Who is this for?

Is your nervous system craving a reset?

This immersive retreat is for occupational therapists and other health professionals ready to slow down, reconnect, and explore what's truly possible when nature becomes part of your practice — whether you're starting small or ready to go all-in.

It’s for you if:

• You’re curious about more authentic, aligned ways of working — especially with nature at the heart of your practice.
• You want to explore or grow a nature-based OT offering — whether that’s part of your current role or a future vision.
• You know nature is good for clients, but feel unsure how to integrate it into your work — or what’s even allowed.
• You’re seeking evidence-informed guidance — not just inspiration — grounded in solid theory and real-world examples.
• You’re not necessarily starting a business — but you want practical ideas for bringing nature into your current workplace or client work.
• You’re craving rest, reflection, and reconnection — time to step away from daily life and find clarity in nature.
• You want time with Bronwyn — ask anything about theory, language, evaluation, or the practicalities of nature-based OT. Nothing’s off limits.

💬 “Learning in nature, connecting with likeminded OTs, opening the mind to new ways of relating to our profession is an experience I'd go back for again & again.” – Kate H.

Note: You don’t need to be part of the cOnnecT with Nature program & community to attend. But if you love it, you’ll have the option to continue — at a reduced rate.

We are proudly inclusive — LGBTIQ+ and culturally welcoming — and always learning how to do better.

What you will gain 

NOTE - EVEN if you are not actively pursuing nature based programming, the process we follow and the experiences you will have with nature will support your ability to clarify, create and connect with YOUR ideas for your OT work. I am an 'out of the box' OT thinker and there is NOTHING better that taking time out to think, create, brain storm with other OTs. 

• Confidence as we explore the evidence for the health and wellbeing benefits of nature contact and connection - the generic evidence and then really focus on evidence for YOUR client group. I will help you find the evidence you need!
• Knowledge about the key nature theories for the pathways of change - HOW nature contributes to the outcomes we see. You'll be able to explain this from an evidence based perspective, and use the theory to build a solid nature based intervention/program
• Reconnection and remembering of the core of occupational therapy. How and why nature is SO aligned with holistic occupational therapy. How our scope of practice is SO broad with many possibilities for ways of working. Fall in LOVE with OT again.
• A solid methodology to create your nature based way of working - whether it's about weaving more nature into your current job or role, or creating something new. Informed by project management and program logic methodologies - simplified for a quick result.
• A new way of talking about nature. New language, embracing reciprocity and partnership with nature as our co-therapist.
• Indigenous perspectives from Ivan-Tiwu Copley OAM (former South Australian of the Year), a Peramangk-Kuarna elder about connection with Country as a key part of identity, health and wellbeing. 
• A plan, confidence and inspiration. The intent is that you will leave with a clear plan on next steps and actions to intentionally include nature in your professional work. 
• Peace, stillness, rest - actually stopping :) It will be so worth it. We will sit around a fire, as humans have gathered forever for connection. 
• Nurture we LOVE to care for you at The Sanctuary. We'll create a safe, comfy, relaxed gathering where there will be time for connection and ample time for solitude and reflection.