Rejuvenate your body with vigorous hikes
Recharge in nature and scenery of the White Mountains
Reboot your mindset
Put yourself on the right path to better overall wellness and life satisfaction with the exclusive small group New Hampshire White Mountains Hiking Retreat.
Give yourself the gift of self-care for Labor Day week with a small group retreat. Spend 7 days in nature with like-minded adventurers exploring different trails and peaks. See the beginning of fall as the leaves change at different elevations.
Imagine the reward of standing on top of one of the highest peaks in New England knowing it was your own two feet that brought you there. Having the time to focus on just yourself. Enjoying a week of almost no decisions, as every detail will be taken care of for you.
Unearth an array of benefits including:
- Improve your physical stamina
- Reduce your stress levels
- Become happier
- Lower your blood pressure
- Discover untapped resources
- Feel more grounded
- Deepen connections with yourself, nature, and to others
- Improve your overall health
Return home with a clear mind and enhanced focus with enhanced life satisfaction.
During the week enjoy:
- 6 guided hikes ranging between 5-12 miles with at least 3 x 4,000 footers (weather may change plans)
- Learn about the benefits of being in nature
- Discover actionable steps you can take to keep the retreat feeling year round
- Have distractions minimized in our own house
- Nourish your body with plant-forward meals
- Massage away worries and aches with therapy ball classes
- Swim in a pool (indoor or outdoor) or soak in a jacuzzi at the Club House
- Great conversations with fellow attendees
This exclusive experience is only available for 4 guests total.
Your investment options are:
Private Room with a Queen Bed and shared bathroom – $5,000
Shared Room with 1 Full Bed and 1 Twin and shared bathroom – $3,500
Can only come for partial dates? Let’s Chat!
About Your Leader
AnamBliss owner, Kate Hamm, has 15+ years in the fitness and wellness industry with over 5 years experience in leading retreats. As a Cancer Rising, nurturing is part of Kate’s DNA. She’ll be on hand to take care of you from the moment you join us to the moment you leave.
Ever since she signed up for a 6 month outdoor program with NOLS despite having never gone camping, Kate has been an avid hiker. She’s hiked on 6 continents to date and has planned to routes for most of them. At the moment she has climbed 35 of the NH 48 4,000 footers with 3 more planned before the retreat begins.
Kate is a Wilderness First Responder, certified yoga instructor, obsessed with therapy balls for body work, and according to her 11 year old niece a “leader.”
In addition to the beautiful scenery and terrific program, the camaraderie and support among the guests is what makes AnamBliss special. Remarkably, not once did I hear any talk relating to weight loss, “beach-ready” bikini bodies or the like – this kind of white noise is such a popular refrain at so many fitness resorts. No, the focus at AnamBliss is to explore nature, nourish the body and find bliss through movement. All of this leads me to believe that Hamm is in the business of wellness for the right reasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included?
Included is:
- 6 guided hikes ranging between 5-12 miles with at least 3 x 4,000 footers (weather may change plans)
- Learn about the benefits of being in nature
- Discover actionable steps you can take to keep the retreat feeling year round
- Have distractions minimized in our own house
- Nourish your body with plant-forward meals and snacks
- Massage away worries and aches with therapy ball classes
- Swim in a pool (indoor or outdoor) or soak in a jacuzzi at the Community Club House
- Great conversations with fellow attendees
- Maybe a bit of fun with some “died” while hiking photography (no one is harmed in the staged photo opps)
What is NOT included?
This all-inclusive experience covers just about everything, except:
- Your transportation to/from the retreat
- Activities and shopping you do on your own free time
- Trip insurance (highly recommend)
I can’t get away for a week. Could I just do the weekend?
Reach out and see if we can make that happen.
Can I share a room with my friend/spouse?
Reach out and see if we can make that happen.
Where is the retreat being held? How do I get there?
We have a newer town house in Lincoln, NH with 4 bedrooms total. Choose between a private room with a queen bed or a shared room with a full and twin bed option. Both have shared bathrooms with showers.
As for transportation, the closest airport is Manchester, NH. We can assist with putting attendees in touch for ride share opportunities.
What are the hikes and terrain like?
The hikes will vary in distance and elevation gain. We will aim for between 5-12 miles a hike with a range of 2,000-4,500 feet of elevation gain. Trails are rocky with uneven surfaces and usually steep. There may be scrambles that requires some use of hands to climb and you may need to sit to climb down.
If you can walk for at least 4 miles, run a 5K, and/or walk up and down several flights of stairs with no major issues, you will most likely be fine. We expect you to be out of breath at times. (We will!)
Overall, these hikes are not for anyone who does not want to be challenged. We plan for about 1 hour a mile as a hiking pace, knowing we may be faster at times and slower at times.
NOTE: That hiking plans may be modified for weather. The White Mountains above tree line can have weather change rapidly. Safety is always more important than getting to the peak.
Some peaks we may climb include: Moosilake, Garfield, Galehead, Hancocks, Bondcliff, Lincoln, Lafayette
What is the food like? What if I have dietary restrictions?
We follow a whole foods, plant based diet. Our meals are composed of whole grains, including quinoa, millet, and brown rice, legumes, nuts, fruits, and lots of vegetables.
We are not calorie restrictive.
We can make accommodations for dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free diets. If you have any particular questions, feel free to ask.
What is your COVID policy?
Upon arrival, all guests and staff will be required to take a rapid test. We strongly suggest minimizing activities with potential exposure at least one week prior to the start date.
If you test positive, you will not be allowed to join the group unless you receive a negative PCR test from an Urgent Care or testing facility. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance to assist you with any costs.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION TERMS
When submitting a reservation request, you will be required to submit a secure form that includes your contact information. Your transmittal of your personal information shall constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. You will be required to complete a Health & Fitness Questionnaire prior to your reservation being confirmed, so that we may understand your medical history, as a minimum level of fitness is required. We use this medical information to assess your ability to complete our program as it is or with some modifications to the diet or fitness regime, as appropriate. Additional clearance from a medical doctor may be required. AnamBliss reserves the right to decline acceptance of anyone whom it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. AnamBliss also reserves the right to remove from the program, at the participant’s own expense, anyone whose physical condition or conduct negatively impacts the enjoyment of the other guests or disrupts the program. We do not share any medical information with any third party, other than our on-site staff, contractors, and third party service providers.
Upon acceptance of your reservation, we will send you a request for a deposit or full payment depending on our payment schedule.
Deposit and cancellation terms are strictly applied and enforced.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Prior to 45 days of Arrival Date:
A Deposit of 50% of cost at booking with the remainder due 45 days prior to arrival date. At this time the payment becomes non-refundable.
45 days prior to Arrival Date or less:
100% of cost and is non-refundable.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received in writing and will become effective on the date of receipt. Cancellations received by AnamBliss are subject to the following:
More than 45 days notice:
Refund minus 10% of cost
45 Days or less:
Full amount forfeited. (Including if you do not show up, arrive late, or depart early. Travel Insurance is highly recommended.)
If there is difficulty authorizing your payment method or it is otherwise in error, we may suspend or cancel your reservation. Upon failure of your Payment Method, we may take reasonable steps to retry your Payment Method and may contact you to provide an alternate method. AnamBliss is not responsible for any fees you may incur when charging or retrying your Payment Method, including but not limited to, overdraft fees.
If you dispute any charges, you must inform AnamBliss within thirty (30) days.
Could I get hurt?
Safety is a priority for us and have a Risk Management Plan that we developed to assist us in minimizing the risk of injuries, but they still may occur. Our staff is professionally trained and equipped to handle a range of medical and environmental scenarios if they occur. Having our Caras (guests) following instructions, directions, and guidance of our expert staff, aids us in diminishing the risk of injury.
Our guests’ safety is a top priority. The instruction and guidance given during the various daily programs have been designed first and foremost with safety in mind. By simply following the instruction, direction and guidance of our expert staff, the risk of injury or incident is greatly diminished. We pay close attention to all necessary safety details, and continuously update and improve our precautionary systems and plans. Should anything out of the ordinary occur, our staff is professionally trained and equipped to handle a range of medical emergency scenarios.
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