Upcoming Events

Grief Ritual - Saturday 8th February 2025

A day retreat in Nature for Women

Join us in deep and tender time as we gather in circle for our 4th Grief Ritual to honour our independent and collective relationships with grief. Deep listening time in nature, solitary sit spots, intimate circle, embodiment practice…we will open to receive the blessings of both grief and joy for self and our communities.

Co-facilitated with Mother Earth by Cat Bednarski & Merryl Simpson.

Facebook event here or email me directly for more info and to book your place here

(don’t) Find me Fridays - next date: Friday 28th February…

Half Day Retreat for Women - Nature Reconnection & Earth Connected Yoga practice,

Switch off your phone, leave your to-do list at home, and find yourself again in the arms of Mother Nature.

Remember who you really are as you breathe, BE and belong…. with nature, with each other, with your TRUE self.

9:30 - 1:30pm including light lunch & cuppas . $88/person. Bring a friend for $66.

Facebook event with more information here. Booking by email here.

Dance Upper Brookfield - Thursday Nights 6:30 - 8:15pm ongoing…

A conscious community dance space for local women.

75minutes of letting your body move to the music in any way it wants. This is dancing freestyle with no choreography… like no-one or (if you prefer!) everyone is watching.

Members commit for a 10 week term. Fees $150/term. An initial trial week is offered at $15.

Contact Merryl here to chat about joining, we’d love to have you!


I recently attended a (don’t) Find me Friday half day retreat and found the experience to be loving, gentle and leaving me feeling joyful. The journey to Feathertail itself ignites a spark of peace as the beautiful bushland guides you deep into the refuge of nature. Merryl is authentic, tender and a wonderful facilitator. A day to stop, breathe, move gently, mindfully, connecting with others is a perfect finish to any week.
— Eniko
My soul is dancing and singing this morning after a truly beautiful magnificent magical day yesterday at the Grief Ritual. I feel so deeply blessed that I was part of this incredible day. Ginormous thank you for creating a space that felt so safe, full of love, warmth and tenderness
— Nellie
It feels like words can’t embody the gratitude I feel… there’s been such a timelessness to the day… it’s all unfolded so organically… like I’ve been here for a month… that’s how restorative and healing the day has been… and it’s only been one day and I feel like we’ve gone really deep.
— Sophie

Request your own event at Feathertail

Woman cupping creek water in hands in forest

Please check out the ‘Visit’ page of my website for options and ideas

Everything I offer here has arisen organically out of my desire to meet the needs of those who are called here and to share what I’m passionate about. I’m always creating new offerings and shaping existing offerings into new experiences especially for you. I would love to hear from you if there’s something your soul is longing for…

Please connect with me here.

My best friend organised a private retreat for us to share together on my birthday called ‘Breathe in the Nature of your BEing’. I had no idea what to expect, but days later I’m still soaking in the spiritual bliss of Friday after spending time immersed in nature. The retreat gifted me an opportunity to slow down, and celebrate where I am in my life, to give me space to reflect on what’s valuable to me, and to spend quality time with my best friend… not to mention the bird visitors, the yoga and meditation practice and the delicious fresh food. Merryl is an earth angel, the most authentic I’ve ever had the blessing of meeting and sharing space with. I felt very safe in her company and will be back for another offering in the future!
— Mon