Power of Nature: Weekend Immersion in Ecopsychology - Yaegl Country, Northern 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

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 Yaegl Country - from Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon - will explore the Power of Nature to guide us:

• The Power of Nature to inspire us, to bring us joy, help us metabolise our grief, and to heal us through reconnection with our ancient roots.
• The Power of Nature to motivate us towards positive action, and to teach us about the nature of power.
• The Power of Nature 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 loving and supportive community in a magical hidden valley of regenerating rainforest. 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, embodiment specialist, ecotherapist, dancer and bush flower therapist.

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. 

Aunty Glenda MacPhail - emerging Yaegl elder and healer, and facilitator of Wayapa (a First Nations based embodied relaxation practise connecting with earth, sky and all the elements).

Venue: This deep and nourishing event will be held in the grassy glades and regenerating rainforests of Jagera EcoCommunity and Foresthaven, both in a hidden valley of Maclean Hill on Yaegl Country.  

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: not part of retreat.  A list of accommodation options walking distance from venue will be provided on registration, including camping on Foresthaven to be organised separately with hosts Eshana Bragg and Pete Cuming ($40 donation per person includes Friday and Saturday nights)

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 waterhole
• An open mind and a loving heart

Where and when to meet? 5pm on Friday 17th at the entrance to Jagera EcoCommunity on Hoschkes Lane (look for the funky blue container building on the right hand side). Limited parking, so please car pool if you can (we can help organise that).

Added bonus: If you'd like to spend some more time in this beautiful part of the world before the retreat, on Thursday 16th November from 7pm there is a special free performance of Flow in Maclean, a contemporary cultural event which will introduce you to our magnificent river Biirrimba, and to elders' stories of Yaegl Country in preparation for our weekend together. Bookings essential.

Any questions, call Eshana on 0437 445820

Limited places. Bookings essential.

Suitable for people aged 14 and over.