The Girl and The Sea Surf School

Santa Tersesa Surf Instructors Costa Rica

Husband and wife team Davide Cruciani and Michelle Jimenez own and operate The Girl & The Sea Surf School in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. TwoCan Retreats’ go-to teachers when it comes to surf instruction, Davide and Michelle don’t take surfing lightly – it is their passion and lifestyle. Their surf lessons are designed to be fun and insightful for every woman, man, or child who wants to learn – regardless of age or surfing ability.

They break surfing down into easy-to-understand steps and drills that make for an exhilarating day on the water. The result: a life-changing, transformative surf experience in magical Santa Teresa, a place where time slows, shoulders drop, and spirits soar. The ocean is the biggest place on this planet and once you connect with Davide and Michelle in a Santa Teresa shorebreak, there is no turning back.

Read more information on Davide and Michelle’s background here.

Upcoming Programs by The Girl and The Sea Surf School

Waves of Grief™ Retreat in Costa Rica

Also With Your Hosts: Mike and Stacy McCrory, Stacy McCrory, LMFT, Mike McCrory, Sofia Caraballo and Sandy K. Schmidt

July 8 - 13, 2026
Waves of Grief Retreat Costa Rica is an embodied retreat for anyone navigating grief and learning to live fully alongside it. Grief is raw, messy and unpredictable. It may feel uncomfortable, or even counterintuitive, but allowing it to rise, like riding a wave, catching our breath and staying mindful between sets helps us find our footing again in the vastness of loss. At the Waves of Grief Retreat we’ll embrace the waves, both literally and figuratively — holding space for one another and cheering each other on. Our intention is to support you in listening inward, trusting your intuition and building resilience. You’re invited to step into new ways of being with what is — learning to live with grief, pain or regret, while rediscovering gratitude, hope and joy. By offering a supportive and intentional space for both inner and outer exploration, this retreat invites you to navigate life’s inevitable waves of grief with presence and intention. You’ll be invited to be awed by the beauty around you, cultivate a deeper sense of meaning, and live a more embodied life.