In this excursion, nature guide Berkeley Poole takes you on a gentle forest therapy walk to cultivate a deeper connection with self, others and the natural world. We will be practicing deep presence and immersing ourselves in the sights, sounds, touches, tastes and feels of the forest. Taking in the beauty and aliveness to experience it in new ways.  

A brief introduction on the practice of forest therapy and its benefits. 

A guided multi-sensory sitting meditation to help us land in the space and bring awareness to our surroundings.

A series of prompts to bring us into interaction with the natural world.

Closing circle and enjoy some wild foraged tea together.

In this activity we will explore the creativity, fun, freeness and healing of art therapy in a new context - the forest. Creating both eco-art pieces and watercolour compositions, we’ll indulge in a child-like world of wonder and play. In eco-art, there is tension and vividness in creating beauty from raw materials, that will ultimately degrade, change and return back to the land. For watercolours, trust the process and tap into your creative potential.  

Gather materials, examine your items and visualize your composition, discuss with a friend. Create and document! 

We’ll use watercolours to capture the essence of our self, how we’re feeling at present, on this day, in this place. Being open to the process and seeing what comes up.