THIS ISN'T A VACATION
IT'S A RESET

A four-day immersion designed to shake loose the old operating system you’ve been living from and help you build a new one — one rooted in flow, connection, joy, and nervous system regulation.

The concept is simple:

Surf. Sex. Pancakes

They can be literal, but they’re really metaphors — three pillars

that rewire a life.

Surf
Flow

Flow state isn’t about performance, it’s about losing the mind long enough to remember the body.  


When you access flow every day, even for a few minutes, the nervous system recalibrates. 

You create space. 

You access clarity.

Sex
Intimacy & Connection

Not necessarily sex — but vulnerability. 

A conversation with depth. 

A moment where the mask comes off. 

A connection that requires honesty over performance.  


Humans are wired for co-regulation. 

When we practice safe connection, the nervous system learns: “I don’t have to survive alone.”   


That changes everything.

Pancakes
Joy & Permission

One intentional act of pleasure. 

Something that nourishes the soul, not the ego. Something you allow yourself without guilt, morality, or earning.   


Joy isn’t extra — 

it’s data. 

It tells the system, 

“Life is safe enough to enjoy.”   


That is rewiring.

The Promise

We’re not escaping life. We’re rehearsing a new way of living. One defined by:  

 
Flow. Intimacy. Joy. Permission. Presence. Play. Purpose.   

When you go home — the retreat doesn’t end. It becomes a blueprint. A nervous system imprint. A new default.
INCLUSIONS
March 9th - 13th (Optional 2 day Medicine add on March 14th & 15th)

Costa Rica

All Meals Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by local chefs. 

 Snacks, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the retreat. 

All scheduled retreat outings are fully covered. 

 Transportation to and from these official outings is included.  

Workshops & Group Sessions  

Access to all scheduled coaching sessions, group work, and facilitated processes.  

Community & Connection  

Exclusive access to private group activities, curated to foster authentic connection.  

Private Lodging 

ADDITIONAL MEDICINE CEREMONY
After a week of recalibration, this is an invitation to go further inward—together.

This isn't therapy. It's not performance. It's a practice in going where words end—and presence begins.

Before the ceremony, each participant will connect one-on-one with facilitator Sarah Williams to explore intentions, readiness, and fit.

After, integration support continues—because the real work begins when the medicine settles and the insights unfold. This is for those who are willing to soften. To let the masks come off.

To meet themselves, and each other, from a place that's true. If you've been waiting for permission to feel deeply—this is it.


Price: $1500 
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Surf, Sex & Pancakes — Terms & Conditions
1. Registration & Payment

Your spot at the retreat is secured once full payment is received or first payment of the payment option is paid.

All prices are listed in USD and include access to all scheduled retreat activities, accommodations, and group sessions unless otherwise specified on the registration page.

2. Cancellation & Refund Policy

We understand that life happens. Please review our refund policy carefully:

Full Refund:
Cancel on or before Feb 1st, 2026, to receive a 100% refund of your payment.

Partial Refund:
For cancellations after Feb 1st, 2026, you will receive a 50% refund.

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Credit Option:
If you cancel after Feb 1, 2026, you may choose to receive full credit instead of a partial refund. This credit can be applied to any of John Kim’s products, services, or future retreats.

No-Show Policy:
If you do not attend the retreat and fail to cancel in advance, no refund will be issued. However, you may still request full credit to use toward other offerings.

3. Transfers

You may transfer your spot to another participant up to 14 days before the retreat begins. Please email us at support@theangrytherapist.com
to coordinate.

4. Assumption of Risk

By registering, you acknowledge that:

You are responsible for your personal health, safety, and well-being during the retreat. The Angry Therapist Inc is not liable for any participation in physical, emotional, or experiential activities is voluntary, and you assume all associated risks.

5. Media Release & Confidentiality

During the retreat, we may capture b-roll footage (general scenic shots, group activities without focus on any single participant) for promotional purposes.

No personal voice recordings will ever be used.

Group processes, coaching sessions, and any personal sharing spaces will not be recorded in any format — video, audio, or otherwise. These sessions are designed to be safe, private, and fully confidential.

6. Agreement

By completing your registration, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions.


CHECKLIST OF INCLUSIONS


What’s Included

All Meals

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by local chefs.

Snacks, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the retreat.

Retreat Outings

All scheduled retreat outings are fully covered.

Transportation to and from these official outings is included.

Workshops & Group Sessions

Access to all scheduled coaching sessions, group work, and facilitated processes.

Community & Connection

Exclusive access to private group activities, curated to foster authentic connection.

Lodging of the package you purchased.

What’s Not Included

Personal Outings

Any trips or excursions not part of the official retreat schedule are at your own expense, including transportation.

Alcoholic Beverages

Unless specified, alcoholic drinks are not included.

Travel to the Retreat Venue

Flights and transportation to the retreat location are not included unless otherwise stated.



THE MEDICINE ADD ON

The medicine add on option will start Dec 5 in the afternoon and end on Dec 7 morning. Dec 5th will be prep. Dec 6th will be the actual full day medicine journey. Since the medicine journey requires an interview, all details and questions will be answered in interview.
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