Grow Closer Through Nature, Community & Play
Step away from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with your children, yourself and others.
Together Outdoors creates nature-based programmes where you can slow down, play, explore, practise compassionate communication and experience the joy and support of community.
Hello, I'm Jorinde
My work has grown from two things I care deeply about: helping people build meaningful connection and spending time being in the outdoors.
I’m a CNVC Certified Trainer and co-founder of Peace Talks, where I support parents and adults to develop communication skills that foster connection and help us navigate conflict. I’m also a NOLS-trained outdoor instructor, a parent of two teens, and an experienced hiker and traveller who loves learning, especially through time in wild places.
Together Outdoors brings these threads together. Through retreats, camps, workshops and guided adventures, I create opportunities to slow down, play, explore and learn through real-life experiences — developing skills in communication, self-awareness, collaboration, decision-making and leadership that can transform how we relate to ourselves and one another.
My hope is that you leave not only with great memories from time outdoors in community, but with meaningful skills and experiences that you can carry home into your relationships and everyday life.
Why TOGETHER OUTDOORS?
The wider structural conditions in our world often leave us disconnected. From our natural world, from ourselves, from one another. From what matters most.
By coming together in nature and experiencing the richness of deep, felt connection through authenticity and compassion, we strengthen our relationships and build the resilience our world is hungry for.
Slow down & be present
Step out of the rush of daily life and create space to be more present, grounded and connected with your family.
Build trust & confidence
Discover new ways of communicating and navigating conflict that help you and your children feel heard and understood
Connect more deeply
Experience meaningful connection with your children through shared experiences outdoors.
Nature, togetherness & compassionate communication
Brought together in one experience.
Online Offers - Worldwide
Practical support for creating more connection in your family, wherever you are. Explore online courses, resources and one-to-one support grounded in Nonviolent Communication.
Retreats & Family Camps - New Zealand
Step out of everyday life and reconnect through nature, shared experiences and meaningful conversation. For families and parents wanting connection, growth and a different way of being together.
In-person Connection Courses - Dunedin (New Zealand)
Learn practical tools for navigating conflict, strengthening relationships and communicating with more understanding. In-person courses for parents and adults in Dunedin.