Presenters & facilitaors
Introducing our amazing presenters and facilitators...
the amazing humxns who will be sharing their gifts with you!
ECOLOGY WALK & MINDFULNESS
Dr. Melanie Birtchnell
Mel (PhD in Botany, Landscape Ecology & Ecosystem Function) is an ecological consultant and facilitator, passionate about exploring ways to better relate to our environment and reconnect with our place in the world.
Mel will offer an Ecology & Mindfulness walk, exploring the wonders of the land around us, encouraging us to see the beauty in the details!
More about Dr. Mel www.seedingmeliora.com/
CREATIVE WRITING
Rata Gordon (NZ)
Rata Gordon is a writer, Open Floor 'Art in Motion' teacher, registered Art Therapist, and mama from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Rata is excited to offer a creative writing 'group play space' for sensitive revolutionaries, poetic hearts and creative weirdos.
Rata’s poetry has been published widely including in Best New Zealand Poems.
You can find out more:
WEAVING & YARNING CIRCLE
Cara Monroe
Cara is the descendent of a ‘destitute needlewoman’ who migrated from the slums of London in 1851 to forge a life and participate in the illegal occupation of Dja Dja Wurrung Land. Six generations later, Cara works as a Creative Arts Therapist, Educator and needlewoman on Bunurong and
Woi-Wurrung Land. She hosts Weaving Circles for Important Conversations.
You are invited to join Cara to weave and reflect. All materials supplied or bring your own items (sentimental fabric, found and foraged items, etc) and learn how to craft them into a beautiful keepsake.
No experience necessary.
Find out more about Cara: www.oldcityarts.com.au
NIGHT GAMES FACILITATOR
- FOR KIDS & TEENS -
Donna Bucklow
Donna is a passionate primary teacher with 11 years experience, director of mindfulness workshops for P-2 students with 'Mindful Monkey Education', former kids party facilitator, camp leader, childcare worker and english teacher. Spending most of her life seeking out fun and working with kids, Donna can also be found losing herself on the dance floor to Jo's incredible Openfloor dance sessions!
Donna will be running games and activities for the young at heart !
Find out more about Donna: www.mindfulmonkeyeducation.com.au
CLAY PLAY & BUSH ART
- FOR KIDS & TEENS -
Phoebe Lines
Nursed on old faerie tales and myths from around the world between sips of sea brine
and dawn swims, Phoebe has found
that the ocean, forests and rivers of her childhood weave an important thread through the psyche of all her work. Phoebe is a writer, songwriter, performer, and multi-modal artist, currently living in the Yarra Valley with her husband, babe and little black cat, spending her days writing books, playing harp and piano, and building useful things from clay.
Phoebe will be running clay play and bush art activities for our young folk.
BAKKAMOONA'S SOUL FOOD
Steve Bakkamoona
Organic food & chai stall:
Open for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Sweets
(Friday evening to Monday lunch)
Treat yourself with Soul Food & Chai, lovingly prepared by Steve who has a rich passion for creating nourishing, organic, vegan & gluten free food that is not only good for you, but is also good for the planet! Expect soulful flavours inspired by Sri Lankan, Indian and Mexican cuisine
~ BYO Plate/Bowl/Cup & Cutlery
~ Menu options & sliding scale prices on-site
~ Eftpos or Cash