Deepening in Nature -
A Vision Quest

 

September 12 - 16

Last year there were 6 of us questing. We immersed ourselves in nature for 36 hours after preparing with shamanic journeys, yoga, meditation, walks, flower essences, and sharing.

 

The quest was lead and facilitated by Lindsey Swope and Jan Kinsey.

 

"My time at Skalitude on the Vision Quest was just what I needed to hunker down and listen. The small group added a deep sense of community to both the beginning of the quest and the welcoming home. I loved the attention and space that was created for setting clear intent for the quest and plenty of time for integration with the pre and post quest group shamanic journeys. In a world where rites of passage and time for solitude and listing to nature are in short supply; this is a lovely way to reclaim time and space for both."
- Joanna Schmidt

 

The structure of this quest is intentionally organic, there is a basic outline but details depend on the desires and contributions of those participating. It will include elements of shamanic journeying, singing and chanting, plant spirit medicine and storytelling. It is intended for people who have a mature spiritual practice, who seek an opportunity to deepen their connection with Nature.

We invite people to quest for themselves, or for a community they are connected to.

Outline:

Wednesday:
Dinner 6PM
Check in. See the vision quest as a point in time . What came before? What brought you here? What is your sense of the future or forward direction we hope to gain from it?
Shamanic Journey: How is my relationship with nature from nature's perspective? How does nature see you as a co-creator - specially gifts and positive aspects. What is already established in this relationship?
Gather around the fire

Thursday:
Early morning yoga followed by silent meditation.
Breakfast
Shamanic Journey: What are my obstacles, challenges, growth points. How can I grow in my relationship with nature?
Walk the land. Walk the valley loop with Lindsey. She will introduce various plants so everyone gets a sense of the full space. Introduce concept of nature totems
Lunch
Unstructured time to be with the land. Find your questing spot. Bring something back that represents your nature totem/ally
Dinner
Shamanic Journey: Journey with nature allies. Is there anything else I need to know before I go out?
Gather around the fire.
Sauna

Friday:
Dawn – gather and head out to your questing spot.
Quest

Saturday:
Return by Saturday evening
Meals.
Gather around the fire.

Sunday:
Check-in
Shamanic Journey: How do I best integrate this experience?
Check-out

Event page on Facebook!

For More Information Contact:
Lindsey Swope
509-997-1032
skalitude@gmail.com

Cost: $125 tithe to the Land
Meals will be coordinated and shared by participants.

To register by check, mail to:
Lindsey Swope
Skalitude Retreat
POB 74
Carlton, WA 98814-0074