Forest Therapy Victoria

Forest Therapy Victoria Health and well-being in nature

Went for a night walk in the mountains last night. The stars out here are breathtaking, even when the moon is blazing. I...
05/04/2026

Went for a night walk in the mountains last night.

The stars out here are breathtaking, even when the moon is blazing.

I waved to the astronauts and hoped they would get home safely.

When my parents brought me to the Grampians as a child, the first “big walk” we did was ‘The Pinnacle’. I’d never seen a...
04/04/2026

When my parents brought me to the Grampians as a child, the first “big walk” we did was ‘The Pinnacle’.

I’d never seen anything like this.

The rock formations of Wonderland.

The Grand Canyon.

Silent Street.

The Fallen Giant.

The Nerve Test.

And the Pinnacle itself. Sweeping views through the valley, with Halls Gap to the left, Lake Bellfield to the right, and the Wimmera Plains stretching into the distance.

Every year we went back I wanted to do ‘The Pinnacle’.

Every time we drove the main road, or walked one of the tracks in the valley, I’d look up to see if I could find ‘The Pinnacle’.

Every time I could see it, I’d squint my eyes to see if anybody was standing in the top, secretly wishing I was there too.

We’re staying in Halls Gap this Easter while my youngest competes in the Stawell Gift. Out the kitchen window you can see that familiar, triangle shaped rock - The Pinnacle.

It’s 45 years since that first visit.

The magic doesn’t fade.

And as I type this, and squint my eyes, I think I can see somebody up there now.

Sigh.

There’s something encouraging happening in the wellbeing space right now.More and more community groups, schools, and or...
31/03/2026

There’s something encouraging happening in the wellbeing space right now.

More and more community groups, schools, and organisations are choosing to step outside and reconnect—with themselves, each other, and the natural world as part of their wellbeing and team days.

Yesterday, Kara and I had the privilege of guiding the video and media team from Melbourne University through a three-hour Forest Therapy experience in the Dandenongs.

We had the mountain to ourselves.

A gentle wander along the Eagles Nest Track.

Moments of stillness.

Creative, sensory invitations.

And that quiet, steady presence of the forest holding it all.

As always, nature did what it does best. By the end of our time together, there was a noticeable shift—more calm, more ease, more connection.

If your team or organisation is curious about what a Forest Therapy experience might look like, we’d love to create something with you.

Each session is shaped around your group and your needs, including the location.

Come and join us under the trees!

Forest Therapy Victoria

Lots of profoundly moving stories emerge when we take people into nature for Forest Therapy. It’s not just our guides th...
25/03/2026

Lots of profoundly moving stories emerge when we take people into nature for Forest Therapy.

It’s not just our guides that create a safe space to be vulnerable.

The trees themselves hear and contain our stories. And keep those stories safe.

Deep emotion is common.

We never ask folk to share their stories at a public event. But when they do it’s hard not to feel the sacredness of the moment.

Our next Forest Therapy event is 9:30am this coming Saturday (28th March) at the Urban Forest in East Malvern.

One of the most profound stories I’ve ever heard in Forest Therapy happened here.

I’ll be sharing that, and other stories from our years doing Forest Therapy in the weekend.

Join us under the trees!

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/forest-therapy-experience-urban-forest-reserve-malvern-east-tickets-1977350932869?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

There are days when the forest seems to open itself just for you.This week at Grant’s Picnic Ground in the Dandenong’s w...
20/03/2026

There are days when the forest seems to open itself just for you.
This week at Grant’s Picnic Ground in the Dandenong’s was one of those days.
With Kara stepping into the assistant role, we found ourselves with the mountain to ourselves.
A gentle breeze moved through the canopy
Sunlight streamed softly through the trees
The kookaburras laughed along with us as we wandered.
For three hours, we slowed down.
We noticed.
We breathed.
We reconnected with the natural world.
We reconnected with ourselves.
These are the moments that remind me why this work matters.
Nature doesn’t rush us or fix us. It simply invites us back into relationship.
If you haven’t experienced Forest Therapy before, why not join us under the trees?
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/forest-therapy-victoria-26777657619

Our midweek Forest Therapy events have become popular with those who like to avoid the tourist crowds on the weekends. T...
16/03/2026

Our midweek Forest Therapy events have become popular with those who like to avoid the tourist crowds on the weekends.

The mountain on a Wednesday afternoon is often deserted.

Which makes the sounds of nature more prominent and the stillness all encompassing.

Join us this coming Wednesday afternoon in the Dandenongs!

Link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1977338316132?aff=oddtdtcreator

Can I introduce you to some new friends?This is Chris and Stella. They run a start up called exists to promote as many...
09/03/2026

Can I introduce you to some new friends?

This is Chris and Stella.

They run a start up called

exists to promote as many outdoor events as possible to get as many people outside as possible.

After both surviving a traumatic journey through the corporate world, they found healing in nature. And in the time away from screens, deadlines and kpi’s they found new purpose.

Getting people outside for their wellbeing became the new goal.

Sounds familiar…😊

Recently they joined me under the trees in the Dandenongs for three hours of Forest Therapy. We had a fabulous time and i came away even more impressed by who they are and what they are trying to achieve.

So, if you’ve got some spare time and you’re looking for an outdoor experience, head over to their website and sign up to something!

Website: www.epyic.com

Note: currently experiences are limited to Victoria but will be expanding to Australia wide soon.

This Saturday we have a special collaborative Forest Thetapy event with the team from Zorali. This is exclusive to membe...
04/03/2026

This Saturday we have a special collaborative Forest Thetapy event with the team from Zorali.

This is exclusive to members of the Zorali Outdoor Club and is cheaper than our regular events.

I’m being a bit sneaky though.

Use the link below to book yourself in. The link doesn’t appear on the Forest Therapy Victoria website.

We’re at Eagles Nest in the Dandenongs and are being lead by Laura Cox.

This is a great opportunity to take part in a full, deeply immersive Forest Therapy experience with like minded people.

Only a few spots left and numbers are capped.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/zorali-forest-therapy-experience-eagles-nest-picnic-ground-olinda-tickets-1977355810458?aff=oddtdtcreator

Autumn showed up right on cue, so for day one of the season Forest Therapy Victoria wandered into Warrien Reserve in Cro...
01/03/2026

Autumn showed up right on cue, so for day one of the season Forest Therapy Victoria wandered into Warrien Reserve in Croydon North.

Nine of us.

Warm sun.

Cool breeze.

That soft golden light that makes you want to exhale a little longer.

Our guide-in-training Asifa took the lead for much of the morning and did a beautiful job holding the space.

One couple joined us to celebrate his birthday — his partner gifted him the experience and a copy of the journal. Afterwards he shared that it took a little while to untangle from the week… but once he did, something shifted. Deep connection. Time disappearing. The good stuff.

A son brought his mum along too. Her knees made sitting on the ground tricky at times, but when we moved into nature art she created the most beautiful bouquet from leaves, bark and fallen twigs. A quiet little offering from the forest — beauty and kindness, right there in her hands.

Another participant unknowingly crafted a “journey stick” — mapping our three hours together through what he gathered along the way. Which just happens to be one of the practices in the journal. The forest knows what it’s doing.

It was a quieter group this time.

Gentle.

Reflective.

Fully present.

We closed with tea and snacks, and that lovely feeling of shared gratitude.

Next weekend we’re heading back to Eagles Nest in the Dandenongs with the Zorali Outdoor Club — you can find them on Facebook for the sign-up details.

See you under the trees.

Today Forest Therapy Victoria ran its first professional development workshop for 2026.This workshop is designed for the...
25/02/2026

Today Forest Therapy Victoria ran its first professional development workshop for 2026.

This workshop is designed for therapists and helpers wanting to incorporate nature based interventions into their therapeutic practice.

An hour of theory and science inside.

Then three hours of practical experience outside.

I’ve been running this workshop for years now. Not once have I finished on time. Today was no different!!

Lots of questions. Lots of learning. Lots of connecting. And lots of ideas on how to help clients on their wellbeing journeys partnering with nature.

The next workshop is April 22nd. Only six places are left.

If you’d like to join us, visit: https://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au/programs-and-activities/professional-development/

We had an amazing time under the trees at Grant’s Picnic Ground in the Dandenongs today. The weather was good. The peopl...
18/02/2026

We had an amazing time under the trees at Grant’s Picnic Ground in the Dandenongs today.

The weather was good.

The people were great.

And nature provided. Again.

At one point the group was dispersed exploring the bush with magnifying glasses. I was waiting on the side of the track for them to rejoin me.

When a vehicle started to approach.

A little unusual, but I have seen the ranger drive along here before.

But it wasn’t the ranger.

Different vehicle.

With blue and red lights.

The police.

They pulled up next to me and wound down the window.

“Is everything ok?” I ask.

“There’s been a series of fires deliberately lit around here over the last few days. One just in the bush where your group is”

I look back at the group.

They all have magnifying glasses.

The police are looking for a fire bug.

This doesn’t look good…

“No stress, it’s not your group we’re after. We love what you do here.”

Depp. Breath. Out.

The group laughed about it later. And we expressed our frustrations that somebody would want to deliberately destroy this beautiful place.

Just another day in the life of Forest Therapy Victoria!

Counsellors, psychologists, social workers - any body in helping, caring or teaching roles!Our next professional develop...
16/02/2026

Counsellors, psychologists, social workers - any body in helping, caring or teaching roles!

Our next professional development workshop on “Using Forest Therapy in Your Therapeutic Practice” is coming up on Feb 25th.

This four hour workshop is designed to give you a mix of the history, theory and science of forest therapy, plus practical ways you can use nature based interventions with your clients.

One hour inside. Three hours outside! And lots of stories of healing from working with our clients over the years.

We’ve only got six places left for the February intake. Book your place here:

https://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au/programs-and-activities/professional-development/

See you under the trees!

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