7-Day Plant-Based Surf & Wellness Retreat
Casa La Aventura, Casa La Aventura, Calle Guasacate, Las Salinas, Nicaragua
Up to 10 in group
May 17 - 24, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- 7 nights at eco-friendly Casa La Aventura
- 2 cooking classes with Danielle of Pachavega
- 2 dinners catered by Pachavega & Hooked on Plants
- Active volcano tour at Mombacho
- Cacao Ceremony
- 4 surf lessons
- 4 yoga classes
- Vegan Athlete Talk by Olympian & Nutritionist, Hooked on Plants
About this Retreat
Your Guides
From humble beginnings on the prairies of Saskatchewan comes Danielle Arsenault, a certified raw food chef, educator, cookbook author, motivational speaker, nutrition and lifestyle coach, TV show host, Spanish teacher, outdoors enthusiast, musician and founder of Pachavega Living Foods Education and The Raw food Chef Alliance. Pachavega offers plant-based nutrition coaching, designs and upgrades plant-based menus, hosts international holistic wellness retreats and vegan culinary chef trainings, specializing in raw food chef certification courses around the world. Despite the many hats Danielle wears, she simply refers to herself as a minimalist, curious creative and lover of all things. She earned her Advanced Raw Food Chef and Educator Certificate though the Raw Foundation Culinary Arts Institute in Vancouver, BC and the Anne Wigmore Institute in Puerto Rico. With a Bachelor's degree in drama and a post-graduate in the Master of Education program from the University of Calgary, Danielle has been teaching for 15 years. She has developed holistic nutrition courses at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC and has created various curriculum over the years. In 2017, she was named one of Canada's Top Vegan Influencers by Impact Magazine. Danielle co-hosts Plant-based Retreats and teaches Raw Food Chef Certificate Courses throughout the year in BC, Canada and Ometepe, Niaragua. She is also the co-founder of Wanderlust Utopia, a conscious, sustainable, socially responsible, eco-modern retreat center for yoga teacher trainings, wellness events and private functions on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua where she resides half the year.
Details of this retreat
Embark on a Soulful Plant-Based Adventurous Journey
7-Day Plant-Based Surf and Wellness Retreat on the Pacific Beaches of Nicaragua
Dive into the perfect fusion of plant-based living, surf, and wellness with a transformative 7-day retreat in the enchanting landscapes of Nicaragua. Co-hosted by Olympian and vegan RHN Julia Murray of Hooked on Plants and esteemed vegan chef and educator Danielle Arsenault of Pachavega, this adventure promises an unparalleled blend of nourishment, education, comfort zone expansion, giving back, adventure, connection, revitalization, inspiration, culture, and self-discovery.
7-Day Plant-Based Surf and Wellness Retreat on the Pacific Beaches of Nicaragua
Dive into the perfect fusion of plant-based living, surf, and wellness with a transformative 7-day retreat in the enchanting landscapes of Nicaragua. Co-hosted by Olympian and vegan RHN Julia Murray of Hooked on Plants and esteemed vegan chef and educator Danielle Arsenault of Pachavega, this adventure promises an unparalleled blend of nourishment, education, comfort zone expansion, giving back, adventure, connection, revitalization, inspiration, culture, and self-discovery.
Schedule
MAY 17, 2024 – FRIDAY |
Transport from Airport
Welcome snacks
Dinner at resort: Meet + Greet + Gift bag
Beach Bonfire
MAY 18, 2024 – SATURDAY |
Cacao + Intention Sharing
Breakfast at La Aventura Eco Resort
Surf lesson
Picnic lunch at Beginner’s Bay
Chill time
Spanish lessons with Danielle + Gaby
Pizza at Viento Este
MAY 19, 2024 – SUNDAY |
Breakfast at resort
Surf lesson
Lunch at resort: Lentil dal, salad
Surf video analysis
Cooking class: Fermentation
Dinner by Pachavega & Hooked On Plants
Vegan athlete talk and movie night: The Game Changers
MAY 20, 2024 – MONDAY |
Yoga – Om
Breakfast at resort
Animal Hospital visit
Lunch at resort: Gazpacho soup, grilled tofu, quinoa salad
Breathwork
Dinner at resort
Hot springs adventure
MAY 21, 2024 – TUESDAY |
Yoga
Breakfast at resort
Give back with Sirenitas kids – environmental talk, beach clean up
Lunch at resort
Chill time
Pachavega + Hooked on Plants – Cooking Buddha Bowl
with 3 epic sauces
Sunset surf
Buddha Bowl dinner + dessert
MAY 22, 2024 – WEDNESDAY |
Breakfast at resort
Volcano tour Mombacho
Lunch at resort
Spa Afternoon: face mask, foot bath, DIY salve
Eat in Granada: Pita Pita
MAY 23, 2024 – THURSDAY |
Yoga and Meditation
Surf
Lunch at resort
Video testimonials/Chill time
Final dinner by Pachavega
Full moon beach walk, fire and music circle
MAY 24, 2024 – FRIDAY |
Breakfast at resort + travel snacks
Cacao closing ceremony
Departure: Leave by 10:30 AM, flights booked for after 3 PM only
(or the following day)
Transport from Airport
Welcome snacks
Dinner at resort: Meet + Greet + Gift bag
Beach Bonfire
MAY 18, 2024 – SATURDAY |
Cacao + Intention Sharing
Breakfast at La Aventura Eco Resort
Surf lesson
Picnic lunch at Beginner’s Bay
Chill time
Spanish lessons with Danielle + Gaby
Pizza at Viento Este
MAY 19, 2024 – SUNDAY |
Breakfast at resort
Surf lesson
Lunch at resort: Lentil dal, salad
Surf video analysis
Cooking class: Fermentation
Dinner by Pachavega & Hooked On Plants
Vegan athlete talk and movie night: The Game Changers
MAY 20, 2024 – MONDAY |
Yoga – Om
Breakfast at resort
Animal Hospital visit
Lunch at resort: Gazpacho soup, grilled tofu, quinoa salad
Breathwork
Dinner at resort
Hot springs adventure
MAY 21, 2024 – TUESDAY |
Yoga
Breakfast at resort
Give back with Sirenitas kids – environmental talk, beach clean up
Lunch at resort
Chill time
Pachavega + Hooked on Plants – Cooking Buddha Bowl
with 3 epic sauces
Sunset surf
Buddha Bowl dinner + dessert
MAY 22, 2024 – WEDNESDAY |
Breakfast at resort
Volcano tour Mombacho
Lunch at resort
Spa Afternoon: face mask, foot bath, DIY salve
Eat in Granada: Pita Pita
MAY 23, 2024 – THURSDAY |
Yoga and Meditation
Surf
Lunch at resort
Video testimonials/Chill time
Final dinner by Pachavega
Full moon beach walk, fire and music circle
MAY 24, 2024 – FRIDAY |
Breakfast at resort + travel snacks
Cacao closing ceremony
Departure: Leave by 10:30 AM, flights booked for after 3 PM only
(or the following day)
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Danielle Arsenault, Casa La Aventura, Casa La Aventura, Calle Guasacate, Las Salinas, Nicaragua
Accommodation
Mainly rooms with 1 double bed, or 2 double beds are available. Feel free to come with a good friend or partner and share a bed for some $ off! Note that this is an eco experience. No air conditioners. Bare feet are welcome. The showers are hot, but water is minimal. Short showers are encouraged. Wi-fi is spotty. Take this as your invitation to disconnect.
Private Room Accommodation + Program Price
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
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Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Shuttle From Managua Airport to La Aventura (and back to the airport on the last day)
- 7 nights at eco-friendly Casa La Aventura
- Welcome Gift Bag
- 3 meals a day, plus snacks and smoothies
- 2 cooking classes with Danielle of Pachavega
- 2 dinners catered by Pachavega & Hooked on Plants
- Active volcano tour at Mombacho
- Night out in Granada
- Beach Bonfire
- Cacao Ceremony
- 1 Spanish lesson
- 4 surf lessons
- 4 yoga classes
- Vegan Athlete Talk by Olympian & Nutritionist, Hooked on Plants
- Natural Hot Springs Adventure
- Breathwork
- Animal Sanctuary visit
- Community Connection & Beach Clean-Up
- Plant Powered Spa Day and DIY Medicinal Salve Making
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Meals on rest days
- Activities during rest days
