Photo Courtesy of Melissa Coulier
FREE Outdoor Wellness Community Invites Women to Disconnect from Screens and Reconnect with Nature.
Detroit, MI — Recess Club, a Michigan-based women’s outdoor wellness community, has just added some additional fall outdoor experiences at trails and parks across the state. Recently added experiences are free and designed to bring women together for outdoor gatherings that support both physical and mental well-being.
Launched by wellness leader and movement specialist Melissa Coulier in 2025,
Recess Club is 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. A full list of Recess Club experiences is available at www.recess-club.com, with additional walks, experiences and adventure escapes, to be announced throughout the year.
Coulier, a certified Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist and wellness educator, founded Recess Club to address the growing stress many women experience from constantly juggling careers, caregiving, and digital overload.
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.
Some upcoming FREE Recess Club events include:
October 3rd – Recess Club + Henry Ford Cancer Nature Event
An inspiring outdoor wellness experience dedicated to breast cancer prevention, education, and whole-person health. Join us for a meaningful morning where movement, community, and expert guidance come together in a refreshing, non-clinical outdoor setting.
Cost: FREE, RSVP Required
October 8th – Recess Club River Bends Trail Walk
Come take a recess in the woods! This winding loop through River Bends Park takes us along narrow single-track trails, through shady forest, and alongside the Clinton River. Expect plenty of twists and turns, a few gentle elevation changes, and that tucked-away-in-the-woods feeling without having to travel far from home.
Cost: FREE
October 17th – Recess Club Don Green Way Nature Trail Walk
Start your Saturday outside with Recess Club! We’ll spend the morning wandering the Don Green Way Nature Trail, an easy, peaceful path tucked into Clinton Township. The trail winds through wooded areas and follows portions of the Clinton River, giving us plenty of fall scenery while we walk, talk, and make some new friends along the way. The route is mostly flat, making this a great morning walk for all levels.
Cost: FREE
October 27th – Recess Club Nicholson Nature Center Trail
We’ll head into the woods at Nicholson Nature Center, a tucked-away natural space in Clinton Township with trails winding through the forest and alongside sections of the Clinton River. The trail is easy and mostly gentle, making it the perfect way to move your body, catch some crisp fall air, and squeeze in a little play before the sun goes down.
Cost: FREE
Recess Club will announce more events and experiences in the coming weeks.
To become a free member of The Recess Club and learn about upcoming events please visit www.Recess-Club.com
About Melissa Coulier
Melissa Coulier is the Chief Brand and Wellness Officer at AwearMarket, an online superstore dedicated to healthy living featuring a growing selection of non-toxic brands and sustainable products. She is also a certified Function First Pain-Free Movement Specialist, wellness educator, and founder of Recess Club, a Michigan-based women’s wellness community rooted in nature through movement and outdoor experiences that support both physical and mental well-being.
At AwearMarket, she helps shape wellness standards, education, brand voice, and community initiatives. Through Recess Club and her movement work, she creates approachable experiences rooted in movement, breathwork, nature, and play.
Together, her work and mission, is to empower and help people reconnect with their bodies, spend more time in nature, reduce stress, and create a more grounded, sustainable approach to well-being.
Learn more at www.melissacoulier.com.
