The Nook Balaclava was founded by Lanie Tobias and Belinda Res as a warm, grassroots community space with a simple vision: to bring people together in a welcoming, inclusive, and healing environment.

Lanie Tobias is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, Creative Arts Therapist, and yoga and meditation teacher, bringing a deep understanding of the human experience and a passion for creative healing and authentic expression.

Located in the heart of Balaclava, The Nook is proudly LGBTQIA+ inclusive, wheelchair accessible, and open to all who seek connection, growth, or a quiet moment to simply be.