Salty Garden follows the natural flow of the seasons.

Some months are dedicated to travel and exploration, others to building the foundations of our eco-community, and the warm summer months are all about sharing surf, sunshine, and simple living with our guests.

This calendar gives you a transparent view of everything that happens throughout the year, from surf trips abroad, to community-building weeks to the official opening of the surf camp.

It’s also the best way to know when you can join us, whether you’re coming to enjoy a holiday, volunteer in our solidarity weeks, or support the development of Salty Garden in its early years.

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January 2026

13 → 20 January — Morocco Surf Trip

An open adventure week, everyone welcome

While Salty Garden rests for winter, we take the community on the road for a surf trip in Morocco.

This trip is open to anyone who wants to travel with us, connect, and surf in beautiful winter conditions.

February 2026

Early Bird Bookings Open · Summer 2026

Starting February 3rd, our Early Bird promotion opens for Summer 2026 bookings.
The offer applies to all stays between June 1st and October 1st.

 

March 2026

March 15th — Launch of Our Crowdfunding Campaign

This is the day we open the doors for anyone who wants to help us build the first eco-infrastructures of Salty Garden.

(Rewards, details, and early supporter perks will be announced on the crowdfunding page.)

May 2026

Start of the Spring Solidarity Building Weeks

Learn, build, share and help shape the foundations of Salty Garden.

These weeks are dedicated to building our very first community infrastructures:

  • Planting fruit trees & native plants
  • Setting up our natural water treatment system
  • Working in the soil: garden beds, composting, permaculture basics
  • Creating natural soaps & low-tech essentials
  • Helping build the first shared spaces (like the reclaimed-container kitchen)

Typical Day

  • Breakfast together
  • 3 hours of collective work on the project
  • Lunch together
  • Afternoon free: surf, rest, explore, workshops
  • Evening dinner, bonfire or activities

Price: €50 per person, per day

Includes:

  • Accommodation in a bell tent
  • All meals 
  • Access to surf equipment
  • Activities & workshops

These weeks are open to anyone who wants to learn, contribute, and live with the community for a week or more. 

June 2026

June 1st — Official Opening of Salty Garden Surf Camp

Summer season begins.

A time for sun, surf, slow mornings, shared dinners, and simple living in nature.

Open for stays until October 1st.

July & August 2026

High season

Summer season begins.

 

October 2026

October 1st — Surf Camp Closes for the Season

 

November 2026

New project in the making

Rachel & Loïc begin the construction of the main house for the winter months.

Volunteers, and long-term stays are still possible during the off-season, depending on availability and ongoing projects.

May 2026

December 2026

2027 Bookings & Updates

Booking opens for the 2027 season, along with the announcement of our new activities catalogue and upcoming updates for Salty Garden.