Our retreat will hosted in a traditional Basque château, overlooking the Pyrenees in Bidart.  Bidart is a small village on the French Basque Coast, surrounded by fields, farms and a plethora of surf beaches only 10-15 minutes away.

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.

The French Basque coastline has a potpourri of surf breaks up its sleeve. The variety of waves and wave quality means there’s usually something happening for all types and levels of rider.

We will offer a week of delicious yoga that nurtures the mind and body to open and restore the muscles and energy after a day of surfing. Our practices are designed to illuminate acceptance and gratitude for the moment and offer invitations to absorb mind-body-soul nourishment through grounding, opening, and restorative flows.

Beyond the fun surf & blissful yoga, your retreat experience features food at its heart with our private chef creating delectable farm-to-table meals. You can spend your free evenings tasting new wines and eating ‘pintxos’ (aka tapas) or dine at one of the Michelin Star restaurants in the area. In your downtime, take a dip in the pool or rent an electric bike to take in some sun at the beach or cycle through the charming coastal villages.

“Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid.  Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.” – Bethany Hamilton Surfing, yoga, cooking and wellness: these 4 passions are what lead Lulu Agan, globe-trotting surfer and yogini, to SwellWomen which launched in 2003. Having spent more than a decade as a Private Chef and more recently getting certified as a Health & Wellness Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Lulu cultivates a great knowledge and enthusiasm for top-quality cuisine that promotes glowing health, from the inside out.  As a supportive mentor and wellness authority, she works with clients to help them…
Learn more about Lulu Agan ~ Chief Officer of Bliss

How do we fit so much into one day? By taking care of all the details so that you can truly enjoy your luxury holiday. The surfing time depends upon tides and swell size, but here is an example of a SwellWomen Day:

• 9:00 am Breakfast
• 10:30 am Depart for surf session (surf based on tides)
• 1:30 pm Light lunch
• 4:00 pm Journaling & Yoga
• 7:00 pm Dinner or night on your own

The schedule will be created according to tides and surf conditions,  Do you need to participate in everything? We are here to provide options for you to choose from and we encourage you to do what feels best for you on any given day.  This is your surf and yoga retreat, and we are here to accommodate you in whatever choice brings you the maximum bliss.