November 6th - 9th 2025 (Full Retreat)
November 7th & 8th (Day Pass)
Let’s Get Real Sisters
Looking for a funny and honest women's retreat? Join us November 6-9, 2025 in mid-coast Maine for a unique retreat experience for women in midlife. Forget the fluff, we're getting real about perimenopause, hormonal changes, and the joys and challenges of this stage. Featuring the creators of the "Did You Poop Today?" podcast, this retreat offers connection, laughter, and practical insights for navigating midlife with confidence and humor. Perfect for women seeking a supportive community and genuine conversations.
Packages starting at
$800/person
All packages include:
Lodging: Several on-farm locations/room types available.
All Meals: Early morning nibbles followed by a more robust brunch in our barn will be offered both days. Afternoon snacks and refreshments will be offered daily. For those staying over night, we will gather for seasonally focused communal dinners in our Event Barn space.
Morning Yoga & Meditation
Massage (optional for Day Pass)
Full use of Sauna, Hot Tub & Cold Plunge
Friday & Saturday Workshop
DAY PASS - $350/DAY for all of the above except lodging/dinner/massage
Staying here
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Lodging listed for the weekend is available in a several beautiful properties—all lovely places to pause.
There are rooms in the Tops'l Farmhouse, Cider House (.5 miles down the road) and our Woodland Cabins right here on the farm.
The Tops'l Farmhouse and Event Barn space will be our communal hangouts for the weekend—so all guests will have communal spots to hang each day on the farm.
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We have the following TYPES of rooms in each space:
Private Room. We offer several private room. Some have their own private bath, others are private rooms with shared baths.
Private Shared Room. This is a double occupancy room for one person to book for more than one person. The perfect option if you are looking to come to Petite Pause with a friend or two. Once booked, we will follow up with you closer to the date to get information on your additional guests!
Shared Room. This is a double occupancy room where you will be reserving a bed and sharing the space with a new friend. Just like summer camp!
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This will not be a retreat with 100 options to do each day. We have made sure to schedule lots of delicious space in your time at the farm and this is INTENTIONAL!
Here are the (optional) sessions that will be available to you:
1. Intro to Mindfulness w/ Jess Nelson (all weekend)2. Rachel Alexandrou - Foraging Walk (Friday Afternoon)
3. Gentle Yoga Friday & Saturday Morning
4. Adventure with Christine Held from Maine the Way (Saturday)
5. Dance Party - Saturday Night
7. Sauna, Hot Tub, Cold Plunge (on repeat)
8. Massage (included for all full retreat participants, add-on for day passers)
You will be the cruise director for these precious hours - allowing you the time and space to use it exactly how you need. Whatever that looks like. All offerings above are 100% optional).
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Food is our love language and a big part of the shared Tops'l Farm Petite Pause experience.
Each morning there will be nibbles in each of the lodging spaces for early noshing followed by a lovely communal (and hearty) brunch.
We offer an afternoon snack before our workshops.
Dinners will be held in our Event Barn space with a focus on seasonaly appropriate food that is nourishing, delicious and as local as we can get. If you have dietary restrictions please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
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Many women have expressed a desire to participate in our retreats but are either local (and do not need lodging) OR are only able to sneak away for a day or a night.
We launched “DAY PASS” for each of our retreats, allowing pausers to come Firday or Saturday at 8 am for yoga and stay through the afternoon workshops. An option to add dinner/overnight for one night is also an option if we are able to accommodate. Please inquire!
Meet Meghan, Kate & Bridget
Christine grew up on the coast of Maine, shaped by its wild beauty and tight-knit communities. Always the friend with a camera in hand, she found joy in capturing everyday magic and collecting stories that deepen connection. In 2014, she founded Maine the Way, a multimedia platform that has since grown into a vibrant hub for all things Maine. For over a decade, Christine has been creating and cultivating stories that honor place, people, and purpose.
She’s deeply honored to be part of Tops’l’s Petit Pause on Play—an essential reminder that having fun is an essential element of true enjoyment.
Meet Our Collaborators
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Jess Nelson
Meditation & Guidance
With deep roots in Maine and a lifetime of mindfulness practice, Jess brings a compassionate presence to all of our retreats in 2025. Having personally experienced the transformative power of mindfulness through life's challenges, Jess will offer group meditation practice to help cultivate present-moment awareness, stress reduction, emotional balance and inner renewal. -
Rachel Alexandrou
Into the Wild
Connect with the wild heart of Maine alongside Rachel Alexandrou of Giant Daughter as you learn the art of foraging. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to discover nature's gifts firsthand, fostering a sense of belonging and ancient wisdom that nourishes your inner wild. -
Jeanne Fiorini
Group Tarot
Join us for tarot sessions at where we'll use the cards as a tool for gentle self-reflection and inner guidance. Through 'circle readings,' we'll create a supportive space to explore personal insights and uncover pathways for growth.
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Lisa Millette
Morning yoga in the barn for all levels from the lovely and oh-so-talented Lisa Millette.
Lisa brings a deeply holistic approach to yoga, blending physical postures with mindful exploration of philosophy and energetic work. With years of experience and a warm, welcoming presence, she creates a space where you can move, reflect, and connect with your inner self -
Meridith Kruse, PhD, LMT,
Meridith brings her deep understanding of body wisdom to 'Maine Bloom,' offering therapeutic massage and acupressure to help you release what no longer serves you. Her work aligns with the retreat's theme of renewal, clearing pathways for inner clarity and allowing your inherent 'diamond' to shine.
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DJ - Leather Mommy
Prepare for a sonic journey that will ignite your spirit! DJ Leather Mommy, the phenomenal Michaela Stone, is bringing the beats to Tops'l Farm. Her set is designed to make you move, groove, and feel the pure joy of uninhibited expression.
