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Shred Sisters

Women’s Surf & Yoga retreats in Nicaragua & El Salvador

About us

Shred Sisters is more than just a community—it’s a movement built to empower women through board sports immersive experiences, coaching, and connection. Our all-women retreats led by experienced female instructors are designed to help you step out of your comfort zone, learn new skills, and build friendships that last a lifetime. Our retreats balance the yang of adventure and board sports with the yin of  mindfulness and yoga practices. Gaining confidence in the water naturally ripples into everyday life, and through our retreats, we empower women to tap into their strength, courage, and sense of freedom.

Upcoming Retreats:

Meet Your Hostesses

Ella Tabares

Founder/Yoga & Surf Instructor 

Melanie Maningat

PTBC Founder & Skate Instructor & Guide

Savanah Nickells

PTBC Co-Founder & Skate Instructor

girls surf popoyo

What to Expect

Our retreats are designed to help you reconnect with the zest of life. Hosted in the off-the-beaten-path town of Popoyo, Nicaragua, each experience is a blend of surf, soul, and community. Popoyo is a rustic gem with dirt roads, simple living, and a laid-back charm. The coastline is raw and beautiful, offering a variety of waves, consistent swells, warm water, expansive empty beaches, and friendly, uncrowded lineups.

These retreats are about having fun, improving your surfing, making meaningful connections, and creating space for personal growth. Each day invites something new—whether it’s learning a new surf maneuver, exploring a fresh yoga pose, or diving deeper into your own reflection and self-awareness. Your hostesses bring deep local knowledge and a warm presence, serving as your guide and support, sharing the best spots to surf, hidden gems, and local insights to help you feel right at home.

Throughout the retreat, you’ll have the opportunity to join surf workshops that cover everything from surf etiquette and fundamentals to video analysis and personalized tips to help you improve. Yoga sessions will go beyond the physical, incorporating intention setting, guided meditation, breathwork, sound healing, journaling, and sharing circles. These practices are designed to create a safe space for vulnerability, connection, and inner transformation.

We’ve handpicked accommodations in ideal locations that offer the perfect balance of comfort, good food, breathtaking views, and that special kind of ambiance that makes you feel at ease. Outside of surf and yoga, there will be additional adventures like visiting tide pools, horseback riding, boat trips, and local events to deepen your experience of this vibrant coastal community.

What do we stand for?

Yoga

Yoga is more than just a  physical practice—it’s a journey inward; a way to connect more deeply to yourself. It nurtures the body, calms the mind, and regulates the nervous system, helping you embrace life’s challenges with resilience.

Yoga balances an active lifestyle by preventing injuries, building strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Our retreats include daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork, tailored to all levels and the needs of the day.

 

Nature

Being closer to nature and traveling to less developed areas offers profound mental and emotional benefits. Our retreats aren’t just about escaping the daily grind—they’re about immersing yourself in experiences that awaken your spirit and ignite your passions.

Adventure sports connect you to the forces of nature, blending adrenaline with serenity for a deeper understanding and sense of tranquility.

Adventure

Adventure travel is the zest of life. Nothing makes you feel more alive than stepping out of your comfort zone, exploring a new country, and trying something new. 

Our retreats are all about adventure and having fun whether its dropping down a six foot face, galloping down the beach on horseback, riding on a dirtbike, carving down a snowy mountain, or being 90 feet underwater; if you like to get your adrenaline pumping a bit, we’ll get along.

Community

Humans have an innate need for connection, a fundamental drive to bond, belong, and share experiences with others. We believe in the power of sisterhood, and know that with women supporting you along the way, you can achieve things you never thought possible before.

Our retreats provide an intimate experience allowing the opportunity to curate a deeper connecting with your hosts and fellow attendees, forging lasting friendships and creating beautiful memories. 

I had such an amazing experience on this retreat! A perfect combination of surfing, skating, and yoga, with some bonuses like delicious food and even dance lessons! All the women pushed each other to learn new things and get out of their comfort zone a little. Ella made sure the group got to do everything they wanted, while still allowing for downtime when needed. Couldn’t have asked for a better week long getaway in Nicaragua!

– Cristina T.

Ella brought welcomed us into the community, giving us a taste of the “real” Nicaragua experience. We went to local beaches, secret spots, and were served home-cooked, quality meals every day. This was the best trip of my life. It will be hard to top.

– Kelsey P.

This retreat was far beyond my expectations. It was my first retreat I have been apart of, and it definitely set the bar high. Ella was very welcoming and made us feel at home. I enjoyed that she held daily check-ins with the girls and used those to decide the activities we did that day. We had so much fun, and got to immerse ourselves in the local life of Popoyo. The food was lovely with lots of variety. The activities were both zen and exhilarating. And the girls were all so friendly and open-minded. Would highly recommend attending a retreat hosted by Ella.

-Amy L.

Get in Touch

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