The Swan Unplugged

In a world of constant notifications, glowing screens, and endless scrolling, true rest has become rare.

If you’ve been craving a digital detox retreat in New Jersey — a quiet weekend getaway where you can truly unplug — The Whistling Swan Inn invites you to experience something different.

The Swan Unplugged is a tech-free weekend getaway in Stanhope, NJ designed to help you disconnect from devices and reconnect with yourself. Located in scenic Sussex County, just about an hour from NYC, our historic bed and breakfast offers the perfect setting for a restorative digital detox weekend.

Just two nights.
No constant alerts.
No pressure to be reachable.
Just warm meals, firelight, quiet conversation, and presence.

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Studies continue to show that excessive screen time impacts sleep, focus, and overall mental health. Even short breaks from devices - sometimes called a digital detox weekend - can significantly reduce stress and improve clarity.

Yet most of us struggle to unplug at home.

A dedicated tech-free retreat offers something different:

• Boundaries

• Community support

• A change of environment

• A slower rhythm

At The Whistling Swan Inn in Sussex County, NJ, we’ve created a weekend experience that gently invites you to step away from your devices and return to yourself.

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Upon arrival, guests are invited (but never required) to place their phones in our “Swan Safe” - a secure and beautifully arranged space where devices can rest while you do the same.

Participation is optional. If you prefer to keep your phone, we simply ask that it remain on silent and out of shared spaces to preserve the quiet atmosphere.

For emergencies, guests can always contact the Inn directly, and we will immediately connect you.

This unplug weekend in NJ is not about restriction. It is about permission - permission to be fully present for 48 hours.

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The Swan Unplugged is designed as a restorative weekend retreat near NYC, easily accessible yet worlds away from the noise.

• Dinner & dessert included
• Soft music in the parlor
• Board games and conversation
• Fireplaces lit

This is the gentle transition from busy week to quiet weekend.

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Saturday unfolds slowly, intentionally, and without screens.

Guests are invited to join our cozy knitting circle - chunky yarn and needles provided for beginners, or bring your own project. Knitting has historically brought women and communities together during long winters, offering both creativity and calm.

A short, optional guided meditation offers a quiet reset - helping release mental clutter and welcome the coming season.

An hour of collective stillness by the fire. Books or journals open. No talking. Just presence.

Saturday lunch features a beautifully arranged salad bar with fresh greens, proteins, and toppings - light, nourishing, and self-serve.

Low-key tabletop games and an optional quiet walk through the surrounding Sussex County landscape offer gentle movement and connection.

Another warm, comforting dinner is served - candlelit and unhurried.

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Sunday begins unhurried - coffee poured, breakfast enjoyed, conversations lingering just a little longer.

When you’re ready, phones are returned and the week ahead quietly comes back into view.

Many people find that even a short break from constant notifications can bring:

• More restful sleep
• More meaningful conversation
• A calmer nervous system
• Clearer focus

Sometimes, just 48 hours of unplugging is enough to shift your rhythm - and remind you how good it feels to be fully present.

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Located in the heart of Stanhope, The Whistling Swan Inn is a historic bed and breakfast offering charm, fireplaces, and peaceful surroundings.

Whether you’re searching for:

• A digital detox retreat in NJ

• A relaxing weekend near NYC

• A quiet getaway in Sussex County

• A mindfulness-focused retreat experience

The Swan Unplugged offers a restorative alternative to traditional week

end travel.

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• Two-night stay at The Whistling Swan Inn

• Dinner & dessert Friday
• Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
• Garden-inspired salad bar lunch Saturday
• Dinner & dessert Saturday
• Knitting circle (materials provided)
• Guided meditation session
• Silent reading hour
• Tech-free atmosphere

A limited number of rooms remain available.

Join us March 20 - 22, 2026 at The Whistling Swan Inn in Stanhope, NJ.

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Late winter and early spring are seasons of transition - a time when many feel burnout from winter’s heaviness and digital overload alike.

The Swan Unplugged offers space to soften before spring begins.

To slow down.
To breathe deeply.
To remember that constant connectivity is not required for a meaningful life.

If you’re ready for a tech-free weekend getaway in New Jersey, we invite you to join us.

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The Swan Unplugged experience is $195 per guest, in addition to your two-night stay (March 20–22, 2026).

Rooms are limited for this digital detox weekend in Stanhope, NJ.

Book your room and experience The Swan Unplugged at The Whistling Swan Inn, use the code SWANUNPLUGGED.