OTWAYS WILDERNESS CONNECTION
Immerse in nature.
Connect with self, people and planet.
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Nature-based immersion. Soulful connection. Collective care
Explore immersive experiences in the stunning Surf Coast and Otway Ranges of Victoria; where the forest meets the ocean, and stillness meets soul.
Guided by Aleisja, a local of the Otway Ranges now residing on the Surf Coast. Each offering is a one-of-a-kind journey into nature, self, and community.
Otways Wilderness Connection is a gentle invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover your relationship with the natural world. Through curated experiences, Aleisja holds space for you to connect with like-minded others, cultivate awe and appreciation for nature, and co-design meaningful ways to become nature stewards.
Combining her experience in yoga, environmental engagement, and deep local knowledge, Aleisja brings a unique and thoughtful approach. Her work is informed by ongoing research into sustainable living, biophilia, social change, and collective activism. These artfully designed immersions respond to a growing need for reconnection—to self, to community, and to the Earth.
Experience Offerings
Otways Wilderness Connection offers seasonal, nature-based experiences designed to support reconnection with self, community, and the Earth. Each immersion blends gentle movement, mindful reflection, and ecological awareness, held in the stunning landscapes of the Surf Coast and Otway Ranges.
From yoga in the forest or on the beach, guided bushwalks to community conversations and nature-based meditation, these experiences are crafted to be grounding, inclusive, and regenerative.
Explore the full offerings below (if you can't find what you're looking for, or would like a bespoke experience, please contact us):
LORNE EXPERIENCE
Saturday, 20 December, 2025
Immerse in the stunning tree fern filled Otways cool-temperate rainforest, set among the towering forest giants, Eucalyptus regnans. This lush environment will leave you feeling recharged and ready to tackle the challenges in your everyday life.
Our day will include a gentle yoga practice in a nature setting (weather permitting), a zero-waste and healthy plant-based lunch, an afternoon guided bushwalk through the stunning Otways cool-temperate rainforest, an open group discussion to explore how we can all be empowered to take local actions to help protect and support nature, and finishing off with a group mindfulness meditation session in nature.
OTWAY RIDGE WATERFALLS EXPERIENCE
Price and booking details coming soon
The Otway Ranges ridge is blessed with high rainfall and a cool climate, creating a lush cool-temperate rainforest environment, dotted with waterfalls amongst the majestic native myrtle beech tree and blackwood forests. This breathtaking scenery will be sure to leave you feeling a deeper connection with nature and a sense of serenity that you can take home with you.
Our day will include Vinyasa yoga, a guided waterfall and forest walk, a zero-waste plant-based lunch, a co-design session to discuss local conservation initiatives, and the option of either a martial arts or Yin yoga session.
“Away, away, from people and towns, to the wild wood and the downs—to the silent wilderness. Where the soul need not repress."
Percy Bysshe Shelley
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We acknowledge that these lands were stolen and sovereignty was never ceded. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.