Surf retreats for the restless, the burnt out, and the deeply curious.
Led by a psychotherapist who knows the ocean and creative expression heal differently than traditional talk therapy.
Expect morning waves that quiet your mind, intentional space to feel what needs feeling, and a week designed around nourishing your nervous system — finally, a deep exhale.
COMING SEPTEMBER 2026
Creative Flow Itinerary
7 days, 6 nights in Bali, Indonesia
All meals included — nourishing, locally sourced food
Beautiful accommodations near the ocean
Small intimate group (12 participants maximum)
Daily surf sessions with experienced local guides (all levels welcome — including beginners!)
Somatic movement practices to release what your body's been holding
Creative workshops to reconnect with play, expression, and curiosity
Group integration sessions led by a trauma-informed psychotherapist for safety and support
Spacious time to rest, reflect, and just be
One Balinese massage included (additional massages available)
Sound healing and yin yoga to promote deep relaxation
Through surf, mindful movement, and creative expression, you'll reconnect with your body, trust your intuition, and remember what it feels like to feel good again.
This is where adventure meets healing.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Sarah.
I'm a licensed psychotherapist from the U.S. specializing in EMDR trauma therapy. For the past seven years I've been supporting individuals recovering from abuse, trauma, and PTSD.
Several years ago, one of my clients tragically died by suicide.
Talk therapy helped support me through this time, but it didn't allow me to release the deep pain my body was holding.
I needed something beyond words. So I drove to the ocean for my first surf lesson.
After multiple losses and years of chronic stress, I felt emotionally depleted and disconnected from myself. The ocean exposed all of this.
A few months after my first surf lesson, I decided to take a solo trip to a surf retreat in Nicaragua. That experience truly changed the way I felt in my body. The community held beautiful space for me as I moved through my grief and the ocean became a place where I could find my way back to myself.
For the first time in years, I could finally relax, breathe, and truly feel again.
It wasn't just about surfing — it was about reconnecting with my body in the context of nature and a safe community. It was about rediscovering my sense of curiosity, joy, and aliveness. I felt my nervous system calm, my mind expand, and my beliefs about my identity begin to shift.
What started as something deeply personal slowly grew into the vision for Creative Flow Retreats. Now, I want to create that same healing space for others — combining what I know as a trauma therapist with my own experience of healing.
This retreat is not about becoming someone new. It's about returning to the parts of you that are brave, curious, and alive.