Surf, Yoga and Culinary Delight in France

Seven nights in the beautifully restored 1870s château

Daily French-style Continental breakfast or brunch

3 x 2-course dinners at the villa

1 x cooking party with our Private Chef at the villa

1 x gourmet tasting menu at a 1* Michelin Star Restaurant

5 x  surf lessons with professional, patient, and knowledgeable local surf instructors.

5 x  yoga classes that focus on opening and strengthening the muscle groups used for surfing & restoring the body after a day of surfing

1 day off mid-week to explore the area or take advantage of an excursion

Swag Bag including an SPF rash guard.

RT Flights to Biarritz, France

Transportation to the villa

Tips for the staff ~ this is based on your personal experience

Excursions and massages are available and can be booked separately

Daily French-style Continental breakfast or brunch,  3 x 2-course dinners at the villa, 1 x cooking party with our Private Chef at the villa, and 1 x gourmet tasting menu at a 1* Michelin Star Restaurant.

Our dreamy French country house dates back to 1870, finished with traditional tiles and stone interiors. There are 7 bedrooms, shared bathrooms, a kitchen, large lounge, and dining area all spread out between 2 floors. There’s a heated indoor pool on the ground floor, a tennis court, and an outdoor area for lounging in the sun.

COVID-19 & Travel

Our main concern is making sure your surf retreat is a great experience from beginning to end—including your preparation! We understand that there’s a lot of travel information out there about COVID, so it is your responsibility to follow each destination’s guidelines to ensure you meet the entry requirements.

We know this isn’t the fun part, but no stress—in no time, the only thing we’ll be sharing with you are waves!

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Safety Protocol

Staff

Team members will be monitored closely and anyone with any flu-like symptoms will be sent home immediately.

Guests

We require all guests to confirm no cold or flu-like symptoms 48 hours from arrival. We will not be held responsible if you have to cancel your retreat for any reason which is why we require travel insurance.

Unfortunately, testing is not foolproof and might be taken pre-incubation. You must acknowledge the potential for travel exposure and take all precautions necessary. Travel is at your own risk and we cannot be held responsible under any circumstances if a guest contracts the virus.

Travel Insurance

We require all guests to have valid travel insurance that also covers COVID.

We are unable to make exceptions to our cancelation policy for any reason. Therefore, and since last-minute injuries, illnesses, work emergencies, global emergencies, pandemics, political crises, deaths in the family, and other unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately, do happen, we require all participants to purchase travel insurance and strongly recommend choosing a “cancel for any reason” policy >14 days before travel to reimburse you for your retreat, airfare, and other non-refundable expenses.

We do offer cash or credit card refunds. If you must cancel your reservation, your cancellation fee will be determined accordingly: For all destinations except Maui: If you cancel your reservation 61 days or more prior to the retreat start date, you will lose your non-refundable deposit paid at the time of registration. For Maui: If you cancel your reservation 91 days or more prior to the retreat start date, you will lose your non-refundable deposit paid at the time of registration. If you cancel your reservation within 0-60 days of the start date (Maui 0-90 days), you will forfeit 100% of all payments received including your deposit, and be responsible for the full retreat value. Any remaining balances will be refunded back to your credit card. Exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather, hospitalization, global emergencies, pandemics, political crises, business emergencies, personal/family emergencies, personal/family illnesses, or any other unforeseen circumstance. There are no discounts for arriving late or leaving the retreat early. We require all participants to purchase travel insurance and strongly recommend choosing a “cancel for any reason” policy >14 days before travel to reimburse you for your retreat, airfare, and other non-refundable expenses. If we must cancel a retreat and is not in a position to offer a postponement, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes full settlement. We are not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation for any canceled trips, such as airline tickets, or for costs incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellation or illness, etc… Guests who fail to provide personal information and signed “Release of Liability and Assumption of All Risks” and “Media Release” in your reservation from prior to their departure will not be allowed to participate in the retreat. Furthermore, the above cancellation policy will apply

If the destination changes it’s travel policy and restrictions are announced preventing travel due to COVID, we will make an effort to make your deposit valid for one year from the start date of your retreat. We are subject to the cancellation policies of each venue and therefore, every case will be evaluated individually.

We cannot offer any COVID-related refunds once a guest has arrived. Once onsite if you present symptoms or feel sick then we will ask you to self-isolate and we will provide all the help we can to get you to a PCR test and treatment if necessary. We strongly recommend purchasing refundable airline tickets and also travel insurance that covers all possible issues related to travel including delays or changes of schedules.

POLICIES & PARTICIPANT RELEASES

CANCELLATION POLICY: 

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: In consideration of the services of our company, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf hereinafter collectively referred to as our company, I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge us, on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows: I acknowledge that my participation in surfing entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. The risks include, among other things: Being hit by the board, other surfers or their boards which could result in cuts, bruises, or abrasions, and concussions; hitting the bottom of the ocean; sprains, strains, broken bones, paralysis, even death; exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn; exposure to poisonous and/or carnivorous sea creatures; and accidental drowning. Furthermore, our employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant’s fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather, the elements, or the terrain. They may give inadequate warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. 

2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. 

3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of our equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of our company. 

4. Should we or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney’s fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs. 

5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have. 

6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against us, I agree to do so solely in the state of Hawaii, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. By providing a signature in this reservation form, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against us on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. By providing a signature in this reservation form, the participant, states that he/she: 1 has informed us, in writing, of any existing conditions that may be affected due to the nature of the program, 2 is aware of and understands the potential hazards and risks, and 3 chooses to voluntarily participate. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY: The undersigned assumes all responsibility for and all risk of damage, injury, or loss of property that may occur to the undersigned as a participant in the retreat while using facilities, equipment and as a participant in all the activities, included but not limited to; surfing, stand-up paddling, yoga, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, etc… The undersigned hereby releases and discharges, its faculty, staff, administrators, trustees, and employees from all claims, demands, rights of causes of action, present and future, whether known or unknown, and resulting from the undersigned’s participation in the above stated program.

MEDIA RELEASE FORM: I acknowledge that I may be photographed or video taped and displayed in any form or manner, including but not limited to; books, displays, publications, newspapers, advertisements, website, press releases, articles, promotions, promotional video, etc…This footage may also be released to affiliates and displayed in any form or manner, including but not limited to; books, displays, publications, newspapers, advertisements, website, press releases, articles, promotions, promotional video, etc… Your signature on your reservation form below releases all liability from us, including independent contractors, staff members, accommodations location, outside vendors and the owner.