A different way to remember time.
There are trips we remember because of where we went. A then there are the ones we remember because of who we were while we were there.
Over the past few years, family has started to take on a different shape at Sansara. Perhaps because our own lives have changed, too.
As a parent, I’ve noticed how differently I think about time now, how rate it is to truly slow down together, step outside the routines of everyday life, and have the space to really notice one another.
We’ve watched children grow. Families evolve. And our own understanding of what it means to make time for each other to deepen. Little by little, we’ve loved opening Sansara to a different kind of energy.
More sandy feet around the table. More laughter between surf sessions and yoga classes. More little humans running toward the ocean.
A few weeks ago, that energy filled Sansara again during our Family Yoga & Adventure Retreat. And it reminded us exactly why we created it.
This isn’t a holiday where families simply travel together. And it isn’t an adult retreat where children are simply “included”. It’s a shared adventure – designed for them, too.
Children caught waves, explore the coastline, went fishing, cooked, moved, played and tried things they had never done before.
While the children had adventures of their own, parents gained something increasingly rate, too. Time. Time on the mat. Time in the ocean. Time to move, surf, read, rest, or simply be still.
And then everyone came back together. Long breakfasts. Stories from the day. New friendships around the table. Plans for tomorrow’s adventure.
There is something extraordinary about seeing Sansara through a child’s eyes. The ocean becomes a playground. A fishing boat becomes a story they’ll tell for years. A new friend can change an entire week. And perhaps the adults remember something, too. Family time doesn’t always need more planning.
Sometimes it needs more space. A different rhythm. And enough distance from everyday life to really notice one another again.
Our 2027 Family Yoga & Adventure Retreats are officially open.
July 18 – 24, 2027 & July 25 – 31, 2027
Designed especially for families with children ages 6 – 13, each retreat offers a week where children explore freely, parents exhale fully, and everyone comes back together at the end of the day with stories worth sharing.
Surf. Movement. Nature. Adventure. Really good food. New friendships. And meaningful time together.
Choose the week that works best for your family. Spaces for each retreat are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal, connected, and unhurried.
Some memories travel surprisingly well. During Family Retreat, the children headed out to fish and later turned part of their catch into one of Panama’s most loved dishes, Ceviche. Simple, fresh, and made to be shared. So we asked our kitchen team to share their version for you to make at home.
Ingredients
Cut the fish into small cubes and season with salt. Let it ret for about 3 minutes so the fish begins to release it’s juices. Add the red onion, sweet pepper and cilantro. Pour over the fresh lime juice and mix gently. Let everything marinate for 5 minutes, taste for salt, and serve fresh.
One bite, and perhaps you’ll find yourself back in the salt air of Sansara.
is our calendar of signature, in-house retreats-experiences imagined, curated and hosted by our team for the different seasons of our lives. Each retreat has its own purpose and personality, while sharing tom elements that make Sansara feel so special: thoughtful movement, nourishing food, ocean, nature, meaningful adventure and enough space to reconnect with yourself and others.
There are different seasons in our lives. Different things we need. Different reasons to step away from our routines for a while.
June 6 – 12, 2027 | Troy Hadeed returns to Sansara
Beneath the Surface. A very different kind of week: one built around movement, listening, questioning and creating enough space to hear what sits underneath the noise.
December 28 – January 3, 2027 | The New Year’s Reset
August 15 – 21, 2027 | Women’s Surf Retreat
September 26 – October 2, 2027 | Women’s Midlife Retreat
The ocean never hurries, yet everything unfolds in perfect time…
The question isn’t whether you need space, rest or renewal. It’s when you’ll choose it for yourself.
Whether you’re ready for sunrise yoga, spa bliss, nourishing meals, or an epic surf retreat, we’re here holding space for your journey. | Inquire within.