The Annapolis Valley Menopause Summit™

Real conversations. Trusted information. A room full of women who understand.

Saturday, April 3, 2027 · 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Old Orchard Inn · Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Menopause is not the end of who you were. It is the beginning of understanding who you are becoming. Join us for a powerful day of education, meaningful conversations, expert guidance, community, laughter, and honest answers about perimenopause, menopause, and everything that comes next.

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YOU ARE NOT IMAGINING IT

What You're Feeling Is Real

So many women walk through this transition quietly, wondering if what they're experiencing is normal — or if it's just them. It is not just you.

Sleep, Energy & Weight

Waking at 3 a.m., feeling exhausted by noon, watching your body change despite your best efforts — these are real and recognised hormonal shifts, not personal failings.

Hot Flashes & Night Sweats

The sudden heat, the drenching sweats, the wardrobe changes, vasomotor symptoms are among the most common experiences in menopause and absolutely worth talking about.

Mood, Anxiety & Memory

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally raw, or unlike yourself? Struggling to find the right word mid-sentence? Hormonal fluctuations affect the brain and mood in profound ways.

Confidence, Identity & Intimacy

Changes in relationships, desire, self-image, and sense of purpose are deeply connected to this transition and deserve to be discussed openly and without embarrassment.

Searching for Answers

Struggling to find clear, reliable information or meaningful support from the healthcare system? You are far from alone and that is precisely why this summit exists.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A Day Designed With You in Mind

This is not a conference. This is a gathering. Everything about this day: the speakers, the conversations, the vendors, the energy, has been thoughtfully curated for women who are ready to stop whispering and start talking.

Expert Speakers

Engaging, trusted professionals sharing practical knowledge and honest perspectives on menopause and midlife health.

Real Conversations

Honest dialogue about the realities of menopause, no sugar-coating, no shame, no pretending everything is fine.

Practical Tools

Actionable information and strategies you can bring home and use in your everyday life, starting that very weekend.

Hormonal Health

A clear, honest look at physical, emotional, and hormonal changes what they mean, why they happen, and what you can do.

Wellness Marketplace

Discover curated wellness products, services, and local resources from vendors who truly understand midlife women's needs.

Connection & Community

Meet women who are navigating their own version of this journey and discover how much lighter it feels when you're not doing it alone.

No whispers. No shame. No pretending everything is fine.

FEATURED TOPICS

What We'll Be Talking About

Our speakers and sessions are selected to cover the full spectrum of the menopause experience from the clinical to the deeply personal. Expect candour, expertise, and the occasional well-earned laugh.

🌿 Hormonal Health

Symptom awareness, hormone therapy options, and understanding what's actually happening in your body.

😴 Sleep, Stress & Brain Fog

Tackling the sleep disruptions, anxiety, and cognitive shifts that so many women experience during this transition.

🥗 Nutrition & Movement

How to nourish and move your changing body in ways that feel good not punishing.

💜 Pelvic & Intimate Wellness

Honest conversation about pelvic health, sexual wellness, and intimacy without embarrassment.

✨ Identity & Confidence

Exploring the emotional landscape of midlife relationships, self-image, purpose, and stepping into your next chapter.

🩺 Healthcare Advocacy

How to have better conversations with your healthcare providers and advocate effectively for your own care.

🌸 Holistic Approaches Also

Complementary, integrative, and holistic perspectives on navigating menopause with intention and grace in combination with your current regime.

Speaker photographs, names, credentials, and full session descriptions will be announced closer to the summit. Join the list below to be the first to know.

THE DAY AT A GLANCE

A Full Day Created for Women

1

10:00 a.m. — Doors Open & Welcome

Arrive, settle in, explore the vendor marketplace, and connect with fellow attendees in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

2

Morning — Speakers, Education & Exploration

Inspiring keynote addresses and expert presentations covering hormonal health, emotional well-being, and practical guidance for everyday life.

3

Midday — Connection, Vendors & Refreshments

Take a breath, discover the curated vendor showcase, enjoy refreshments, and connect with the women around you while enjoying Guy Paul Thibault entertain.

4

Afternoon — Conversations, Presentations & Practical Tools

Deep-dive sessions, panel conversations, and practical takeaways to carry forward into your everyday life.

5

4:00 p.m. — Summit Conclusion

A warm send-off with gratitude, community, and everything you need to step fully into your next era.

Who Should Attend?

This Day Is For You

Whether you are just beginning to notice changes, have been navigating menopause for years, support women professionally, or simply want to understand your body more clearly, this summit was made with you in mind.

You do not need to arrive with answers. Come with your questions, your curiosity, and perhaps a friend who completely understands why you walked into a room and forgot what you were looking for.

Our FREE Newsletter

The Hot Flash Dispatch is your monthly dose of real talk, useful information, inspiration, and a little midlife humour, created for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and everything that comes with it. Each edition brings expert insights, wellness tips, local resources, inspiring stories, upcoming events, Summit news, and conversations about the things women should never have had to whisper about in the first place. Consider it your monthly reminder that you’re not navigating this era alone and there’s a whole community ready to educate, empower, and elevate alongside you.

Women in perimenopause noticing early changes

Women in active menopause seeking real answers

Post-menopausal women thriving and still learning

Healthcare and wellness professionals

Partners, supporters, and curious friends

VENDOR MARKETPLACE

Discover. Explore. Support Local.

Discover businesses, practitioners, wellness professionals, educators, and products thoughtfully selected to support women through midlife and beyond. Every vendor in our showcase has been reviewed to ensure their work is genuinely relevant and valuable to you.

Who You'll Find Here

  • Wellness and integrative health practitioners
  • Skincare, nutrition, and supplement brands
  • Mental health and coaching professionals
  • Local artisans and lifestyle businesses
  • Pelvic health and intimate wellness specialists

Vendor Information

  • Six-foot vendor tables available for all approved vendors
  • Power access can be arranged when required
  • Space is limited applications are reviewed for relevance and fit. Refunds issued if not accepted as a summit fit vendor
  • A thoughtfully curated experience for attendees

SPONSORSHIP

Stand With the Women in Your Community

Align your organization with one of the Annapolis Valley's most meaningful women's health and wellness events. Sponsorship opportunities provide valuable visibility while helping create greater access to education, connection, and support for women across the region.

🏆 Presenting Sponsor

Premier visibility across all event materials, signage, and communications. Your brand at the heart of the summit.

💎 Platinum Sponsor

Prominent brand presence, featured placement, and meaningful recognition throughout the day's programming.

🥇 Gold & Silver

Excellent brand exposure with stage recognition, event signage, and digital promotion to our growing audience.

📢 Media & Community

Ideal for local media partners and community organizations wanting to amplify the message and connect with attendees.

Sponsor logos will be featured here as partnerships are confirmed. We'd love to welcome your organization to our community.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Created With Heart. Built for Women.

A Message From Our Founder

The Annapolis Valley Menopause Summit™ is presented by HerEra Experiences™ — an organization dedicated to creating unforgettable opportunities for women through education, laughter, empowerment, healing, connection, and adventure.

This summit grew out of a simple, powerful belief: that women deserve better information, better conversations, and better community around this stage of life. We are proud to bring that vision to the beautiful Annapolis Valley.

Bold experiences for women who are ready to reconnect, celebrate, heal, and step fully into their next era.

— Deanna L. Byrne, Founder, HerEra Experiences™

A full message and photograph from Deanna will be shared here soon.

STAY IN THE LOOP

Be the First to Know

Join the summit list for speaker announcements, ticket information, event updates, and special early-access opportunities. We promise: no spam, no fluff, just the good stuff, delivered with warmth.

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THE FINAL WORD

This Stage of Life Deserves More Than Silence.

It deserves information. It deserves support. It deserves honest conversation , and it deserves a room filled with women reminding one another that none of us has to navigate it alone.

Saturday, April 3, 2027 · Old Orchard Inn · Wolfville, Nova Scotia