Spirit Quests
August 25-31–on Sacred Earth Foundation land (near Goldendale, WA)
Facilitated by Therese Charvet & Tere Carranza
This beautiful setting (near Goldendale WA) offers deep solitude, forest and meadow beauty on land held in trust by the Sacred Earth Foundation. Therese and Tere will be on site at a base camp holding space for Questers through the week of August 23-30. Men and women are welcome to come quest, choosing to be “on the mountain” for as short as one night or as long as four nights, arriving and departing during this period. Each Quest will be individually crafted to meet the intention of the quester. Talk to Therese for more information.
Spirit Quests are an opportunity to focus on significant prayers and intentions, to help one through a transition of some sort, to release the past and/or to step into the future in a new and positive way. Quests create a space apart from one’s usual routines to focus on one’s spiritual path and life direction. Quests also provide an opportunity to deepen a relationship with Mother Earth, and to tap into the profound beauty of silence and solitude.
In traditional Native American culture, Vision Quest includes setting up a sacred circle in the wilderness and spending a number of days in solitude and prayer in that sacred circle, fasting from food and water, opening to guidance from spirit, with only a blanket for protection. People in a ‘base camp’ prayerfully anchor the person and hold a supportive energetic container. The Spirit Quests that Therese offers are designed for those who would like a nurturing quest experience. Fasting is optional. People bring tent and sleeping bag, can have ample water and as much nibble-food as each person chooses to bring.
Intentions
By the end of this experience, it is hoped each person involved will have an opportunity to:
• Develop a sense of being “home” in the outdoors
• Experience the profound quality of silence and solitude.
• Deepen a sense of spiritual connection with Mother Earth.
• Focus on prayers, intentions, and affirmations for your life
• Open to GREAT SPIRIT, receiving messages and guidance from inner wisdom, from spirit-guides, ancestors, and from the natural world.
Suggested donation for the Quest is $250. If this amount is a hardship, offer what you can afford. $100 is the minimum we require. The Quest includes a sweatlodge, meals before and after the Quest, cornbread and water during the Quest, emotional and spiritual support during the quest itself. Therese will also provide advice about equipment needed and other preparation for the Quest beforehand.
To commit yourself to this Quest: . If you are serious about making this commitment, please call Therese at 206-842-7141; also make a financial commitment by registering online (click here) OR mailing a deposit (preferably $100) as a way of confirming your commitment. You will then be sent more information about our format and how to prepare. The more time and focus you have for preparation–the better. But…. a spontaneous decision to do a quest at the last minute can be powerful in its own way. Follow your heart….
