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The Animas Quest
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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.
The Animas Quest: A Depth Journey for Opening to Earth’s Wild Wisdom – July 2024, Latvia
July 31 - August 10, 2024
Stacija, Latvia
With Doug Van Houten
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 Rocky Mountain High Country – August 2024
August 8 - 19, 2024
Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado
With Rebecca Wildbear, M.S. and Jules Howatt
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 Utah Canyoncountry – September, 2024
September 10 - 21, 2024
Manti La Sal National Forest, Utah
With Gene Dilworth, M.A. and Kent Dobson
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Please sign up for the waitlist. 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.
Into the Dark Womb – An Animas Quest for Women – September, 2024
September 13 - 24, 2024
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
With Mary Marsden and Palika Rewilding
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 Queer Ceremonial Fast – September, 2024 – NEW LOWERED PRICE
September 25 - October 5, 2024
Wild Geese Collective, Wabanaki Territory, Swanville, Maine
With Jules Howatt and Sara McFarland
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 Cederberg Mountains – October 2024, South Africa
October 13 - 24, 2024
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, 2024
October 27 - November 7, 2024
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.
Winter Desert Quest – February, 2025
February 26 - March 9, 2025
Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH and Laura Blakeman, 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.