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STRATHMERE NJ

SUrf + Spirit

A WEEK OF SURFING, YOGA, CONNECTION & COMMUNITY

September 19 - 25 2026

The stay

Enjoy 6 nights accommodation in a beautiful 5 bedroom 4.5 bath home steps from both the beach and the bay in Strathmere, where we will offer daily surf sessions with guidance and coaching, daily meals prepared and cooked by Professional Chef Vanessa Burk, a sound healing + journaling night, game nights, arts & crafts + more!​

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Accommodations:

​Master Suite: King bed + Private Bathroom

  • 1 person: $3,100

  • 2 people: $2,400

King Bedroom: King bed + Shared Bathroom

  • 1 person: $2,800

  • 2 people: $1,850

Queen Bedroom 1: Queen bed +Private Bathroom & Deck

  • 1 person: $3,200

  • 2 people: $2,500

Queen Bedroom 2: Queen bed + Private Bathroom

  • 1 person: $3,000

  • 2 people: $2,300

Bunk Room: 4 twin bunk beds + Shared Bathroom

  • $1,599 / bed

THe Yoga

Tap into spirit by deepening your yoga practice led by teacher and mentor, Rachael O'Brien.

 

Included in your retreat itinerary are 4 vinyasa and bootcamp style classes in Studio at True Light in Ocean City NJ! Your first offering will be Yoga Church which is meant to be a Sunday reset with a curated message or dharma talk to carry with you through the week. In that 90 minute class, expect to receive inspiration, to enter into a flow state, and to challenge yourself!

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Our 3 other classes with Rachael will be Buddha Bootcamp. This class is designed to work mobility, mindfulness, cardio, and strength all in one 60 minute class. This class was created and designed by Rachael 10 years ago to help students get into their bodies to expand mind, body, and soul.

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Transportation will be provided to & from each class as will the opportunity for lunch & shopping on Asbury Ave.

ABout Rachael

Rachael has been teaching yoga since 2012 and opened her own studio, True Light Yoga, in 2024! Before opening, Rachael worked for 10 years as a lifeguard and a firefighter. In 2022, she led her first yoga teacher training in Ocean City, and soon after, decided to leave her career in emergency services to pursue her dream of opening her own space.

 

Rach's journey on and off the mat has been beautiful, inspiring, and imperfect. She discovered yoga during her freshman year of college while struggling with disordered eating, a physical injury, and a lifestyle rooted in partying. Yoga has been tremendously transformative in her life. Today, she lives with sobriety, intuition, and yoga as the guiding frameworks of her world. She often shares her struggles with the human experience and relates them back to the practice of yoga. She has a special gift for connecting with others and making students feel welcome, seen, and loved. Her classes offer an emotional journey on the mat, aiming to help you release what's been held and return to your truest self. 

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Off the mat, Rachael has been surfing since she was a little girl, loves the outdoors, hiking, snowboarding, working out in the gym, travel, writing, music, and learning new things!

 

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THe Surf

Included in your retreat are daily surf sessions with guidance and coaching from Brooke Fisher from Badfish Surf Club. Every morning you will have the opportunity to surf at sunrise, as well as later if you prefer to sleep in. Brooke with work with you on your individual goals in the ocean, whether that is as simple as getting past the breakers, riding the line, walking to the nose, or just learning how to let go and have fun.

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Also included is at least one morning of drone footage & one surf photography session, which you will get to take home with you!

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All surfing levels welcome, however, given that we will be paddling out as a group, every surfer will need to feel confident paddling on their own so that Brooke can give equal attention and guidance to each surfer!

 

If you are local, a great way to prepare would be to participate in weekly group coaching sessions with Badfish Surf Club throughout the summer, or book some 1:1 lessons with Brooke or another surf coach near you!

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ABout Brooke

Brooke learned to surf in Strathmere when she was about 10 years old and hasn't looked back since! She has traveled and surfed in California, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Indonesia, but has always felt most at home right here in South Jersey.

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Surfing can often feel scary and intimidating. Brooke started Badfish Surf Club after feeling called to build a welcoming, inclusive, fun and supportive surf community for the girls! Badfish is all about celebrating the ocean and the small wins, seeing failures as opportunities for growth as well as laughter, and spreading good vibes in the line up. Brooke specializes in helping others feel confident, safe, and calm entering the ocean.

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Off of her surfboard, Brooke worked as a Lifeguard for the Upper Township Beach Patrol for 7 years, is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher. Brooke also works full time at a local non-profit to educate on and protect our coastal ecosystem here in South Jersey. If you want to learn more about the nature you see on the beach and in the surf, ask Brooke!

The Host

About Jojo

JoJo wears multiple hats across real estate and the pharmaceutical industry, and she brings that same mix of hustle, heart, and helping facilitate this Surf + Yoga Retreat. She’s deeply committed to the details that make an experience feel seamless, from thoughtful organization and clear communication to creating a calm, supportive flow. She’s more excited than ever to work alongside Rachael and Brooke to create something truly special.

 

Mental health means a lot to her, and she’s a strong believer that we all need to give ourselves intentional time to rest and rejuvenate. She’s passionate about self care, wellness, and creating meaningful experiences that help people reconnect with themselves.

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JoJo completed her 200 hour YTT through True Light Yoga, is a certified Quantum Life Coach, and is Reiki Level 1 certified. A forever learner, she’s spent the last few years dedicating more time to yoga and exploring practices beyond her corporate careers, continuing to grow, evolve, and deepen her connection to this work

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If you have any questions about travel, booking, logistics, or picking your room, contact JoJo!

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Email: jojo.sandhu@gmail.com

Phone: +1(717)265-6106

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The Activities

Throughout the week, we will explore the Ocean City boardwalk and Asbury Ave, as well as the beaches in Strathmere. 

 

We will also have a girls night out at the Deauville Inn followed by a sunset cruise boat ride through the back bay.

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Included is also a shell decoupage craft night!

What's Included

  • Housing for the week 

  • Transportation for the week

  • Airport pick up + drop off from Philadelphia International (PHL) airport granted it's within the arranged pick up time window

  • 3 meals / day *

  • Daily surf sessions and coaching

  • 1 Morning of drone video surf footage

  • 1 Surf photography session

  • 1 Yoga photography session

  • 4 Yoga classes at True Light 

  • 1 hour sound bath with Tara 

  • 1 Dinner at the Deauville Inn

  • Sunset cruise boat ride

  • Shell decoupage craft 

What's Not included

  • Surfboard rental: $75 / 5 days

  • * 2 Coffee shop lunches in Ocean City

  • * 1 OC boardwalk dinner

  • Flights 

Airport Pick up / Drop off

Arrivals 9/19:

  • PHL: 2-4pm

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Departures 9/25: *will have you there 2 hours before take off*

  • PHL: 2-4pm

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