because the right trip can change everything.
We were burned out and stuck – then we found a better way to get back to our best selves.
We Needed a Break
We spent years building careers — 6 years of running fitness studios, 7 years of pro football and entrepreneurship.
Then it hit us; emails, zoom calls, daily stand-ups, and endless to-do lists were squeezing the oxygen out of life.
The Break Worked
After a few days of beach workouts, sunset yoga, fresh meals, and surfing, it clicked: the weights were off, the spark was on. We realized that work doesn’t change when we go on vacation… but we do.
We Tried it With Friends
Erin, our fearless leader, had a simple thought: “These are all the things that make us happy—why wouldn’t they work for others?” So, with our BFF Nicolina, she planned the first SALTY trip to the Costa Rican rainforest. We brought friends, welcomed a few brave strangers, and 30 smiling guests later, it was clear: the spark wasn’t just ours to keep. SALTY was born.
Why it Works
Because happiness is the goal, and balance is the way to get there. Maybe you’ve done the late nights in Miami, a group Airbnb in Tulum, or poolside at an all-inclusive resort. They’re fun— until they leave you needing another vacation. SALTY is different: an adventure that balances fun, fitness, and good people who value the same things as you, so you fly home feeling better than when you left. That’s here, that’s SALTY.
Our Recipe
We plan it all, so you don’t have to. Just show up, sweat (as much as feels good), swim, maybe surf, eat, laugh, and (please) dance. This isn’t just about pressing pause on life back home— it’s about returning lighter, recharged, and with a vacation glow that lasts.
What makes salty, salty
We see the best in every moment, so guests can too.
Optimism
Balance
We work, you work, we all work. But we all need to play. We’ll prove it.
Community
We’re magnets to those that share our optimism - and the other way around.
It’s all fun and games because we meticulously prepare for it to be so.
Responsibility
Guests can’t out-fun us. I’ll bet you on that. I mean it, shake my hand.
Fun
Our Coaches
Erin
Harris
The Boss | Yoga | Pilates
Margarita Master
Nate
Behar
Mr. Fix It | Mobility | Strength
R&B connoisseur
joe
rios
Boxing | Running
Goal Setting | S-Club Owner
tarik
hassan
Strength | Breathwork
Cold Exposure | Acting Lessons
Jenna
stirling
Pilates and spin
Your Best Friend
telvin
tavernier
Sport Specific
HIIT | Strength | Dance
josh
Towell
Yoga | Active-Listening
loves Karaoke
Fátima
alvarenga
Yoga | Ms. Duolingo
catches flights not feelings
nicolina
leone
Boxing | Yoga | Strength
Motivational Yeller
Nate
Behar
Nate joined the SALTY team when he decided to hang up his cleats after an 8-year career as a player in the CFL.
A passionate host and self-proclaimed energizer-bunny, all he wants is for people to have the best time of their lives… wherever they are.
Tarik
Hassan
Owner of SUBMERGE Wellness - Tarik is a movement coach, breathwork coach, and a cold exposure and sauna professional who transports people with his coaching through contrast therapy.
joe
rios
Joe has ran marathons on all 7 continents (including an ultra-marathon), a former Lulu Ambassador, and the greatest goal-setting coach you’ll ever meet (he’s literally made it his full-time job!).
Jenna
stirling
Pilates and Spin coach of the year, and most importantly… everybody’s best friend. Jenna is a Tier 1 fitness coach and a Tier 1++ human being. Oh, you may have saw her on tour with Niall Horan btw.
Fátima
alvarenga
From student, to coach. Fátima is a yoga teacher who knows that life is about balance and joy. An entrepreneur and the most well-traveled person on every trip she takes, she might even give you a language lesson or two if you ask nicely…
telvin
tavernier
Canadian Decathlete, your mom’s favourite bartender, and our bestfriend. Telvin brings sport training, incredible dance moves, and a nauseously positive attitude to everything he does.
josh
towell
Josh has been teaching for 15+ years, but he spends as much time rapping Kanye lyrics in his flows as he does dictating what to do - he is the quintessential bridge for folks to experience wellness in a way that works for everybody. He’s also the funniest person you haven’t met yet.
nicolina
leone
A founding SALTY member and the definition of a coach. Nicolina’s as much of a fan at yelling at people to try harder as she is at getting a good sweat in herself. Owner of The Rig boxing in Ottawa and one of our favourite coaches alive, any trip Nicolina joins is instantly changed by her presence, for the better and the sweatier.
What is
a SALTY
Retreat?
Fitness
Strength circuits, boxing, yoga, running, and Pilates—fun, sweaty, and perfect for all levels.
incredible Food
Wood-fired pizza, fresh ceviche, and family-style feasts—all fresh, local, and made to impress.
Out of your comfort zone
Ride your first wave, try breathwork, or crush a new goal. Step outside your norm and grow.
Experiences
Volcano hikes, surf lessons, and cultural ceremonies—adventures you’ll never forget.
Planned for you
We plan it all, so you can show up, relax, and soak in every moment.
a whole lot of fun
Cocktails, dancing, and spontaneous good vibes—because this is your time to let loose.
