Earthsounds Ecotherapy Retreat

15/03/2023

Many of you will know that I have recently been struggling with what is known as 'eco-anxiety'. In my case I have been dealing with feelings of huge anger at humanities disregard for the earth, species, each other....the list is huge. I know I am not the only one with these feelings and Cyclone Gabrielle really highlighted this for me. The only way I am managing to work through them is to focus on the subtle changes from summer to winter, the light and colours that come with autumn and taking time to notice nature using all of my senses. I have also taken to drumming and using one of my crystal bowls to honour the Earth and say sorry in my own way. Tears are never far from the surface. So, if you have those moments take the time to sit with nature, to feel the air on your skin, the colour of the sky, the leaves changing colour. It really helps.

04/02/2023

Here is a wee update of our food forest 2023. I try to take photos each year, summer and winter and it's so exciting to see the changes. Unfortunately because of the -5 Celsius frost we had back in early spring there doesn't seem to be alot of fruit. There is always next year I suppose!

03/10/2022

Take time to look into the smaller world of the garden. Take photos with the Macro lens, always carry a magnifying glass, a plastic ziplock bag and even a small jar in your pocket to perhaps capture wee insects, but remember to release them later.....except if they are aphids!

06/09/2022

Spring has sprung, the grass has ris, I wonder where the birdies is?
This is a very old saying and is about how the birds seem to disappear in the springtime. Well it is a little too early for that to happen just yet but they actually DO as spring warms up. Can you figure out why?
For the last 10 years I have been writing down in a book what is known as 'observations'. Some things change in Nature and others stay the same, some things change due to weather, timing, warmth or cold....there are always little differences from one year to another.
Perhaps you could start a Nature 'observations' journal.
Pinks in the Spring garden!!!

28/02/2022

Why not try a little earthart. All you have to do is choose pieces of nature and design a pattern, then leave it there for nature to reclaim.

04/01/2022

What do we do when the temperature is reaching 33C? Find a shady spot to sit and allow our minds to wander and along the way thank the trees that give us shade , the flowers that give us joy and the birds that sing us into our heart space.

18/12/2021

And one of the gardens...from nothing to something...... a garden for the bees and butterflies.

18/12/2021

The cottage has had a makeover.......from rustic retro to botanics......

18/12/2021

Hello lovely people, firstly I would like to thank all my followers for being so patient with no regular posts on this site but I was waiting to complete my Diploma of Ecotherapy before offering Nature Therapy, Sound Therapy and Traditional Herbalism here at Earthsounds Nature Retreat. We all sometimes need time away from the chaotic world we live in right now. I can help you explore ways in which connection or re-connection with Nature can be so beneficial to the soul. Finding joy in the little moments again and perhaps even finding ways to achieve calmness in your every day lives. I am so looking forward to helping people work through issues they may have during these tough times. Spread the word my lovelies, my heart, home and garden awaits anyone that wants to step through into the world of Nature.

07/08/2021

Early morning, early spring. Nature is just about to burst with joy.

05/08/2021

I have finally created a space for people to come and re-connect with Nature. Please also have a look at my website www.earthsounds.nz for more information. Many of you may be stressed about what is happening to our natural world with climate change, pollution, fossil fuels etc. This is a very common anxiety that we are feeling these days. For those that feel they have drifted away from nature or perhaps want to connect with Mother Earth, at Earthsounds we would like to give you the perfect space and some help to understand and perhaps reduce those anxieties you may have.
I am a professional Ecotherapist, Sound Therapist, Organic grower, and also a Traditional Herbalist.
We offer accommodation for 1-3 people and also various interesting accommodation for those of you who wish to experience a Solo night or two. Welcome to my world of Nature.

Reconnecting with Nature