Sound Medicine Hikes.
Guided hiking, forest bathing, plant music, nature connection & a sound healing amongst the trees.
Come on a hike with me to hear the trees sing.
Imagine being guided on a slow meditative walk through the forest. Your eyes take in the stunning grey gum trees that surround you, contrasting against the blue-sky peeking through; you can smell the grounding scent of eucalyptus while you hold that familiar pale green leaf in your hand, and a nearby lyre bird treats your ears to a symphony of beautiful calls.
You stop to meditate in the nature around you, feeling the earth below and acknowledge all of the life forms that are existing and working together. A deep sense of peace washes over you as you breathe the air that has been purified by the trees next to you. As you stop and experience the stillness of the trees, a plant music device attached to it’s trunk picks up on it’s electromagnetic frequencies and translates them into sound, allowing you to hear the trees sing.
After another slow and mindful walk, you stop and lie down to take in the view of the canopy of trees and sky above you. You close your eyes as you are guided into a meditative state, and the bird calls provide the perfect backdrop to the sound healing instruments. You are now immersed in an incredible combination of healing vibrations, sounds and nature and you emerge back into the world feeling rested, peaceful and grounded.
I have just described what you would experience at a Sound Medicine Hike. I have combined Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese art of forest bathing, that is proven to lower blood pressure and anxiety levels with sound healing; the ancient practice of using the vibrations of particular instruments to help heal and soothe. Both of these practices can help ease symptoms for those with mental health issues and assist people wanting to relax. The addition of plant music helps to deepen your connection with nature whilst we delve into the world of plant communication by listening to the song of trees, plants and mushrooms.
Sound Medicine Hikes are available as ticketed public events several times each month in various locations, use the Learn More button below to see the list of upcoming hikes. If you could like to make a private booking for your friends and family so you can choose your date and location please see the information below.
Private Sound Medicine Hikes
Individual sessions
Experience a deeply restorative journey through nature with a private one-on-one Sound Medicine Hike. Guided at a slow and mindful pace through the forest, you are invited to awaken your senses as you take in the beauty of the trees, breathe in the scent of eucalyptus and listen to the sounds of birdsong surrounding you. Along the way, you will pause for guided meditation, grounding practices and moments of stillness to deepen your connection with yourself and the natural world. Using Music of the Plants technology, you may also experience the unique sounds created from the electromagnetic frequencies of trees and plants, offering a profound sense of connection with nature.
The experience also includes a deeply relaxing sound bath amongst nature, where you will be invited to rest beneath the trees and be immersed in the healing vibrations of Native American flutes, drums, rattles, chimes, singing bowls and vocals. Combined with the calming presence of the forest, the sound bath supports relaxation, emotional wellbeing and inner peace. Each session is intuitively guided and tailored to your individual needs, leaving you feeling grounded, refreshed and restored.
What’s included?
A licenced Parks Victoria tour operator
An experienced trauma therapist, counsellor and facilitator ensuring a trauma-informed space
A guided hike
Park fees
Ecotherapy in the form of guided forest bathing, nature meditations & nature connection
Plant music facilitation with trees, plants & mushrooms (if in season)
A sound bath using voice, flutes, drums, chimes and singing bowls
Reiki healing (optional)
Flexibility to change the date if heavy rain, storms or extreme heat are predicted (sessions can’t go ahead if it’s pouring!)
Cost;
$140 - 90 minutes
$185 - 120 minutes
Locations;
Yarra Ranges National Park (the O’Shannessy Aqueduct and Redwood Forest)
Kurth Kiln Regional Park (Gembrook)
Dandenong Ranges National Park (Eagles Nest track)
Private Sound Medicine Hikes
Double sessions
Share a deeply nourishing experience in nature with a private Sound Medicine Hike for two people. Guided through beautiful natural surroundings at a slow and meditative pace, you will both be invited to connect with the sights, sounds and scents of the forest while practicing mindfulness, grounding and gentle meditation together. Along the journey, you may experience the soothing sounds of plant music using Music of the Plants technology, allowing you to listen to the subtle songs of trees and plants as part of this unique shared experience.
The experience also includes a restorative sound bath in nature, where you will both be invited to rest beneath the trees while immersed in the healing vibrations of Native American flutes, drums, rattles, chimes, singing bowls and vocals. Surrounded by the sounds of the forest, this deeply calming experience is designed to support relaxation, connection and wellbeing for both participants, leaving you feeling peaceful, grounded and more deeply connected with yourselves and nature.
What’s included?
A licenced Parks Victoria tour operator
An experienced trauma therapist, counsellor and facilitator ensuring a trauma-informed space
A guided hike
Park fees
Ecotherapy in the form of guided forest bathing, nature meditations & nature connection
Plant music facilitation with trees, plants & mushrooms (if in season)
A sound bath using voice, flutes, drums, chimes and singing bowls
Reiki healing (optional)
Flexibility to change the date if heavy rain, storms or extreme heat are predicted (sessions can’t go ahead if it’s pouring!)
Cost;
$220 - 90 minutes
$290 - 120 minutes
Locations;
Yarra Ranges National Park (the O’Shannessy Aqueduct and Redwood Forest)
Kurth Kiln Regional Park (Gembrook)
Dandenong Ranges National Park (Eagles Nest track)
Private group bookings
Experience a Sound Medicine Hike with your family and friends where you can choose your date, time, length and location.
Minimum booking of 4 persons.
Individual quotes are created once I understand your needs. Please email me or we can schedule a call so we can chat further.
What’s included?
A licenced Parks Victoria tour operator
An experienced trauma therapist, counsellor and facilitator ensuring a trauma-informed space
A guided hike
Park fees
Ecotherapy in the form of guided forest bathing, nature meditations & nature connection
Plant music facilitation with trees, plants & mushrooms (if in season)
A 30 minute sound healing using voice, flutes, drums, chimes and singing bowls
Flexibility to change the date if heavy rain, storms or extreme heat are predicted (these don’t go ahead if it’s pouring!)
Where?
In Victoria I facilitate hikes in the following locations;
Yarra Ranges National Park
Yarra State Forest
Kurth Kiln Regional Park (Gembrook)
Warrandyte State Park
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Sugarloaf Reservoir Park
Plenty Gorge Parklands
Gresswell Forest (Bundoora)
Mount Macedon Regional Park
You Yangs Regional Park
I can also facilitate these hikes on private land and if you live interstate please get in touch as I am happy to travel!
How long?
The below hikes are a guide, I am happy to tailor a hike for you depending on what level of difficulty or length you’re after, including adding children’s activities for family bookings.
3 - 3.5 hours:
The Ada Tree - Warburton (3km, small inclines, easy hike)
Gresswell Forest - Bundoora (5km, flat, easy hike)
Mount Macedon (3km, mainly flat, easy hike)
O’Shannessy Aqueduct - Warburton (4km or 6km, flat, easy hike)
Plenty Gorge Parklands (3km, mostly flat, easy hike)
Special Sound Medicine Hikes (Warburton)
5 hours
Includes:
4km Sound Medicine Hike along the O’Shannessy Aqueduct trail (easy, flat hike, see above for everything that’s included in a Sound Medicine Hike)
A ‘letting go’ ceremony around the firepit on my property, with ceremonial cacao to open our hearts
Another sound healing session with reiki in my garden to set our intentions
This experience starts and finishes from my property in Warburton and can be tailored to your group’s needs