Retreat Overview
Step into your highest potential surrounded by Norway’s natural beauty. Through a powerful combination of surfing, guided workshops, NSDR, and breathwork, this expert-led retreat equips you with the tools to enhance focus, build resilience, and achieve peak performance without burning out. Experience a unique blend of neuroscience, nature, and movement that clears distractions and drives lasting growth.
Your days are thoughtfully designed to balance challenge and recovery. Between sessions, explore Norway’s breathtaking scenery on guided hikes, relax in traditional saunas, and reflect as you connect with the land and yourself. All meals and accommodation are included.
Why Attend
Designed to help you unlock your peak potential,
this retreat will:
- Develop tools to focus better and accomplish more
- Help you overcome obstacles and gain renewed clarity
- Strengthen resilience for lasting confidence and balance
- Offer actionable strategies to thrive in all areas of your life
- Inspire growth while leaving room for connection and adventure
What's included?
- Thoughtfully designed accommodation to help you rest and recharge
- Nourishing, locally inspired meals to fuel your body and mind
- Expert-led surf lessons
- Guided movement sessions
- Workshops on flow, positive emotion, resilience, and self-esteem
- Scenic guided hikes through Norway’s breathtaking landscapes
- Opportunity to unwind in restorative traditional saunas
- Breathwork and NSDR practices
- Transportation throughout the retreat, so you can focus fully on the experience
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Flights costs
- Additional treatments
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
Everyday Practice
Movement Practice
Kickstart your day with purposeful movement. Our gentle guided exercises enhance your connection to your body, build confidence and cultivate a mindset of openness. Preparing you to embrace the day’s challenges, from surfing to self-discovery. Our movement practice is perfect preparation for surfing and the day’s transformative experiences.
Psycho Education
Understand the “why” behind your experiences. In our daily workshops you will discover how to flourish with clarity and a clear direction. In our expert-led workshops you’ll explore five transformative modules: two focused on achieving flow, one on cultivating positive emotion, one on building optimism, and one on aligning with your core values. With these learnings you will gain deep insights, empowering you with tools for transformation.
Surfing
Surfing demands complete presence, drawing you into a flow state where distractions fade, and clarity emerges. This forced mindfulness unlocks your creativity, enhances focus, and primes you for deep problem-solving and peak performance. All while having a good time.
Breathwork
Breathe deeply, reset fully. Learn to use your breath as a tool for transformation. Guided breathwork sessions reduce stress, boost focus, and strengthen resilience, giving you the mental clarity to tackle challenges and thrive.
Group Work
Discover the power of connection and shared experience. In guided group sessions, you’ll exchange ideas, explore transformative moments, and gain insights that inspire progress and growth.
Memory Consolidation
Unwind, integrate, and reset. Through movement, breathwork, NSDR, and guided meditation, these sessions help you process the day’s insights, consolidate memories, and calm the mind. Preparing you for continued growth.
Our retreats follow a daily itinerary:
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Sunday
Arrivals & Introductions
Dinner
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Monday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise outside
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Breathwork
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Tuesday
07.15-8.00: Breathwork & Movement Practise
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Wednesday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Thursday
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.30: Breathwork
10.30-3: Guided Hike
3-4.30: Sauna
4.30-19.30: Free Time
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Friday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Body stretching, Mindfulness, Meditation
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Saturday
07.15-8.00: Movement Practise the roof terrace
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education workshop
10.30-15.00: Surf school (includes lunch on the beach)
15:30-17.30: Experiential Group Therapy session
18.00-19.00: Breathwork
19.30-20:30: Dinner
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Sunday
08.00-09.00: Breakfast
09.15-10.15: Psycho-education & Group Therapy session
10.30-15.00: Depart
Where you'll stay
Location: Hoddevik, Norway
A rugged bay on the western coast of the Stadtlandet peninsula, where dramatic mountains meet wild, white sandy beaches. This remote and untamed setting is perfect for those seeking both challenge and inspiration. Known for its world-class surf and raw natural beauty, Hoddevik offers the space to disconnect, reflect, and immerse yourself in an environment that fuels growth and focus.
Accommodation: La Point
Experience comfort and connection at our boutique accommodation. Choose from dorm, triple, twin, or single rooms, all designed to foster community while offering restful spaces for reflection. Each stay includes full board with three nutritious meals daily.
- Dorm: Share with three others in a cozy, community-focused space.
- Triple: A shared room for three, ideal for forging new connections.
- Twin: Perfect for shared experiences with a touch of privacy.
- Single: A private sanctuary for those seeking solitude.
Meet your hosts
Josh Dickson
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Josh Dickson, the founder of Resurface, leads our retreats and guides clients on their journey of self-discovery and growth. With his unique talent for delivering psycho-education and group therapy, Josh creates a profound impact, fostering a deep sense of trust and safety. His authentic approach and expertise ensure that every individual feels supported and understood.
As a leading psychologist specialising in trauma and recovery, Josh draws on over 15 years of experience in positive psychology—the science of human flourishing. His dedication and skill in guiding clients from surviving to thriving make him a seasoned expert who delivers incredible results. At Resurface, Josh’s compassionate and effective methods help individuals overcome challenges and achieve lasting transformation.
MSc., EMDR (acc.), EMDR Consultant, Clinical Director.
Jamie Clements
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Jamie Clements is a breathwork specialist and founder of The Breath Space. Jamie has worked alongside top entrepreneurs, politicians, athletes, global brands and many more, to share the life changing potential of breathwork and altered states of consciousness. After discovering first-hand just how impactful breathwork can be, Jamie strongly believes that breathwork is the most universal and powerful tool that we all have access to change our minds and live healthier, happier lives. Jamie is trained in a variety of breathwork modalities and tailors this to his clients and groups accordingly. Whether it’s performance breathwork for athletes, therapeutic breathwork for healing or simple breathing techniques for nervous system regulation, the power of breathwork can support us all.
FAQ
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When does the retreat start and finish?
Guests arrive the afternoon/evening of the Sunday (dinner is provided). The first day of therapeutic activity is the Monday.
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How do I get there?
The quickest way to reach Hoddevik is by flying into Ørsta/Volda or Sandane airports, both just 2.5 hours away by car or pre-booked taxi. If you prefer a scenic journey, you can take a ferry from Bergen to Selje, followed by a 45-minute taxi ride. Driving is another great option, around 8–9 hours from Oslo or 6 hours from Bergen, offering flexibility and a pretty awesome road trip with breathtaking views along the way. However you get to Hoddevik, know that it’s part of your adventure.
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What airport should I fly to?
The quickest way to reach Hoddevik is by flying into Ørsta/Volda or Sandane airports, both just 2.5 hours away by car or pre-booked taxi.
For further information on getting to Hoddevik take a look at our section on “How to Get There’
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Do I have to know how to surf?
Not at all. We welcome people of all abilities from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. Most people come without knowing how to surf.
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Do I need to rent surf equipment?
No, all equipment is provided. Before the retreat starts we will contact you to measure up wetsuits and any other surf needs you might have. We have an array of soft and hardboards for you to use.
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Do I Need Insurance?
Yes. All participants need travel insurance to attend the retreats. Surfing is usually included in all travel insurance policies.
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Do I have to share a room?
Although sharing a room isn’t compulsory, it is highly recommended. There is limited availability for single room occupancy and the price is higher. Sharing rooms is encouraged as this allows for greater bonding, a sense of connection and community, and allows you to off load in a more intimate way at the end of the day. We take great care in selecting appropriate room-mates and do our best to suit your needs.
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Is there an age limit for attending the programme?
Yes, participants must be 18 or over unless accompanied by an adult.
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What is your drink and drug policy?
We ask that people refrain from drinking or any form of using on the retreats to create a safe place for people to recover. If you are doing anything illegal we have the right to ask you to leave.
Peak Performance Retreat - 10 – 17 August, 2025 (7 days)
From: £1,950 Register Interest