Resurface Retreats - England
devon and gloucestershire, England
Intensive retreats with surfing and therapy to help you flourish
Resurface in the UK are short physical and psychological overhauls that combine therapy with surfing at various locations in England, including a ‘slice of ocean’ wave centre near Bristol and a sanctuary of calm in Devon. Sessions, led by psychologist Joshua Dickson, are designed to help you overcome your limiting beliefs and physical limits and teach you how to live more fully, whether you need to learn to be at your best, or deal with grief and other painful emotions.
Calendar & Programmes
Queen of Retreats says:
‘This is recharge for life and a launch-pad for life change, and you’ll be very well taken care of by Josh, who’s an avid surfer and practising trauma therapist and clinical psychologist specialising in anxiety, depression, relational issues and addiction’
Resurface Retreats
Resurface Retreats aim to set you on the road to recovery, whether you’re suffering from inconsolable grief or debilitating limiting beliefs or simply want to be a better version of yourself. They combine surfing and psychoeducation, along with yoga, meditation and NSDR (non-sleep, deep rest). Choose a one-day break or a residential getaway.
Working with Grief Retreat
Working with Grief is a one-day or three-night retreat where you will start your healing journey. Expect to move through any blocks to the grieving process with experiential group therapy, psychoeducation, yoga, deep relaxation, meditation and surfing. Concurrent sessions for beginner and intermediate surfers. Navigate loss with expert support. Combining trauma-sensitive practices, surfing, & restorative workshops, this retreat helps you process grief in mind and body.
Cultivating Creativity Retreat
Cultivating Creativity is a one-day retreat to help you work through creative blocks, overcome obstacles and thrive in life. You’ll combine surf lessons and surfing with psychoeducation and NSDR, non-sleep deep rest.
Learning to Flow Retreat
Learning to Flow is a one-day retreat to discover the secrets of flow, the optimal state of consciousness where you feel and perform your best. Sessions fuse the holistic power of experiential group therapy and psychoeducation with yoga and deep relaxation, meditation and surfing. Training sessions for intermediate surfers only (not for beginners).
Resurface Retreats at The Wave, Gloucestershire, England
Just 20 minutes’ drive from Bristol city centre, The Wave is the world’s first ocean wave centre, providing up to 1,000 waves of varying sizes and shapes an hour, peaking at almost 2m. Tried and tested wetsuits and boards are provided.
The on-site cafe bar serves seasonal food, catering to all tastes, and featuring brunches like hummus, falafel, oven-dried tomatoes and rocket. Enjoy protein smoothies - retreats are alcohol-free.
march 2025
Resurface Retreats at Holwell Holistic Retreat, Devon, England
Set in peaceful Devon countryside, with Woolacombe beach a short drive away, this historic farmhouse is a warm, welcoming space, while the eco-renovated wellness barn has a heated studio designed for yoga, meditation and deep relaxation. Expect rustic charm and modern comforts.
Spend your downtime walking quiet trails and enjoying the calm. With nourishing meals to support your healing journey, you’ll emerge rejuvenated.
May 2025
Resurface Retreats
Resurface Retreats runs a roster of solo and group therapy retreats in Morocco, England, Costa Rica and the USA in The Americas. Led by psychologist Joshua Dickson and his trusted team, the evidence-based retreats blend surfing with resilience-building and getting through trauma. They are ideal for anyone suffering from addiction, depression or anxiety.