This retreat is designed for veterinarians, technicians, practice managers and anyone in the animal field who is ready to invest in both their professional development and personal well-being.

It's ideal for you if:

• You want 12 hours of CE (pending RACE approval) focused on internal and critical care medicine

• You want a small, intimate group experience

• You’d like to spend your CE allowance exploring island waters and Fijian culture, instead of a stuffy conference room

• You're feeling the weight of a demanding career and would like time to recharge, connect with others and come back to yourself

• You’d like to bring a non-veterinary friend, partner or family member along for an amazing travel experience (but we also welcome solo travelers! You will make friends here with like minded colleagues)

Seven days and six nights at Waidroka Bay on the island of Viti Levu, combining clinical CE with the island waters, culture, and rest.

Restoration Practices
Daily yoga, evening cocktails, a traditional massage and a cooling pool will help you reset and relax.

Adventure

Two snorkeling tours, a river tubing cultural tour with a secret waterfall, a traditional kava ceremony, and a Fijian Lovo feast will ensure you see all the amazing things Fiji has to offer!

Continuing Education

12 hours of RACE-approved CE focused on internal medicine and critical care, taught by Dr. Harry Cridge, a board certified specialist.

Our class rooms are not the stuffy over-flowing conference rooms your used too - with a small group you have time to ask questions, talk to your lecturer and colleagues, and enjoy nature while learning.

Comfortable Living

While this is an eco-resort you can expect all the modern comforts of home with hot showers and air conditioning. Enjoy 3 chef prepared meals a day, with plenty of options to suit different dietary needs and tastes.

Early Bird Pricing Available until January 31st 2027:
Shared room Panoramic (double occupancy): $3,650 pp

Private room Panoramic (single occupancy): $4,350pp

Shared room Deluxe (double occupancy): $3,800 pp

Private room Deluxe (single occupancy): $4,500 pp

Private room with non-vet guest (double occupancy): $4,400 for veterinary attendee and $3,000 for non-vet guest

Pricing in USD. Non-vet attendees are invited to attend all group activities, except for CE component of the retreat.
Panoramic rooms are up a set of stairs behind the main building and are slightly smaller with one queen bed and one single, but have amazing ocean views. Deluxe rooms are on ground level and are slightly larger with one king bed and one single, or 3 singles. All rooms have air conditioning and hot water, and are designed for you to have a comfortable stay.

Included:

• 7 days, 6 nights accommodation

• 3 amazing chef prepared meals a day, with different options to suit dietary requirements and tastes

• An evening cocktail or mocktail

• Access to tea and coffee facilities

• Daily guided yoga sessions

• Filtered water

• 12 hours of continued education on internal and critical care medicine

• Two guided snorkeling tours

• A Fijian massage

• A cultural river boat tour, including a stop at a secret waterfall

• A traditional Lovo feast and Kava night

• Transport to and from Nadi Airport

• Assistance with booking additional tours, spa treatments or anything else you need

Not included:

• Additional tours or spa treatments

• International flights to Nadi International, Fiji

• Travel insurance (mandatory)

• Additional alcoholic beverages, spending money for souvenirs etc

• Tips, the staff always appreciate a small contribution for all their hard work

• Dietary restrictions can generally be accommodated including vegan, vegetarian, lactose free and gluten free diets

Fly into Nadi International Airport (NAN). Airport transfers to and from Nadi are included.

Fiji Airways flies direct from San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX) to Nadi (NAN), making it a good option for travelers from North America. Sometimes these flights won’t show up if you search directly from your airport of departure.

***Please Note: Being in the southern hemisphere means you may ‘lose a day’ when traveling to Fiji, with many flights departing North America on the 5th arriving in Fiji on the 6th. Check your tickets closely to ensure you arrive in Fiji on the 6th, and depart Fiji on the 12th.

Flights aren't included, but we're happy to help you plan your travel. You can also extend your stay!

Travel insurance is required for this trip, we like World Nomads and Allianz.

Dr. Harry Cridge MVB, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA

Dr. Harry Cridge is a dual American (ACVIM) and European (ECVIM) boarded specialist in small animal internal medicine. After a decade in academic veterinary medicine, rising to tenured Associate Professor, he now splits his time between Michigan State University, where he is an Adjunct Professor, and industry, where he serves as a Principal Clinical Scientist.

An experienced educator and international speaker, Dr. Cridge is known for evidence-based, clinically relevant teaching that translates emerging research into everyday practice.

I had such an amazing time. Between the beautiful resort, the amazing excursions and the very meaningful CE, I came home revitalized and with a change of view that I'm excited to bring back to my day to day life, my clinic, and my passion for vet med. I can't wait to join in again in the future and would highly recommend for anyone who's considering taking part in a retreat to jump in with both feet! - Megan
This was a trip of a lifetime! We enjoyed every moment of it, from the morning views to the company (locals and staff and other guests), the food, the conference content, and the activities. I intended for this to be an educational vacation, and it was a hard "re-set" for me as a business owner, wife, mother of four, daughter, and human being. Thank you for this opportunity that I NEVER would have experienced otherwise...Fiji is a beautiful location, and it was an amazing experience! - Arden