Tell me, what is it
that you plan to do
with your one wild
and precious life?
Nature and Self
The vision quest is a form of self-experience in nature. It supports times of transition, crisis, and reorientation. Nature becomes a mirror: in silent walks and intentional solitude, fundamental questions begin to clarify. Answers arise through direct experience. Crises can be experienced as transformation—connected to a larger whole.
Roots of the Vision Quest
The modern vision quest traces back to the School of Lost Borders (Meredith Little, Steven Foster). It translates cross-cultural structures of nature-based rites of passage into a contemporary framework. It does not follow the traditions of a single Indigenous people but draws general inspiration from North American rites of passage traditions.
Modern Development
Today, the Vision Quest continues to evolve — particularly through the work of Bill Plotkin (author of Soulcraft and Wild Mind), who integrates it with Western depth psychology inspired by Carl Jung. Through contact with nature, inner aspects of the self are explored. Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects also strongly influences this work. In this way, a bridge emerges between the ancient practice of the Vision Quest and contemporary psychology.
Seminar Offerings
Seminar: Wild Quest Norway
- A Journey into Nature and Psyche in Southern Norway
- 25.08.–
- 04.09.2026
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.