3hr Guided forest therapy experience: Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 3 Hours (approx)

Accessibility: Wheelchair & Walker friendly if required

Facilities Onsite: Picnic areas, restrooms

Forest Therapy: meditation, gentle exercise, sensory activities, creative activities, quiet contemplation

Overview 

Leave the stress of daily life aside for a while, give yourself permission to completely relax and let go.  Join me for a 3hr immersive nature experience, where we will intentionally take our time to breathe, slow down and connect with the present moment.  No need to think about anything as you are gently guided through a series of sensory and creative activities.  Experience moments of pure bliss, the warmth of the sun on your skin, the gentle sounds of the forest, the fresh, cool air, the aromas on the breeze and the softness of the grass beneath your feet.  Let your imagination take over with some creative goodness and we close with a Japanese inspired tea ceremony filled with a sense of gratitude and peace.  

Highlights

Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens provides the perfect environment for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels to come and enjoy the healing power of nature on Tamborine Mountain.  Nestled amongst the giant flooded gums, there is easy access with ample parking, wide
paths, gentle slopes, shaded areas and covered spaces.  Importantly, these gardens have been lovingly developed and maintained by a dedicated group of Tamborine Mountain Volunteers.  

Our walk will take approximately 3hrs and we will cover 1.5km.  There is no strenuous hiking, we will take our time to wander slowly along the trail, exploring the forest through all our senses.  We are so often in such a hurry to get to places and do things we miss the profound beauty of nature around us and our place within it.  

Take some time to discover the scientifically proven health benefits of forest therapy including reduced blood pressure, reduced feelings of stress/anxiety, improved cognitive function and a boost to overall feelings of well-being to name a few.  Feel refreshed and revitalised, take home some simple skills and techniques you can easily apply in your own backyard or park close to home and share with family and friends.

You are the expert of your own journey, the forest is the therapist and as your guide, I am here to walk alongside you and provide you with simple, yet profound opportunities to support your process of slowing down, reconnecting with nature and yourself.  With a background in social work and mental health services and having been on my own path back to wellness I can offer a unique blend of knowledge, skills and my own personal experience.  I can attest to the healing power of nature, and I am excited to offer this experience!  I look forward to meeting you in the forest.