LEVEL I MERMAID FREEDIVE® RETREAT
June 24th - 27th
Central Florida
$1550.00
YOU DO NOT NEED PREVIOUS DIVE OR MERMAID EXPERIENCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT BUT YOU MUST KNOW HOW TO SWIM!
Join us for an all inclusive and immersive weekend of free diving specifically designed for mermaids! This is a retreat style event for mermaids to earn their PADI Freedive and PADI Mermaid certifications. Led by professional mermaid Brandee Anthony the Vero Beach Mermaid and Free Dive instructors Kaleigh McBride and Farrell Tiller of Live Free Diving. The retreat is all inclusive which means your certifications, accommodations and all meals are included in the cost!
Cost: $1550 per person
Location: Live Oak, Florida
Dates: Frida June 24th to Monday June 27th
Check in time: 4:00 PM EST
Check out time: 2:00 PM EST
About the stay:
Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in a beautiful all inclusive retreat style shared space on the Suwannee river among 3 private acres of wilderness as you grow and transform. Each day is filled with education, in water mermaid and freediving training sessions, acro yoga, performance hypnotheraphy, breath work, meals, business mentoring and community time. Al meals and accommodations are included in this retreat so that you don't have to worry about a thing!
This is a tentative schedule. this will change and vary!
Friday:
Check in
Introductions
PADI freedive & mermaid seminar
Dinner Time
Qigong meditation
Performance Hypnotherapy
Saturday:
Light breakfast and stretching
Confined water mermaid & freedive training
Lunch break
Confined water mermaid & freedive training
Dinner break
Mermaid business mentoring night
Equalization workshop
Performance Hypnotherapy
Sunday:
Light breakfast
Stretching and breath work
PADI Open water mermaid & Freedive Training
Mermaid posing workshop
Lunch break
PADI Open water mermaid & Freedive Training
Dinner break
Mermaid community & content night
Performance Hypnotherapy
Monday:
Light breakfast
Acro Yoga Class
Mermaid & Freedive fun day
Photo/Video opportunities
Practice your skills with the team
Pro photo sessions
Advanced Mermaid session
What you need to bring:
Mermaid tail with swimmable monofin
Minimum 3mm Wetsuit and bi fins
Mask and snorkel
Reusable water bottle
Weight belt
Yoga Mat & towel
Perks of the retreat:
Most commercial jobs require these certifications
To increase your breath hold and depth ability
Refine your skills as a mermaid underwater
Greater confidence in yourself and your practice
To ensure safety in the water for you and others
Connect with other likeminded individuals in the community
Who this is for:
This retreat is designed for anyone interested in getting their level 1 freedive and mermaid certifications! Whether you are brand new to diving and mermaids or a full time professional - this retreat is a great addition! All skill levels welcome as long as you don't already have your beginner freedive certification. Must be 18 years or older to attend. If you already have your level one freedive certification please visit the retreats list to see our advanced opportunities!
Advanced mermaid certifications and professional photoshoots are available as an add ons to this retreat! Both of these options will be held on the Monday of the retreat during and after the group activities.
Advanced mermaid certification add on $300
Professional underwater photography add on $250
When applying for this retreat, please specify if you will be adding either of these additions on in the application.
IMPORTANT INFO:
We are so excited to offer you guys one of the first ever all inclusive mermaid freedive certification retreats! This will be an amazing four days of creativity and connection in the beautiful Florida springs tailored specially to mermaids. This retreat has very limited spots. To ensure the best experience for all, there is an application process. If you are eligible for the retreat you will be contacted in order in which you are received to move to the next step of payment! Full payment is due upfront to take a spot! Please visit the FAQ page before emailing with any questions!
If you are flying in, the best option is to rent a car as you will need transportation. Jacksonville is 1.45 hours and Tallahassee is 1.18 hours away from destination. After you have submitted your payment upon application approval, you will be emailed a welcome packet outlining all of the specific details about the retreat, what you will need and how to best prepare.
If you meet all the criteria and you are ready to take the plunge, apply below! This is a first come first serve sign up! If you are approved you will be eligible in the order that you signed up. If you do not make the cut and someone before you does not pay for their spot within 24hrs, you will be notified next in line.
Looking to rent some gear, check here to see our options. Limited availability - first come, first serve!
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THESE SPOTS ARE ABSOLUTELY NON REFUNDABLE!!!!
There are no conditions in which your spot and payment would be refunded to you. These retreats are highly time intensive for our team and very limited in spots. Once you have paid you cannot ask for your money back under any circumstances.
If you are over 45 or have any medical conditions - please see the required medical form before signing up! There are no refunds if you sign up and do not pass your medical. Medical form can be found here.