SIGNATURE 7-DAY RETREAT
Writers Gone Wild:
Flow-State Surf + Write Retreat
March 8-14th, 2026 | Escameca, Nicaragua
Six sun-drenched days of surf, yoga, and writing for depleted or frazzled humans who crave aliveness, beauty, and ease.
Burnout Looks Terrible on You. Let’s Wash It Off!
Okay, the term "burnout" gets thrown around a lot these days. And, honestly, you probably look GREAT today! You're probably a total smoke-show!
But, there's a MASSIVE difference between "hanging in there" and going through the motions of your life— and being creatively awake, filled up, inspired and alive.
It goes sorta like this...
You used to be lit up by everything — a good line, dew on a spiderweb, a long drive with the windows down.
Your enthusiasm was RIGHT THERE ready to bubble up at a moments notice.
Now? Even your hobbies feel like obligations sometimes!
Your days are full, but they're not filling you up.
Seeing 37 unread text messages after a meeting is enough to send your blood pressure soaring—even though they're all from people you love!
It happens to all of us.
Sometimes slowly, as the build-up of work and daily responsibilities wears us down. Maybe you're not totally crisped, just a little run down. But you shrug it off because it's normal, right? Everybody else is kinda tired, too, and—ya know—adulting is tough, okay?!
Other times, it's the aftermath of a big shift. Relationship change, leaving a job, starting a job, moving, losing a spouse or friend, losing a pet...
Grief, uncertainty, and loss suck the wind out of our sales for MUCH longer than we think it should. Long after you think "I should be over this by now" you'll be feeling the lingering weight and dullness, like a film over everything.
It's easy to get really, really good at enduring.
To make peace with "good enough."
But this doesn't serve your family, yourself, OR the world.
Like Howard Thurman said: "Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
That's why we're gathering in Nicaragua to surf, write, and rediscover our flow-state. To stand barefoot in the sea and remember: you’re allowed to be fully you and fully alive.
Consider this your JAILBREAK from overthinking, overcompensating, and pretending you’re fine.
What's Included
All you have to do is show up.
We take care of the rest.
🏡 7 Days / 6 Nights Ecolodge Stay
Our eco-lodge is nestled in the jungle just above the most perfect crescent beach. Private or shared rooms with fans, ensuite baths, and filtered water.🌞 All Meals + Local Coffee
Chef-prepared, fresh, and delicious. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan friendly.✍️ Daily Wild Writing Circles
Guided sessions that melt resistance. No critique, no judgment, just a chance to spill onto the page.🏄♂️ Surf Lessons & Equipment for All Levels
Ride your first wave or just float — you decide. Professional surf guides will be in the water guiding you and cheering you on. Plus, a surf session video review!📸 Professional Portrait Session
Get your photo taken: your ocean-glow captured.🧴 “Forgot-It Fairy” Basket
Toothpaste, razors, tampons, sunscreen — all stocked. You can forget everything but yourself!🌿 Gentle Adventure Rhythm
Surf, write, feast, nap, repeat. No schedules to manage.💞 Small Group (Max 10 Participants)
Intimate, inclusive, and co-ed.🚙 Private Airport Transfer
Our trusted drivers will collect you from Managua or Liberia and escort you to paradise!
💆♀️ Complimentary Massage for Early Birds!!!
Book by November 30th and get a complimentary 60-minute massage on us!🪶 Transformation Guarantee
Feel more alive by Day 2 or we'll refund your trip — no hard feelings.
Plus: a curated goodie bag to keep you in flow-state when you get home <3
"10/10 recommend Writer's Gone Wild. Sara is a wonderful guide and facilitator. Can't say enough good things. I am changed after this trip-for the better. Sign up!!!" ~Molly R.
The Writers Gone Wild Nicaragua Experience
We'll spend seven days and six nights, completely immersed in surf, sunshine, yoga, and writing.
Here’s a glimpse of how we’ll spend our time together: (Click each day to see an overview.)
Step off the plane and into a different pace of life—where the ocean is your backdrop and your only job is to breathe deep and let go. Get grounded, meet your wild-hearted crew, and set the tone for the week of radical creativity and freedom ahead.
Wake up to freshly brewed coffee, morning pages, and expertly guided yoga flow! After breakfast, experience the electric rush of surfing (no experience needed!) and channel that momentum straight onto the page. Through a guided writing session, you'll tap into raw, alive energy—the kind that can't be faked behind a screen.
With personalized surf coaching and video review, you’ll level up fast—and the same goes for your writing. Through focused workshops, you'll identify what’s working, what’s not, and learn how to ride your creative waves with more power and grace.
Today’s about pushing past your comfort zone—on the board and on the page. With another surf session, video feedback, and a high-impact creative flow workshop, you'll step into a deeper, braver version of yourself, one wild ride at a time.
Rest is not a reward here, it’s part of the magic! Spend the day lounging by the pool, floating in turquoise waters, or simply hammocking hard. Gentle yoga, generative writing workshops, jungle hikes, and time for massages will help your best ideas rise to the surface naturally.
Your final surf session will feel different—you’ll notice the strength, the flow, the freedom. In the evening, we’ll gather around the campfire for an unforgettable open mic: a night to honor your journey, your voice, and the wild new stories you’re carrying home.
You’re not leaving empty-handed — you’re leaving with full notebooks, new friends, wild stories, and a body that remembers what freedom feels like. This is just the beginning.
Your Trip Makes a Difference
Most travel takes a toll—on the environment, on local communities, on the places we love most. At Writers Gone Wild, we do it differently. That's why we're partnering with Costa Dulce, a sustainable eco-retreat built in harmony with the land, the people, and the country.
Sustainably Built: 100% solar powered, designed with local materials, and committed to protecting the jungle and coastline.
Community First: A portion of every stay funds local education, community health initiatives, and ocean conservation.
Local Economy Boost: Your adventure supports fair-wage jobs for local Nicaraguans—from surf instructors to chefs and housekeepers.
Low Impact, Big Heart: Off-grid infrastructure, organic gardens, and zero single-use plastics mean you leave a light footprint and a lasting legacy.
When you book this trip, you’re not just nourishing your creativity—you’re directly supporting a community that's rewriting what responsible travel looks like.
What People Say About Costa Dulce
The best place I’ve ever visited, hands down. Everything about this place is just perfect—seriously dreamy.
~Melanie
On the fence? DO IT! Surf, yoga, swim, spa, and sleep. This is the perfect combination of all those things. The food is amazing. The secluded beach location is unbeatable. And the people. They're the best part.
~Kathleen
Magical, down to earth, friendly and welcoming! We made so many friends! Very quickly we felt we had found the perfect retreat and will definitely going back.
~Mollie
Beyond amazing! The surf instructors were really skilled, patient and put a lot of effort into improving my technique. Caught the most waves of my life.
~Natalia
What a dream. Surf instruction was amazing, because the instructors are having a good time, have a sense of humor, are passionate about what they do and really make you feel at home and like they care about your improvement!
~Claudia
Phenomenal! I'm hesitant to write this review because this place feels like the most special secret! I instantly felt welcomed, comfortable, and at peace.
~Maddie
Invest in Your Energy, Joy, and Creative Flow
This retreat is an investment in your creativity, wellbeing, and JOY! A chance to unplug from the noise, surf the dreamiest waves, and reignite your creative spark!
Double Occupancy: $2,850 per person (shared room), or
Single Occupancy: $3,600 per person (private room)
Deposit: $400 due today to reserve your room
Final Balance: due 90 days prior to departure
Payment Plans Available, please inquire.
Place your deposit by November 15th to Receive a Complimentary Beachside Massage, on us :)
Your Hosts on This Retreat
Meet Sara
Professional Writer | Poet | Founder, WGW
Sara Grove is a poet, adventure travel guide, and the founder of Writers Gone Wild—a refuge for creatives who feel most alive with salt in their hair and a pen in hand. She spent a decade leading wilderness trips across five continents, published several books under pseudonyms for herself and others, and turned a run-down trailer park into a beloved neighborhood. Sara's goal is always to create spaces where people feel safe, inspired, and fully themselves. This retreat is an invitation to remember what matters, reconnect with your creative fire, and finally give your voice the space it deserves.
Meet Hännah
Licensed Therapist | Yogi | Wave Shaper
Hännah is a licensed therapist, certified yoga teacher, and surfer. She brings a grounded, compassionate, and wicked funny energy to every space she holds—whether it’s on the mat, in the lineup, or around a campfire. Before becoming a therapist, she shaped waves for a living (yes, literally), and guided trips basically everywhere but Antarctica. She’s worked in Hawaii helping people reconnect to themselves through nature-based therapy. Today, Hännah blends a variety of counseling and therapeutic techniques to help people rewrite old patterns and live freer, more expansive lives.
This Retreat Is For You If...
You crave a reset—from the screen, the routine, the grind
You’ve felt blocked, uninspired, or stuck (in writing OR in life)
You want to feel in your body again—strong, radiant, and creatively charged
You’re ready to create from intuition, not obligation
You want community, adventure, and bone-deep nourishment
⚠️ You do NOT have to be a “serious” writer to attend. We'll work hard to get you back into a state of play, wonder, and curiosity!
⚠️ You do NOT need to be a confident surfer to attend. This is one of the best places on earth to learn to surf and improve your skills!
Come home with sun-kissed skin, salt-tangled hair, and a journal full of gold.
Join a small circle of wild-hearted creatives for an unforgettable retreat that’ll ripple through your life long after you return home.
📍 Location: Esameca, Nicaragua – A luxurious eco-lodge
📅 Dates: March 8-14, 2026 (7 days, 6 nights)
👥 Group Size: Limited to 10 participants for an ideal experience
🍽️ Meals: All meals included — organic, farm-to-table, colorful, abundant, and delicious!
🏄♀️ Professional Surf Lessons & Equipment — included!
🙆♀️ Daily Yoga Classes — included!
📸 Professional Wild Writer Portrait — included!
💰 Investment: $2,850, double occupancy OR $3,600 for a private room. *Payment plans available upon request
Place Your Deposit by November 30th to Receive a Complimentary 60-Minute Massage! ✨
Spots are limited, and doors close once full — don't wait!
FAQs
Click through to see answers to our most commonly asked questions.
Getting to Nicaragua is easier than you think.
Fly into Managua, Nicaragua (MGA) OR Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR) — we’ll have a private pick you up and deliver you to paradise!
Whichever way you’re coming into Nicaragua, we’ll arrange your shuttle with our trusted drivers and make sure you arrive safely and smoothly. :)
Your retreat experience includes everything you need for a transformative, inspiring, and stress-free getaway:
6 nights of lodging in a stunning jungle eco-lodge (both shared and private accommodations available)
3 daily farm-to-table meals, plus coffee, fruit, juices, and desserts!
Access to two swimming pools, yoga decks, hammocks, and secluded beach
4 days of professional surf instruction, including surfboards, video review, surf photography, and a surf expedition
Access to surfboards, boogie boards, and SUPs
Daily generative writing sessions & creative workshops
Daily morning yoga classes & evening meditations
Baby turtle rescue project and talk
Plus, a curated goodie bag to take home!
We've designed this to be an all-inclusive, stress-free, decision-free experience once you've arrived! The only things NOT included in your trip tuition are:
>Travel to and from Costa Dulce*
>Alcoholic beverages
>Optional Spa treatments (massages, facials, etc.)
>Optional gratuities for local staff (Writers Gone Wild will tip staff on behalf of the group, extra gratuities are totally optional and up to you.)
*For travel to Costa Dulce, we recommend flying into Managua, Nicaragua (MGA) OR Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR). We'll arrange a private shuttle to collect you from the airport and deliver you to our retreat home!
You will need a passport with 6 months validity.
However, if you're travling from the USA, you do NOT need to get a visa in advance. Nicaraguan visas are available upon arrival for $10.
Easy peasy!
During March, the temperature ranges from 70 degrees to the low 90s. As it's the dry season, it’s typically sunny and clear every day. There are beautiful puffy white clouds, howler monkeys, and sunshine. It's also the perfect time for beginner to intermediate surfers!
Nicaragua is one of the best places in the world for beginner to intermediate surfers!
Our professional surf instructors will choose the best surf breaks and times daily depending on skill level, swell, and tides.
Whether this is your FIRST time ever surfing, or you know how to catch a wave but would like to level up your skills—you will LOVE IT HERE!!!
Yes! We want to make sure everyone is nourished and taken care of!
Meals are fresh, organic, farm-to-table, seasonal, and made with love. We can easily accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian diets. For these—and any other allergies or considerations—please let us know in advance, so we can make sure you're taken care of!
Yes, WiFi is free and available throughout the property. Your rooms are equipped with solar electricity for lights, charging devices, and comfort.
Even easier, your room will have standard 3-prong 110-volt outlets. So, unless you're coming from Europe, you won't need an adapter.
While WiFi is available when you need it, we encourage you to embrace the digital detox. This retreat is designed to help you step away from distractions and reconnect with your creativity. We will kindly ask you to leave your cell phone in your room during our yoga, surf, and writing sessions.
We have both shared and private rooms available. After you place your deposit, we'll be in touch about rooms and preferences.
If you are traveling with a friend or family member and would like to share a room with them, simply email us at support@writersgonewild.com and we'll make sure you get roomed together. :)
USD is readily accepted in most parts of Nicaragua. Costa Dulce and most other establishments in the area accept dollars, but will often give you change in the local currency (Cordoba). We recommend you visit an ATM at your arrival airport, which will dispense both cordobas and US dollars, to get any cash you might want for souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, or massages.
Yes! The retreat center has LOTS of clean, well-maintained bathrooms with hot showers and flushing toilets. You’ll have access to everything you need to stay comfortable!
Sharing your work is highly encouraged, but never required. This retreat is a safe, supportive space where you can choose to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
A full packing list will be sent closer to the retreat, but you’ll want to bring:
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and loose breathable clothing
A rashguard or long-sleeve swimsuit for surfing!
A notebook, pens, and anything else you love to write with
A refillable water bottle
Sturdy sandals
An open mind and adventurous spirit!
Don't worry—if you forget any essentials, our Forgot-It Fairy can help you out!
We get it—life happens! If you need to cancel, you’ll receive:
A full refund (minus deposit) if canceled at least 90 days before the retreat.
A 50% refund if canceled 30-89 days before the retreat.
No refunds within 30 days of the retreat, but you may transfer your spot to another writer.
NOTE: Due to the small group size and the nature of retreat planning, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations within 30 das of the retreat. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment!
We’re happy to help! Send your questions to support@writersgonewild.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
If you'd like to speak to a real human being before booking, click here to schedule a trip Q&A call.
What You'll Leave With
A body that feels strong, alive, and well-loved
Pages filled with writing that surprises and moves you
New creative rituals you’ll actually want to keep
A deep connection with like-hearted creatives
That post-retreat glow you wish you could bottle
Your Wild Writer professional portrait
A gentle but powerful creative breakthrough—on the board and on the page
Plus: a curated goodie bag to keep you in flow-state back home :)
Plot twist: you’re in Nicaragua.
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