"There is something almost ominous about the Australian landscape. It's unforgiving, ancient and sonically abundant. The idea of moving with the mighty Murray River, re-connecting with nature and the deeper rhythms of land, is appealing because it breaks the pattern of everyday life, it's a shake up, a disconnect and an opportunity to find yourself in the spaces where the noise used to be.
Even a ritzy showgirl can have a spiritual connection to land, and I look forward to being unexpected.
A 5-day regenerative journey with Dhungala / Murray River and artist in residence Elizabeth Dawson-Smith
A Journey of Reconnection
A deliberate return to our intrinsic place within nature's living systems.
Join us on a 5-day regenerative paddling journey with Australia’s longest ancient river system, Dhungala/Murray River, and a unique artist in residence, who invites us into a world of curiosity, observation and play.
No paddling experience or ‘artistic ability’ needed.
Unplug from your phone, reconnect with your true nature.
Diverse groups yield the best experience. Come as you are.
About Elizabeth-Dawson Smith
I am a director, choreographer, performer and musician working across cabaret, circus, vaudeville, comedy with a deep love for suburban satire, unusual ideas and evocative experiences. I started performing at a very young age, and see the ever evolving trajectory of my creative career as a testament to my passion for learning and new understanding. I love to philosophise about the creative process, and in some ways I see creativity as a vehicle to re-imagine problems you are yet to solve - with this in mind, my busy career suggests I've had a LOT of problems that needed solving! So now, I'm in my 40s, raising a teenager, mentoring artists with their own work and navigating the challenges of a digitally thriving but socially isolated modern world, as an entertainer, that's an interesting precipice to find yourself in. As an artist, I respond, and I am looking forward to embarking on this journey, allowing the experience to impact my next creative work.
Why did I apply?
I am always seeking out new experiences. Sometimes I wonder if this is a blessing or a curse, but with so many stories, and very few regrets, I’m of the mind that a colourful life is a life well lived. This is an invitation to disconnect from my current urban surroundings, and reconnect with the natural world - I’m all in.
There is something almost ominous about the Australian landscape. It's unforgiving, ancient and sonically abundant. The idea of moving with the mighty Murray River, re-connecting with nature and the deeper rhythms of land, is appealing because it breaks the pattern of everyday life, it's a shake up, a disconnect and an opportunity to find yourself in the spaces where the noise used to be.
Even a ritzy showgirl can have a spiritual connection to land, and I look forward to being unexpected.
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