We have become quite domesticated. The dominant cultural norms encourage comfort and convenience, and in many ways our affluence quarantines us from the natural environment. And yet we know that being in nature is good for our souls, good for our bodies, good for our emotional wellbeing and good for our minds.

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This program is designed to help us spend mindful and bodyful time outdoors with other people. We'll read material together that helps us engage meaningfully as we spend time outdoors, we'll share our own journeys of re-wilding, where-ever we're at in that process, and we'll get out onto the Great Ocean Walk and immerse ourselves in that incredible coastline. (Please note that pricing will be confirmed once venue and catering costs are finalised.)

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• Group size of 6-8

• Books: Tyson Yankaporta's Sand Talk and Adam Ford's The Art of Mindful Walking

• We'll meet from 4pm (including dinner) for 4 discussions (dates and times TBC);

• Program 1 (first half of the year)

1. Introductions and story telling (Wed Feb 5th)​

2. Sand Talk (Wed March 5th)

3. The Art of Mindful Walking (Wed April 2nd)

4. Three nights and four days on the iconic Great Ocean Walk. (Thurs 24th - Sun 27th April - note including Anzac Day - TBC)

5. Bushwalk and program debrief (Wed May 21st)

• Program 2 (second half of the year)

1. Introductions and story telling (Wed July 30th)​

2. Sand Talk (Wed Sept 3rd)

3. The Art of Mindful Walking (Wed Oct 1st)

4. Three nights and four days on the iconic Great Ocean Walk. (Thurs 16th - Sun 19th Oct - TBC)

5. Bushwalk and program debrief (Wed Nov 12th)

• All sessions (except the bushwalk) will be hosted at The Pines (Barwon Heads - TBC)​

• Cost: $2000 - private / $3600 - organisation. Includes the books, the sessions through the year (including venue and catering), Great Ocean Walk Fees. 

• We'll naturally look out for each other, but it is important to note that participants will need to be self sufficient on the bushwalk. This means being responsible to bring and carry your own pack in which you'll need food, cooking equipment, tent and sleeping gear. Walking clothing and boots for all weather conditions will also be a necessity. (We'll discuss a detailed list of what to bring during the Program). And you will of course need to have a level of fitness that will enable you to complete the walk. We will do the walk together 'as friends' and support each other, I am not an official guide.