The Cozy Winter Bowspring Retreat
Melt Stress, Open Your Body, and Rise Into Yourself
February 20-22, 2026
The Cozy Winter Bowspring Retreat
February 20-22, 2026 Three Oaks, Michigan
A weekend to melt into yourself… and warm up from the inside out.
🔥 Warmth, Connection, and Deep Renewal
Step into a winter wonderland where everything is designed to help you soften, open, and reconnect.
Think: hot cocoa, hot lattes, a hot tub, a steaming sauna, warm conversations, gentle hugs, live meditative instrumental concert, breathwork, and Bowspring movement by a real log-burning fire.
It’s the coziest getaway your nervous system has been craving.
🧘♀️ Bowspring in Its Most Nurturing Form
Whether you're brand-new to Bowspring or ready to elevate your practice, this retreat gives you exactly what you need:
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Warm and gentle sessions by the wood burning fire
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Hands-on in-person feedback to refine your form
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Inspiring conversations that deepen your embodiment
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A chance to meet new friends or reconnect with familiar faces
This is Bowspring as it was meant to be experienced—slow, mindful, embodied, and supported by community.
Who This is For...
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Beginners and the Bowspring-curious who want to get stronger, more flexible, and establish healthy movement patterns from the very start
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Moms who need real “me time”—a chance to reconnect with their bodies, breath, and nervous system in a truly stress-free environment
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Bowspring practitioners who want to deepen their practice, receive hands-on support, and connect with like-minded people in a cozy winter getaway
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Anyone craving warmth, rest, and reset, surrounded by community, nature, and nourishing movement
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Couples who want to connect with each other and their bodies in a nourishing, stress-free planned out weekend.
Choose Your Winter Adventure
Design the weekend that nourishes you most:
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Wander the snowy sand dunes for a refreshing coastal hike
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Explore Three Oaks, with its wineries, antique shops, and cozy village charm
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Laugh your way down the hills on a snow tubing adventure
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Or stay tucked in at the retreat center with journaling, the gym, the hot tub, and sauna
Your retreat. Your pace. Your winter magic.
We Take Care of Everything
No cooking. No meal prepping. No to-dos.
Just rest, movement, nourishment, and time to step fully back into yourself.
Let us hold the container so you can exhale, unwind, and reconnect with the warmth of your body, your breath, your community, and your spark.
All the Details...
Dates:
February 20-22
Time:
Friday at 4pm-Sunday at 11am
Location:
Three Oaks, Michigan
The village of Three Oaks is located in the southwest corner of Michigan, just 5 miles from the shores of Lake Michigan and within 2 miles of the Indiana border.
Investment:
Early Bird Pricing (till 12/31/25): $459 for shared room, $918 for private or couples room
Regular Price (after 1/1/26): $515 for shared room, $1030 for private or couples room. Private/couples rooms go FAST!
What's Included:
All meals, Bowspring instruction, meditative instrumental concert, lodging, retreat amenities: hottub, sauna, and gymnasium. If you choose the optional winter tubing adventure there will be a small admission price.
I am so grateful for the retreat, it was refreshing and life-changing. I made so many new friends. Thank you for letting me into your community. So much love."
Leilee Allen
Frequently Asked Questions...
“I don't know anyone here — will I fit in?”
Absolutely. I make it a point to ensure everyone feels welcome and included, and you’ll quickly find new friends.
“What if I want downtime instead of activities?”
You’re free to relax at the retreat center—read by the fire, enjoy the hot tub or sauna, or unwind in the gymnasium.
“Do I have to share a room?”
No. Private rooms are available, but fill up fast.
“How much Bowspring will we be doing?”
The winter retreat is much more relaxed than the summer retreat. You can expect 2 gentle and nourishing Bowspring classes (one on Friday and one on Saturday) and a short breathwork exercise on Sunday. All sessions are optional.
“Do you have a payment plan?”
Please email me directly about a payment plan: info@thesamanthasimpson.com
“Is this retreat good for beginners?”
Yes. It’s a perfect place to start your Bowspring journey.
“What is the cost?”
The price is $459 per person until 12/31/25, after that the price goes up to $515.
“What if I have injuries or pelvic floor concerns?”
Just let me know ahead of time, and I’ll offer tips and modifications as needed.
What Makes Samantha’s Approach Different
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Pelvic‑floor‑smart, hypermobility‑aware: Expect precise, whole-body alignment coaching and balanced engagement cues.
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Fascia‑forward: Build springy tensile strength for posture that holds itself.
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Nervous system literacy: Regulation tools are baked into movement—not tacked on.
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Real‑life translation: Every pattern supports how you sit, stand, lift, type, cook, parent, serve, and lead.
About Samantha:
Samantha Simpson is a Bowspring teacher and body‑based coach who helps people build strength, presence, and confidence through natural‑curves alignment and nervous‑system aware movement. She serves private clients, groups, and organizations and offers mentorship and self‑paced programs.
