You don’t need a new life.

You might just need to stop postponing the one you already dream about.

Adventure retreats for women who are craving sisterhood, culture, and movement.

“A lot of retreats are very cookie cutter or copy and paste, and Melanie has created a space for something authentic and genuine.”

— Aubrey J. 2026

Travel has a way of reminding us who we are.

Living in Flow creates immersive women’s adventure retreats that blend meaningful travel, local culture, movement, and genuine connection.

Every journey is designed to help you slow down, step outside your routine, and experience the world — and yourself — with fresh eyes.

Whether we’re wandering ancient streets in Peru, learning from the people who call a place home, surfing the Pacific coast of Nicaragua, or sharing stories around a dinner table somewhere new…

The destination matters.

But who you become along the way matters even more.

“I felt so safe and taken care of the entire time and made deep connections and friends that will last a lifetime.”

— Dania Z. 2026

Where We’re Headed in 2027

Nicaragua · April 2027

Ocean • Movement • Adventure • Sisterhood

A playful week on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, filled with ocean adventures, movement, slow mornings, and time to explore the landscapes, culture, and magic of this place.

Peru · July 2027

Culture • Adventure • Connection • Andes

A journey through the heart of Peru, from Cusco to a homestay high in the Andes and Machu Picchu, designed with our Peruvian partners to share the stories, traditions, and wisdom of this incredible place.

First retreat? Traveling solo?

You're in good company.

Most of the women who join a Living in Flow retreat come on their own, and many are attending their first retreat.

If you have questions or would simply like to connect before booking, I'd love to meet you.

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  • "My recent trip to Peru with Living in Flow and Melanie was nothing short of extraordinary. The itinerary struck a fantastic balance between rich cultural immersion, breathtaking natural landscapes, and awe-inspiring historical ruins. What truly elevated the journey was the incredible group of women Melanie brought together. The sense of community, shared wonder, and deep connections formed during our time together are bonds that will truly last a lifetime. Additionally, Melanie’s partnership with Kallpa Travel added a depth of historical knowledge and local expertise to the entire experience. If you are looking for a soul-nourishing, beautifully curated adventure, I cannot recommend traveling with Living in Flow enough!"

    Lu H. 2026

  • "Melanie's Living In Flow group adventure to Peru was truly magical and life-changing. Her guidance and expertise, alongside our incredible and thoughtful Peruvian guide Domingo and caring driver Mario, made the experiences in Peru absolutely heartwarming and connecting. The beautiful moments of this trip (staying with a tradition Quechuan family, glazing the Milky Way and dazzling stars, the awestricken experience of Machu Picchu and many more) were intentionally curated by Melanie and Domingo. The amazing group of women and the connections we shared throughout our journey, the majestic nature of Peru, and the intentional guidance and reflections throughout continue to bring joy, curiosity, and gratitude during the travels and after landing home."

    Rebecca G. 2026

  • "Highly recommend Living in Flow retreats! The Peru retreat was a once-in-lifetime experience with the most amazing women. Melanie puts so much thought into making every transition seamless—her partner guide gives you the meaningful tours and spiritual explanations of the ancient marvels of Peru. You would not be able to re-create this experience with any other tour guide! Additionally, you get a chance to experience old world life with the Quechuan homestay. I felt so safe and taken care of the entire time and made deep connections and friends that will last a lifetime. <3"

    Dania Z. 2026

  • "The sisterhood is like nothing I've ever experienced before. I fell in love with every woman here. I feel like we are all soul sisters."

    Cristi B. 2025

  • "You know you're attending a yoga class, but you don’t know you’ll be on a beautiful deck, listening to the waves crash and watching the light beam through the bamboo above. You can imagine yourself doing yoga, but you don’t realize just how peaceful it really is. You think you’re going to surf, but you don’t know you’ll be catching waves at sunset. It’s incredible. Everything you expect... it’s going to blow you away."

    Melyssa B. 2025

  • "I had such a good time on our day trip to Granada. I wasn't expecting such a diverse set of experiences in a just a single day. "

    Lu H. 2026

  • "The entire experience encompassed so much unexpected transformation and healing that I was then able to apply to my life after the retreat. I am extremely grateful for this experience and highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn or improve their surf hoop and/or yoga skills, but more importantly, to those looking to make deep lasting connections with a network of beautiful souls to forever cherish."

    Carla T. 2024

  • "Living in Flow and Mel made my retreat experience in Nicaragua the most beautiful and magical time I could ever imagine. I enjoyed all the activities, atmosphere, and most of all, the connection between the women at the retreat. I learned so much about myself, Nica, and living a life full of abundance. Thank you so much Mel!"

    Rebecca G. 2024

  • "This retreat was PHENOMENAL and so empowering for me. Melanie curated such a beautiful experience for us! It was my first international trip and all women retreat. I felt so supported & safe! I am so grateful to Melanie and the 99 Surf Lodge staff for making me feel like a queen. I also felt so held by our surf instructors and all the women at the retreat when I challenged myself to surf for the first time and face my fear of the ocean. I left this retreat feeling inspired, refreshed, relaxed, like a weight had been taken off my shoulders and like so much joy and color had filled my being!! 100/10 experience and I will be back."

    Erynn E. 2024

  • "Melanie is an inspiring leader and I felt confident in the itinerary and locations that were planned for us. I had a great time going somewhere new and learning how to surf. I found her hoop teaching style to be incredibly accessible."

    Rachel R. 2023

  • "You will have so much fun, experience a new culture, and learn many new skills. And gain a new amazing community for life! I appreciate the time they spent making us comfortable and on every detail of the retreat. Wonderful memories I will cherish forever. <3"

    Dania Z. 2023

  • "This retreat couldn’t have been more beautiful. So much connectedness to nature, our bodies, our minds and the women on the retreat."

    Erin W. 2023

  • "This retreat started something beautiful for me. It was the perfect space for growth, reflection, healing, and resting."

    Lucy C. 2023

  • "What a sweet, blissful experience. Melanie created such a unique, safe, loving space for a group of beautiful individuals to come together to explore, unwind, learn, and share together. This retreat felt like a trip to another slower-paced, understanding, and beautiful world."

    Dianna R. 2023

  • "Thank you Melanie for this amazing retreat, and creating a safe space for expression, growth and creativity. I owe you and this experience so much gratitude, it truly changed my life for the better!"

    Casey L. 2024

  • "Every day, just standing out in the middle of our courtyard area, and looking at the pool and the ocean. And just seeing the luxury of this retreat, and what we get to experience together. It just feels like such a gift. And it's a gift I'm giving myself. And so I just feel the embodiment of actually living out a dream."

    Nikali R. 2025

  • "This retreat changed my life. It was something I didn't know I needed until I was right there in the middle of it. Being vulnerable with women I had never met, in a beautiful place I'd never been, sounds intimidating—but it was quite the opposite. I left feeling lighter and less burdened. I slept better than I had in years, woke up with more energy than I'd felt in years, and left with a new perspective on the beauty of life. Most unexpectedly, I left with eight new best friends and a lifetime of memories."

    Angela, 2024

  • "Sharing this extraordinary experience in Peru with such an amazing group of women forged unbreakable bonds. Melanie's knack for sceduling different types of activities along with flex time provides a well balanced pace for the retreat. I cannot recommend this trip enough to any woman who wants to explore new lands, new friends, new experiences and themselves!"

    Shara L. 2026

“This feels like an experience that is so aligned with me that I just feel more me.”

— Lu, 2026

built-in

SISTERHOOD

Adventure with intention.

Every retreat blends movement, meaningful cultural experiences, beautiful places, and plenty of room to simply be.

You might surf your first wave, hike ancient trails, share lunch with a local family, or dance barefoot under the stars.

But the moments that stay with you are often the quiet ones: the conversation over breakfast, the laughter that lasts long after dinner.

The realization that you've become braver than you thought.

Video Testimonials

Hear directly from the women who said yes to the adventure.

Designed by women, for women.

I'm Melanie—a travel writer, retreat host, and the founder of Living in Flow.

After losing everything in a fire in 2021, travel became far more than a vacation. It became the way I rebuilt my life.

Since then, I've explored Latin America for years, telling stories about destinations, while creating experiences that invite women to slow down, connect deeply, and experience places beyond the typical tourist trail.

Every Living in Flow retreat is inspired by that same philosophy: Travel slowly, stay curious, meet the people. Let the place change you.

The connections we shared throughout continue to bring joy, curiosity, and gratitude long after returning home.
— Rebecca G. 2026