Recess RSVP

SATURDAY APRIL 4th || 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Hi Friend,

I’m so excited to spend this time together with you. This is your official Recess Club guide so you can arrive feeling prepared, relaxed, and ready to unplug!! I know it’s a lot of information — but trust me, you’ll want to read through it all to be prepared. ;)

LOCATION
Island Lake Recreation Area || Hickory Ridge Trail

EVENT TIME
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

USE THIS ADDRESS: Karen Perzyk Memorial Bench, Island Lake Pathway, Brighton, MI 48116

TRAIL LINK: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/michigan/hickory-ridge-trail--2

WHERE TO MEET
We will meet at the trailhead near the main parking lot by the single standing bathroom at 9:00am. Once you park, head toward the trail entrance and you’ll see us gathering there. I’ll be wearing a “Recess Club” baseball cap.

PARKING + ENTRY INFO (IMPORTANT)
This park requires a Michigan Recreation Passport for vehicle entry.

• If you already have one on your license plate, you’re all set
• If not, you can purchase one at the park entrance

For full details, visit:
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_79210---,00.html

PLAN TO ARRIVE
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow time for parking, entry, restroom and a smooth start.

WHAT TO EXPECT
• 5 mile guided walk at a conversational pace
• A mid-way pause for nature bathing + breathwork meditation
• Time to connect, reset, and just be
• We’ll finish with a nourishing lunch together

This is not a workout.
No timers. No pressure.

This is Recess.

WEATHER PLAN ☁️ Hi of 66 degrees / Low of 34 degrees
It looks like we may have a chance of sprinkles or light rain. We are going rain or shine, so please come prepared with a rain jacket and appropriate layers.

If it’s still raining during lunch, I’ll have a tent set up so we can all huddle in together.

Here’s hoping for that perfect blue-grey sky with a little sunshine breaking through. Let’s manifest a beautiful day.

Not sure what to wear? Click HERE for ideas.

TRAIL DETAILS 🥾
This hike is considered easy and approachable, with mostly flat terrain and a few moderate inclines.

It is a natural dirt trail, so please be prepared for uneven ground and the possibility of dirt or mud depending on conditions. Wear shoes you don’t mind getting a little messy.

WHAT TO BRING
• Comfortable walking shoes & rain jacket
• Water
• Light blanket or jacket to sit on for meditation
• Small backpack or daypack
• An open mind (required 😉)

LUNCH ORDER 🍴
Please fill out your lunch order below so we can have everything prepared and ready for you. Scroll down to see photos and descriptions of your bowl options.

WAIVER + SAFETY
Please take a moment to read and submit the waiver below prior to arrival (under the lunch order).

For your safety, I’ve submitted an emergency plan to the DNR and we have a permit to hike as a group. I am CPR certified and will have a first aid kit on hand.

We also ask that you arrive feeling in good health and ready for the walk.

PHOTOGRAPHY NOTE 📸
This experience will be documented by a professional photographer.

If you feel uncomfortable being photographed, please let us know ahead of time and we will absolutely make sure you are not included in any photos.

A LITTLE NOTE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Give yourself permission to slow down.
To put your phone away.
To take up space in nature again.

This might feel like a small thing…
but it’s a powerful reset for your nervous system.

If you have any trouble finding us day-of, feel free to reach out. My cell number: (818) 268-3082

We can’t wait to walk, breathe, and reset with you.

With so much excitement,
Melissa 🌿

P.S. I am human and occasionally forget a detail. If you don't see a detail you need, reach out! hello@melisssacoulier.com :) Thanks xx