I really enjoyed being a part of the Embodied Ecology immersion. We need more spaces like this that blend hands-on, land based learning with deep ecological insight, indigenous wisdom, ritual and somatic practice. I've walked away feeling inspired about how tending the land becomes a path to tending myself, my community and connection to place.

— Sunnie

Having the space to connect with like-minded humans at the Embodied Ecology Immersion was one of the most heart-warming experiences I’ve had in a long time. Being surrounded by people who care deeply — about nature, about each other, and about how we live — was incredibly nourishing. It reminded me that nature and community are what life is all about, and that taking care of the land and each other along the way is what gives life real meaning. Timo’s knowledge and ability to share information in a practical yet artistic way made this experience truly unique. Thank you.

— Alexandra

The immersion was a magical and soulful experience. 🌺🌞🩷 I had recently arrived in the Northern Rivers, and the course was a beautiful welcome into a deeper relationship with land — and a meeting of kindred spirits. It felt like a true cross-pollination of wisdom, led by a diverse range of practitioners, weaving something deeply special and alive. 🐝🦋✨ I felt immediately at home in the group, held by a real sense of conviviality, warmth and connection. It was a rewilding of the senses, nourishing in so many dimensions… ~ Mind: talks from incredible ecological and systems thinkers ~ Senses: vibrant locally sourced food, massage, sauna and somatic movement ~ Soul: morning tea ceremony to awaken us each day, and a sacred fire ceremony ~ Soil: agroforestry and rewilding teachings, alongside meaningful teachings around Bundjalung foodways ~ Imagination: story, poetry and creative expression ~ And of course… style: dressing up, getting muddy, planting, dancing around! 🌸☺️ “The revolution was irresistible!” In this rapidly changing world, and in these liminal times, it feels especially important to come together — to feel, learn, love and inspire one another. 🙏🏼 We ate together, sang together, shared beautiful conversations, and lived very fully. It reminded me that ecological living is not separate from joy, creativity, nourishment and relationship; it can be deeply embodied, relational and alive. It was, in every sense, a true experience of embodied ecology. 🌿✨🌸🦋🌺🌊🌹🩷🐴

— Florrie

The Embodied Ecology immersion was a deeply nourishing and eye-opening experience for me. Learning with the land in community felt so healing. Sharing tea every morning, the powerful journal practices, amazing guest teachers, and not to forget the amazing food throughout all made it an incredible week that will stay with me for a long long time. The facilitators shared their knowledge with so much passion and care and the group quickly became a beautiful community to learn with. There was a lot of depth, but also so much joy and fun along the way. I left feeling hopeful and lots of inspiration to continue exploring this work.

— Romy

I don’t often write testimonials but I felt a special calling to acknowledge Embodied Ecology’s workshop. For me, this one was truly life changing. Embodied ecology’s incredible facilitators created the most inviting space that felt less like a classroom and more like a sensory and interactive playground! The offer to lead with the body or mind (or both) was always available, often ending in beautiful human expression and creative thought. Emphasis on the somatic! This was an important part for me, think saunas tea ceremonies and movement 🧡 I made incredibly dear connections and departed feeling refreshed, deeply nourished and honoured to be a part of something so special. Signing up was one thing, but I wasn’t prepared for how life would flow from that point. My felt experience set a life course that beautifully connected some of life’s puzzle pieces. I feel more knowledgeable and have a stronger sense of self in this ever changing world. If you are curious and want to learn more about our world, I could not recommend embodied ecology more!

— Sarah

Embodying Ecology was such a beautiful experience, filled with interesting lovely people, incredible food and a really special energy. Their deep knowledge of nature and rituals allowed them to create a beautiful rhythm throughout each day. It felt almost like an album, moving from quiet, humming melodies into moments of joyful, celebratory energy, before softening again in the afternoon. So much love and care was poured into every detail, from the food to the spaces and the way each moment was held. I did the course at the beginning of the year, and I genuinely feel it helped set the tone for what has become one of the best years of my life. I came away feeling deeply nourished, but not through the usual things we associate with retreats and wellbeing. It was an internal nourishment that came through learning how to care for and nourish the environment. I found myself naturally becoming more attuned to the impact of my own consumption, even though that wasn’t something the course pushed or focused on. That awareness has helped free me from some of its pull. I feel more present, more appreciative of what is already here and less inclined to seek fulfilment through having more. The course also introduced me to entirely new ways of thinking about how we work with nature, including the idea of creating forests rather than pasture. The tea ceremonies were my favourite part. They had a profound effect on me, and I completely fell in love with them. I’m deeply grateful that I was part of this experience

— Katie