Kookaburra Dreaming

25/07/2022

Lanterns on the banksia tree
Shining out so cheerfully
Can you keep the dark away
Lovely Winter flowers

Wattles with their tiny suns
Underneath the scribbly gums
Warm our hearts til Springtime comes
In the sunny hours

Lanterns lanterns lanterns!

Thanks for teaching me the actions Saar, Tobin, Jesse and Maggie from Class 3/4

I understand this song was written by one of our Class 6 students about 10 years ago - please advise me of their name if you know so that I can properly credit.

21/07/2022

Hi Glow Babies and Gorgeous Mama's and Papa's,

I'm so looking forward to seeing you on Monday 25th July to begin our Term 3 together.

Here's a little opening circle song recap.

Nothing accurate/fancy, first and only take:

Good Morning song
The sun goes up
Fishies in the water

10/05/2022

Contact Liz Taverner to enquire about these lovely circles for your 9-12 yo girls, happening in the lower Blue Mountains in June and throughout Term 3 💞

08/05/2022

Happy Mother's Day!

are pleased to announce that our 0-2 Glow Babies group will commence on Monday 16th May at 9.30 - 11.30am.

Pregnant Mamas through to Parents with 2 year olds are invited to attend. Karuna Elliot will facilitate this group weekly during school terms.

We will learn seasonal songs and finger games with the little ones, do some simple craft, baking and share nourishment too. Each week will be themed differently upon various aspects of Steiner philosophy and early childhood.

Our aim is to create a culture of meaningful connection at this unique stage of new parenthood.

Cost is $120 for the remaining 6 Monday's of Term 2, i.e. $20/session, payable to the school office.

Please text Karuna on 0422837888 with enquiries or to request an enrolment form.

14/04/2022

We have half a dozen bunches of stunning late season sunflowers to offer this long weekend.

Bunch of 5 for $15 pick-up from Bullaburra
OR $28 with delivery from Hazelbrook to Leura.

Please PM me ASAP to reserve your bunch 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

All proceeds will go towards buying organic seeds for our Winter vegetables in our communal Soul Food Garden - a community effort with local friends.

Photos taken this morning:

18/02/2022

💛 Golden Ghee 💛 made on Wednesday Full Moon night.

5 x 300ml jarfuls available for $13 each.

Chanted over, infused with the full illumination of full moon, good for your body and freaking delicious!

https://healthyayurveda.com/making-ghee-on-a-full-moon-mantra-for-immortality/

Pick up South Bullaburra.

11/02/2022

So beautiful to hear stories of our sunflowers brightening all parts of our Mountains and beyond!

FINAL Sunflower Open Day for the season, THIS SUNDAY 13TH FEB,
10-11am in Bullaburra (PM for address).

Come get a fresh, beautiful, bargain bunch for your beloveds and yourself for ❤ Day on Monday!

$15 for a bunch of 5 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻or
$20 for a bunch of 8 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

Cash only. All proceeds are returned to costs associated with nourishing our Soul Food Garden, an intiative amongst some local friends.

28/01/2022

"PICK YOUR OWN 🌻🌻🌻" THIS SUNDAY!

Today, Sunday 6th Feb 10-11am, our gates will be open to the public to come and pick your own bunch of sunflowers, fresh from our Soul Food Garden!

$15 for a bunch of 5.

Cash only. All proceeds are returned back to expanding and protecting our Soul Food Garden - an initiative amongst some local friends.

PM for address in South Bullaburra.

25/01/2022

It's harvest time for our sunflowers. Freshly picked for you as they bloom, and before the cockatoos get to them!

Bunch of 5 for $15 pick-up from Bullaburra
OR $25 with delivery from Hazelbrook to Leura.

🌻 Enjoy these joyous giants in your home! 🌻

All proceeds are returned back to expanding and protecting our Soul Food Garden, an initiative amongst some local friends.

23/01/2022

Super proud of Amy Brownlee and her wing-woman Kristy for bringing their vision to life:

KOOKABURRA BUSH SCHOOL

ASCENDING THE EDUCATION PARADIGM BY RETURNING THE LEARNING TO NATURE AND THE VILLAGE

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZB8Mr5B0qd/?utm_medium=copy_link

Absolutely honoured that Amy will be tutoring Primary Homeschooling kids here at Kookaburra Dreaming, starting in 1 week!

23/01/2022

🌱 Kookaburra Bushplay 🌱

Naree and Karuna invite your 3-5 year olds for a day of joy, ease and connection on our bushy acreage, Kookaburra Dreaming, in Bullaburra.

Seasonal songs and stories, gardening, bushplay, campfire cooking and craft form our thoughtful rhythm for our harmonious day outdoors, with a bushside belle tent as our base.

Thursday's 9am - 3.30pm from February 3rd and running with school terms throughout 2022.

We cap our group at 10 children and are currently at half capacity. We ask that families commit to a term at a time so that friendships can flourish with continuity.

About the Facilitators:

Naree has been a freelance educator for over 2 decades and holds a Graduate Diploma in Education, specialising in the Early Years. She is a Theatre Maker and Clown by training. A wholefood ambassador who has facilitated the Playgroup at Kindle Hill. Naree draws on her vast background to facilitate environments that enable children to explore, play and discover.

Karuna has been in educator and child-caring roles for over 2 decades. She is an Anthropologist, has worked in Child Protection and holds Women's Circles. Most recently, she was employed as the Playgroup Facilitator at Blue Mountains Steiner School. Karuna aims to protect the sacred stage of childhood by allowing time and freedom for young children to wander and wonder.

07/01/2022

After big efforts in establishment and regular maintenance, we are soon to have our second large harvest. First, we had radishes, soon, we will have sunflowers! Watch this space:

20/09/2021

I've always loved making ghee at full moon time. It's the yummiest thing to cook with and reheating anything with it tastes amazing. Our bodies love it too!

https://healthyayurveda.com/making-ghee-on-a-full-moon-mantra-for-immortality/

It's been years since I made it for others but this kitchen craft is asking to be shared again, months into lockdown. Made with pure butter from New Zealand, infused with the balance of Spring Equinox and 108 Mahamrityunjaya Mantras.
https://youtu.be/OV9LXGOXjgs

💛 $13 for a 300ml jar of Golden Ghee 💛

4 available for pick-up in Bullaburra

20/09/2021

Wonderful Brit of Brite Star Womancraft is holding a Moonsong workshop that is accessible from anywhere! This is probably my favourite workshop in that it is immediately life-changing and practical in deepening our relationship with our self, cycle and earth.

I can’t share this womb work in person but I can share it online 💜 Moonsong Workshop Online is booked in for October 9th and 10th. I am running it over two days so we don’t get zoom overload. It’s 10am - 2pm AEST both days. More information about the event as well as how to book in are available through the humanitix event page. Link is in my bio. 💫🩸🌳

07/06/2021

Such a pleasure to host this workshop yesterday. I learnt so much! I'm grateful for everything you brought and all the connections you weaved together while holding us in circle yesterday. Love your ways. Thank you Brite Star Womancraft 🙏🏽❤

20/05/2021

Hey Beautiful Circling Women of the Mountains!

Every level of my being is calling me to walk inward into the Winter Spiral, so I will not be holding circle for the next 3 months.

There are some excellent events happening during full moon and other times that I will participate in. I'll link in comments and hope to see you there.

Rise Sister Rise holds weekly or so events for women to connect in Katoomba.

Otherwise, see you in Full Moon Women's Circle at Kookaburra Dreaming in August.

09/05/2021

From Brite Star Womancraft comes an important offering that will be hosted by Kookaburra Dreaming on Sunday 6th June:

https://fb.me/e/1MUNdDzuZ

"I’m very excited to be sharing this new offering from Brite Star Womancraft.
We’ll be exploring the inner workings of the menstrual cycle including physiology, anatomy and reproductive hormones.
I’m excited because when we start to understand these aspects of ourselves, the unknown becomes known. This can bring a huge amount of love and respect for the body as well as clearing away outdated beliefs and fears. We begin working with rather than against. This is a total game changer for quality of life and empowerment.
Over the day you will learn about the different methods of Fertility Awareness and begin to understand how to identify ovulation. We will also delve into contraception both physical and spiritual. I view my role of facilitator as one where I pass on information, options and inspiration and you, as a sovereign being, choose what is right for you.
You may feel called to this workshop to befriend your menstrual cycle, to know more about alternatives to the pill or simply to bask in the wonder and miracle of the body herself. Whatever reason calls you, you are bound to leave with the next piece of the puzzle or a new direction. My wish is to inspire you to start cycle tracking for this is where the gold is found!
I have developed this workshop after seven years of tracking my own cycle and three years of using natural methods of contraception. I am a facilitator with the School of Shamanic Womancraft and have completed the Comprehensive Course in Natural Fertility Management with Kerry Hampton.
I am offering this 8 hour workshop at a very reduced price on a sliding scale from $80 - $120. You are invited to pay what your circumstances allow and your perceived value of the workshop.
Please join me to celebrate the miracles that we are.
Contact me via private message to book in or ask any questions.
Britt"

04/05/2021

When either of my children are away, it's such a precious opportunity to appreciate them both - both the presence of the one at home, fully, and the void left by the one who is away. And today, as my biggie is on camp, to also more deeply revel in the changing colours around our home, .
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The break in our usual balancing act has also given me space to reflect at this special Samhain time. My angel brother visited during the women's circle I held last Monday, slipping in as obviously and publicly as he could during sacred circle. I've just realised that Samhain was on Friday. I give thanks for his eternal guidance and protection.
💫

27/04/2021

Under this full moon, I give great thanks for all my Kookaburra Dreams. Here and now. Ever present. All the gifts and presence.

I give thanks for my thriving cellular health business, connections with community and loved ones, for the support of friends and for my capacity to support them too.

Photos 📷 by Avi Melniker with thanks 😊❤🙏🏽

17/04/2021

Let's be here together, this time next week! As part of Heal Thy Self: A weekend of exploring and connection in the Blue Mountains ❤

17/04/2021

Lyrebird!!!❤

15/04/2021

An excellent transformation of our firepit happened yesterday! From a decorative and uneven spiral to a much flatter and safer circle. Thanks to my 8 little friends who were happy to do the work for apple stew, homemade cake and a day of play 💞

Preparing for our camping gathering next weekend:
Heal Thy Self: A weekend of exploring and connection in the Blue Mountains
Who is coming? The land awaits...

15/02/2021

I love hiking; hiking in the rain is next level joyful invigoration; hiking with my beach babe is a dozen cherries on top! I love sharing my backyard with you, Avi!
I'm so looking forward to leading a Blue Mountains Women's Hiking Circle on this hike on 13th March!

29/01/2021

This time tomorrow we'll be strengthening and stretching with Myra here in Bullaburra. Contact her (0424 595 826) to book in for your free trial class. Your body will love you for it!

19/01/2021

" ... a home amongst the gum trees, with lots of plum trees ... "
Plum harvest from our mini orchard today.
How does life get any better than this!?
I often need to pinch myself. And just keep praying to Goddess 🌲❤🙏🏽

12/01/2021

On the eve of my birthday 2 weeks ago, this fine guinea fowl walked into our place and has since made herself at home with our chooks. Love having her around and learning about the magic she brings...

From https://www.homestead.org/poultry/inpangela-guinea-fowl-are-strong-magic-for-your-homestead/amp/

"The Secret Magic of Inpangela

Man does not live by egg alone. While we may keep chickens on the homestead for eggs or even meat, we must also consider the spiritual health of our land, our animals, and ourselves. For this, we turn to the little known and less understood Guinea Fowl. This bird has come to us over many thousands of years of tradition without transformation. They bless wherever they stay with protection and fertility.

For hundreds of years, Zulu Queens and Sjangane Chiefs tried to breed the Crested Guinea Fowl with the local chickens in order to make the chickens stronger, more alert, and more drought-tolerant. All of their efforts failed because guinea fowl will never allow themselves to become fully domesticated. Like the cats who carried the spirit of the gods to the Egyptians (and still remain aloof today), guinea fowl exist on a plane of reality that intersects with that of humans but never conforms."

We hope she stays ❤

11/01/2021

Staycations are sweeter with impromptu friends by the fire ❤

01/11/2020

The sun setting on an ever-evolving cubby at Kookaburra Dreaming on this full moon day 🌕🌄❤

05/09/2020

Looking forward to this special day at Kookaburra Dreaming in Bullaburra with Mothers (Grandmothers and Aunties) and our Young Maiden Daughters.

https://events.humanitix.com/wisdom-of-the-cycles-for-mothers-and-girls-9-12-years

A special day for Mothers and Daughters (Grandmothers and Aunties) honouring our girls on their journey to menarche. Remembering the ancient wisdom of the Cycles, of our bodies and sharing stories the circle way. A gentle day together creating, learning, and sharing. There are 2 parts to this Journe...