The staff serve as guides, mirroring and supporting participants by helping them to prepare for, understand and integrate their experience. The vision quester returns to our technological society guided by the lessons learned from having lived close to the healing power of nature. The wilderness portion of the program takes a full week, including days together in base camp before the solo. In preparation, questers meet with staff both as a group and individually. At these meetings, the staff give instruction on the physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of the quest.
Information is presented on personal safety and protection in the wilderness environment.
There are teachings on the Sacred Circle and other pan-cultural symbols. The Vision Quest takes place over three days and nights. You fast or eat lightly during this time, heightening awareness and helping to develop spiritual openness. The dragons of loneliness, boredom and fear may visit you, pushing you into your depths. Events on the Quest mirror and illuminate those of ordinary life.