The Wilderness Vigil (also known as a Vision Quest or Wilderness Fast) is an ancient ritual. It immerses you into the wild, nurturing a profound connection with the earth and your innermost self. This solitary journey serves as a catalyst for transformation, a rite of passage marking a transition from one life stage to another.
In these times of immense distraction and stimulation, the act of solitary time in wilderness is more vital than ever before. This solitary communion with nature allows you to reconnect with your core essence, unearthing hidden gifts and powerful wisdom you hold within.
This ceremony beckons you to step away from the noise of everyday life. It's a bridge that offers clarity, healing, and rediscovery of your true path. It's a chance to step away from distractions and focus on what truly holds meaning in your life.
WILDERNESS VIGILS
“What we need is a great, powerful, tremulous falling back in love with our old, ancient, primordial Beloved, which is the Earth herself."
—Martin Shaw
Fall in love with the primordial earth. Enter the depths of your intuition, inner knowing, and aliveness. Unearth the mythical and archetypal dimensions of your life. Befriend animal guides and the unseen world. Follow the poetic threads of your soul’s wild language through dreams, synchronicities, symbols, psychic phenomena, and visions.
—REASONS TO GO ON A VIGIL—
Unearth your soul’s deepest calling.
Uncover your unique gifts, to serve the world in a way only you can.
Forge belonging with the earth and the more-than-human world.
Immerse yourself in the land’s dreaming and mythical ecology.
Shed old ways of being to make space for a new life to emerge.
Reclaim your participatory relationship with the wild and your own artistic vision.
Restore your sense of wonder, enchantment, and ecstasy.
Find guidance about a major life decision, and discover what’s next for this stage in life.
Turn towards your grief and longing for healing and clarity.
Offer your gifts to the world as medicine for these times.
“Deep in our bones lies an intuition that we arrive here carrying a bundle of gifts to offer to the community. Over time, these gifts are meant to be seen, developed, and called into the village at times of need.”
—Francis Weller
—WILDERNESS VIGIL LOGISTICS—
These Wilderness Vigils are privately guided in the spectacular beauty of Moab, Utah, so you get a full one-on-one experience. For information on group Wilderness Vigils please see the group retreats page.
The one-on-one package includes:
* 3 In-depth Preparation Sessions: Dive deep into your intentions so you will be prepared for your solo wilderness journey.
* 2 Integration Sessions: After your vigil, unpack your transformative experience and integrate the wisdom gained into your daily life, ensuring a lasting impact.
*Wilderness Skills & Gear List: You’ll learn essential skills and knowledge to navigate your time on vigil. Receive a list of Sarah’s favorite backpacking gear and an extensive wilderness safety conversation.
*Ceremony: Engage in a ceremony before you leave, receive a lengthy session when you return, and enjoy a homemade organic breakfast.
*Personalized Experience: Choose your dates and you decide whether you fast or not.
COST; Sliding Scale $2,500-$2,000
$400 Deposit to hold your spot.
Payment Plan available.
Spend days and nights alone under the desert sky, immersing yourself in each vibrant sunrise and sunset, and watch the stars blaze like celestial embers. Camp amidst ancient sandstone cliffs, where nature's chorus continually serenades you. Devote time to the solace of the earth, tending to wonder and enchantment, falling in love with the astonishing beauty of the desert wilderness.
KIND WORDS
“Having a guide like Sarah to support the preparation and integration of my wilderness vigil was essential. The container Sarah holds as a nature guide and the depth of her essence as well as the familiarity with the energies and dynamics of the desert was priceless. Sarah is a deeply connected, strong, kind, powerful, generous, and knowledgeable human being. I believe Sarah is living her genius and is profoundly committed to other's spiritual evolution and personal transformation. My sense several months later is that my synchronistic experiences illustrate the depth and power of aligning with and receiving nature's wonder and beauty that was facilitated by and with Sarah.”
-Doug
“Sarah is a true guide in every sense of the word. She prepared me for and guided me on a wilderness vigil in Moab, Utah. In the months preceding the vigil, she mentored me deepening into soul work as well as connecting me with the natural world. She guided me emphatically, and listened with a healing heart. She is a genuine healer who can connect you to the most beautiful places in the physical and spiritual world. It is a gift to be able to spend time with her and her healing soul.”
—Brad
“I began soul work with Sarah to dive deeper into my wild nature. We did weekly phone sessions, and she then guided me on a solo wilderness vigil. She was an incredible supportive guide. She also helped me integrate the experiences from my time in wilderness afterwards, and without a doubt she has helped me transform my life to a new level which included moving out of the country, something I would not have braved before my vigil. I have so much gratitude and appreciation for Sarah’s impact on my life.”
—Brian
“We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us".
—Marcel Proust