Bush Grazing

20/12/2023

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An adorable noolbenger (Noongar, honey possum) feeding on the nectar of a succulent candlestick banksia.

Did you know that the noolbenger is one of the world's smallest marsupials, weighing only 7 to 16g? These tiny possums are endemic to the flower-rich forests of southwest Western Australia where they survive off a year-round supply of nectar and pollen.

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20/12/2023

hey friends,

if you happen to be in the mood for extending some edible goodness to someone special,
let me sort you out with a lil bush grazing lovin’.

~ packages from $125 available
~ handcrafted organic sweets & savoury
~ locally sourced fresh produce & bush foods
~ earth friendly & delicious
~ gf/df options
~ who doesn’t love the gift of good food?

if you would like a BG gift voucher for Xmas, send me a DM & we’ll make it happen.

big love,

caitlin x

26/11/2023

1 week to go until our epic Christmas Party!! Our next two donor spotlights are.....

The AMAZING Caitlin Hockey who is donating a Bush Grazing picnic hamper voucher!

And we also have the lovely Jyoti who is donating a 1 hour restorative / relaxation massage!

Thank you legends!

Tickets are now available at bowra artisan, if you can't make it on the day.

05/06/2023

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BREAKING: Logging has been halted in Orara East State Forest this morning! A forest defender is suspended 30m high in a tree-sit from configuration of ropes that are strung across the only entrance to the forest, blocking all trucks, vehicles and workers from logging the forest today.

While the native logging industry in Victoria moves to an end and the NSW Government is pledging to do something about koalas, these forests are still being destroyed.

While those in power have pledged to create a Great Koala National Park, NSW Forestry Corp have ramped up their efforts to take as much as they can while they still have access to these native forests.

While climate collapse is giving us floods, fires and extinctions, indigenous knowledge holders and western scientists are banging their heads against the wall. The government continues to fail us, and the forests are still being destroyed.

While this system keeps churning through the trees… WE are these ecosystems's last line of defense.

We are calling on anyone who cares for the future of this planet, to take action, until there is an immediate, absolute end to all destructive logging practices across the state.

04/06/2023

Such a beautiful preschool & staff, thanks for having us Urunga Community Preschool 🧡🌼🧡

29/05/2023

Archive love!

28/11/2022

21/11/2022

Coming up, Sunday December 4th
A day of weaving and conversation amongst community, with a shared lunch of locally sourced nourishing goodness by

Learn the twin strand weaving technique to make your very own beautiful basket. All materials supplied and weaving instruction by Ingrid from
10am - 3pm
Tickets: $95
Limited spaces, book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CDYIZ

22/09/2022

Dear friends,

Inviting you to join Bellingen Nature Tours and on the 5th October for an intimate & exclusive Gondwana Forest experience.

In these times of intersecting climate and biodiversity crises there is a deep-seated need for connection with the essence of life. This adventure offers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with the purest of ancient realms.

Treading rarely trodden paths, we will step into some of the world's purest and most ancient of forests - in the company of expert guides, who delight in helping you to journey deeply.

Gain a better understanding and appreciation of these biodiverse, medicinal & ancient cloud forests, home to the spotted tailed Quoll & the rufous scrub bird… one of the most ancient songbirds on the planet.

Enjoy a decadent and nourishing picnic pack lovingly curated by .

Will require a moderate to high level of fitness for this 8 hour return hike into Gondwana.

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.. full details will be provided on booking.

Exchange - $175pp

BOOKINGS - email [email protected]

We look forward to sharing time with you in this remarkable part of the Gumbaynggirr nation*.

*With the deepest of respect to the Gumbaynggirr nation and its people; and the elders past, present and emerging

24/04/2022

Dear community,

Inviting you to join Leanna + myself at Spirit of the Rainforest for a day of grounding nature connection activities, sound healing and planting of new seeds/intentions this new moon, on the 1st of May.

With a vision of creating community & new systems of thriving and sharing and stepping away from old systems that don’t serve us or our planet… let’s get together for a delicious day of connection on Gumbaynggirr country.

Together we’ll share a guided meditative bush walk, sit spots, earth based skills, tree planting ceremony, community love and a special new moon sound healing journey with Leanna.

Bring a plate to share for lunch.

Refreshments & light snacks provided.

10.30am start - 3:30pm finish

$25pp - bring cash on the day

BIPOC / First Nations identifying come for free

Please confirm your attendance:

[email protected] or 0488545274

🌙🌳🌏 @ Spirit of the Rainforest

17/04/2022

A pecan pie & a garden lime + double white chocolate cake using my grandmas heart shaped cake tins. Hope you are taking it easy this full moon wknd & nourishing your bod with some treats. 🍯

12/04/2022

I had the pleasure of creating a local inspired lunch for the ‘women who farm’ event last weekend. It was such a delight to see these earthly women come together to share in planting, knowledge, visions, feasting & community. I feel deep gratitude for the hard working women out there tending the land everyday to provide beautiful, nutritious food with a deep reverence for the planet & the future health of our families, communities & homes. The health of our food is reflected in the health of the land. Cheers to all the small scale organic growers bringing so much vitality, health & wealth to our collective wholeness. I see ya & I love ya.

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08/04/2022

Magic is all around

Sometimes we just have to sit still to see it

And open our minds to be in child like wonder

In awe of the world once again

To look around & see glistening trees & secret gardens calling our name

To recall earth as an exquisite playground, the birds, mountains, forests, plants…

Extensions of our bodies, breathing, deeply rooted, intricately connected like the mycelium networks beneath our feet

Free to be exactly who we are, accepted inherently by our non human kin

Making wishes to see a rainbow over the mountains when the sun comes out

Then looking up & the wish has sprung alive… life is but a dream!

All the colourful birds fly over top as if in celebration, joining the bright light party in the hills…

Wompoo, king parrots, rosellas, galahs, willie wagtail, magpie & kookaburra collectively singing with the glimmering short lived sunset rainbow light

Fairy wrens, grey thushrike, Lewin honeyeater & native minors hang out in the cosmic flower patch, catching bugs, slugs & juicy beetles

I invite you to sit today in your favourite spot, with childlike eyes & spirit

Gently drop any trying & allow your senses to expand with soft eyes taking in all of the sights, sounds, feels

Allow the sweetness of the natural world to embrace you like a warm hug, a home coming to self

Returning once again to your childlike, dream state, where magic runs wild & everything is possible

🍯🌳🙏🏽

photo - bewitcher of light

05/04/2022

INNER LANDS IMMERSION- AUTUMN

13 MAY - 16 MAY

Calling Women who seek deep rest and nurturance of all that they are, on all levels.

You are invited for a lush experience of deep rest & nature nurturance to reawaken the embodiment of your wild, sensual feminine power.
earth.nurturance + I are joining forces in the lands of our lush backyard, on Gumbaynggirr Country to deliver you a cocoon of deep rest through a 3 night Immersion this May.

From deep rest in nature, we can begin to nurture the flames of our wild, sensual, feminine energy + soul.

Inner Lands Immersion is a 3-night, 4-day all inclusive experience designed to get you well rested, nourish you on all levels of your being through daily workshops and cleansing practices such as yoga, meditation, bushwalking, sound healing, embodied movement, deep nature connection activities to name a few...

Packages for your all inclusive experience include complete catering by Bush Grazing, all workshops + facilitation and your choice of accommodation in either lush indoor rooms or a luxury Bell Tent in our bell-tent forrest. Prices range from $1350 - $1950.

Head to www.bushgrazing.com.au for all information or drop us your email to receive a juiicy PDF!

Secure your space with a 50% deposit.

We cannot wait to nurture you from the inside out,

Warmest,

Caitlin + Leanna

05/04/2022

Hey friends,

The art auction is back on this Saturday 9th April at the Bello Showgrounds! 🦉

You are invited for a special evening of art, music and connection to protect Gumbaynggirr forests.

I’ll be creating a big bush grazing spread curtesy of my fav organic one stop shop! 🙏🏽

There’ll be sweet music by 🌈

Sets by Maddie + Zianna ☄️

Drinks sponsored by legends + + 🍻

Yarns. Giggles. Dancing. Good times! ☀️

If you live a-far we will be Live Streaming the major pieces on our FB Newry Native Forest Blockade at 7pm with online bidding available. 🌳

The rest are opening for viewing in-person from 10am Saturday - grab ya veggies at the then check it out. Bidding closes at 9pm. 🌶

Bring your purses & dress to impress. 🍇

For the forests….

Seeeya there x

26/03/2022

Inner Lands Immersion;

For women who need a deep rest on all levels.

Join for a collective deep exhale as we press pause together.

This all inclusive immersion will be held from Friday 13th May to Monday 16th May.

We will fill your bellies with all the local goodness.

The land will fill your mind + hearts with so much stillness + spaciousness.

Your body + energetic fields will be cleansed + nourished with daily yoga, sound healing, self love rituals + movement.

Your inner fire, wildness + sensual, feminine self will be nurtured with our embodiment practices, deep nature connection + bush skills.

Accommodation prices are either lush indoor or luxury camping in our bell tent forest. They range from $1350 - $1950 all inclusive.

Dm us your email for an info pack of all you need to know.

50% deposits required by 1.4.22 and full payments by 14.4.22

If this sounds like the kinda juice you need right now - we can’t wait to hear from you !

x

*big love to our magical gf + bewitcher of light for following our tushes around the bushes.

18/03/2022

Inner Lands Immersion

Join Caitlin + I on a 3 night immersion, traversing the terrain of your inner landscapes in our backyard, Spirit of the Rainforest, Gumbaynggirr Country this May.

A space for women to gather and take a deep pause.

To reconnect to self + earth

To nourish + fill the cup

To be immersed in the simplicity of nature’s regenerative healing + nourishment.

Let us nurture you with all the local food goodness, daily cleansing with sound vibration, yoga, movement + meditation, earth based skills + practices for connecting with the land + yourself and so much more…

This is a deep rest, a pause button, a time for ultimate stillness + silence of the busy world, let yourself be held by the land.

All the info coming soon, DM us to register your interest.

16/03/2022

The world has felt all kinds of heavy, wild, destructive & out of control these past few years… 🪐

We have endured so much through bushfires, pandemics, isolation, disconnection, floods.

The one thing that has kept me sane is my deep connection to the natural world. ❤️‍🔥

With so much happening in the exterior world, I’ve been so grateful to be grounded in service to the earth through:

~ native forest campaigning
~ regenerating our land post bushfires
~ mentoring wild skills at Bushchool
~ collaborating Gondwana experiences with
~ planning earth aligned immersions with friends
~ deepening my nature connection skills & journey with Teacher Training

The Forest Series has since emerged, like an emerging rainforest seedling… 🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

🐌 To reignite/deepen our relationship with our forests, our incredible life supporting systems & other than human kin.

☀️ The time is now, to come back home, to our authentic earth aligned selves & our greater earth mother.

The Forest Series will:

• Reawaken your child mind.

• Wake up your senses.

• Deepen your ecological connections.

• Learn how to destress and reconnect.

• Gain intimate knowledge of forest ecosystems and your place within them.

• Forage for edible bush foods and learn about natural food sources.

• Nourish your body with a decadent Bush Grazing forest feast, devouring decadent delights created with local, organic produce and seasonal bush food.

• Leave with earth-based skills to deepen your nature connection journey.

Next Forest Series 👉🏾 1st May at

Limited spaces.

🌏 Investment 🌏

Early Bird: $125 (ends 10th April, 11.59pm)

General: $135

Book your spot at www.bushgrazing.com.au

I look forward to sharing time in this beautiful part of the Gumbaynggirr nation* 🙏🏽

*With the deepest of respect to the Gumbaynggirr nation and its people; and the elders past, present and emerging.

12/02/2022

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23/01/2022

Last weekend I had the absolute pleasure of co-hosting an intimate & immersive hike into the mystical realms of Gondwana with 🌳🌿💚

We journeyed deeply into some remarkable rainforest, with cool pristine creeks & swimming holes to cool off in, with decadent creek picnics, ecological yarns, nature connection practices & ultimately gaining a deeper appreciation + understanding for the uniqueness of this place.

We were thrilled with the awesome group of locals joined us & can’t wait to offer more unique Gonwana experiences soon…

The next ‘Step into Gondwana’ journey is happening on the 18th of February at a very special & ancient place.

Get in touch if you would like to join us… 🙏🏽🪲🌴

*With the deepest of respect to the Gumbaynggirr nation and its people; and the elders past, present and emerging.

13/01/2022

‘Be generous with your skills & strengths ~ they are not your private property. They grow from been shared… they include both your knowing & not knowing… & the gifts you accept from the ancestors and all beings’ ~ Joanna Macy

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What magic are you inspired to bring forth for mama earth & her inhabitants this year?

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03/01/2022

Sweet spontaneous coastal courtyard mexi fiestas with the chickitas & our main pug-man Winston aka Mok.

Is there anything better than sharing good food with your humans (and animals) sitting on the earth?

Me no think so. ❤️‍🔥

02/01/2022

~ shake, move, twist, shout, be still, be loud, listen, heart, feel the vibrance of life, dance, open, flow, family, mama earth, earth mother, connect mob; authenticity, attraction, truth, inclusivity, love, health, synchronise, community, create, roar, be raw, reverberate, rewild, communicate, step up, shift, slow down, appreciate, gravitate, revel in the magic, rebel for peace, the creatures, our kin, my ancestors & yours.. ~ 🌼

27/12/2021

~ big hearty gratitude & shimmery love for the incredible humans, mentors, farmers, plants, flowers, creatures & lands who have supported & encouraged me on this little wild bush grazing journey this past year… ~

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~ a down to food in nature experience, allowing deeper connection to country, place, each other & the mystic of the bush/wilder realms’ ~

~ reflecting on the BG vision from a year ago, I’m so damn lucky!

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