Jane the Adventurer: How Open-Water Swimming and Community Living Go Hand in Hand

What does retirement really look like?

For Jane Owen, it means a river swoosh in the morning, and the freedom to say yes to every adventure that comes her way.

At 62, Jane lives at Chapters, our Platinum Skies community in Salisbury. She's also the star of our latest Faces of Platinum Skies story — and we’re proud to share her journey.

In our new 3-minute video, Jane opens up about what drew her to open-water swimming, how she’s built a lifestyle she loves, and why Chapters became the perfect home to support it all.

“It was beautifully clean, simple, easy living, nice community, and it felt like a nice base for the next period of my life.”

Freedom to Do What You Love

Jane swims regularly in the local River Avon, often alongside a pair of swans and an egret. She calls the water her sanctuary — a place for movement, peace and presence. And thanks to the supportive, stress-free environment at Chapters, she’s been able to keep doing what she loves, with a safe and comfortable home to come back to.

“If you’re happy, comfortable, relaxed in your home, then it allows you to springboard from there.”

Independent, Active, and Just Getting Started

From peaceful swims and long country walks to helping others and enjoying community events, Jane’s retirement is anything but quiet. It’s full of freedom, activity and choice — the very things we believe every Platinum Skies homeowner deserves.

“Retirement for me is not the end; for me, it is just the beginning. I feel like I'm just getting started!”

Watch Jane’s story now

Could this be your next chapter

Whether you’re a nature-lover, a traveller, a creative soul or simply seeking more balance — life at Platinum Skies is designed to support whatever brings you joy.