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The Signature Experience

BIARRITZ

Our signature experience is the Biarritz Bonanza - a surf retreat that takes place at the heart of Europe's surf scene - Biarritz, France between April and October. It's tailored for those who are new to surfing, and is our most cherished concept as we get to share the life that we love and live here.

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Biarritz: Un
$3,203.40/pp
• 5 nights

Biarritz: Un

20 - 25 April 2025

Our signature surf experience for women. An intimate and exclusive weeklong retreat at the heart of Europe's surf scene - Biarritz, France.

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Biarritz: Trois
$3,203.40/pp
• 5 nights

Biarritz: Trois

11 - 16 May 2025

Our signature surf experience for women. An intimate and exclusive weeklong retreat at the heart of Europe's surf scene - Biarritz, France.

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Picture this:

Pink sunrise swims, surf all morning. Breakfasts outside at a big table and all day beach hangouts. Cheese and wine picnics, garden parties, vibrant nights in town.. You get the point.

Our beachfront villa is located in a small and mesmerising village where surfers, artists, musicians and creatives all come together. The perfect location if you, just like us, always dreamt of life by the sea. 

During the week we'll enjoy the Basque Country to the fullest, immersing ourselves in the sea and in community. A hike day in the Pyrenees, a visit to a local board shaper, a stroll in the cute boutiques in downtown Biarritz, or a vin rouge while the sun sets over the iconic Côte des Basques. The list of things to do is endless and we can't wait for you to discover all of our little gems and all that we love!

THE RETREAT

01 THE VILLA

02 SURF & YOGA

03 CUISINE

04 GOOD TO KNOW

01 THE VILLA

THE VILLA

Together we'll stay at a charming French villa, located less than a minute away from our favourite beach. The huge garden overlooks the ocean and village, with a pool to enjoy on warm days. 

Our dreamy neighbourhood is unmatched for a fun night out, coastal hikes, seafood restaurants and afternoons spent on the beach or strolling through cute boutiques. Sunrise and sunset swims anyone? YES please.

This is an intimate and personal retreat. The villa accommodates 12 guests and all 6 rooms are equipped with double beds that will be shared. For us, friendships are the key to happiness. Our aim is that the villa will bring the Bonanza Collective together for the week, and that you'll leave feeling like a part of a new community.

02 SURF & YOGA

SURFING

Surfing is the main activity during the week. We’ll surf Monday to Thursday, with help from our local friend's surf school at the neighbouring beach. All levels are welcome but for our Biarritz Editions we recommend those who've never been on a board before or are beginners. We sincerely can't wait to watch you catch your first wave or make your first cross step!

Apart from the surf lessons we will also have two deepening surf theories. Here we’ll teach you everything from reading the forecast, surf etiquette and technique to good to know's. We want you to leave the week feeling confident enough to keep surfing on your own!

YIN YOGA WORKSHOP

During the week you will enjoy a longer yin yoga class with Elin, where we’ll deep dive into the practice to reset, rest and reconnect to ourselves. Yin yoga is a slower, meditative practice where we hold each pose for a longer period of time to stretch the deeper tissues in the body. It’s a beautiful way to check in with yourself, listen and let go - and we believe this practice is the perfect complement to surfing.

03 CUISINE

CUISINE

Food is a big part of the experience at Bonanza and we love sharing food, drinks and stories around a big table together. 

During the week you will enjoy a daily big brunch, and if there’s an early activity you will also be served a light morning snack. For dinner we will combine eating out at some of the best places in the area, with home cooked dinner parties in the villa. 

Some of our most precious moments are when cooking together and watching the sun set over the ocean from our table in the garden. 

Note that we always make sure to tailor all meals after dietary requirements. 


04 GOOD TO KNOW

USEFUL INFORMATION

  • Check in is on Sunday afternoon at 2 pm, and check out is on Friday morning at 10 am
  • All equipment for surf & yoga is provided
  • No previous surf or yoga experience needed
  • There will be a mix of eating out and eating dinners together at the villa (some of which we will be cooking together)
  • Upon booking you will receive a welcome letter with information such as packing list, check in info, etc. to ensure you feel well prepared for your arrival :) 
  • We'll be your local guides for the week, taking you to all our favourite spots and introducing you to the Biarritz community 
  • As it’s an international retreat all communication will be in English
  • 5x nights accommodation
  • 4x surf lessons including wetsuit, surfboard and theory
  • 2x deepening surf theories
  • 1x yin yoga workshop 
  • 5x delicious brunches
  • 3x dinners in the villa
  • Light breakfast before early activities
  • Other activities and excursions 
  • A lovely kit with goodies from our favourite brands
  • A one way ticket into a beautiful community
  • Travel to/from Biarritz
  • Airport/train station transfer (provided for an additional small fee)
  • 2x dinners that we'll be eating out
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel/medical insurance

ROOM OPTIONS

The villa has six bedrooms, four premium rooms and two basic rooms. All common spaces like balconies, dining room, kitchen and toilets are shared. Note that you will be sharing a room and bed with another lovely lady. 

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Two of our rooms are more basic, and come without an adjoining shower and less of a view. These rooms are still charming as the rest of the villa, and we encourage everyone to share spaces like balconies and the showers in the premium rooms. There is also a separate shower on the top floor for those staying in these rooms. All toilets are common with one located on each floor.

On the second floor we have our four premium bedrooms, all with adjoining showers and a gorgeous view of either the ocean, mountains or our garden. All toilets are common with one located on each floor. Note that we encourage everyone to share spaces like balconies and showers.

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FAQs

Biarritz is easiest to reach via plane or train. Either you fly straight into Biarritz airport, or you can choose Bordeaux, San Sebastian, Bilbao or Paris from where you catch a bus or train into the Basque Country. For more recommendations on how to get here, please email us directly and we can help you find a suitable option.

Depending on your time of arrival, we'll be able to pick you up from the airport/train station in Biarritz for a small fee and bring you to our home for the week.

Bon voyage xx

Yes! Most girls travel alone, but with that said we of course welcome those traveling together. If you're traveling with someone, please make sure that you book the same room option and specify that you want to share a room.

You can also make one booking for the two of you by adding 2 spots to your booking.

Oui! We will adjust the menu to allergies and special dietary requests.

It depends on the day and the forecast, but approximately the surf lessons will be around 2h/day.

There is a 30% deposit to pay when booking. The remaining amount is due eight weeks before the start of the retreat. You can also choose to pay the full amount straight away.

Payments are done via the check out page with credit card. 

There is a 30% deposit to pay when booking. This sum is non refundable, regardless of when you cancel. 

You can cancel your stay up to 8 weeks before the start of the retreat, after this no refund will be given. If you do want to cancel, please get in touch immediately and we will do our best to help.

Please make sure you have travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances occur that might affect your travel plans.