Demarest Directions

03/28/2026

Sandy Demarest of Demarest Directions, co-author of Midlife New Life: Living Consciously in Midlife and Beyond, will be at Lupine Books in Kennebunkport on Thursday, April 2nd, from 5:30-7pm for an evening of conversation, connection, and book signing.
As we navigate midlife and beyond—and the many transitions that come with it—we have an opportunity to embrace what’s possible… and perhaps step into a new beginning. ✨
Join us—we’d love to see you there. 💛

02/25/2026

There is something so good for the soul about time in nature. 🌿
Woods and coastline. Long walks and big views.
Sweet time with our daughter and son-in-law in beautiful Ojai.
And a road trip to Morro Bay with stunning scenery and space for play.

It struck me how, as we get older, we often become more serious. We carry more. We plan more. We worry more.
And sometimes… we play less.
But play opens something in us.
It creates space for possibility.
It reminds us we are still growing, still becoming.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to reflect on what’s next — and maybe invite a little more joy and lightness into your days — our upcoming Paths to Possibilities retreat is a beautiful place to begin. https://bit.ly/4s2f6Fu

More play. More purpose. More possibility.
And yes… we are not done yet. 💛

02/09/2026

It’s Kindred Vitality happy hour! 🍷✨

Join a fun, welcoming group of women for wine, laughs, and great conversation. Come with a friend or come solo—either way, you belong.
📍 Wine House on Main, 17 Main St., Kennebunk
🕓 4:30–6:30 PM on February 12th!
👉 Save your seat: https://www.theinspiredroad.com/events/girls-night-out-maine
Please RSVP by Wednesday morning so we can plan the table.

02/06/2026

Happy Friday! Here’s the February edition of my newsletter—a little read for today. If you enjoy it and would like more like this, I’d be happy to add you to my list. Wishing you a day filled with joy, peace, or whatever you need most right now.

We research destinations, check the weather, think about what we’ll need, imagine the experience, and even plan for the unexpected. We know there will be unknowns—delays, detours, surprises—but we prepare anyway. And often, that preparation makes the adventure more enjoyable.

02/05/2026

02/05/2026

Get set for an unforgettable day!💛🌅 Join Path to Possibilities on March 27th at White Sails Inn in Kennebunk, ME for connection, inspiration, and endless possibilities.

02/05/2026

🍷 Wine & Connection – One Week Away! 🍷
Looking for a cozy reason to get out on a winter evening?
Join us for our first Kindred Vitality Wine & Connection gathering on Thursday, February 12—a relaxed, feel-good night of conversation, laughter, and connection at the wonderful Wine House on Main.

✨ The intent is simple:
Come as you are. Bring a friend (or meet new ones).
Share stories, enjoy a glass of wine, and spend time with women who value connection, curiosity, and living well.

This isn’t a workshop or a presentation—just a warm, welcoming space to gather, have some fun, and learn a bit about what Kindred Vitality is all about.
📍 Wine House on Main
🗓 Thursday, February 12
🕓 4:30–6:30 PM
🍷 It’s happy hour… so let’s get happy together!
Please sign up so we can be sure to have a table for all of us:
👉 https://www.theinspiredroad.com/events/girls-night-out-maine
A little wine. A lot of conversation.
We can’t wait to gather with you. 💛

02/02/2026

When women gather with intention, something powerful happens.

The noise quiets. Clarity rises. New possibilities begin to take shape.

🌿 Path to Possibilities is a one-day retreat designed to help you pause, reflect, and gently explore what’s next—without pressure, fixing, or having it all figured out. Just meaningful conversation, guided reflection, and the kind of connection that reminds you you’re not alone on this path.
📅 March 27
📍 White Sails Inn — a beautiful, welcoming setting in Kennebunk, ME

As spring arrives, consider giving yourself the gift of space, clarity, and community.
Registration info coming soon.

Are you in? ✨

02/02/2026

When women gather with intention, something powerful happens.

The noise quiets. Clarity rises. New possibilities begin to take shape.

🌿 Path to Possibilities is a one-day retreat designed to help you pause, reflect, and gently explore what’s next—without pressure, fixing, or having it all figured out. Just meaningful conversation, guided reflection, and the kind of connection that reminds you you’re not alone on this path.

📅 March 27
📍 White Sails Inn — a beautiful, welcoming setting by the sea
As spring arrives, consider giving yourself the gift of space, clarity, and community.

Registration info coming soon.
Are you in? ✨

01/27/2026

❄️ The snow.
🔥 The cold.
🍷 And now… a Girls’ Night Out.

Our Kindred Vitality community is growing here in Maine, and we’d love for you to join us for a cozy night of conversation, laughter, connection—and maybe even meeting a few new friends—at Wine House on Main in Kennebunk.

This is one of our casual “come as you are” gatherings. No agenda. No pressure. Just good company, meaningful conversation, and a warm, welcoming space.
Kindred Vitality is a community for women in midlife and beyond who are navigating what’s next and craving more:
✨ connection
✨ purpose
✨ engagement
✨ and of course… VITALITY

Along with nights like this, we offer Pathways to Possibilities retreats, Virtual Vitality Hours, and our upcoming Coaching Cohort for women ready to go a little deeper.

📍 Wine House on Main – Kennebunk
🔗 https://winehousemaine.com
📅 Registration details coming soon!
Grab a friend—or come solo and meet new ones. 💫
You belong here.
Are you in?

01/18/2026

You're not done yet--you're becoming.
The Vitality Hour is where we rewrite midlife with more joy, strength and possibility.
Join us: https://lnkd.in/eq3isASX

12/22/2025

Today I had a lot to do.
My brain was working overtime with last-minute tasks and mental checklists.

But my heart and soul wanted something different.
So I wrote. For hours.
Since joining a writing circle here in Kennebunk, something has opened in me. Not writing to meet a deadline—like our book—but writing because I can’t not. When the creative energy arrives, I listen.

When I finished, I kept nourishing my soul with a brisk, beautiful walk along the water. I’ve walked that path many times, but not as much in the colder weather and shorter days. Today was the day—and it was stunning.

Did all the last-minute to-dos get done?
No.
But here’s the truth: it’s always a choice.
And today, my choice was exactly what I needed.