The Animas Fast
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.
Sonoran Desert Fast – March, 2024
March 25 - April 5, 2024
Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
With Doug Van Houten and Laura Gunion
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.
Animas Zion Fast – June, 2024
June 3 - 14, 2024
Lee Valley at Zion National Park, Utah
With Mary Marsden 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.
The Spiral Journey: An Advanced Animas Fast in the Latvian Forest – June, 2024, Latvia
June 25 - July 5, 2024
Stacija, Latvia
With Sage Magdalene 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.
Animas Fast: A Depth Journey for Opening to Earth’s Wild Wisdom – July 2024, Latvia
July 13 - 23, 2024
Stacija, Latvia
With Sage Magdalene
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.
Animas Fast: A Depth Journey for Opening to Earth’s Wild Wisdom – August 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.
Rocky Mountain High Country Fast – 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.
Utah Canyoncountry Fast – September, 2024
September 10 - 21, 2024
Manti La Sal National Forest, Utah
With Gene Dilworth, M.A. and 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.
Into the Dark Womb – Women’s Fast – September, 2024
September 13 - 24, 2024
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
With Mary Marsden and Palika Rewilding
This contemporary enactment of the pancultural Animas Fast is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
Queer Ceremonial Fast – September, 2024
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.
Sonoran Desert Fast – 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.