Welcome to your dream life

Surf, yoga & self-development trips for womeN, IN SAYULITA MEXICO

Dream Life Trips are experiential, immersive surf/yoga/adventure/self-development trips for women. Founded by Amy Timmerman, a Canadian who moved to Mexico to pursue her own “Dream Life”, we are passionate about crafting intentional experiences to show other women that their ‘dream life’ is possible!
Dream Life Trips combine travel, wellness, and self-development. Our Classic Dream Life Trip experience includes surf, yoga, time in Sayulita, and guided workshops around careers, money, and alternative ways of living and working.
Our trips are deeply immersed in the local community and culture, offering a more connected and authentic experience of each destination. Led by host Amy Timmerman, who has long-standing relationships within the town, guests are welcomed into the rhythm of local life rather than staying at an all-inclusive resort or retreat center.
Groups are intentionally small and women-only to foster meaningful connection. The focus is not on escaping your life, but on returning home with confidence, insight, and a clearer sense of direction.
Dream Life Trips are for women who feel curious about alternative ways of living, working, and designing their lives, while having a super fun week of adventure and friendship. Many guests are students, recent graduates, creatives, entrepreneurs, or remote workers who want to expand their perspective and explore what’s possible beyond the traditional path.
The trips are ideal for women who value wellness, community, and meaningful travel, and who want an experience that feels immersive, intentional, and real. You don’t need prior surf or yoga experience, just an open mind and a willingness to try something new.
If you’re craving clarity, connection, and a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you, this experience was designed with you in mind.

Upcoming 2026 trip dates:

May 27 - June 2, 2026

Classic Dream Life Trip
The classic Dream Life Trips we're famous for: a retreat designed for women who want to experience the Dream Life in Sayulita, Mexico. It includes daily surf lessons, yoga classes, spirituality and manifestation practices, and career coaching. It isn’t just a group trip or retreat, it’s a full immersion into a new way of living. You'll return with a fresh perspective on what’s possible for your life, and a lifelong sisterhood by your side.

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June 3-9, 2026

Classic Dream Life Trip
The classic Dream Life Trips we're famous for: a retreat designed for women who want to experience the Dream Life in Sayulita, Mexico. It includes daily surf lessons, yoga classes, spirituality and manifestation practices, and career coaching. It isn’t just a group trip or retreat, it’s a full immersion into a new way of living. You'll return with a fresh perspective on what’s possible for your life, and a lifelong sisterhood by your side.

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October 19-25th

Classic Dream Life Trip:
The classic Dream Life Trips we're famous for: a retreat designed for women who want to experience the Dream Life in Sayulita, Mexico. It includes daily surf lessons, yoga classes, spirituality and manifestation practices, and career coaching. It isn’t just a group trip or retreat, it’s a full immersion into a new way of living. You'll return with a fresh perspective on what’s possible for your life, and a lifelong sisterhood by your side.

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Nov 8-14, 2026

Classic Dream Life Trip:
The classic Dream Life Trips we're famous for: a retreat designed for women who want to experience the Dream Life in Sayulita, Mexico. It includes daily surf lessons, yoga classes, spirituality and manifestation practices, and career coaching. It isn’t just a group trip or retreat, it’s a full immersion into a new way of living. You'll return with a fresh perspective on what’s possible for your life, and a lifelong sisterhood by your side.

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WHY DREAM LIFE TRIPS?

Dream Life Trips are week-long surf/yoga trips in Sayulita Mexico- designed for women who are looking to live their ‘dream life’, but aren’t sure where to start. These trips are curated to give participants both the immersive experience, and the tools for the future to live an unconventional life on your own terms.

This trip is for women who feel called to a different future for themselves than what society has deemed ‘normal’ - whether that’s moving abroad, working a job that fulfills you, surfing everyday, achieving an ideal work-life balance, and escaping the traditional expectations of what we are told we are ‘supposed’ to do with our lives. Each week, we bring together a group of likeminded women to experience a life-changing week in Sayulita Mexico.

Dream Life isn’t an escape from your normal life- it’s a week to show you that this ‘dream lifestyle’ can be your life!

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Dream Life Trips Testimonials

What to expect:

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Surfing with an encouraging girl group
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Nourishing meals prepared in-house by our private chef
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Perfect for solo travelers
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Spiritual exploration through yoga, mediation + breathwork
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Safe group travel experience

activities

surfing

This trip is ideal for women interested in surfing and the surf lifestyle, whether you are just starting out or already an experienced longboarder. No prior surf experience is required, as professional lessons are included to support skill development at all levels.
Participants should feel comfortable swimming in the ocean and be prepared to take personal responsibility in the water, as surfing is an individual sport even when guided. For more experienced surfers, the breaks we visit are well-suited to beginner through advanced longboarding, including Amy’s favorite local longboard break.
Personal development workshops

Depending on which trip experiences you choose (classic dream life trip, remote work trip, international adventure trips, etc), we have a thoughtful curation of workshops to help you breakthrough to he next version of yourself and your life.
You’ll leave with a clearer sense of what you want, greater confidence in your decisions, and a grounded vision for what comes next.
Topics we might cover: nervous system regulation, building an e-commerce brand, monetizing social media, working as a freelancer, taxes and visas for working/living abroad, and more!
yoga + women's circles

Nourish your body, mind, and spirit through yoga and women’s circles designed to support grounding, presence, and self-connection. Yoga and spirituality have been foundational in Amy’s personal journey, serving as tools for mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and deeper self-awareness.
Women’s circles create space for reflection, intention setting, and meaningful conversation, allowing you to connect with yourself and others in a supportive, judgment-free environment. These practices are not “workouts”, they are spiritual practices to get in touch with yourself and create clarity from within.
sisterhood

Each Dream Life Trip is intentionally curated to bring together a small group of like-minded women, creating a supportive and genuine community that extends well beyond the week of the trip.
Sisterhood is a core value of Dream Life Trips. These experiences are designed to foster connection and new friendships based on shared values. We create spaces where women support one another, share openly, and grow together. Dream Life girls leave with deep friendships, ongoing support, and a sense of belonging that continues long after the trip ends.

Join the sisterhood

Join a sisterhood of likeminded women who are looking to experience their dream life - surf, yoga, exploring a new place, and self-development.

This trip is for girls who want to experience a new way of life and want to travel solo, but not be alone!

Not just a surf trip, Dream Life Trips are curated, invite-only immersive weeks that are designed to allow you to immerse yourself in a new way of living and thinking, and come away with a community to support you!

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Sayulita DREAM LIFE TRIPs faqs

Sayulita Dream Life Trips are hosted in a gorgeous luxury villa with a pool, rooftop, indoor/outdoor communal areas & epic ocean views! If you get invited to the trip, you’ll have the option to select a shared or private room during the booking process.

Dream Life Trips are women-only trips designed for women who are ready to step into their dream life. Participants should be openminded, eager to form connections with likeminded women, excited to spend time in the ocean, keen to experience Mexican culture, and ready to uplevel into their dream life!
This is a curated group trip, so you can enjoy Sayulita without the hassle of having to figure out logistics, activities, or the town by yourself- Perfect for those people who might not want to solo travel, but don’t yet have likeminded friends to travel with!

*Dream Life now offers life-stage specific trips! We will invite you to the trip that is right for you based on your application and interview.
Cost for 2026 trips:
$2,400-$3,525 USD depending on your week and room choice.
Can be paid in 2 installments
Non-refundable Deposit to secure your spot: $800
Every Dream Life Trip is intentionally curated, so inclusions vary depending on the experience — whether it’s a remote work escape, a classic Sayulita trip, or an international destination.
Most trips typically include:
• Airport transportation coordinated with the group
• Luxury villa accommodations
• Surf lessons and rentals
• Most meals
• Yoga + spirituality (guided mediation, women’s circles, etc)
• Curated group experiences and adventures
• Community events and connection time
Many trips also include additional experiences such as workshops, coaching, wellness sessions, or special excursions unique to the destination.
The exact inclusions for each experience are listed on the specific trip page provided in your invitation to book.
Dream Life Trips in Sayulita are hosted in a gorgeous luxury villa; featuring a pool, rooftop, indoor/outdoor communal areas & epic ocean views! Room options are either a private or semi-private room.
Yes! All surf boards, leashes & wax are included in the trip. We work with a surfboard provider with many good boards, so you can use different boards each day and find one that works for you!
For all Sayulita trips, fly into PVR airport.
Airport transfer is included in the trip! Once you secure your spot in the trip and book your flight, we will organize our trusted private driver to pick you up and bring you to the Dream Life Villa.
Absolutely! As a 26-year-old who has lived here alone for almost 4 years, I can honestly say I feel super safe! The community is really welcoming, and I personally walk around alone, day or night, with a bag that often has a full wallet, my phone, camera and laptop! Just like any place, it’s good to stay aware of your surroundings, but overall, I think you’ll feel right at home here. Can’t wait for you to experience all the magic of Sayulita!
This Dream Life Trip only take 6 -10 girls/week! We want it to be an intimate "friend group" vibe, and not a super chaotic group trip environment. We find that this is the perfect number to have a fun, cohesive group for the week!

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WELCOME TO Dream Life trips-

hosted by Amy Timmerman

Hi! I’m Amy, a Canadian gal who now lives in Mexico.

Before becoming a surfer and entrepreneur, I worked for a NGO running trips in Kenya and Tanzania, represented Canada at the United Nations, received a 5 year honors BA in International Relations from Western University in Canada.

I left the traditional corporate & academic world to pursue my dream life of living by the beach, running my brand Save Our Surf, and surfing everyday. I am passionate about living a beautiful, purposeful life on my own terms, and teaching other women that their dream life is possible, too!

I am currently based in Sayulita full-time, running my brand Save Our Surf, doing content creation, and now run Dream Life Trips.

I am a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and an ISA Surf Instructor

welcome to the dream LIFE.

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About Sayulita: What was once a quaint fishing village on the Pacific coast of Nayarit has become a bustling, hippie surf town attracting surfers, yoga, and digital nomads in search of good waves, likeminded community, and an alternative way of living.