
The Animas Quest

This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision fast is a dynamic wilderness rite for men and women seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning. As a rite of initiation, the quest is a ceremonial descent to the underworld, in which you die to your familiar way of belonging to the world, uncover the passion and wisdom of your soul, and retrieve the gift that is yours alone to bring to the world, enhancing personal fulfillment and genuine service. The quest serves as a modern rite of initiation — not into any social, religious, or spiritual group, but into your own soul and deeper layers of true adulthood.
An Animas Quest in the Cederberg Mountains – October 2025, South Africa
October 14 - 25, 2025
Biedoux Valley Wegbreek, Cederberg Mountains, Western Cape, South Africa
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH
This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision fast is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
An Animas Quest in the Sonoran Desert – November, 2025
October 27 - November 7, 2025
Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
With Doug Van Houten and Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision fast is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
An Animas Desert Canyon Quest – February, 2026
February 25 - March 8, 2026
Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California
With Laura Blakeman, Ph.D. and Julian Norris, Ph.D.
This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision fast is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.