At Castle Bouckenborgh, August 2026, Merksem (BE)

Softly guided gatherings for curious minds, tired nervous systems, and anyone longing to reconnect with the natural world.

Guided by Justien and Katie, these meditative wanderings bring awareness to the present moment through mindful exploration, embodiment exercises and sensory experience. 

A personal forest journal offers hints of ways to relate, reflect, and capture experiences, embracing an inherent sense of belonging that arises when spending time alone in the forest.

As a gesture of gratitude, experiences are gathered and shared in a collective drawing moment and closing ceremony.

Supported by MerksemDok

at Waking Life Festival, June 2026 (PT)

Participatory project developed in collaboration with Sam van Goethem.

Through guided sensory prompts and a collective creative process, participants created small textile companions from recycled materials.

A handmade booklet structured the session around body awareness, touch, intuition, and imaginative play, shifting the focus from a predetermined end result to the experience of creating together.