Queer By Nature: Rest and Nest

Winter invites us to slow down and this month, Queer By Nature is taking that invitation seriously.

Rest & Nest is a 2-hour nature-based creative workshop for LGBTQIA+ folks, held at the beautiful Darebin Parklands in Alphington. Through a slow guided walk, grounding meditation, and creative process, we’ll explore what it means to truly rest; as an act of intelligence, care, and self-tending.

There’s a reason animals hibernate, seeds lie dormant, and roots go deep in winter. Rest is what living things do when they’re being wise. This workshop is an invitation to do the same.

What to expect:

A warm, unhurried welcome with some grounding behind why rest and slowing down actually matters – for our nervous systems, our creativity, and our sense of self.

A slow, guided outdoor walk to notice what winter is doing in the natural world.

Time to build your own nest using materials provided, followed by a gentle closing circle.

Optional parklands wander at the end of the session.

This workshop is for you if:

You’re craving permission to slow down

You’ve been running on empty and need a soft landing

You’re curious about nature-based and arts-based wellbeing

You want queer community without having to perform or be “on”

No art experience needed. All materials provided. The workshop is neuro-affirming, trauma-aware space. Participation is always invitational, and you are welcome to engage in whatever way feels supportive for you.