Women’s Connection Retreat
In the constant pull between work, family, and the endless to-do list, it’s easy to lose sight of ourselves — and just as easy to forget the deep nourishment that comes from spending time with supportive, like-hearted women. The Women’s Connection Retreat is your chance to step away from the noise and into a space designed for genuine connection — with yourself, with nature, and with a community of women who see and accept you exactly as you are.
Over four restorative days, we’ll slow down and savor the simple joys of being present. Mornings will begin with gentle yoga and meditation. Days will be filled with nourishing community meals, guided hikes, time to soak in cedar hot tubs, stargazing by the campfire (yes, there will be s’mores!), hammock hangs, and moments of laughter and reflection. You’ll also enjoy intention-setting circles, and plenty of unstructured time to rest, journal, or wander in nature.
This retreat is not about doing more — it’s about creating space to breathe, to remember your own rhythms, and to experience the kind of connection that fills you up from the inside out. Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter, stronger, and more deeply rooted in yourself.
THURSDAY, June 11 - SUNDAY, June 14, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod in Cabin - $920, plus taxes and fees
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Meet your hosts
Joni Staaf-Stamford
Joni Staaf-Stamford is a speaker, retreat leader, and Amazon best-selling author who helps people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and build resilience through mindfulness, movement, and meaningful insight. With over 20 years of experience blending Eastern philosophy and Western psychology, she offers a holistic path to well-being — guiding individuals toward clarity, balance, and purpose. Learn more at www.insightwithjoni.com.
Wellness with Nature
Resting on 150 acres, River Mountain is bordered by Sweet Root Creek, Warrior Ridge and Tussey Mountain. River Mountain's stunning spaces are designed for reflection, mindfulness, and good vibrations on your self-care journey. Creekside yoga platforms, a restored barn turned wellness space, and the calm of nature make this the ideal destination for peace and wellness.
Located just a few hours from D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, in the mountains of Pennsylvania, River Mountain is remote yet easy to access.
THE GREENHOUSE
HAMMOCK HIDEAWAY
RESTORED 1850'S BARN
YOGA PLATFORMS
SPRINGS HOT SOAKING TUBS
SWEET ROOT CREEK
FRESH AIR + OPEN SPACE
EXPLORE
HIKE
STARGAZING
HIKE
CAMPFIRES + S'MORES
MEADOW TERRACE
HONEY + HIVE TOURS
History
Warrior Path
Running parallel to River Mountain's eastern ridge is Warriors Path, the great Iroquois Indian highway from Six Nations country, New York, to the Catawba country in the Carolinas. The historic path along Sweet Root Creek was one of the longest and most heavily traveled land routes in eastern North America, connecting Indigenous peoples over hundreds of miles.
The Underground Railroad
Black Valley was an active route along the Underground Railroad. Local histories principally credit four, free black residents with leading the aid network in this area: Rev. John Fidler, Elias Rouse, Joseph Crawley, and James Graham. Just to the south of the River Mountain property are 13 unmarked graves of enslaved people who died traveling the route to freedom.
Accommodations
Glamping Pods
Modern Design to Align with the Body's Circadian Rhythm
Standard Glamping Pod - Sleeps 1 Guest
Located in Cabin with Other Retreat Guests
Expansive Deck with Patio Seating
Top Pod Skylights to Fall Asleep to the Stars
Bedside Windows to Nature
Nestled Among Trees, Meadow + Creek
Mountain Views of Warrior Ridge
Women’s Connection Retreat
Thursday, June 11 - Sunday, June 14, 2026
All-Inclusive
4-Day, 3-Night Retreat
All-Inclusive Glamping Pod in Cabin - $920, plus taxes and fees
25% Deposit to reserve today - remaining balance charged 30 days before your retreat!
Retreat Inclusions:
All Retreat Experiences
150 Acres of Nature
Accommodations
Daily Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Access to Hot Soaking Tubs
Campfire + S'mores
Daily Housekeeping
Fresh Linens, Towels, Blankets
Fiber Internet Wi-Fi
Check-In After 3PM
Check-Out By 11AM
Retreat Policies, Payments, Deposit, and Cancellations:
DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON RETREATS. This is for the safety and wellness of the dog and other guests joining the retreat.
25% non-refundable deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to the retreat start date using the initial card on file used to make the reservation and deposit. If reserving within less than 30 days of retreat start date, the remaining balance is automatically charged within 48 hours after reservation is made.
Please note that because River Mountain retreats are limited to a small number of attendees, to allow for a more personable, intimate experience, our cancellation policy is in place to help guests, hosts, and us alike work together sharing expenses that may arise from unexpected cancellations.
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Full balance is automatically charged 30 days prior to retreat start date, unless otherwise noted.
• Cancellation requests submitted 61 days or more before the retreat start date, 50% of the total is due.
• Within 60 days of your retreat: full balance due, sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions.
Please know that our cancellation policy is designed to mitigate damages and costs incurred to retreat hosts and River Mountain in order to maintain the retreat experience and affordability for other retreat guests. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits for failure to attend or failure to complete the retreat, or for arriving late or leaving early.
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