Recess Club Launches Outdoor Wellness Experiences for Women to Disconnect from Screens and Reconnect with Nature

Photo courtesy of Melissa Coulier

Experiences for 2026 are being announced at parks and trails throughout Michigan.

Detroit, MI — Wellness leader and movement specialist Melissa Coulier launched Recess Club in 2025, a women’s outdoor wellness community designed to help women step away from screens, reconnect with nature, and restore balance through movement, breathwork, and meaningful connection. Founded on the belief that “we never grow out of the need for a reset—we just stop giving ourselves permission to take one,”  The Recess Club is a community built around one powerful idea: adults need recess, too, especially women.  Outdoor experiences for 2026 are now being announced and additional experiences will continue to be added as The Recess Club will grow and expand throughout the year.

Hosted throughout Michigan’s parks and trails, Recess Club experiences bring women together for guided hikes, forest meditation, breathwork, and shared outdoor gatherings that support both physical and mental well-being.

Founded by Coulier, a certified Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist and wellness educator, Recess Club was created to address the growing stress many women experience from constantly juggling careers, caregiving, and digital overload.

“Women are holding so much for everyone else,” says Melissa Coulier, Founder of The Recess Club. “Recess Club is a space where they can finally put that down, step outside, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves.”

Designed for wellness-curious women and anyone seeking authentic connection to surround yourself with like-minded and supportive individuals, The Recess Club is free to join and offers a variety of weekly inspirational emails, free meetups in nature, and some opportunities to participate in expanded adventures that may have fees which will range in scale based on the overall experience.

Each Recess Club gathering is intentionally designed to feel restorative rather than intense. Experiences include guided nature walks, breathwork under the trees, moments of quiet reflection, and community connection through thoughtfully curated outdoor picnics. The goal is simple: create a welcoming space where women can slow down, move their bodies in nature, and leave feeling stronger, clearer, and more grounded.

Recess Club welcomes women of all fitness levels who are seeking a healthier way to manage stress, build community, and reconnect with the outdoors. “Nature is one of the most powerful tools we have for healing,” Coulier adds. “Sometimes the most productive thing a woman can do is step outside.”

Some upcoming Recess Club events include:

April 4^th – Hickory Ridge Experience

A guided 5.2-mile forest hike, meditation and breathwork in the woods, and a luxury picnic experience designed to foster connection among participants.  Hickory Ridge is located near Kensington in Brighton.

Cost: $87 per person, space is limited.

April 11^th – Lake St. Clair Metropark Loop

3.5-mile guided walk along the paved loop that offers stunning lake views, fresh air, and place of space to move at your own pace.  Lake St. Clair Metropark is located in Harrison Township, MI.

Cost: FREE, RSVP required

June 13^th – Lake St. Clair Sunrise Kayak Experience

Meet at sunrise in Chesterfield and push off into the still waters on Lake St. Clair. For two peaceful hours, you paddle, breathe, reconnect, and unplug!  Just water beneath you, sky waking up, and a community choosing to reclaim recess together.

Cost: $60 per person, space is limited

More Recess Club events and experiences will be announced in the coming weeks.

To become a free member of The Recess Club, learn about upcoming events, or purchase tickets to any of the ticketed experiences, visit www.MelissaCoulier.com

About Melissa Coulier

Melissa Coulier is a wellness leader, certified Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist, fitness instructor and founder of Recess Club. Through movement, breathwork, and nature-based experiences, she helps women reconnect with their bodies, reduce stress, and build stronger, healthier lives. Her work focuses on making wellness accessible through simple tools that support both physical and mental well-being.

Learn more at www.melissacoulier.com