About Us

Sam & Kate have been teaching indigenous skills courses for the past 8 years. Our initial inspiration to connect deeply to nature came from our families and childhood wanderings in our local landscapes. As we moved into adulthood we both achieved the western rite of passage of tertiary qualifications in business and economics! This left us yearning for something more, something more ancient and grounded in a deep respect for the earth. In the years that followed we were both drawn to the study of earth skills and nature reconnection. We spent time learning survival skills, nature awareness and Native American scout philosophy with Tom Brown Jnr of The Tracker School in the USA. We were also initiated into the sacred ceremony of Vision Quest with Malcolm Ring-walt of The Earth-Heart Institute. These years of wandering, study and mentorship in America lead us to develop a heartfelt passion for sharing indigenous skills and a deep gratitude for the magic they wove into our lives.

 Once we started to teach more consistently in Australia the core Nature Philosophy team of instructors grew to include JJ Bruce and Claire Dunn. JJ and Claire have extensive experience in Australian bush skills, environmental science, deep ecology, North American survival skills and philosophy. JJ and Claire are passionate presenters who truly embody a life committed to nature reconnection and the sharing of earth skills. We have also been blessed to have Daniel White join our team as a support instructor and kitchen organiser. Daniel has just completed a year living in the bush with the Guunuwa program and is now committed to supporting future Guunuwa communities to flourish. Over the past 6 years we have all journeyed together on many memorable survival trips and Nature Philosophy courses. 

 In 2009 we were also blessed to become part of an inspirational indigenous community - the Australian Aboriginal Community of Mäpuru. The people of Mäpuru live on their traditional country in North-East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. It’s always hard for us to put into words our experiences on country and our appreciation and love for our Mäpuru families. Needless to say our time spent helping to co-facilitate men’s and women’s workshops in the community has transformed our understanding of indigenous culture, community living and survival.

 The Nature Philosophy stream of courses draws broadly from all of these deep rivers of knowledge and wisdom. At its heart Nature Philosophy is our offering to you of the most powerful techniques for personal transformation and earth connection we have been fortunate enough to experience ourselves. Time and time again we see our participants experience deep soul level transformations and bodily awakenings as they embrace the call of the earth. Sharing in this process is our most profound inspiration for offering the Nature Philosophy programs.

 Thanks for taking the time to hear some of our story. We’d like to hear your story too, maybe by a fire side soon…

 Kate, Sam, Claire & JJ