Not just a retreat..
You'll be based at our surf village in Soustons Plage, just a 300-metre walk from Lac Marin along shaded forest paths and around 900 metres from the Atlantic itself, deep in the pine forests of southwest France's Landes coast.
It's the same Salty Sisters ethos wherever we run this retreat: a genuinely supportive group, no competitive edge, and coaching led by a multiple-time German longboard champion- the difference here is a full week built specifically around helping you level up.
Expect five focused surf sessions, three cross-training sessions to build the strength and movement that surfing demands, and yoga sessions to keep you loose and recovering well between them.
You’ll stay in a fully equipped bungalow with a private bathroom, kitchen, dishwasher and microwave, either shared with other guests or booked exclusively for you and your crew.
A Wine & Cheese evening and a weekly trip to San Sebastián bring the week’s highlights, and back at camp there’s a heated pool with its own pool bar and a clubhouse with a fireplace for cooler evenings.
And if a week of proper surf progression isn’t quite enough on its own, this retreat can also double as your ISA Level 1 Surf Instructor Course.
26/09/2026 – 03/10/2026
The Area And Surf Spots
The beach break directly in front of camp offers multiple peaks, giving the coaching team plenty of options to find the right conditions for the group on any given day- useful whatever stage of progression you're at.
Lac Marin is a short walk through the forest, San Sebastián and the Spanish border are within easy reach for a proper day out, and the wider Moliets area- well known to our camp managers after 20 years running trips on this coast- is just up the road.
ISA Surf Instructor Course
Run over 2 days alongside your retreat, the course covers everything you need to safely teach beginner and early intermediate surfers- from instructor safety and equipment to coaching methods, skill progression and programme planning- combining practical time in the water with structured theory sessions.
The ISA Level 1 is the global industry standard for surf instructors and opens the door to coaching work at surf schools worldwide. Whether you're a gap-year traveller, a career-changer or simply want to formalise years of experience in the water, you'll finish the course ready to teach- guided by a woman who's built her own career doing exactly that.
ACCOMMODATION
Upstairs is an open gallery with double or single beds; downstairs, a separate room with bunk beds; and in the main room below the gallery, the kitchen, living area and one further bed.
Bungalow (Exclusive Use): Book a 3-, 4- or 5-person bungalow entirely for you and your crew, with the whole layout- gallery, bunk room, kitchen and living area — to yourselves.
Double Room (Shared Bungalow)- A double bed within a shared bungalow, spread across the gallery and bunk bed room alongside other guests, with a proper bed and a private bathroom.
Single Room (Shared Bungalow)- Your own bed within a shared bungalow, ideal for solo travellers who still want their own space.
Heated pool with pool bar, a clubhouse with fireplace and air conditioning, an outdoor gym, a bouldering wall and table tennis are all part of daily life at camp.
Basic info summary
ACCOMMODATION (summary)
Every bungalow is fully equipped with a private bathroom, kitchen, dishwasher and microwave- bookable exclusively for your own crew or shared as a double or single room, all built around the camp’s heated pool and clubhouse in Soustons Plage.
MEALS
Full board is included throughout your stay. Breakfast is a generous buffet with fresh baguette and croissants, muesli, yoghurt, fruit, spreads, cheese, cold cuts and hummus, plus coffee, tea, water and juice, with vegan options always available.
After breakfast you’ll put together a packed lunch for the beach, and dinner is a freshly prepared main dish each evening with a salad bar and baguette on the side.
A Wine & Cheese evening is one of the week’s highlights, bringing the whole group together to enjoy the local flavours of southwest France.
SURF LESSONS
This retreat is built around progression, so coaching here goes deeper than most- five surf sessions across the week, each 2 to 3 hours, chosen around the conditions and where you personally want to improve.
Sessions run at the beach break right at Soustons Plage, taught by ISA-certified instructors and led by a multiple-time German longboard champion, whether you’re working on your pop-up and consistency or refining positioning, timing and turning in unbroken waves.
Want to take it further still? This week can also be your route to an ISA Level 1 Surf Instructor Course, run alongside the retreat- entirely optional, entirely up to you.
SURF EQUIPMENT
Softtop surfboards and wetsuits are available to rent for free surfing outside course times, picked up at the equipment station and yours to keep for the week.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
Three cross-training sessions a week build the strength, mobility and movement that make a real difference in the water, and yoga sessions help you recover and stay loose between surf days.
Paddling out together is where the Salty Sisters spirit really shows — cheering each other into waves, celebrating every small win, and building the kind of friendships that carry on long after the trip ends.
Back at camp, the heated pool and pool bar are where camp life happens, with a clubhouse, outdoor gym, bouldering wall, beach volleyball and table tennis on hand whenever you fancy some downtime.
Available on request
San Sebastián Day Trip
Hop across the Spanish border for the week’s signature outing- the surf beach of La Concha, pintxos, sightseeing and a legendary night out, all in one of the Basque Country’s most vibrant cities.
Evening Food Stalls
Wander the beachfront promenade in the evening for burgers, kebabs and churros, part of the area’s laid-back seaside tradition.
Extra Surfboard Rental
Already confident in the water? Rent a softtop board and wetsuit for the week and go surfing on your own schedule, outside of your included sessions.
Location
The beach break right at Soustons Plage is the retreat's home surf spot, with the wider Landes coastline offering miles of sandy beaches and waves for every level close by.
Full accommodation, airport guidance and meeting details will be confirmed as part of your booking information.
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