Earth Rite: Sacred Medicine Vision Quest: A Three-Day Rite of Passage in the Ancient Way
Since the beginning of time, human beings have walked into the wild to seek guidance.
To sit in solitude, to fast, to pray, to ask the great questions: Who am I? Why am I here? What is Spirit asking of me now?
The Vision Quest is one of the most ancient spiritual practices on Earth. A rite of passage found in countless traditions—where the seeker leaves behind the comforts and noise of society to return to the womb of the Earth. In this space of stillness and surrender, something is revealed.
This is not a retreat in the way we often use the word. It is not a container of comfort. It is not meant to be easy or entertaining. The Quest is not about receiving something from the outside—it is about becoming available to what already lives within you. It is a ceremony of listening. Of meeting yourself in your rawest form.There is a remembering that can only happen in silence. A knowing that can only arrive when we become still enough, quiet enough, alone enough to finally hear what has always been there.o return to the Earth with nothing but ourselves, our prayers, and our willingness to listen.
You will arrive in the forest on a Friday evening. We will gather around the fire to open the space with ritual and prayer, and then each participant will be guided to their own sacred site—a small circle on the Earth that becomes your altar. From that point on, you will be alone. No food. No electronics. No distractions. Just water, warmth, and the elements. You will remain in solitude for two nights and three days. fasting from food and from all modern distractions.we will be near, watching over you, holding the container with deep care and devotion. But this space belongs to you and Spirit.Where the Earth becomes your altar and your teacher. Where you are stripped of all identities and plans, and you sit with the raw truth of who you are—without distraction, without performance, without noise.
On Saturday afternoon, we will bring you the sacrament—Niños Santos, the Little Children. You will sit with this sacred medicine in silence and prayer, The medicine is not given for visions, though visions may come. It is offered to soften the layers of resistance, to open the heart, and to bring you into deeper contact with Spirit.
If San Pedro calls to you instead, we can make that available by special request, and a steward of that medicine will join the space in reverence and right relationship.
On Sunday morning, we will gather again to break the fast with a nourishing meal and close the space in community. Though the weekend is short in linear time, what is received often continues to ripple for months, even years. The Quest opens a doorway—and how you walk through it is your own sacred responsibility.
This experience is about making yourself available to Spirit. To the land. To your own soul.
Ceremonial Retreats
We offer 3-6 day retreats on the West Coast of the US with several different retreat formats. We ask that you read thoroughly the information about each retreat format to see what is most aligned for this moment of your journey.
Upcoming Retreats
Homecoming: Awaken Your Inner Truth - 3 Day Retreat
Roots of Rebirth - 4
Day Retreat
Sacred Feminine Retreat: A Four-Day Journey into the Divine Feminine
Sacraments Served:
Niños Santos (Psilocybin)
San Pedro (by request, if available)
Ceremonial Tobacco (optional)
Number of Days: 3
What’s Included:
- Secluded and protected camping space
- Opening and closing fire ceremony
- Two nights of solo fasting in nature
- Sacramental ceremony on Saturday
- Sacred site selection and orientation
- Water supply and firewood
- Walkie-talkie support and safety check-ins
- Monitoring and tending of the energetic container
- Sunday breakfast and communal reintegration circle
- Assistance with camp setup and teardown
- Optional spiritual guidance
- Packing list and preparation support
What You’ll Need to Bring:
- Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad or mat
- Warm, layered clothing
- Journal and pen or pencil
- Headlamp or lantern
- Toothbrush and personal hygiene items
- Altar items (optional—guidance provided)
- Ceremonial tools if desired (tobacco, instruments, etc.)
- Camp chair
- Sun and insect protection
- Trenching tool for natural waste
- Extra blankets, pillows, or comforts as needed
Location:
This Quest takes place in a remote and pristine forest in the Pacific Northwest, approximately 2 hours from Portland International Airport.
The trees here are ancient. The land is quiet. The invitation is clear. Directions are shared upon confirmation.
Container & Safety:
Group size is limited to 7 participants per Quest to maintain the sanctity of the container.
We also offer private and small-group Quests upon request.
Each participant agrees to remain within their designated sacred site for the duration of the Quest. This is both a traditional element of the rite and a safety protocol. We will have walkie talkie check-ins and support nearby at all times, though we will not interfere unless necessary.
Requirements to Attend:
- Prior experience with sacred plant medicines
- Ability to fast from food for 48 hours
- Capacity and willingness to sleep outdoors, alone, in solitude
- Respect for the ceremonial guidelines and agreements
Sample Schedule
Friday
- Arrival and land orientation/site setup: 1-3 PM
- Opening Ceremony & begin water fast - 3pm
- Placement of participants in their sacred sites
- Begin water-only fast
- Overnight alone in solitude
Saturday
- Sunrise meditation and prayer in solitude
- Mid-afternoon sacrament delivered after 24 hours of fasting
- Personal medicine ceremony in your sacred space
- Second night in silence
Sunday
- 9 AM: Return to basecamp
- Shared meal and Breaking of the Fast
- Closing Ceremony and circle
- Departure
Process
1️⃣ Submit your interest through our retreat form
2️⃣ Schedule a call to feel into the resonance
3️⃣ Complete screening to ensure safety and alignment
4️⃣ Secure your space with a deposit
5️⃣ Receive your Vision Quest preparation guide
6️⃣ Gather your gear and your intention
7️⃣ Step into ceremony
Is This For You?
- This is not a weekend to escape.
- It is not about seeking something outside of yourself.
- It is a walk inward. A step across a threshold. A moment of return.
This is for you if…
- You feel called to sit with the Earth in silence and listen for what is true
- You are at a threshold in your life and sense something sacred is asking to be marked
- You are ready to face yourself, stripped of story, with only the wind and the trees as your witness
- You have sat with plant medicines before and feel ready to go deeper—without distraction
- You feel the call of a rite of passage, of remembrance, of reverence
- You know that clarity and transformation are not always comfortable—but they are sacred
This is not for you if…
- You are new to sacred plant medicines or seeking a first-time experience
- You are unable or unwilling to fast from food
- You are not comfortable being alone in nature
- You are not able to follow the ceremonial boundaries set for safety and respect
Pricing & Logistics
We offer this ceremony twice a year, during the dry summer months when the forest is most accessible for deep solo time. This is an intimate experience, held in reverence and simplicity—not a luxury retreat, but a return to what is essential. Pricing reflects our real costs, and we are committed to keeping this offering as accessible as possible for those who are genuinely called.
Pricing:
$700 per participant
Camping Gear Rentals:
If you’re flying in or unable to bring your own equipment, we are happy to arrange gear rental for an additional fee. Please reach out after booking to discuss what you’ll need.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Private Integration Package – 3 Sessions: $375
- Private Integration Package – 6 Sessions: $600
- San Pedro Sacrament (by advance request; subject to availability)
- Gear Rental Package – Price varies depending on need
Payment Schedule:
- 50% deposit due upon booking
- Remaining balance due 7 days before the Quest
Scholarships & Donations
We offer a limited number of partial scholarships for those who feel deeply called but are experiencing financial hardship. These are funded by community donations and given with trust and respect. If you need support, please reach out to us directly to discuss your situation. A conversation is required to ensure fit and sincerity.
If you feel called to support others in accessing this work, we welcome your contribution. We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and can provide donation receipts upon request. Your generosity helps make this ancient rite of passage available to those who may otherwise not be able to answer the call.
To donate or inquire about scholarships, email: [email protected]
Cancellation Policy
- 21+ days before retreat – full refund
- 14–21 days – 50% refund, 50% credited to a future Quest
- 7–14 days – full amount credited toward a future Quest
- Less than 7 days – no refund or credit
You may defer your Quest once. If you cancel again after deferring, your deposit will be forfeited. This policy is in place to honor the energy and preparation we pour into each participant and the difficulty of filling your spot on short notice. That said, we understand that life can bring unexpected change—please reach out if you feel your situation warrants special consideration.
Reciprocity
A portion of all proceeds from our retreats is donated to the Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund. We honor the ancestral roots of these practices and are committed to giving back to the lineages and communities that have carried this wisdom forward.