Upcoming Offerings
Winter Desert Quest – January, 2023
January 31 - February 11, 2023
Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California
With Pete Fonken and Laura Blakeman
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Please sign up for the waitlist. This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision quest is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
Nature and the Human Soul: An Experiential Exploration of the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel – February, 2023
February 1 - 5, 2023
Taft Gardens, Ojai, California
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH and Palika Rewilding
Anchored in traditional four-directions wisdom, the Soulcentric Developmental Wheel (SDW) is a new ecopsychology of human development and cultural transformation.
Prayers In The Dark – February, 2023
February 4 - 8, 2023
Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
With Doug Van Houten and Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
The human species has entered a collective dark night. What visions might emerge from our prayers in the dark?
Wild Mind Intensive (NEW DATES) – February, 2023
February 7 - 11, 2023
Taft Gardens, Ojai, California
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH
Join our nature-based guides in an experiential exploration of our human psyches as unique expressions of the universal forces and patterns of nature.
Soulcentric Dreamwork Intensive – February, 2023
February 9 - 13, 2023
Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
With Doug Van Houten and Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
In Soulcentric Dreamwork you’ll learn what it’s like to enter dreams as mysteries, to boldly and vulnerably interact with its denizens and dreamscapes.
The Way of Council and the Art of Mirroring – February, 2023
February 14 - 18, 2023
Taft Gardens, Ojai, California
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH and Palika Rewilding
In the mirror of another, our eyes are opened to aspects of both our gifts and our challenges that we might not see otherwise.
Wild Mind in the Web of Life, Online – February, 2023
February 16 - April 6, 2023
Online
With Sara McFarland, Wild Mind Guide and Wendy Robertson Fyfe, Wild Mind Guide
Weaving the Map of the Psyche into our inner world, our daily life, and our relationship with the other than human community.
Wild Mind Mirroring Training – February, 2023
February 22 - 26, 2023
Taft Gardens, Ojai, California
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH and Laura Gunion
During this training, we practice detecting the greater story that pulses beneath the events of a person’s life.
The Wild Mind Training Residential – February, 2023
February 27 - March 3, 2023
Taft Gardens, Ojai, California
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH and Laura Gunion
The Wild Mind Training Residential is the core of the Wild Mind Training Program steeped in the Nature Based Map of the Human Psyche.
Advanced Sonoran Desert Quest – March, 2023
March 1 - 12, 2023
Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
With Doug Van Houten and Palika Rewilding
This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision quest is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
Soulcraft Intensive – March, 2023
March 5 - 9, 2023
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH and Pete Fonken
THIS PROGRAM IS FULL. Please sign up for the waitlist. This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
The Yearlong Soulcraft Immersion – 2023
March 12 - November 8, 2023
Various Locations
With Nate Bacon, M.A. and Mary Marsden
Our advanced program for people already immersed in their soul-discovery process and who are either in a leadership position or are longing to support radical change in our world through the cultivation and offering of their most vital, visionary essence.
Wild Mind Dreamwork Training – March, 2023
March 13 - 17, 2023
Aravaipa Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona
With Doug Van Houten and Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
This training program is open to those with a background in soul work and plenty of previous experience doing their own dreamwork, along with experienced dreamwork facilitators.
Deep Imagination: Into the Heart of the World – March, 2023
March 19 - 23, 2023
Joshua Tree National Park, California
With Mary Marsden and Nate Bacon, M.A.
We’ll deepen what we discover in the imaginal world by grounding it in the body through somatic exercises and movement, and expressing it creatively through various art forms in order to fully take in and honor the gifts we receive.
Soulcraft Intensive for Earth Activists – March, 2023
March 25 - 29, 2023
River's Bend Retreat Center, Philo, CA
With Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
Soulcraft Intensive – April 2023, Australia
April 12 - 16, 2023
Hundred Tents Camp, Tweed Valley and Northern Rivers
With Doug Van Houten and Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
Fishing For Shadow Online – April, 2023
April 17 - May 5, 2023
Online
With Brian Stafford, MD, MPH and Laura Gunion
We will explore Shadow — the hidden, deep, and dangerous realm of our psyches. The psyche has sinister or negative aspects as well as positive or golden qualities. It also has golden characters who wear some very sinister masks. It is dark and slippery terrain.
Prayers In The Dark – April 2023, Australia
April 18 - 22, 2023
Hundred Tents Camp, Tweed Valley and Northern Rivers
With Doug Van Houten and Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
The human species has entered a collective dark night. What visions might emerge from our prayers in the dark?
Coming Home to an Animate World: A Way of Ceremony and Conversation – April, 2023
April 18 - 22, 2023
Los Padres National Forest, Monterey County, CA
With Palika Rewilding and Sage Magdalene
This five-day experiential immersion is an invitation to discover who we become when we approach the world as if everything is alive, intelligent, and filled with imagination and purpose.
Wild Mind Intensive, April 2023
April 25 - 29, 2023
Los Padres National Forest, Monterey District, CA
With Palika Rewilding and Laura Blakeman
Join our nature-based guides in an experiential exploration of our human psyches as unique expressions of the universal forces and patterns of nature.
Soulcraft Intensive – April 2023, New Zealand
April 28 - May 2, 2023
Centre for The Great Turning, The Motueka Valley
With Doug Van Houten
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
The SAIP Residential – May, 2023
May 18 - 23, 2023
RoFo Ranch, Southwestern Colorado
With Bill Plotkin, Ph.D. and Sage Magdalene
Once a year, during a five-day gathering, SAIP participants have the opportunity for advanced training and personal soulwork with the SAIP mentors.
Deep Imagination Training – May, 2023
May 25 - 29, 2023
RoFo Ranch, Southwestern Colorado
With Mary Marsden and Nate Bacon, M.A.
This training program is for those with a solid foundation of experience in soul work and in accessing your own deep imagery.
Soulcraft Intensive, June 2023
June 2 - 6, 2023
Spirit Hollow, Vermont
With Doug Van Houten and Laura Blakeman
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
Into The Bone: Body & Soul – June, 2023
June 8 - 12, 2023
Spirit Hollow, Vermont
With Doug Van Houten and Laura Blakeman
OUR BRAND NEW PROGRAM! Into the Bone is will focus on the body as a way of knowing and therefore as a way of becoming vulnerable to soul.
Soulcraft Intensive for Earth Activists – June, 2023
June 13 - 17, 2023
Bell Meadow Farm, Sedalia, CO
With Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
Soulcraft Intensive – June 2023, Canada
June 22 - 26, 2023
Earthspring Sanctuary, British Columbia
With Doug Van Houten and Bruce Howlatt
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
Soulcentric Dreamwork Intensive – June 2023, Latvia
June 26 - 30, 2023
Stacija, Latvia
With Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
In Soulcentric Dreamwork you’ll learn what it’s like to enter dreams as mysteries, to boldly and vulnerably interact with its denizens and dreamscapes.
The Way of Council and the Art of Mirroring – June 2023, Canada
June 28 - July 2, 2023
Earthspring Sanctuary, British Columbia
With Doug Van Houten and Bruce Howlatt
In the mirror of another, our eyes are opened to aspects of both our gifts and our challenges that we might not see otherwise.
Wild Mind Intensive – June 2023, Wales
June 29 - July 3, 2023
Spirit Horse, Cymru, Wales
With Sara McFarland, Wild Mind Guide and Bell Selkie Lovelock, Wild Mind Guide
Join our nature-based guides in an experiential exploration of our human psyches as unique expressions of the universal forces and patterns of nature.
Prayers In The Dark – July 2023, Latvia
July 2 - 6, 2023
Stacija, Latvia
With Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
The human species has entered a collective dark night. What visions might emerge from our prayers in the dark?
The Spiral Journey: An Animas Quest in the Latvian Forest – July 2023, Latvia
July 8 - 18, 2023
Stacija, Latvia
With Sage Magdalene
This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision quest is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
Wild Mind Intensive – July 2023, Latvia
July 20 - 24, 2023
Stacija, Latvia
With Sage Magdalene and Sara McFarland, Wild Mind Guide
Join our nature-based guides in an experiential exploration of our human psyches as unique expressions of the universal forces and patterns of nature.
Animas Quest: A Depth Journey for Opening to Earth’s Wild Wisdom – July 2023, Latvia
July 26 - August 5, 2023
Stacija, Latvia
With Sage Magdalene
This contemporary enactment of the pancultural vision quest is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
Rocky Mountain Advanced High Country Quest – August 2023
August 4 - 15, 2023
Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado
With Rebecca Wildbear, M.S. and Bruce Howlatt
This is an ADVANCED version of our vision quest, and is a dynamic wilderness rite for those seeking greater depth and clarity about life purpose and meaning.
Wild Mind Intensive, August 2023
August 7 - 11, 2023
Ben Lomond Quaker Center, California
With Doug Van Houten and Palika Rewilding
Join our nature-based guides in an experiential exploration of our human psyches as unique expressions of the universal forces and patterns of nature.
Art & Soul, August 2023
August 14 - 18, 2023
Ben Lomond Quaker Center, California
With Doug Van Houten and Palika Rewilding
The reinvention of self and world happens primarily through the powers of our imaginations. The special focus of Art and Soul is the awakening of these powers and the expression of our raw images.
Queer Soulcraft Intensive, September 2023
September 20 - 24, 2023
Wild Geese Collective, Wabanaki Territory, Swanville, Maine
With Doug Van Houten
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.
Soulcraft Intensive, October 2023
October 2 - 6, 2023
Harrod's Creek Sanctuary, Kentucky
With Doug Van Houten and Rebecca Wildbear, M.S.
This is our popular five-day experiential plunge into the wild depths of Soulcraft TM — a synergistic set of nature-based practices designed to evoke the life-shifting experience of soul encounter.