Spanish Immersion Retreat
Oregon Coast Weekend Retreat
September 11-13, 2026
Three days fully in Spanish at the beautiful Oregon coast.
Practice through real conversation and hands-on activities, share meals made with local ingredients, and leave with new friendships, more fluency, and a brain that has started thinking in Spanish.
(photo from 2023 Spanish Retreat)
Start thinking in Spanish.
Surround yourself in Spanish from morning to night. Engage your mind and body through cooking, writing, art, beach walks, games, and student-led classes. By Sunday, English feels a little strange, and that's the goal.
(photo from 2024 Spanish Retreat)
From a returning student:
"I have now attended two retreats with Eli and other classmates. Both were so enjoyable and worthwhile. Being immersed in the language is so beneficial, as you not only converse in Spanish, but you also start to think in Spanish. Eli and all the other attendees are supportive of each other's level of Spanish proficiency and learning style. So much detail goes into planning, and all are made to feel very welcome. Last, but not least, the food is amazing! The weekend goes by faster than I like, but thankfully we have the opportunity for another retreat to continue the fun."
— Margarita K.
Student-led classes
One of my favorite parts of the retreat: each student has the chance to lead a short class on something they love, in Spanish. Past retreats have featured a yoga class, a Spain-inspired cooking class, and a "little shop" day where students taught each other about wine, aromatherapy, and healthy eating. You're not required to lead one, but if you want to, I'll help you prep. It's a beautiful way to share something personal and stretch your Spanish in a new direction.
(photo from 2024 Spanish Retreat)
What’s included
✅ New this year: an extra day of Spanish connection and activities
✅ Beautiful vacation rental with ocean views
✅ Three days and two nights of full Spanish immersion
✅ Optional Thursday night stay to ease into the weekend
✅ On-site personal chef with meals made from local, organic ingredients
✅ Dishes inspired by Spanish-speaking countries
✅ All beverages and snacks throughout the retreat
✅ Hands-on Spanish classes (cooking, art, writing) plus student-led sessions
✅ Guided games, beach walks, and conversations, all in Spanish
✅ Short, focused Spanish lessons with pre-class vocabulary support
✅ All materials needed for the full weekend
Not included
❌ Travel to and from the retreat
❌ Personal expenses
Accommodations
Private room
Early bird: $1,780 (save $300, until July 1st)
- $350 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
- Pay remaining $1,430 by July 1st, or 4 biweekly payments of $358
After July 1st: $2,080
- $350 non-refundable deposit
- $1,730 in one payment, or 4 biweekly payments of $433
Shared room
Early bird: $1,400 (save $300, until July 1st)
- $250 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
- Pay remaining $1,150 by July 1st, or 4 biweekly payments of $288
After July 1st: $1,700
- $250 non-refundable deposit
- $1,450 in one payment, or 4 biweekly payments of $363
