How To Winter Retreats

Co-host: Kari Leibowitz, PhD, author of How to Winter: Finding Warmth on Cold, Dark, and Difficult Days. 
As a world-renowned expert on the science of winter well-being, Kari helps international audiences embrace the chillier months and find light in dark times. 
October 2-8, 2026

Arnøya, Norway

​A once-in-a-lifetime immersion in the natural beauty of Singla, an island off of the island of Tromsø, where How to Winter all began. Think slow reflection and conversation, art inspired by the mountains around us, and dips in Arctic waters. For those seeking a nature-filled, intimate gathering with shared rooms, no wi-fi, and saunas in place of showers.

November 5-8, 2026

The Catskills, New York

​Spend a long weekend at a charming inn run by a fellow writer amidst the changing leaves of the Catskills. Think a mix of wintertime mindset activities, slow meals with seasonal local catering, and evening fire pit hangs. For those seeking a cozy reset heading into winter with easy access from New York City.