tasting, as well as tips for valuing, storing and serving wine. There will also be a French cheese presentation and tasting.
- 3
Plancha Party
Prepare and taste an assortment of "pintxos" made with local ingredients.
- 4
Afternoon Tea & Basque Cake Cooking Class
Join a traditional Basque Cake cooking class, and reap the rewards in an afternoon tea.
- 5
Food Truck Excursion
Bike along the coast for a casual, laid back evening at the local food trucks.
- 6
Cooking with the Chef
Take a practical tour of the kitchen and pick up new tips with a French chef.
- 7
Market Trip to Biarritz
Visit Biarritz' daily market 'Les Halles' before a long lunch with the group.
- 1
Welcome Dinner & Orientation
Dine at a local restaurant in the heart of town.
- 2
Wine and Cheese Evening
With a sommelier, you will discover the flavors, the vocabulary of tasting, the evaluation of a wine, storage and table service. Presentation, discovery and tasting of the different families of cheeses.
- 3
Plancha Party
In a friendly atmosphere, prepare and taste an assortment of "pintxos". From starter to dessert, everything is cooked a la “plancha”.
- 4
Afternoon Tea & Basque Cake Cooking Class
Cooking class and tasting of a real “Basque Cake” accompanied by hot drinks or sweet wine, perfect for afternoon tea or as a complement to a cheese and wine evening.
- 5
Food Truck Excursion
Bike along the coast for a casual, laid back evening at the local food trucks overlooking the ocean.
- 6
Cooking with the Chef
Learn the essential techniques and practical tours of the kitchen by preparing and enjoying a real gourmet meal alongside side a chef.
- 7
Market Trip to Biarritz
Visit the famed market in Biarritz before grabbing lunch over the ocean.
What's included
Accommodation
Bidart is a small village on the French Basque Coast, surrounded by fields, farms and the beach. You will be staying in a traditional Basque château with a heated pool, workspace, and tennis court on-site. When you're ready to explore more, hop on an electric bike to take in some sun at the beach or cycle through the charming coastal villages.
Amenities

Work Space + Supplies

Cozy Bedrooms

Solid, Reliable Wifi
Fully Furnished

Well-equipped Kitchens

Fresh Towels + Linens

Professionally Cleaned

Safe and Secure

Local Community Manager

24/7 Support

Coffee + Tea

Contactless Check-in
Room Types
Starting at $1699 / 7 nights and 1 guest.
Fall Retreat Waitlist
The Surf and Yoga Retreat in Nicaragua and the Culinary Immersion Retreat in France have sold out. Still, you can add yourself to the Fall Waitlist.
Frequent asked questions
Please see the What’s Included section for each individual Retreat.
What's Not Included
- Travel or Medical Insurance, Covid-19 tests, vaccinations, visas.
- Airfare/transportation to and from Biarritz, France or Managua, Nicaragua.
- All meals/drinks are not included (please note, some meals/drinks are included, see What’s Included section for each individual Retreat).
- Extra car transportation beyond the Retreat experiences.
- Extra activities beyond the Retreat experiences, but Retreat Leaders can help facilitate booking of other activities.
In Bidart, there is an indoor swimming pool, tennis court, and yoga mats. There are also electric bikes you may use to explore around the town and countryside.
In San Juan del Sur, there are multiple pools, a clubhouse with games, and yoga mats at the property. Outsite is a 5-minute walk from town and a 10-minute walk from the beach.
Current prices listed on the Retreats page are for 1 guest only. To see pricing for 2 guests, when submitting your Retreat Request Form, please indicate 2 guests, and the Reservations Team will share the price difference.
Once payment is submitted, we offer a 24-hour free cancellation period. If you cancel more than 45 days in advance of the Retreat start date, 50% of your payment will be refunded; the other 50% will be forfeited. After that, all payments are non-refundable. Please note, European location refunds may incur a 3% processing fee.
There will be no refunds or discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, or travel delays. If you test positive for Covid-19 in the days leading up to the Retreat, or if new Covid-19 travel restrictions are introduced in France or Nicaragua, you may submit documentation to receive a full refund in Outsite Credit. In the very unlikely case that Outsite cancels any Retreat due to too few participants, Outsite will notify participants 30 days in advance of the Retreat start date and issue a full payment refund.
To protect yourself from unforeseen circumstances, we encourage you to purchase travel insurance.