About Saltmere

Somewhere along the coast, there is a quiet harbor town called Saltmere.

The tide arrives each morning beneath weathered docks and narrow shoreline paths. Lanterns glow softly after sunset. Small boats drift in and out of the harbor, carrying stories, correspondence, and objects gathered from the sea.

Saltmere is the fictional setting behind Salt Child Post — a place created to celebrate slow living, seasonal rituals, coastal folklore, and the simple joy of receiving something meaningful in the mail.

Each month, correspondence is sent from the post house in Saltmere to Tidekeepers around the world. Inside, you'll find original linocut artwork, seasonal paper goods, letters from the harbor, and small fragments gathered from the shoreline.

While Saltmere exists only in story, much of its atmosphere is inspired by real places along the coast. In particular, the town draws inspiration from Kamakura, Japan — a seaside town known for its ocean views, narrow streets, historic shrines, local trains, and slower pace of life. The feeling of walking beside the sea at dusk, passing small shops and quiet neighborhoods beneath lantern light, helped shape many of the details that eventually became Saltmere.

Saltmere is not intended to be a perfect reflection of any one location. Instead, it is a collection of places, memories, and coastal moments gathered together like objects carried ashore by the tide.

Whether you've just arrived or have been keeping the lanterns lit for some time, welcome to the harbor.

The post house is glad you're here.