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Wahine Lōkahi Retreat

St. Augustine, FLORIDA Winter 2020

 

In Hawaiian culture, Lokahi means to live in a way that creates balance and harmony. Escape the COLD WINTER with experienced adventuresses/ teachers, Allison Martin-Attix and Nadine Bubner, for our 9th women's retreat in a warm, tropical oasis where we will cultivate Lokahi through daily yoga, mindfulness and adventure! Together, our lady 'Ohana will explore the oldest city in the USA, beautiful St. Augustine, Florida, by foot and bicycle, as well as paddleboarding local waterways and nearby springs with wintering manatees, beach combing nearby beaches, hiking and more.

Join us!

“Life blossoms when it is in a state of harmony and balance.”

 
 

 
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February 7th - 12th, 2020 SOLD OUT! Offered again in 2023 or 2024

Retreat Highlights

  • Daily yoga

  • Daily guided meditation

  • SUP excursions with wintering manatees at nearby springs

  • Local SUP excursions including sunset and possible full moon paddle!

  • Bike tour of downtown St. Augustine

  • Swimming at warm Wekiwa Springs

  • Beach combing

  • Personal time to explore and relax

  • Nightly bonfire in our own private oasis under the stars

  • 5 nights/6 days accommodation in beautiful mountain home

  • Fresh and healthy continental style breakfast and lunch, GF & vegetarian options.

Allison and Nadine are sharing the SUP STOKE with waterwomen all over the world!

Allison and Nadine are sharing the SUP STOKE with waterwomen all over the world!

ABOUT your RETREAT HOSTS: Founder of LyfSwell, Alli Martin-Attix is honored to offer soulfully adventurous retreats to water loving wahines of all ages, all around the globe.  Since her first retreat in early 2018, our “she-treats” have gained in popularity and are taking us further than we ever imagined! Allison is a WPA & PaddleFit Core Certified SUP Instructor, ASI SUP & SUP Yoga certified, E-RYT® 200/RYT® 500 yoga teacher/YACEP and certified HeartMath mentor. She is CPR/First Aid Certified and Water Rescue Certified. (you can learn more about Allison in the “about” section)

Co-founder of SUP Yoga Hong Kong and co-teacher for several Lyf Swell retreats and online workshops, Nadine Bubner, is thrilled to be co-hosting again! Nadine is an avid runner and triathlon athlete; with the rigorous exercise from running, cycling and swimming she found yoga a haven for both body and mind. Nadine currently resides in Berlin, Germany, where she continues to run yoga classes and enjoy paddleboarding. Nadine is E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500,YACEP® Yoga Alliance) Certified ASI SUP Instructor Trainer, Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher, Holistic Health Coach (CHHC, AADP) and IRONMAN Certified Coach.

Together, Allison and Nadine have decades of experience leading and teaching SUP, yoga and mindfulness!    

 

Accommodation

Our 3,000 sq. ft tropical garden home is located on the highly sought-after Vilano Beach just 2 walking blocks to the beach and easy reach of the Intracoastal Waterway and Historic Downtown St. Augustine. Our spacious retreat house has many outdoor seating areas, surrounded by tropical nature and the overhanging live oaks. The space is well laid out with plenty of common areas brimming with ALOHA, both indoors and out.

Comfortable shared accommodations in large, modern and beautifully decorated spaces. 3 shared full bathrooms + outdoor shower.

 


Features: Comfortable shared accommodations with cozy comforters and soft linens

For all-inclusive rate, please inquire.

Tons of outdoor and indoor common spaces for everyone to enjoy!

2 blocks to the ocean

 

Prepare for your retreat

Weather in mid-February in St. Augustine can be cool to very warm. Every day can be different, but the average daytime temp is around 70 degrees. Still, prepare for cool nights and bring layers! You will likely be in flip flops and a tank top one day and a long sleeved shirt the next!

What to bring?

• Swim wear

• Sports wear (yoga, active wear)

• Yoga mat (if you are flying, let us know! We have extras)

• Casual, comfortable clothing with layers/jacket for cool nights

• Sunscreen & bug spray (please, DEET free!)

• Walking/hiking shoes & flip flops

• Water Shoes

• Visor or hat

 

 

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Price includes: Paddleboarding equipment and tour costs with local companies, bicycle rental for a day in St. Augustine, lodging in gorgeous house with lovely common areas, healthy meals and all classes with Allison and Nadine!  

For full booking terms and conditions please inquire.


CANCELLATION POLICY

Spaces are limited and therefore we can only keep your spot upon a 30% deposit payment.

Please note that once payment is made, your spot is non-refundable. You may transfer your spot to someone else if you cannot make it!  

In case of serious/dangerous inclement weather threat, we will reschedule.

Transportation

By land: St. Augustine is accessible by car from Raleigh. It's a good 8 + drive. If you plan to drive from the Raleigh area, we encourage carpooling with a fellow adventuress (we can coordinate)! Nadine and I will pave the way!

By air: nearest airport is Jacksonville International Airport (50 minute drive). Once you land, you can hire an airport shuttle.

HOUSE RULES 

No smoking, drinking or partying.  We ask that guests be mindful of the peaceful retreat space at all times, and their fellow guests.  Quiet hours 10 pm - 7 am

COVID protocol will be followed for all retreats 2021 and beyond

Mahalo!