[saymaListserv] Vision Quest opportunity

[Larry Osborne]

Vision  Quest...

a guided experience for persons seeking clarity about life directions centered around three days and nights of solitary fasting in a mountain wilderness setting.                              <http://www.narrowridge.org/library.html#window> 

 

 

Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center in rural Grainger County, Tennessee, is offering two Vision Quest (VQ) opportunities during 2006.  The first Vision Quest is scheduled for Saturday June 3 - Sunday June 11.  Dates for the second VQ are tentatively set for Oct. 7 - 15.  

 

Participants will experience several days of preparation and training, a time of fasting alone on Log Mountain near Narrow Ridge Center, and several days of processing including a sweat lodge ceremony.  Past participants have reported significant increases in clarity about life directions, decisions, and purpose, in addition to finding the experience profoundly restorative in terms of feelings of health and well-being.  Vision Quests have been part of the rites of passage of many different cultures since time immemorial.  Pictures of last year's VQ group are available at the Narrow Ridge website, www.narrowridge.org <http://www.narrowridge.org/> .

 

Principle leader for the June VQ will be Bill Nickle, founder of Narrow Ridge who has led VQs annually for seven years.  Bill will be assisted by a team of persons who have experienced at least one VQ and who are active in programs sponsored by Narrow Ridge. 

 

During and after the VQ, participants will stay at Strawbale Lodge on the grounds of Narrow Ridge, an eco-friendly facility constructed of sustainable building materials and utilizing solar power, composting toilets, and an on-demand water heater.  Vegetarian and organic food is provided in a supportive group living and learning environment.     

 

Individuals and couples are invited to apply.  Cost is $400 per person or $720 per couple.  Need-based scholarship assistance may be available.  Previous camping experience is not required.  Participants must submit a statement of personal intent explaining her/his interest in experiencing a VQ.  Persons accepted must file a medical statement certifying they are in sufficiently good health given the physical demands of mountain hiking with a heavy pack, camping, and fasting; and be willing to sign a liability waiver accepting the inherent safety risks of a VQ including spending time alone in a wilderness setting.  Participants should prepare for the VQ over the weeks preceding the experience by following a suggested regime of reading, journaling, short-term fasting, spending time alone in reflection, and walking. 

 

To begin your application and registration, send your name, address, phone and email along with a $50 deposit to Narrow Ridge Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn, TN 37888.  Application deadline for the summer VQ is February 15, 2006.  For more information, contact Larry Osborne at 865-475-3195 or 865-414-5711 or by email at losborne at cn.edu.  

 

Narrow Ridge is a nonprofit educational organization committed to land conservation, sustainable living, building community, and fostering spiritual growth.  Narrow Ridge is non-sectarian and welcomes seekers from diverse faith traditions.  We invite inquiries about our other educational, retreat, and service learning programs.

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