North Cascades Private Retreat

Winthrop, Washington
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Uninterrupted time to explore change and define what comes next.

The Salt+Grit experience.

Jennifer, founder of Salt+Grit, guides the experience with care and presence, meeting guests where they are in both their personal and professional lives. Her approach combines empathy with clear thinking, challenging questions, and structured reflection. She earned a MS in Strategic Design and Global Leadership and holds certifications in Outsmarting Implicit Bias and Leader as Coach. The entire Salt+Grit team is highly credentialed while embodying a gentle, empathetic approach supporting our guests.

Our retreat offers time, space, and thoughtful support to step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s next. The pace is unhurried. The group is intentionally small. Facilitation and coaching are present and lightly guided.

Example framework.

  • Group and 1:1 coaching sessions to translate insights into ideation and direction.

  • Protected focus time built into the schedule for exploration, discovery, and decisions.

  • Light facilitation in a small group for participants to think out loud, be heard, and sharpen ideas without performance.

  • A simple “re-entry” plan for clarity and momentum to continue when the group returns home.

  • Post-retreat group coaching to support accountability and continuity.

The week’s structure.

Discussion 1: Reflection
Discussion 2: Insights
Discussion 3: Ideation

Sample Schedule

Day 1
Welcome Reception
Settle in

Day 2
Outdoor Pilates Session
Discussion 1: Explore Experiences
Relaxation + Free Time

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Day 3
Guided Hike
Discussion 2: Discover Insights

Day 4
Outdoor Pilates Session
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Free Evening to Explore Winthrop

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Day 5
Guided Hike on Ross Lake
Discussion 3: Direction

Day 6
Outdoor Pilates Session
Private Coaching Session
Relaxation + Free Time

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Day 7
Farewell & Departures

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Your Hosts

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Jennifer Trezza
Founder & Coach

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Matt Chalmers
Wilderness Guide

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Annie O’Connell
Pilates Instructor

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Tamara Hatter
Chef

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Some refer to the North Cascades as
“The American Alps”.
We say it’s the perfect place
for personal exploration.

Questions You Might Have

  • Jennifer, founder of Salt+Grit, facilitates all discussions with care and presence, meeting guests where they are in both their personal and professional lives.

    With a background in strategy and leadership coaching, she draws from a range of tools while keeping the work grounded in thoughtful, human conversation. Her approach helps participants better understand what’s unique to them, clarify what matters, and begin to align their lives and work with what comes next.

  • Research provides strong scientific evidence that natural environments regulate nervous systems, reduce cortisol levels, increase creativity, and increase tolerance for uncertainty. The North Cascades is an ideal immersive setting to focus on change and to design a personal roadmap. You’ll be surrounded by towering peaks, old growth forests, crystal clear waters, and active glaciers while enjoying boutique luxury accommodations.

  • - Lightly-facilitated group discussions
    - Two guided hikes with your hosts, including a Naturalist Guide from Hike Cascades
    - An introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing with North Cascades Mountain Guides (No previous experience necessary, gear included)
    - Multiple on-site pilates sessions
    - On-site lake, pool, and hot tub access
    - Exploring the town of Winthrop, WA

  • No. You are welcome to participate or opt out. Listen to your body. We support you spending time however feels best to you.

  • The private retreat is hosted at Après Cabin in Winthrop, Washington.

  • Regional Airports:
    Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT)
    Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)
    Methow Valley State Airport (S52)
    Concrete Municipal Airport (3W5)

    International Airports:
    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
    Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
    Bellingham International Airport (BLI)

  • Yes, all meals are provided except for one dinner during your free evening in Winthrop. Chef, Tamara Hatter, is joining us and will prepare our breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. She is the owner of Euzumeh in Portland, Oregon.

Attend an information session

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Included

- Thoughtful facilitation throughout
- Small group discussions and support
- One private coaching session
- Three post-retreat group coaching sessions
- Three off-site group excursions
- On-site pilates sessions
- Private, elegant retreat site
- Cozy, upscale accommodations

Not Included

- Transportation to-and-from retreat site
- One dinner during evening of free time
- Travel, medical, and trip Insurance
- Items of a personal nature

Contact for Pricing

Submit Interest Form

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