ogether with a small group we will trace gentle footsteps in the forest.

This Forest Immersion walk offers time and space to connect with ourselves, each other and the natural world that surrounds and supports us.

This is a Forest Therapy experience, not a bush walking experience. We will not cover a large physical distance. This experience is all about slowing down and exploring with all of our senses. This is a family friendly event so we will be offering invitations to children and adults together. We ask that you are responsible for your child / children during the event.

This walk will be guided by Rachel DeSumma an ANFT trained Forest Therapy guide in collaboration with Becky Walls and Michael Norton, both passionate nature connection explorers.

During the experience we will invite you to slow down and connect with your surroundings and the other beings that share this space with us. We will explore slowly and imagine we are exploring this place for the very first time!

Being in nature is sooo good for you and your kids!! There are many benefits of time spent in nature, especially in a mindful way. Research on Forest Bathing and Forest therapy has found significant improvements in mood, stimulating the immune system, and lowering blood pressure.

We will gather at 1:15 pm for a 1:30 start (if you're running late or lost please text me 0417 720 984 before 1:15pm as I will no longer look at my phone after 1:15pm)

1:30 Welcome, acknowledgement of country, introduce ourselves and presence ourselves in the space.

1:45 -4:00 Engage in forest immersion activities: using our senses to connect to our surroundings

4:00 Tea ceremony, shared snacks and group share

4:30pm return to the starting point of the walk

This walk is limited to 20 people to ensure an intimate experience.

I wish to make this accessible to all and I wish for the experience to be of value for you.

Contribution: $40 Two adults and child, $30 One adult and child, $10 youth 12-18 years, $15 concession/ seniors, $5 additional child (5-11 years), children under 5 free.

Payment secures your place. Places are limited to 20 people.

If cost is a barrier, please contact me to discuss, I wish to make this experience accessible to those who feel a pull towards engaging with nature in this way.

COVID Safety:

We will maintain 1.5 m distance from each other. We will be outdoors for the duration of the event. I will have hand sanitiser and we will organise hand washing before we have snacks. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. I am happy to offer credit for an upcoming walk or refund if you or your child are unwell.

The event may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather, high winds, total fire ban, heavy rain or other unforeseen circumstances. In the case that the event is cancelled I will offer you the option to reschedule and join another walk or receive a full refund. Please reserve a place on the Humanitix page and I will email you with further details of location, meeting place, and what to bring.

Please note, I will do my best to ensure that the walk is a safe and enjoyable experience. Please be aware that you are the expert in your own health and engage in this walk at your own risk.

May we wander softly, explore curiously and be together gently and rambunctiously. Look forward to seeing you there!

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