Vision Quest - Nature-Based Experiences
A guided rite of passage in nature
In a fast-paced world, it can be hard to hear what matters most. A Vision Quest offers something rare: time away from everyday life to listen deeply and without distraction.
Rooted in ancient rites of passage, the Quest creates space for personal reckoning and renewal through solitude, simplicity, and immersion in the natural world.
Is this for you?
You may feel drawn to a Vision Quest if you are:
At a crossroads and seeking clarity about your next phase
Ready to step away from familiar routines to reflect more deeply
Entering a new stage of life and wanting time to listen rather than act
Holding a question that ordinary pace and conversation cannot answer
The Quest offers a quiet, contained space for reflection. It does not provide answers, but it supports insight to emerge in its own time.
This work sits within my broader ThriveSpan approach, which sees later life as a period where purpose, wellbeing, and reflection come together.
The journey
A Vision Quest unfolds in three stages, each held with care and clear boundaries.
Severance
Three days at base camp with a small group. This time supports preparation and gentle letting go of habits and distractions. You will be introduced to simple awareness practices and take part in shared rituals that help mark the transition into solitude.
Threshold
Four days and nights alone in nature. During this time there are no books, phones, clocks, or external input. With fasting and simplicity, attention deepens and reflection becomes more focused. Nature provides the setting, not the instruction.
Incorporation
Returning to base camp, you rejoin the group to share what has emerged. This stage supports meaning-making and practical integration, helping you carry insights back into daily life with care and realism.e.
Practical details
Length
10 days. Arrive for a 1000 Saturday start.
Format
3 days’ preparation, 4-day solo time in nature, 2 days integration
Food
Breakfast and evening meals at base camp; water and hot drinks throughout
Fee
£950 (includes £250 non-refundable deposit to secure your place)
About your guide
I bring over three decades of experience as a psychologist, alongside extensive training in rites-of-passage and nature-based work. I was apprenticed by David Wendel Berry, who introduced Vision Quest work to the UK, and I continue to support his work.
My approach is grounded, careful, and respectful of the traditions that shape this practice. I work primarily with people in midlife and later life, supporting moments of transition, reflection, and reorientation in their lives.
What these experiences offer
Reconnect
Rediscover your authentic self and your bond with the natural world.
Recharge
Ease stress and restore clarity through time outdoors.
Reflect
Step back, listen deeply, and make sense of life’s transitions.
Revitalise
Regain energy and balance by living in tune with natural rhythms.
Renew
Return with fresh perspective and lasting change.
Ready to explore further?
Join our next Vision Quest:
Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June 2026
Saturday 18 July to Sunday 26 July 2026
A Vision Quest is not something to rush into.
If you feel called, you are welcome to get in touch to talk things through and ask questions. We can explore whether the timing feels right and whether this experience is a good fit for you.