finding santosha

a summer retreat in maine

limited space available

at hillholm estate ~ kingfield, maine ~ july 13-18, 2027

with jen fisher and leeAnn anderson

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a summer camp for grownups…

There is something special about summer in Maine.

The days stretch a little longer. Meals linger a little later.

Time spent outdoors feels less like an activity and more like a way of life.

For five days, we'll gather in the mountains of western Maine to practice yoga, explore nature, enjoy incredible food, and embrace a slower rhythm.

Whether you spend your afternoons hiking, swimming, kayaking, reading on the porch, or relaxing by the fire pit, this retreat offers the space to reconnect with yourself and enjoy the beauty of the season.

This is more than a yoga retreat.
It is a return to nature, to ease, and to the joy of enough.

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A spacious wooden yoga studio with black mats, black bolster cushions, and folded towels arranged on the mats. The room has large windows letting in natural light, with a wooden ceiling and walls, and a few decorative vases and sculptures.

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Your Sanctuary - Santosha at Hillholm Estate

A large, cream-colored Victorian-style house with white trim, a porch with columns, multiple bay windows, and a metal roof, surrounded by green trees and a well-maintained lawn under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A spacious dining area with a large window and a beautiful arched window above. The room has a high ceiling with skylights, allowing natural light to fill the space. The dining table is set with glasses, bottles of wine, and floral centerpieces, creating an inviting atmosphere.

Black sign with gold writing that reads, "SANTOSHA AT HILLHOLM ESTATE 1895" set on a grassy area with trees and a fence in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Nestled in the mountains of western Maine, Santosha at Hillholm Estate is a beautifully restored historic property located in Kingfield, a town known for outdoor adventure, natural beauty, and small-town New England charm.

Tucked away in the wild Maine woods alongside the rushing Carrabassett River, you'll find a Gilded Age mansion built in 1895, where you can dig deep to rest, rejuvenate, and practice contentment.

The estate combines historic character with modern comfort, offering inviting gathering spaces, comfortable accommodations, a sauna, outdoor fire pit, and plenty of places to relax between adventures.

The property is also home to two friendly resident dogs, and select accommodations are dog-friendly for guests who wish to bring their own canine companions.

Santosha at Hillholm Estate invites you warmly into this place of peace, to carve calm space from the chaotic world outside, to cease churning. You are invitedy to rest, to breathe, to cultivate gratitude. We invite you to reflect:

This, all I have and everything I am, is enough.

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The Rooms

To register for the retreat - choose your room below

$750 Non-refundable deposit required to register - Early Bird ends September 30th - Payment plans available

Featured

Kingfield, Maine

Santosha Main House King

Kingfield, Maine

$750.00

Four graceful historic guest rooms with king-sized beds and ensuite washrooms. Original tin ceilings. Curated décor evokes the Gilded Age of ornate craft furniture married with bold period walls and crystal chandeliers. Located on the second floor of the Main House, guests should be comfortable with stairs to access these rooms.

Single Occupancy $3045 Early Bird ($3245 after September 30th)

Double Occupancy $2795 per person Early Bird ($2995 after September 30th)

Upon registration, you will pay a $750 non-refundable deposit.

If choosing double occupancy, each person must pay the deposit and fill out registration form to formally be registered.

Balance paid with credit card includes 3% fee or with Zelle for no fee

50% of balance will be due December 15th, 2026

Remainder of balance due April 1st, 2027

Nourishment

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Santosha Breakfast Menu

Assortment of cooked seafood including lobsters, crawfish, crabs, and shellfish garnished with fresh parsley.

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Santosha Dinner Menu

Santosha Lunch Menu

Food and joy are intimately connected at Santosha. They strive to craft a culinary experience in mindfulness for you: slow down to savor every last bite.

They emphasize seasonal, local ingredients from small Maine growers. Meals are meant to be shared. Everything is served family-style, around solid hardwood tables.

Menus lean heavily toward plant-based recipes to respect our environmental stewardship obligations and remain mindful of the ethics of eating meat, fowl, and fish. The meals reflect the chefs’ extensive travels across the globe and varied ethnic backgrounds, ranging from Swedish treats to Israeli comfort food.

Four menus are offered daily : the Omnivore Menu, the Pescatarian Menu, the Vegetarian Menu, and the Vegan Menu.

The last night together will be a traditional Maine Lobster feast. Santosha also has a bar that offers mocktails, cocktails, beer and wine (not included in the retreat price).

A colorful salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, beetroot, sunflower sprouts, and fresh greens, topped with black sesame seeds, in a bowl with a blue dragonfly design.

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Santosha Brunch Menu

Daily Yoga & Sound Healing & Wellness

A spacious wooden yoga studio with multiple black yoga mats, bolster pillows, and folded blankets. The room is filled with natural light from large windows, and the walls and ceiling are made of light-colored wood. Decorative objects and vases are placed on the window sills and floor. The ceiling has small lights and a chandelier.

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With Jen Fisher as your yoga guide and LeeAnn Anderson guiding you through sound healing, this retreat is designed to nourish the body and soul inside and out. Each day we will journey through movement and sound. Jen and LeeAnn offer a one of a kind experience through their offering Flow into Sound, which will be offered multiple times on this retreat. During this 90 minute journey, you will be guided through vinyasa yoga that drops you off into a beautiful sound healing. A truly immersive experience to start the day.

Classes are thoughtfully sequenced and guided with clear, intentional language, creating space for you to tune into your own inner teacher. Open to all levels, with options and variations offered throughout. Not recommended to true beginners, but those with at least six months of vinyasa practice in their bodies.

Additional wellness activities include meditation, yoga nidra, sound healings, journaling, qigong and more.

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About Jen and LeeAnn

LeeAnn Anderson

LeeAnn describes herself as a hummingbird, a collector of life experiences. Her quest for knowledge, skill and wisdom has led her down many roads in the worlds of business, the arts and non-profits, but her constant has always been music.

A personal trauma led her to explore music not only as art, but as a powerful source of healing — helping her to live a life of joy and open-hearted presence in harmony with the ongoing grief journey of losing her son, Patrick.

The essence of being limitless is what sets LeeAnn apart, and what draws humanity to her. She genuinely believes that each and everyone of us is capable of living the life they imagine; pain-free, with joy, immersed in a complete love of themselves. LeeAnn considers herself a researcher, studying the way trauma, grief, and our environment can shift the natural frequency and resonance of our bodies.

Jen Fisher

Yoga has been a life changing practice for Jen, who first rolled out a mat in the late 1990s

After a dedicated practice for ten years, she decided that she wanted to find a way to share her discovery of peace to others, so she decided to become a yoga teacher.

Through twenty years of teaching and learning, she truly feels that yoga is a practice that you can have until your very last breath.

The practice adapts and changes and meets you exactly where you are at any phase in your life. Your practice always greets you with open arms. Jen is known for her soulful flows, calming presence and inspiring playlists.

She gives you permission to be your own best teacher and let each practice be inspired by how you are feeling at the time.

Adventure and Discovery

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A hot tub with a wooden exterior and a small set of steps leading into it, situated outdoors on a gravel surface with a sunny sky and trees in the background. A round wooden sauna is visible in the background.

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One of the unique aspects of this retreat is the balance between structured practice and freedom to explore.

Spend your afternoons however you choose.

Hike scenic mountain trails, swim in rivers and lakes, relax in the sauna, enjoy a massage, or gather with friends around the fire pit.

Optional activities may include:

Mountain biking
Kayaking
Fishing
Golf
Pickleball*
Spa treatments*
Additional hiking adventures
Exploring Kingfield and the surrounding mountains
Think of it as summer camp for grown-ups—with yoga, comfortable beds, and great food.

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What is included

5 nights accommodation

4 meals a day

2 Daily yoga classes

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Final Evening Lobster Dinner

Sauna, hot tub and pickleball

Guided meditation, sound healing

Not included

Air Fare

Additional excursions

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Alcoholic drinks

Spa Treatments

Deposit & Payment Policy

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Deposit Requirement

A non-refundable deposit of $750 is required to secure your spot.
Your spot is not confirmed until the deposit has been received.

Payment Schedule

50% of the total retreat cost (minus deposit) is due December 15th, 2027
Final payment due April 1st, 2027
Balance paid with credit card includes 3% fee or with Zelle for 0 fee

Payment Methods

Payments can be made via credit card with a 3% credit card fee added
Payments made with Zelle have no additional fee
Payment plans are available upon request

Cancellation Policy

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Cancellation & Refund Policy

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space on the retreat.

On or before February 22, 2027
Payments made beyond the non-refundable deposit will be refunded, less a $100 administrative fee.

February 23 – April 22, 2027
50% of all payments made beyond the non-refundable deposit will be refunded.

On or after April 23, 2027
No refunds will be issued.

No Shows and Early Departures
No refunds will be given for no-shows, late arrivals, missed activities, or early departures from the retreat.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. We encourage all participants to purchase insurance that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and travel delays.

Getting to Santosha

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By car: 30 minutes from Farmington and Sugarloaf. 2 hours from Portland. 3.5 hours from Boston. 1 hour from the Canadian border. We always recommend traveling by car for maximum flexibility.

By train: The Amtrak Downeaster provides service between Boston, MA; Dover, NH; and Portland, ME, which connects to trains from New York, Washington D.C., and beyond. Please be aware that, if traveling through Boston from points south, you must change stations in Boston from South Station to North Station. Our reservationist will gladly explain further.

By air: Portland International Jetport (PWM), 2 hours south. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3.5 hours south. Either rent a car at the airport or travel by train, shuttle, and/or private car. Our reservationist will gladly help you coordinate transit.

By private transfer: Contact Dan Parks (207.233.1142) for black car transfers to and from Portland and other southern points. Rate is $250 in each direction, shared among all riders.

Sample schedule

and FAQs

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A day on retreat may look like this~

Morning
Meditation - Flow into Sound - Breakfast - River Swim

Afternoon
Hiking - Exploring Kingfield - Relaxation - Deep Stretch

Evening
Sound Healing - Dinner - Bonfire with live music

Do I need yoga experience? Yes, even if you are newer to yoga, it is recommended that you have a few months of taking classes or privates before attending the retreat. Check out my YouTube channel for free classes! https://www.youtube.com/@jenfisheryoga

Can I come alone? Absolutely. I pride myself on connecting souls during retreat time and making sure all feel welcome.

What is the weather like in June? The most beautiful time to be in Maine! Highs in the low 70s and evening lows in the upper 50s.

What should I pack? Comfort and adventure clothes. All yoga mats and props are provided.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated? Yes. Santosha can work with any allergies or limitations.

Can I bring my dog? Yes, Santosha is dog friendly. 18 of the 20 rooms allow dogs for an additional $50 for your stay.

Additional questions? Send them here!