Holy Moly WOW – We completely sold out Shred Camp in just 32 minutes. If you are interested in jumping on the waitlist please email [email protected]! You are amazing, and we’ll get you on the water soon!
The winds of change are upon us, as Autumn, and a long awaited surf season, fast approaches.
Join us for our first ever Fall Shred Camp; a weekend long retreat focused on women, wellness, w
ind, and waves! This retreat is designed to support the adventurous woman in embracing the mighty & many moods of the water.
Learn the art of riding waves, and gain new skills to confidently paddle the ever changing conditions of the Great Lakes.
Big adventures are better with friends. Spend the weekend connecting with like minded women, leave with paddle & surf buddies for life!
Surfing, particularly in the Great Lakes, is a wildly connective practice, a fierce workout, and hella joy-inducing. Whether you’ve always wanted to learn how to surf or are looking for more support in your surf journey, this retreat is designed to meet you where you’re at & leave you feeling empowered to paddle out into the line up on your own!
- Learn to read waves & tackle timing
- Master board control & paddling technique
- Practice etiquette & skills to keep you safe
- Perfect your pop-up
Paddling is such a complimentary practice to surfing, and an extraordinary way to get out on the water all year round. Our goal is to provide you with new skills to both advance your paddling efficiency and also help you gain more balance & comfort on board to keep you paddling through the seasons with confidence.
- Explore cross-bow turns & pivot turns
- Learn how to paddle both into the wind, and down-wind
- Tackle practices to help you paddle out in adverse conditions
We’ll be on our mat at least once each day to indulge in a Yoga practice designed to keep the body ready for all of the adventures. Expect accessible but potent practices and explore not only flexibility to keep the body adaptable, but also functional mobility practices that keep you capable and strong to keep charging. Explore the patterns of the mind with daily meditation, and lift your spirits each morning breathwork.
Picture a cozy fall weekend in cozy lakefront accommodations in the heart of Leelanau County. Mornings of warm tea, meditations, and gentle, warming yoga & breathwork. Days will be spent in adventure-mode, learning techniques to keep you safe and having fun while both stand up paddling and surfing. Spend the evenings restoring and refueling your body for the next day’s adventure with replenishing yoga practices & delicious, nutritious locally-sourced food prepared by a private chef. Anticipate a weekend that nourishes all aspects of body, mind and spirit.
This retreat weekend is open for all levels of waterwomen and yogis!
No gear? No worries! We’ve got you covered whether you need to rent a wetsuit and if you prefer to treat yourself and buy your own. All boards, both surf and SUP are included for the duration of the retreat.
This magical experience will include:
- 3 days of guided adventures and lessons by grade-A coaches
- Surf lessons
- Advanced SUP lessons
- Forecasting workshop
- Water safety study & surf rescue class
- All Surf & SUP equipment
- All meals with a private chef – healthy, nourishing, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients
- Daily yoga, meditations, breathwork, and reflections + rituals
- 2 nights cozy waterfront lodging in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Lifelong connections and surf buddies!
*Not Included : Wetsuits – rentals + discounted rates for wetsuit purchases are both available!
When?
- October 4th – October 6th
- Friday, October 4th arrival 1pm – Sunday, October 6th at 1pm
Where?
On the water at Little Glen Lake, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just outside of Empire, Michigan
Price: Starting at $799!
The cost of this experience is influenced by the accommodation chosen – there are options to share rooms, as well as to share beds, or you can pay a premium to indulge in the luxury of a space to yourself. *The price decreases the more you lean into community! Save some coin and cozy up with a buddy!
Meet your Guides:
Leda Olmsted is a transformative Yogi & WaterWoman. As a yoga instructor, Leda supports students in self exploration through the dialogue of not just the body and breath, but also the conscious and unconscious self. Her unique teaching style is cultivated from over a decade of teaching and studying multiple linages of yoga. She is also a profoundly talented paddle-boarder, and SUP & SUP Yoga instructor.
Cancellation Policy:
This spontaneous commitment is a commitment indeed! All cancellations have a nonrefundable $135 cancellation fee. If cancellations are made within 21 days of the first day of camp we will not be able to provide any refund unless we are able to fill your spot with another eager camper. All cancellations must be received and confirmed by Sleeping Bear Surf with a written cancellation via email. No refunds or credits are given for no-shows, missed days, late arrivals, or early departures. XO