4 Elements Surf and Adventure Camp
- Flō Retreat Center
- May 15
- 3 min read
Retreat Dates: March 2026 (Exact Dates coming soon!!!)
Hosted By: Flo Retreat Center, True Surf Dominical and South Surf Costa Rica
retreat overview
4 Elements at Flo is an All Inclusive surf camp in the heart of the Costa Rican jungle—where early paddles, muddy hikes, and ocean sunsets shape the day. It’s about movement, community, and the kind of adventure that gets under your skin—in the best way.
retreat description
Surf. Move. Connect. The 4 Elements Surf Camp is a week in the Costa Rican jungle designed for surfers, movers, and anyone craving real connection—with nature, community, and themselves.
This camp is a chance to live simply, surf daily, and reset your rhythm. Whether you're chasing your first wave or refining your cutback, you’ll learn from some of the best surf coaches in Costa Rica—patient, passionate, and deeply connected to the local breaks. Each day includes personalized surf sessions paired with video analysis to help you track your progress and fine-tune your technique. To keep your body fluid and strong, you’ll move through yoga, mobility, and strength training sessions in the jungle gym. When you’re off the board, explore hidden waterfalls and untouched beaches, immersing yourself in the raw beauty of the land. Meals are community-style affairs, crafted from fresh, local ingredients and designed to nourish both body and soul. Living like a local means slow mornings, barefoot walks, salt-soaked afternoons, and open-air nights under the stars. Come solo or with your crew—you’ll leave stronger, clearer, and more connected—to the ocean, your body, and a tribe that feels like home.
meet your hosts
Flo Retreat Center
Flo Retreat Center will be your hosts for this epic surf camp! Run by Dr. Gabe Lazzaro, Erin Lazzaro, Jhonder Padilla and Karen Flores - they are the epic team that will make sure you have the most fufilling experience! Each person is an expert in their field from Physical Therapy, Yoga, Cooking, and land management as well as a lover of surfing in their own way.
I’m Ezequiel Valverde, a surfer at heart and soul, with 17 years of experience teaching and a lifetime dedicated to the ocean. Over the years, I’ve not only refined my technique on the waves but also developed a teaching method that transforms beginners into confident surfers and helps experienced riders elevate their flow.
Josue Venegas is a surfer through and through, South Surf Costa Rica has been a dream of his since he was a child. Now, him and his team work with incredible passion to teach surfing and create community on the beach like no other!
sample schedule
Day 0 - Arrival Day! |
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Day 1 - Water | 6:00am - Coffee/Tea Available 7:30am - Gym/Yoga 9:00am - Breakfast 10:00am - First Surf Lesson! 12:30pm - Lunch 1:30pm - Hike Flo's Waterfalls 3:00pm - Surf Analysis 4:30pm - Beach Sunset 6:00pm - Dinner |
Day 2 - Earth | 6:00am - Coffee/Tea Available 7:00am - Meditation 7:30am - Breakfast 8:30am - Surfing!! 12:00am - Lunch 1:00pm - Surf Analysis 2:00pm - Free Time/Waterfall Hikes 4:30pm - Optional Yoga 6:00pm - Dinner |
Day 3 - Fire | 6:00am - Coffee/Tea Available 7:30am - Meditation 8:00am - Gym/Yoga 9:00am - Excursion 1:00pm - Lunch 2:00pm - Free Time (Optional Massage) 4:00pm - Beach for Sunset with Fire 7:00pm - Dinner |
Day 4 - Wind | 6:00am - Coffee/Tea Available 7:00am - Meditation 7:30am - Gym/Yoga 8:30am - Breakfast 10:30am - Surf 1:00pm - Lunch 2:00pm - Surf Analysis 3:00pm - Free Time (optional Massages) 6:00pm - Dinner |
Day 5 - 5th Element - YOU | 6:00am - Coffee/Tea Available 7:30am - Meditation 8:00am - Gym/Yoga 9:00am - Breakfast 11:15am - Surf 2:00pm - Lunch 3:00pm - Free Time 6:00pm - Dinner + Closing Circle |
Day 6 - Farewell! |
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everything included
7 nights eco-lux accommodations at Flō Retreat Center (Friday-Thursday)
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) made with fresh local ingredients
Daily yoga for surfing and gym classes
4 Days of Surf Coaching (2-3 hours a day) & Pool Sessions - Including Surf boards, rash gaurds, water, fruit, and more
4 Surf Analytic Breakdowns with video and photos all shared with you
Excursions to waterfalls, beaches, and local markets
Airport shuttle to and from San José International Airport (SJO)
Professional retreat photography and video
Full access to Flō’s yoga shala, pool, gym, and hiking trails
PRICING
Deposit: $600 to reserve your spot | Payment Plans: Available by request
Shared Room: Starting at $2,800 per person
Private Room: Starting at $3,200 per person
Explore more details of our accommodations here!
