Private group Nature Connection session at Foote Sanctuary

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

• Orientation to Foote Sanctuary, 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 your family or friends only is in partnership and wanders through the open woodlands and rainforest of EJ Foote Memorial Sanctuary in Buderim. 

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.

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.

EJ Foote Memorial Sanctuary 

is 1.5 hour drive north of Brisbane, 15 minutes drive from Maroochydore and a ten minute walk downhill from the bus stop of the 616 Maroochydore - Sippy Downs route (Mooloolaba Rd at Foote Ave). You can find out more about the Sanctuary here. 

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

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