Reflection Trees Installation

The Reflection Tree at Rockhampton River Festival

This community arts project will encourage meaningful conversation, community bonding and the exchanging of perspectives. Festival-goers will write their thoughts, goals or expressions of gratitude onto a card that will be hung from the branches of the Reflection Trees, with each card blossoming into a broader conversation and opportunity for shared storytelling. The reflection tree installations are set to enrich the overall experience of the River Festival, symbolising this year’s focus of reflection and leaving a lasting impression on participants long after the event.

APPRECIATION TREE

"Welcome to the Appreciation Tree. This is a place to reflect on the people you most appreciate, and express your gratitude for the role they play in your life. Take your time and feel free to read what others have written. When you're ready, use the materials provided to write your note of appreciation. You're welcome to write multiple notes if there's several people you'd like to appreciate. When you're done, tie your leaf to the tree. Come back as many times as you like."

GRATITUDE TREE

"Welcome to the Gratitude Tree. This is a place to reflect on your personal achievements. What are you most proud of in your life over the past year? Take your time and feel free to read what others have written. When you're ready, use the materials provided to write your note of gratitude-to-self. You're welcome to write multiple notes if there's several achievements you'd like to acknowledge. When you're done, tie your leaf to the tree. Come back as many times as you like."

FUTURE-DREAMING TREE

"Welcome to the Future-dreaming Tree. This is a place to reflect on your dreams and goals. What specific goals or dreams of the future do you have? Take your time and feel free to read what others have written. When you're ready, use the materials provided to write your note of future dreaming. You're welcome to write multiple notes if there's several dreams and goals you'd like to acknowledge. When you're done, tie your leaf to the tree. Come back as many times as you like."

Where will the Reflection Trees be?

Anyone will be able to participate in the Reflection Trees for free on the riverside between Rod Laver Plaza and the Fitzroy Adventure Playground.