Vision Quest
A Vision Quest is an encounter of yourself in nature. It’s about letting go, connection, and your own place in the greater web of life.
Tell me, what is it
that you plan to do
with your one wild
and precious life?
Nature and Self
The vision quest is an ancient, universal format that has always supported people in navigating life transitions, crises, and reorientations. Its core lies in the recognition that nature can be a mirror for inner human processes. Through intuitive nature walks, a space opens for existential questions: Who am I? Where does my path lead? What task calls me in life? The vision quest offers a time of conscious solitude, in which answers are not given from outside, but found through direct experience in nature. It invites you to see your own life crises not only as obstacles, but as opportunities for transformation. In this process, you are reminded that you do not stand separate from the earth, but are an inseparable part of the greater whole.
Roots of the Vision Quest
Modern vision quest work goes back to the School of Lost Borders (Meredith Little and Steven Foster). It uses cross-cultural structures of rites of passage in nature, as developed in many ancient cultures over thousands of years and still alive today. These ancient experiences are translated in a contemporary way, making them accessible to people socialized in the West. The School of Lost Borders did not orient itself to a single indigenous people, but was generally inspired by North American rites of passage.
Modern Development
Today, there are also vibrant further developments of vision quest work. Particularly through the work of Bill Plotkin, psychologist and author of Soulcraft and Wild Mind, among others. Plotkin combines the vision quest with Western depth psychology based on C. G. Jung. It’s not only about outer nature experience, but also about consciously exploring inner aspects that shape our psyche.
The connection to Joanna Macy’s Work that Reconnects, which places our connection with all life at the center. In this modern form, a bridge emerges between ancient rituals and contemporary inner work. It opens the space for healing, self-responsibility, and a deeper alignment with one’s own essential core—and thus contributes to individuals and communities living again in harmony with nature and their creative power.
Seminar Offerings
Seminar: Wild Quest Norway
The Wild Quest is a guided 9-day journey of self-discovery in the highlands of Southern Norway. Immersed in wilderness and away from everyday routines, you reconnect with yourself, others, and the living world. Fresh perspectives on your life and your place are waiting to be explored.
Simple outdoor living, shared meals by the fire, and a temporary community shape this Quest. An optional 24-hour solo in nature invites a personal vision for the path ahead. The week is gently supported by circle songs with live guitar, and guided to create a safe, intimate, and supportive space.
Mentoring, Coaching, or Individual Guidance?
The vision quest can also be experienced in individual work – here’s the personal contact:
