Going Coastal Retreats

Vancouver Island → Bali → Panama…Some retreats stay close to home, while others take us on global adventures!

Each one feels different, but all of them hold something special.

Where would you want to see us host our next retreat?

Panama was such a fun week!

Learning to surf, spending hours in the ocean, and figuring it out together along the way ♡

Some calm moments
Some very not calm moments (hello waves!)

A lot of laughter, a few wipeouts, and the kind of days that feel full in the best way.

I’m still learning to surf too, which made the whole experience even more fun to share.

Grateful for this group and everything we experienced together ♡

Thank you to for collaborating with us on this epic week! 🩵😘✨

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The people who come to our retreats are what make them what they are 💗

Everyone arrives with their own stories, experiences, and reasons for being here.

And then over the days, something begins to shift.

Over shared experiences, meals, laughter, and conversations that unfold naturally; moments of support, openness, and connection start to take shape.

It’s never forced, and it feels a little different each time.

But no matter what, it always comes together in the most beautiful way 🫶🏽

This is what our Going Coastal community looks like!

Hi, I’m Sarah ☺️

I’m the founder of Going Coastal Retreats, and the person who will be guiding you through these experiences.

I live on Vancouver Island, where I spend as much time as I can in nature. Being outside, moving my body, and slowing down has always been a big part of how I stay connected to myself.

I started practicing yoga as a way to stretch after running, but it quickly became something much deeper. It gave me space to reflect, to listen inward, and to start living in a way that felt more aligned.

Over the years, that’s grown into a passion for creating spaces where others can experience that too.

Through retreats, I bring together the things that have shaped me most: space for stillness and introspection, movement, nature, travel, community, and stepping outside of your comfort zone.

Some moments are quiet and reflective. And some are adventurous and a little outside what feels familiar.

Both are important.

I care a lot about the experience people have when they join a retreat.

From the big picture to the small details, my intention is always to create a space where you feel welcomed, supported, and able to fully be yourself ♡

I’m really glad that you’re here!

Xx Sarah

Going Coastal Retreats is not just about where you go, it’s about how you feel while you’re there.

It’s a space to step away from the pace of everyday life and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels real, grounded, and energizing.

Some moments are quiet…
Slow mornings, journaling, moving your body, breathing a little deeper.

And some moments are playful…
Laughing in the ocean, trying something new, getting a little out of your comfort zone and realising you’re more capable than you thought.

At its heart, Going Coastal is about community.
A space where people come together to share experiences, conversations, and moments that are meaningful ♡

And within that, a deeper connection naturally unfolds.
To yourself.
To the depth and beauty of the land that holds us.
To the people around you.

These retreats are intentionally small and thoughtfully curated, with every detail considered so you can fully arrive and be present in the experience.

This space is evolving, just like we are. And I’m so glad you’re here for it.

If this kind of experience speaks to you, feel free to follow along or reach out anytime ♡

Summer Solstice Celebration! (3/3) 💛☀️✨

A chance to get together wearing our crowns and laugh together. We loved how much we all bonded this day and in this moment!

To the beautiful souls who came together with us, thank you for making the day so special! Thank you for seeing and hearing each other and for kindly holding space 💗🙏🏽

We are so grateful!

Xx Sarah & Celeste

Summer Solstice Celebration (2/3) 🌸🌷🌺

The process of making flower crowns! We chose to make flowers to celebrate abundance and beauty: beauty of the earth, beauty of the seasonal flowers, and of ourselves.

This tactile task provided an opportunity for focus and immersion into the creative flow state. Working with the flowers and materials connected us to our unique creative source energy and to the nature surrounding us. Each crown was unique and beautiful!

Best of all we can hang these to dry and have a wreath for our doors this summer season 💛🙏🏽

Summer Solstice Celebration (1/3) ☀️💛✨

Thank you to the beautiful women who joined us this past Sunday to celebrate the longest day of the year! It was a day to remember! We laughed, we cried, we moved our bodies and found stillness. We created, we shared, we bonded, and we found strength and courage (to get in the ocean, among other things! lol) 💦

Your energy and presence were so appreciated! Thank you for making our community so open and welcoming 🙏🏽☺️