The Saltwater Mountain Woman Retreat – A Cold-Water Dipping Midlife Awakening
Friday, October 4, 2024, (Arrival between 2:00-3:00PM) 3:30PM – 9:00PM
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, 7:00AM – 9:00PM
Sunday, Oct 6, 2024, 6:45AM – 11:00AM (check-out)
An immersive, empowering and transformative women’s weekend retreat nestled into the forested mountainside of Denmark, Maine. The focus is on CONNECTION – with ourselves and other women, EDUCATION – how cold-water dipping supports midlife transitions, and INTEGRATION – through experiential and guided exercises.
The Saltwater Mountain MINI (half-day) Retreats for Women: Dip – Yoga – Eat
Our SUMMER Saltwater Mountain MINI (half-day) Retreats for Women have aligned – in more ways than one – and it is my HOPE that they will align for you too…
3 OPTIONS: July 13, July 27, August 10
5:00AM (meet and leave York Park & Ride to beat the summer crowds and greet the sunrise)
To 1:00 PM (when we return to York Park & Ride)
The Saltwater Mountain Woman Retreat – “ONSITE” – Where we bring our SIGNATURE RETREAT to YOU!
We love to travel, so if you love to host, let’s talk!
Our signature experience is offered both locally (York, Maine) or onsite (we travel to you). Amy Hopkins leads an immersive women’s weekend retreat where the focus is on CONNECTION – with ourselves and other women, EDUCATION – how cold-water dipping supports life transitions, and INTEGRATION – through experiential and guided exercises.
Want to host a retreat? Email us.
The Saltwater Mountain MINI – “ONSITE” – Where we bring our MINI RETREAT to YOU!
This is a private group offering designed for a ready-made group of colleagues, family, friends or teammates looking for a unique team-building or bonding adventure!
Want to host a retreat? Email us.
Private Dip Consults
Cold-water curious, but scared and not sure where to start? Amy offers private consults to get you inspired and confident to begin your new ritual.
Remote Consults: Your choice of Zoom or phone call
30 mins: $50
60 mins: $100
Local In-Person Consults (Local Dip Included)
75 mins: $150
Email us to inquire about your customized individual or small group dip experience!
Community DIPS
Our year-round local (York, Maine) dips are free and open to all people. These casual, yet profound and joyful moments are a great way to make new friends and simply gather as a community. The schedule is posted monthly to our website and social media.
Please note that all dipping is at-your-own-risk. Please read our FAQ/safety page before coming to your first dip.
Take a look at our dip schedule.
SMC Apparel
With the help of our team, we design and sell quality gear and clothing that represent our philanthropic goals. We are proud to wear and share our brand ’cross country and beyond.
Suggested list of what to bring/wear to your cold-water dip:
- A bathing suit or any non-cotton apparel that you are most comfortable wearing
- SMC dryrobe (or warm bathrobe)
- Neoprene booties and gloves designed to keep your feet and hands comfortable
- Warm mittens
- Warm hat
- A waterproof bag (plastic laundry basket or tote works well) to hold your belongings on the wet beach
- A towel
- Warm wool socks or slippers/ shoes (if needed for after your dip)
- Warm water or tea for your drive home
- An open and curious heart and mind
