Our programs run yearly over the months of June - September.
We have year round offerings and when not Swagging On Country we offer the opportunity to buy wood carvings; volunteer with program planning, marketing, program development, etc.
Swagging On Country facilitates for individual bookings, group bookings, company & corporate packages. See what previous Swagging participants had to say about their program experiences:
What is it?
1, 2 & 3 night programs available for up to 12 participants. You can sign on to an existing program individually, or create your own group from your work, community, family or friends.
Facilitated group induction with custodians Margie Stewart, Gaston Stewart Coppin, Jasmine Green and Organisational Psychotherapist Geraldine Reilly.
What do you get?
Comfortable and clean quality swags.
Delicious bush kitchen meals with damper-making, fishing, hunting and adventure picnics.
Guided 4 wheel-drive adventures visiting sacred sites, rock art, bush medicine, freshwater rock pool swimming and boomerang-making.
Campfire story-telling, songs and damper-making.
A daily snapshot
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8:15am Arrive at Yandeyarra for On Country Induction and Stewart family welcome
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9:15am Arrive at 2 Mile Camp
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9:30am Morning Tea
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10:30am On Country excursion
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12:30pm Bush picnic lunch with group conversation
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3:30pm Free time for swimming, conversation, reflecting and exploring
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5:00pm Group conversation
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6:00pm Dinner
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7:30pm Fireside stories and singing
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9:00pm Swagging under the stars
Testimonials
Participant
“This has been one of the most amazing and privileged experiences of my life, I mean this with every ounce of my soul. For this I want to express my gratitude and appreciation. Thank you.”
Participant
“What an unexpectedly extraordinary experience. I had no expectation coming into this journey. I am leaving with a sense of profound transformation. Thank you to the generosity of the Stewart family & the Swagging team.
My understanding of lore, culture and connection to country has been taken to a far deeper and more nuanced level. You have shown us love and kindness beyond measure.”
Participant
“A huge thank you from my heart and my soul for opening your beautiful country, culture and hearts to us. I feel so humbled and privileged that you have allowed me to visit your country. You are truly beautiful people. I never want this to end.”
Participant
“The program delivered on many levels, I can’t help but feel changed and shifted by the experience in a positive way. Loved the 4-wheel driving, the picnic spots and watering holes. All those gorgeous rocks, rock art, and the swags, not to mention the wonderful food and bush tucker experience. Lovely to be part of the Stewart family for a few days. Thank you.”
