Story by Eva
Immersed in the Rainforest
Adventure in Lorne, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU
After a busy working week, we arrived in our Ukiyo tiny house and realised that we forgot our phone chargers. Nothing better for a digital detox than being surrounded by the lushness of the Otways rainforest.
This tiny sustainable house has been custom built to complement the principles of ‘Shinrinyoku’ (forest therapy), with its porthole providing a bird's eye view of the magical forest. Ukiyo means “floating world” or living in the moment detached from the bothers of life. And that is precisely what we did. We spent most of our time soaking up our senses: observing the rain dripping on the ferns and the sun rays striking through the towering gums, taking a slow walk on the private rainforest Therapy Trail, and enjoying a hot bath in this endless paradise.
We also loved exploring the natural wonders nearby, driving the meandering roads to waterfalls, rivers, and beaches. After indulging in some local craft beers, the tiny house made the perfect place to retreat at night to enjoy some family time over a nice dinner and a glass of wine offered by our host. Thanks to the delightful Heather, this place is constantly evolving. We cannot wait to return one day....
This tiny sustainable house has been custom built to complement the principles of ‘Shinrinyoku’ (forest therapy), with its porthole providing a bird's eye view of the magical forest. Ukiyo means “floating world” or living in the moment detached from the bothers of life. And that is precisely what we did. We spent most of our time soaking up our senses: observing the rain dripping on the ferns and the sun rays striking through the towering gums, taking a slow walk on the private rainforest Therapy Trail, and enjoying a hot bath in this endless paradise.
We also loved exploring the natural wonders nearby, driving the meandering roads to waterfalls, rivers, and beaches. After indulging in some local craft beers, the tiny house made the perfect place to retreat at night to enjoy some family time over a nice dinner and a glass of wine offered by our host. Thanks to the delightful Heather, this place is constantly evolving. We cannot wait to return one day....
Things We Did
- Hike
- Swim
- Waterfall
- Lake
- Food & Drink
A private 1.5km loop of rainforest Therapy Trail to enjoy some “Shinrin-yoku”, forest therapy, time. Walk slowly and sit on one of the multiple benches to bathe in the forest atmosphere and alleviate your stress levels. For those seeking a deeper connection with nature, take in the forest through your senses and admire how the sun rays and raindrops interact with the forest....
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