The Reeds at Shelter Haven Welcomes Autumn on the Coast

Fall Happenings Abound at Stone Harbor Resort

STONE HARBOR, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As summer subsides, The Reeds at Shelter Haven – a beloved Jersey Shore boutique resort beckoning with seaside serenity – invites golden getaways with cooler coastal breezes and cozy fall happenings. Seasonal offerings and special events enticing guests for an autumnal getaway include:

Harvest Happy Hour at Water Star Grille
Mondays-Thursdays from 5-8 pm, through Nov. 11 | Live Music on Thursdays
VIP Firepit Reservation
Harvest Happy Hour events overlooking the Bay welcome with comfy set-up and photo opportunities at The Reeds pumpkin wall. Guests booking reserved VIP Fire Pits settle in fireside with cozy blankets and seating and the flavors of fall, including a curated Harvest Charcuterie Board, Dessert Board and a bottle of wine (selecting from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc). Seasonal cocktails available include an Apple Cider Mule and Cranberry Bourbon Sour and the full Harvest Happy Hour menu is available to enjoy fireside.

Sandbar Social Cruise
Available Mondays, Bookable through The Reeds at Shelter Haven website
Guests take their fall evening to the water with a cruise aboard The Reeds boat partner Sandbar Social, pairing it with a Harvest Happy Hour to enjoy golden hour, crisp coastal air and the flavors of fall.

Sax Spookeasy
Thursday, October 29 | 7:30 pm
The Reeds transforms into a late-night Halloween hangout for grown-ups at Sax Lounge Spookeasy, where cocktails are spirited, the music is live, and the night is full of surprises. Costumed guests enjoy a specialty cocktail menu created exclusively for the evening and mingle as Sax Lounge gets a little spookier after dark. For those looking to make an entrance, The Reeds partner Sandbar Joe offers a Spooky Sunset Social, cruising the Bay from 6-7:30 pm before arriving at The Reeds dock where revelers follow the lantern-lit path to the Sax Spookeasy.

Picnic on Seven Mile
Available through Oct. 31, 2026
A fall beach picnic package for guests looking to slow down and take in the season along the
beach on Seven-Mile Island. Each picnic comes packed with a seasonal spread, along with a cozy blanket and all the essentials for an afternoon on the sand. It's a simple, scenic way to enjoy the barrier island's quieter fall pace, whether guests are watching the fall bird migration or just soaking in the golden sunsets of early fall.

Reeds Reset
Available through Nov. 30, 2026
The two-night Reeds Reset experience is designed to restore the body and quiet the mind, built around transformative treatments at Salt Spa, the warm atmosphere of Sax seafood and steakhouse restaurant, and the natural beauty of the New Jersey shore in autumn. Includes food & beverage and spa credits alongside a custom 48-hour itinerary for guests to relax and reset after summer and before holiday chaos begins.

Proudly honored as a Travel + Leisure World’s Best Resort Hotel in the Mid-Atlantic for multiple years and repeatedly recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as a Readers’ Choice selection, The Reeds at Shelter Haven exudes coastal elegance along the Jersey Cape. Nestled in the bustling downtown scene of Stone Harbor, the 58-room luxury boutique resort is situated on the bay and just two blocks from the beach, where Beach Butlers await to cater to guests every whim. Distinctively designed guest rooms offer fresh sea breezes and breathtaking sunsets, while the resort's five dining outlets - including the beloved Water Star Grille overlooking the bay - serve up an elevated dining experience from simple to sophisticated. Salt Spa at The Reeds features exotic Turkish Bath treatments and Brine Light therapy among signature services while exclusive seasonal resort amenities including bay activities, boat docking and charters, plunge pool and daily yoga, immerse guests in indulgent, yet familiar comforts to create shoreside memories for generations to come.

For festive fall getaways to the shore, visit www.reedsatshelterhaven.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Nancy Click
The Mayfield Group
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