FALL RETREAT

KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE

SEPTEMBER 21-24, 2023

Our 4-day Fall Retreat…

Located on a tidal estuary of the Kennebunk River, Cove House serves as the backdrop to our signature four-day retreat. Airy rooms, cozy gathering spaces, and close proximity to the village of Kennebunkport make this New England gem perfect for both relaxation and exploration. We’ll run along the ocean, loop through quiet village streets, and explore local land preserves on foot. Designed for runners of all abilities, our Fall Retreat features two guest speakers, a chance to get away, and amazing connections with other women who love to run.

Rise Run Retreat Fall Retreat Location

What to expect…

  • 4-day retreat Signature Retreat

  • picturesque setting in coastal Maine

  • healthy, locally sourced meals catered by Engrain Kitchen and tailored to dietary needs

  • wine and cheese reception to kick off the retreat

  • van transportation to all off-campus runs

  • guided group runs along ocean, through winding village streets and on gentle trails

  • two expert and inspirational guest speaker sessions 

  • restorative yoga

  • special programming to facilitate personal growth and connection

  • all meals, snacks, and lodging included

  • single, double and multiple occupancies available. New Bed-Share King available for groups of two traveling together.

  • VIP swag bag valued at $500+

“I am grateful for the acceptance that every woman showed me, in acknowledging our differences and welcoming the diversity in our life experiences. I feel relief, and also a feeling of freedom in having been allowed to be who I am, and being received, welcomed, and supported!”

-Carolyn S.

Sample Schedule

Thursday

4 pm Arrive

5 pm Optional Group Run

5:45 pm Wine + Cabot Cheese Reception

6:30 pm Welcome Dinner

8 pm Opening Ceremony+Introductions

Saturday

7 am Sunrise Hike

9 am Breakfast

12:00 pm Lunch

1:30 Guest Presenter

2:45 pm Optional Group Run

4:00-5:30 Free Time

6:30 pm Dinner

Friday

8:30 am. Morning Run

10:30 am Brunch

11:30 am Guest Presenter

1 pm Lunch

2 pm Workshop

3:30-5:30 pm Free Time

6:30 pm Dinner

Sunday

8 am Optional Run

9:30 am  Restorative Yoga

10:45 am Brunch and Closing Ceremony

12:00 pm Depart

Meet Our Guest Speakers

Our guest speakers bring unique perspectives, inspiring story, and expert advice on running and life to our retreats. Speakers stay on-site and interact with retreat participants, giving you the opportunity to make connections with some amazing women.


  • Stephanie Bruce is one of America’s most popular female distance runners, grit expert, mom, and all around badass. Steph’s open approach to social media, writing and speaking has made her a role model and inspiration to runners everywhere. She coaches athletes of all ability levels online and hosts, along with her husband Ben, a running camp in Flagstaff each summer. She is also well known as one of the co-founders of Picky Bars. In addition to her business ventures, Steph has racked up top finishes and National Championships in her long and storied career. She recently concluded her professional running career as the fifth American at the 2022 New York City Marathon. Steph is joining us virtually as she is expecting her third child this fall.

  • Emily Saul is a Sport Psychology Coach and founder of E Saul Movement, holds a Master’s degree in Sport Psychology, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has a deep desire to help people integrate their athlete-selves and human-selves, to find and unleash the potential inside of them. She deeply enjoys her private practice working with athletes from a wide variety of sports, including a strong breadth of runners. She led the November Project in Boston for eight years, a free fitness movement, where she motivated and challenged athletes of all ability levels and walks of life to engage in and get the most out of fitness while harnessing the power of community. She was a Division I collegiate rower, coached Strength & Conditioning at Harvard for seven years, and is an avid marathon runner on road and trail. Her TEDxBoston talk teaches about the power of developing a practice by sharing lessons from her own 10+ years of daily pushups. She also spent a decade as a facilitator and educator on the relationship between trauma and play in children's lives, at the Life is Good Playmakers, a non-profit organization based in Boston. She has a unique perspective on the essential role that movement plays in human well-being, and offers an important voice to the conversation about how we use movement to foster growth and connection and to establish new norms of living meaningful lives.

  • A competitive collegiate runner at Brown University, Kim returned to running not to long ago and found a passion for the mountains.

    A member of the 2016 U.S. Mountain Running team, Kim was the first American female finisher at the World Mountain Running Championships that year leading the team to a bronze medal.

    Borrowing from her own experience being sidelined by injury, Kim has devoted herself to helping injured and injury prone runners return to running. She helps her athletes build resilient bodies that can withstand the rigors of training. You can find more from Kim at kimnedeau.com.

  • Kristen’s love for cooking started in the kitchen with her grandmother on a step stool. Growing up as a dancer, teacher, yogi, and nutrition junkie, she started to merge it all together in her late 20’s after leaving the coportate world to pursue a career as a wellness professional. After completing certifications in living nutrition, holistic nutrition, plant based cooking, and a 200hr yoga teacher training, she is now running her own business, Kristen Carlson Wellness. Kristen offers private nutritional chef services that include: nutritional meal prep, retreat chef services, cooking classes, private dinners and more. Kristen is also Certified Nutritionist, working on a masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine with the University of Western States; this truly sets the platform for the dishes and menus she creates. She is inspired by season, locality, color, nutrient profiles, and energetic qualities and creates vibrant, satisfying, comforting, and creative dishes that taste as amazing as they make you feel. When enjoying Kristen’s food you leave feeling nourished and can taste the love she infuses into her dishes. She has cooked for dozens of clients in New England and loves to work in the retreat setting. When Kristen is not putting together tantalizing dishes, you can find her on a trail or on some sort of outdoor adventure, in a yoga class, or out with her friends exploring new places. Learn more about Kristen HERE.

  • Annie Wagoner is a certified holistic health coach, personal trainer, and yoga teacher in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire. As a mom of two and military spouse, Annie is a compassionate listener who empowers individuals to make positive lifestyle choices to fuel their bodies, work, relationships, passions, and dreams.

    Annie's yoga classes fuse yoga and strength, offering dynamic sequences that invite vitality, mindfulness, flexibility, balance, and playfulness. She has certifications in 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher, Still Point Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, and Yin Yoga Teacher.

    Annie is the founder of Core Nourishment, a podcast that holds space for individuals to explore their own journeys, discover self-confidence and love for themselves, their community, nature, and life. She also created the Wellness Portal for Women. Through her guidance, clients break through negative patterns and come back to themselves and their health.

    Annie is deeply passionate about helping individuals learn to trust their bodies, and she believes that every human is magnificent and wired to heal. She is honored to share her passions and be of service through the Rise Run Retreat. Learn more about Annie at www.anniewagoner.com.

Retreat Highlights

real people + real fun

relaxing and empowering getaway

life-changing experience

authentic connections

There’s a place for you at Rise Run Retreat.

When it comes to connection, Rise Run Retreat is the place to be. Less about paces and race times, the retreat was designed to be more about who we become when we move our bodies. It’s all bout stories of personal triumph and the confidence gained through a connection with ourselves and with others. At Rise Run Retreat we’ll invite you to set intentions for the weekend, reconnecting with the voice inside that dares to dream. Come connect, dream and run with us! 

Single Occupancy

$3080

  • single room with queen bed, shared bath

  • all meals, snacks, and lodging for three nights

  • VIP swag bag valued at $500+

  • two guest speaker sessions

  • instructional brand workshops

  • transportation to and from all off-campus runs

  • restorative yoga + workshop with host

Bed-Share King

$2480

  • perfect for friends traveling together who don’t mind sharing a king bed, two king rooms available (one with a private bath)

  • all meals, snacks, and lodging for three nights

  • VIP swag bag valued at $500+

  • two guest speaker sessions

  • instructional brand workshops

  • transportation to and from all off-campus runs

  • restorative yoga + workshop with host

Multi- Occupancy

$2580

  • shared room with two other people, shared bath

  • all meals, snacks, and lodging for two nights

  • VIP swag bag valued at $500+

  • two guest speaker sessions

  • instructional brand workshops

  • transportation to and from all off-campus runs

  • restorative yoga + workshop with host

Double Occupancy

$2780

  • shared room with one other person, shared bath

  • all meals, snacks, and lodging for three nights

  • VIP swag bag valued at $500+

  • two guest speaker sessions

  • instructional brand workshops

  • transportation to and from all off-campus runs

  • restorative yoga + workshop with host

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Accommodations at our 4-day retreats are usually at luxury private homes with single and double and multi-occupancy available on a first come first serve basis. Our 3-day retreats often feature rustic, lodge-like accommodations with double and single occupancy.

  • The cancelation deadline for each retreat is 90-days before the retreat start date. Prior to the cancelation deadline, registered participants can receive a refund less a $500 non-refundable deposit. Because of the investment of time and money into planning the retreat and securing lodging, guest speakers etc., we are unable to issue any refunds after the cancelation deadline of 90-days prior to the retreat start date.

  • We require a negative COVID test within 72 hours arrival to participate in our retreats.

  • We believe that running is a transformative act for everyone who chooses to participate. We welcome runners of all ages and abilities. For group runs we divide into pace groups and make sure that no one runs alone. We believe that everyone belongs at Rise.Run.Retreat.

  • Group runs are anywhere from 3-6 miles on varied terrain. At each of our retreats, we plan for a combination of road, trail and rural dirt road runs. For those following a training plan, there are options to run longer when needed.

  • The biggest difference is the length of the retreat and the fact that our 3-day retreat does not feature outside guest speakers and is facilitated by Rise Run Retreat founder and host, Sarah Canney and Rise Run Retreat staff.

  • This varies based on our location, but typically the closest airports are

    Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) Manchester, NH

    Portland International Airport (PWM) Portland, Maine

    Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

    Burlington International Airport (BTV) Burlington, VT

    The retreat does not provide transportation to and from the airport but assists attendees with coordinating carpool and rideshare with other attendees.