Hillary Harrison
About
25 years ago, my family purchased a beachfront lot here in Montezuma and started building the villa that would become home and eventually surf camp. Throughout my childhood, my family traveled between Seattle, WA where we embraced life in a mountain town- skiing, hiking, mountain biking and enjoying the beauty of the pacific northwest, and our home here in Costa Rica. Over the years, we expanded the property to include three guest houses which worked into the perfect layout for a surf camp with the most amazing point breaks as well as a beach break to choose from.
As professional mountain bikers, my husband Ryan and I traveled the world exploring new mountain towns and we loved every minute of it. But when a knee injury landed me in Costa Rica for an extended rehab, an idea began to form. Surfing has always been a part of life here, but as I tried to teach myself the sport, I realized that there was a lack of strong, technical instruction. Most people were just battling their way out into the water, or going with a friend who might give them a few tips. The sports I loved up north, mountain biking and skiing, had a much different approach to instruction and I believed the same philosophy could be applied to surfing.
Ryan and I founded Peaks ‘n Swells in 2010 with that mission always at the forefront. We can’t wait to get our daughter, Coco, out into the waves!
And, my mom is still here with us every day, helping to run the camps and taking photographs of guests. As a professional photographer, she travels to all the breaks with us, handing out fresh pipas and capturing incredible images both on and off the water. We are a true family-run operation, and love meeting all the people who come to stay with us.
Hope to see you soon!
Activities
Surfer Girl Recharge
Montezuma, Costa Rica
Our Surfer Girl Recharge week will make you a genuine surfer girl! Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to enhance existing skills, a week of professional instruction mixed with yoga, massage, and fresh, healthy meals will have you looking and feeling great—both in and out of the waves! Learn and recharge among friends and in a fun and supportive environment, and go home inspired, strong and positively glowing.
The Surfer Girl Experience:
The Surfer Girl Experience:
- - Facials, pilates, manicures, and pedicures can be arranged.
- - Access to a variety of breaks including beach, point and boat accessed.
- - Sandy bottom beach breaks.
- - Organic farmer’s market in town.
- - Boutique surf shops and local restaurants in the town of Montezuma.
- - Access to zip lining, waterfall hikes, snorkeling trips, ATV rentals, boat trips, horseback riding, and phenomenal wildlife viewing.
Whether you are booking with a friend or coming with a group, the Surfer Girl Recharge week is custom tailored to help you meet your goals and have a blast. You’ll be treating yourself to an amazing week of beautiful surf and delicious, healthy food prepared by our talented in-house chef, not to mention a nice dose of sunshine and Vitamin D. Our coaches will have you catching waves left and right– you’ll be amazed how quickly you progress! Of course, there is plenty of time for fresh mojitos served poolside or to grab an extra massage too.
Seasonality
All Year
Family Surf Camp
Montezuma, Costa Rica
Surfing is the perfect sport for a family! We have families that come year after year because it is such a special time together. 40% of our families return to PNS.
Offering all the technical surf coaching and fun of the classic surf camps, family camps just add the extra support to make it possible for mom and dad to be able to shred everyday with their kids and have a moment for a siesta or yoga while the kids hike the waterfall, explore tidal pools, or play a pick up soccer game on the beach. There is plenty of together time on this session, the only thing missing is all the work of decision making, making meals and daily logistics.
Our goal is to offer the highest technical surf coaching in a fun environment. We want everyone in the family to be able to relax and take the work out of vacations that happens when you have kids to organize with meals, childcare, decisions and plans. We look at the forecast, conditions etc to bring you to the best break each day along with tons of toys for the beach and homemade fresh treats etc.
Post surf adventure- after an amazing day of surfing and the hammock is calling your name or the surf tailored yoga session to maximize your recovery, the surf coaches take the kids on “adventure”. Often a hike into a secret waterfall or hiking to the upper pools of the main waterfall to jump in the refreshing water, the adventures vary depending on what the kids need for the day. It could mean a pick up soccer match on the beach or soccer field followed by a walk into town for the amazing gelato. Snorkeling, exploring for shells on the island, tide pools, river hikes are just some of the adventures the kids will love to explore while an included massage or yoga session limbers you up for your next surf session. Maximizing bliss for all family members makes for an unforgettable family trip! (Parents are always welcome to join in on the adventures as well!)
Seasonality
All Year
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