2 hour workshop of nature connection with forest bathing therapy, including:

Orientation to Mountain Creek, acknowledgement of country and sensory grounding
Guided sequence of relational forest therapy practices by ANFT certified guide
Vegan, gluten free snack and forest tea ritual
group size maximum of 5 *for a larger group please get in touch to arrange

We'll come together under the trees to share in activities that awaken our senses and help us remember and develop our relationship the Earth.

Research shows that these practices can help us find joy, calm, peace and awe in our experience of life by encouraging curiosity, motivation and a renewed commitment to the Earth.

This small group guided session for just your family or friends is in partnership with the beautiful open woodlands and large tributary of Mooloolah River, Mountain Creek on Kabi Kabi / Gubbi Gubbi country / Sunshine Coast.

Why not make a special day of it with a hike, a swim and a delicious outdoor lunch on the Sunshine Coast?!

Held Outside Nature Connection Experiences

is run by Jay Ridgewell, a nature therapy guide, science educator and communicator. For more information, including answers to questions such as "What happens on a nature therapy walk?", "Is there scientific proof that it's good for us?" and "What should I wear?!" visit the Held Outside website.

view down Mountain Creek — Mountain Creek

Meeting location, other important information

and an opportunity to co-create our session will be shared after registration or please contact me (Jay) at heldoutside@gmail.com or 0476 212 616.

Forest bathing group with Held Outside nature connection experiences

Mountain Creek Recreational Trail

is 1.5 hour drive north of Brisbane, 10 minute drive from Mooloolaba, and accessible by bus route numbers 614 - link to Translink). The path at Mountain Creek is mostly flat. There aren't any toilets on the trail, and there's not guaranteed 'bush wee' privacy. The closest toilets are at Glenfields Neighbourhood Park nearby.

Sunshine Coast Regional Council permit: CUL210040. Insurances and Wilderness First Aid certified.

Other dates and locations are negotiable, please get in touch.