Power of Nature: Weekend EcoPsychology Retreat '25 - Wangat Lodge NSW

Join us in community to explore the Power of Nature to inspire, heal, motivate and guide us in these uncertain times of great potential

If you're experiencing strong feelings about climate change, the state of the world, the future ... this workshop will support you to navigate, process, and metabolise these experiences and find gems of wisdom, comfort and direction.

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In these times of increasing climate chaos and unpredictable social disruption, how do we support each other to navigate our way?

How do we care for ourselves and the people and places we cherish? How do we ensure that those marginalised do not get left behind? 

Our weekend immersion workshop in Gringai Country- from Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon -will explore the Power of Nature to guide us:

• to inspire us, to bring us joy, help us metabolise our grief, and to heal us through reconnection with our ancient roots.
• to motivate us towards positive action, and to teach us about the nature of power.
• to draw us together in community, to decolonise our hearts and minds.

Drawing on practises and experiential processes from ecopsychology, deep ecology and the ‘work that reconnects’, we will gather together in caring and supportive community in a magical bushland setting on the Chichester River. This trauma-informed immersive experience is brought to you by The Joyality Project.

Your Guides (from the Joyality Collective):

Dr Eshana Bragg - pioneering ecopsychologist, deep ecology facilitator, passionate about the healing and restorative properties of nature connection and empowering positive collaborative action for social change.

Shamila Millard - nature educator, climate resilience facilitator, youth mentor, eco-somatic specialist, ecotherapist, dancer and bush flower therapist.

Arlene Gili Mehan - Birpai and Dunghutti First Nations ecologist dedicated to the intersection of ecological wisdom and emotional wellbeing.

Kylie Hitchman - individual and systemic family therapist, counsellor, supervisor and clinical trainer, who now specialises in ecopsychology and focuses on supportive regenerative well-being practices. 


Venue:  This deep and nourishing event will be held in the beautiful bushland of Wangat Lodge.  

Investment: Concession/scholarship price $750; full price $900. Earlybird tickets also available NOW!

Please choose the price that you can afford for this precious experience. (If you are having trouble finding the money, please contact us to arrange a payment plan, or apply for a scholarship.) We rely on some participants selecting 'sponsor' tickets ($1100), which support the scholarships we can provide.

Food: Simple, delicious, nutritious, vegan and gluten free meals will be included in this retreat (with some extra dairy and eggs on the side). Bring your own snacks for something to munch on between meals. :D

Accommodation: simple bunk style accommodation and bush camping at Wangat Lodge included in your ticket.  

What to bring:

• Sunhat, waterbottle, snacks
• Insect repellant, covered shoes, raincoat (if necessary), head-torch
• Yoga or camping mat; sarong or small blanket
• Journal or art paper; pens and art materials (eg., coloured pencils, crayons, or water colours)
• Swimmers to cool off in the river
• An open mind and a loving heart

Any questions, call Shamila on 0438 713 888 or email team@joyality.org

Limited places. Bookings essential.

Suitable for people aged 16 and over.

What people are saying about the Power of Nature:

"The Power of Nature weekend immersion provided deep reflection and genuine growth in less than 2 days, but never felt rushed or regimented. This unique distillation and interpretation of The Work that Reconnects offers a wonderful introduction for newbies and fresh insight for those more steeped in this material." 

Charlie, 49, civil engineer

"What an incredible weekend. Wow. This retreat was so nourishing, relaxing and restorative. Deep connection to Mother Earth and to a beautiful community of people who love her and are passionate about looking after her. Time deliciously slowed down and I felt so held the entire weekend. I have so many little pieces of gold to bring back with me that will help me feel more deeply connected and nourished in my every day life. My cup is full! Thankyou!" 

Liga, 28, mother & therapist

"Over the weekend, I strengthen my commitment to go deeper into connection with Nature. The practices challenged me on all levels physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually to get true and real with what it means to be in reciprocity with Nature. It's big beautiful work." 

Belinda, 59, writer & womens ecovillage advocate

"I travelled 12 hours to get there from Sydney, I think it's worth the time and cost hahaha! Yea the venue is breath-taking, the people are heart-warming, and the activities really help nature-enthusiasts look after themselves and the environment. Everything is just wholesome really! I think nature and peace lovers should come, especially activists." 

Danielle, 19, student & activist

"The Power Of Nature workshop provided a safe place and nurturing space where I could speak freely from my heart and personal experience and listen unconditionally to others about our connections to nature. What nature brings to us; how we feel about the global impacts and changes that are occurring; and how we might face this together in an empowered way. It was a profoundly moving and beneficial time that has assisted me interacting in the world, and making positive changes." 

Peter, 67, sustainability consultant

"Delivered in a professional and refreshingly honest way, this retreat provoked us to explore the subconscious depths of our rawest feelings about the state of our world. Through supportive processes, sharing circles, ritual, nature immersion, deep rest, creativity and joy we were all able to safely express and release our anger, fear, overwhelm and sadness and allow insights for our best course forward in these tenuous times to arise." 

Wren, 49, ecologist