How shall we welcome Summer? By being with nature in a lovely shady valley in the Dandenong Ranges.

Journey into the forest together with a small group to explore, connect and discover. This is a Forest Therapy experience, not a bush walking experience. We will not cover a large physical distance and we will endeavour to find lots of shade! This experience is about slowing down and exploring with all of our senses. This walk will be guided by Rachel DeSumma an ANFT trained Forest Therapy guide with almost two years experience guiding and several years experience running group activities and events.
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.
The morning will look something like this (with room for fluidity):
Gather at 10:00 am for a 10:15 start (if you're running late or lost please text me 0417 720 984 before 10am as I will no longer look at my phone after 10am)
10:15 Welcome, acknowledgement of country, 'arrive'/ ground in the space with a mindfulness meditation and, introduce ourselves.
10:15 -12:30 Engage in forest immersion activities
12:30 Tea ceremony and group share
1:00pm return to the starting point of the walk
This walk is limited to 10 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: $30 Adults, $15 youth 12 years and above, $20 concession/ seniors
Payment secures your place. Please transfer by direct deposit or paypal https://www.paypal.me/racheldesu
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. I will have hand sanitiser. As per government regulations please wear a mask / face covering unless you are medically excempt. Please do not attend if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. I am happy to offer credit for an upcoming walk if you are unwell.

Refund policy:I understand that participants may feel unwell or unable to attend on the day. If you cancel your attendance before 6pm on the day before the walk I will be able to provide you with a refund or credit that can be put towards an upcoming walk.

Cancellation policy:
If you can no longer attend, please inform me as early as possible so I can make your space available for others. Refunds or credit towards other walks are possible for cancellations made before 6pm on the day before a walk.
Credit also provided for any last minute cancellations due to COVID-19 symptoms.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 book a place and I will email you with details of location and meeting place.
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.
I look forward to journeying with you into the forest

Rachel