Where You'll Stay
Two Ways to Experience a Chica Brava Surf Retreat
One of the things that makes Chica Brava unique is that we offer two different retreat settings, both located in and around the beach town of San Juan del Sur. Each is designed to support the same structured surf program and community-driven experience, but with a different overall feel.
As a result, we are often asked: What’s the difference between Cloud Farm and The Villa?
The short answer is that both options include the same proven Chica Brava surf program. The expert coaching, structure, progression, meals, yoga, and community are consistent no matter where you stay.
What differs is the setting you return to at the end of the day. This comparison is here to help you choose the environment that will feel most comfortable for you.
The Villa
A comfortable, social home base close to the ocean.
The Villa is located closer to town and the beach, offering a more traditional surf-retreat feel with added comfort and convenience. It’s social, relaxed, and easy to settle into.
The Villa is a great fit if you:
✨ Like walkable access to town, shops and cafés
✨ Prefer air conditioned bedrooms for sleeping
✨ Enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere without being remote
✨ Want comfort and convenience after full surf days
What it feels like:
Warm, welcoming, and connected. The Villa often feels like a shared beach house where friendships form quickly and downtime is easy and comfortable. It’s close enough to town that you can feel the energy of a vibrant latin village on a Saturday night, yet tucked away enough that your evenings and your sleep remain calm and peaceful.
Cloud Farm
A nature-forward, immersive retreat experience.
Cloud Farm is set high above the coast, surrounded by open land, jungle views, and big skies. It feels intentionally removed from daily distractions and is ideal for women who want to fully unplug.
Cloud Farm is a great fit if you:
✨ Love wide-open space, nature, and quiet
✨ Want a retreat that feels off-grid, soulful and scenic
✨ Appreciate simpler accommodations
✨ Want to see monkeys, birds, sloths, and the occasional “jungle guest” (yes, bugs included!)
What it feels like:
Grounded, expansive, restorative. Many guests describe Cloud Farm as a place where they finally slow down and reconnect, not just with surfing, but with themselves
Same Surf Program. Same Care. Different Setting.
No matter which location you choose, every Chica Brava retreat includes:
✔️ Our proven, structured surf training program
✔️ Small group coaching and personalized feedback
✔️ Daily yoga and movement
✔️ Nourishing meals
✔️ A supportive, all-women environment
✔️ Plenty of time to rest, reset, and have fun
The choice between Cloud Farm and the Villa isn’t about upgrading or downgrading. It’s about choosing the environment that best supports how you want to feel during your week.
Quick comparison
| The Villa | Cloud Farm | |
| Setting | In town, close to the beach | Elevated, surrounded by nature |
| Pace | Easy, familiar, social | Slower, quieter, retreat-style |
| Comfort | More updated, modern amenities | Simplier and less updated |
| Climate control | Air conditioning in bedrooms | Nature-cooled environment |
| Environment | Polished and user-friendly | Scenic and immersive |
A note on availability
Many guests choose their retreat week based simply on availability, and that works beautifully. If only one location is available for the dates you want, you can feel confident you will have a great experience. This comparison is most helpful if you have flexibility and want to choose your week based on location rather than the other way around.
Not Sure Which Is Right for You?
If you’re craving stillness, space, and a deeper retreat experience, Cloud Farm may be your place. If you want comfort, ease, and a more social beach vibe, the Villa may feel just right.
Either way, you’ll be supported, challenged, and welcomed exactly as you are.
👉 Explore upcoming retreat dates and choose the setting that fits you best.