The Saltwater Mountain Woman Retreat

The Saltwater Mountain Woman Retreat – A Cold-Water Dipping Midlife Awakening

An immersive, empowering and transformative RE-BIRTH – a women’s weekend retreat on the beautiful coast of Maine. The focus is on CONNECTION – with ourselves and each other, EDUCATION – how cold-water dipping can support life transitions, and INTEGRATION – personalizing the power of cold into our lives.

Why

Our world is changing and so are we. “Midlife” (aka: anywhere in the middle of your life) for women is so many things – too many things. The changes, the demands, the emotions, the sexism, the shame, the physiology, the (mis)information, the pressures, the isolation, the diagnoses, the grief. And somehow at the same time, it can be exciting, rewarding, confident, sexy – so many things.

It can be a beautiful opportunity to fall in love with the rest of your life, but I’ve never known a life phase where I didn’t need my tribe to live it. And tribes of women are what I do. You can think of me as your “midlife midwife,” creating and holding space for you to birth the next phase of you. Hi, I’m Amy! If this resonates with you, I hope you consider being a part of this unique and special retreat.

Where

The Stage Neck Inn
8 Stage Neck Road
York Harbor, Maine 03911
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Cold-water dips will be at York Harbor Beach – just steps down from the Inn

When

Friday, November 14th, 2025, 4:00PM to 8:00PM (SNI check-in is guaranteed by 3:00PM)
Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 7:30AM to 8:00PM
Sunday, November 16th, 2025 – 6:30AM to 1:00PM (SNI room check-out is at 11:00AM – retreat concludes by 1:00PM and guests are welcome to use the facilities for the day)

Who

Limited to 20 women – designed for all who identify as women experiencing “midlife” (aka: ANYWHERE in the “middle” of your life) 

Retreat Fee & Accommodations:

$500.00 – Easy Payment through Venmo or Stripe | Pre-registration is required 

Lodging is NOT included in the retreat fee. Lodging at The Stage Neck Inn is highly encouraged to get the full experience and value of this retreat. 
WHEN MAKING RESERVATIONS, MAKE SURE YOU CALL 207-363-3850 TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE FOR “THE SALTWATER MOUNTAIN WOMAN RETREAT” – DO NOT BOOK ONLINE.

NIGHTLY RATES: 

Beach/Parking Lot Side: Single: $315 | Double: $350 per night ($175 per person*) 

River & Ocean Side: Single: $336 | Double: $370 per night ($185 per person*)

*Let Amy know if you’d like her to share your contact with other attendees to see about room-sharing.

Additional to the rates are a $10 resort fee and 9% state tax per night. Rates include The Stage Neck Inn’s deluxe breakfast buffet and breakfast service charge/ gratuity.

SMC CANCELLATION POLICY

• Cancellations made greater than 30 days prior to start date: 100% refund will be given minus a $50 processing fee
• Cancellations made between 15-30 days prior to start date: 50% refund will be given, unless the spot can be filled from the waiting list in which case, 100% refund will be given minus $50 processing fee
• Cancellations made less than 15 days prior to start date: No refunds given, unless the spot can filled from the waiting list in which case, 100% refund will be given minus $50 processing fee
• If Saltwater Mountain Co. cancels the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances, 100% refund will be given.
• CONTACT THE STAGE NECK INN FOR THEIR SEPARATE ROOM CANCELLATION POLICY

Meals & Amenities

The Stage Neck Inn’s award-winning deluxe breakfast buffet and service charge/gratuity are included in your hotel reservation. Breakfast buffet hours are 7:30AM-10:00AM – keeping in mind retreat start time for each day. Lunch and Dinners are “on your own” and can be enjoyed at the Stage Neck Inn’s Shearwater Restaurant or brought from home. All guest rooms have mini fridges. All hotel guests have access to the hotel fitness center, pool, hot tub and sauna.

Hotel guests are welcome to inquire about booking a service at The Stage Neck Inn’s Day Spa before or after our retreat time. (e.g. Friday before 2PM or Sunday after 1:00PM) Advanced booking is required.

Retreat Outline

Our time together is intended to be introspective, inspiring, healing and sacred. In addition to our signature ocean dips, a breathwork experience and a cacao ceremony, our “Group Time” will be an organized blend of mindful education, discussion, reflection, meditation, bodywork, sharing, journaling, and above all else, connection. Your “Free Time” is at your leisure and could include sauna, hot tub, pool, fitness center, napping, walking, reading, relaxing in your room or strolling the beach rain or shine.

NOTE: Precise itinerary, packing list, preparation details and Q & A will be provided well in advance of start date. Please reach out to Amy at 207-641-7353 or amy@saltwatermountainco.com with any questions or concerns. 

Friday, November 14, 2025

4:00PM – 6:00PM – Group Opening Ceremony

6:00PM – 7:00PM – Group Dinner at SNI’s Shearwater Restaurant (optional) / Free Time

7:30PM – 8:00PM – Guided Nighttime Dip (clothing optional)

Saturday, November 15, 2025

7:30AM – 8:30AM – Light Silent Breakfast

8:45AM – 9:15AM – Guided Morning Dip

9:30AM – 12:00AM – Breathwork Experience by Libbie Bridge 

12:00PM – 1:30PM – Lunch / Free Time

1:30PM – 3:30PM – Group Time

3:30PM – 4:00PM – Break

4:30PM – 6:00PM – Group Time

5:00PM – 6:00PM – Dinner / Free Time

7:00PM – 8:00PM – Optional Sauna Time / Free Time

Sunday, November 16, 2025

6:00AM – 6:30AM – Optional Sauna Time 

6:30AM – 7:00AM – Guided Sunrise Dip

7:00AM – 9:00AM – Cacao Ceremony by Ellen Adams

9:00AM – 9:45AM – Breakfast

9:45AM – 11:00AM – Group Time

11:00 – 11:30 – Break

11:30 – 1:00 – Closing Ceremony

Pre-registration