REGENERATIVE QUEST

SHAMANIC JOURNEYING & NATURE CONNECTION RETREAT

With Dr. Tom Pinkson

— FOR LIFE & LIVING —

Reconnect with the Wisdom of Nature & Your Own Inner Nature

REDISCOVER AUTHENTIC SELF, DEEP CONNECTION & JOY

In group ceremonies and in solitude, on the land, near the sea, in the forest, under the stars, we can quiet the mind, open the heart, and remember we matter.

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DETAILS

Regenerative Quest
June 24 | Los Padres National Forest
Cost: $300 – $800 (sliding scale based on career level and economic situation, not age, to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community)
For more information or to reserve your spot, GET IN TOUCH today.

Because We Are in a Systemic Crisis

But there are SOLUTIONS! Inspired by Mother Nature’s Wisdom Principles, this program is designed so you will:

Rediscover the intelligence and power of your own inner nature

Experience ceremonies based in ancient wisdom ways

Grow a deep-rooted knowing of self

Build relationships and a sense of belonging and purpose

Participate in traditions that have been used for millennia to support and guide people seeking a good life

Learn tools to connect with the Earth, recharge mind and body, and cultivate joy

Return to wholeness in recognition of interdependence with all beings.

REDISCOVER YOUR INFINITE POWER | REGENERATE | CULTIVATE JOY | GROW COURAGE | CONNECT | HEAL | THRIVE | LOVE

Amid the stressors of the times, all beings are hurting and we are experiencing rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation as never before seen in modern times.

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Accessing deep nature connection using shamanic principles can restore hope and a sense of purpose and belonging that drives health, wellness, and joyful being.

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All programming is custom designed according to developmentally appropriate age groups and geographic regions.

FAQs

Why go on a Regenerative Quest?

Questing is a rite of passage inspired by ancient traditions and Indigenous practices that invite us to use solitude time in nature to give thanks, open up, reconnect with the wisdom of Mother Nature, and remember the brilliance and beauty of our own inner nature. This Quest is based on natural intelligence and the regenerative cycles of nature which tell us we must pause, listen, and create space in order to bring the sacred into daily living and move forward with more power and purpose. When enough thanks has been given, when you have stilled the body and mind enough, when you have opened your mind, heart, and ears enough to really listen and receive, you may be given the answers you seek.

Who should go on a Regenerative Quest?

This Quest is for those interested in a Vision Quest but not quite ready to commit to a six-day journey in the backcountry of the mountains, desert, or forest. It is for those who are burnt out, feeling lost, over-extended, and/or looking for deeper meaning, and for those who know they have not yet stepped into their full power and potential but want to. For those wondering what slow down and catch your breath, or find your balance, actually means. For those who are curious about going on a spiritual pilgrimage. For those looking for a road map to positive impact and purposeful living. For those who hear, or want to hear, and listen to, the voice and wisdom of Mother Nature calling out.

Do I have to fast?

Fasting is an encouraged part of this experience but no, you do not have to fast. Participant safety, health, and well being are of the highest priority on this Quest and key to that is every individual listening to their own wisdom guidance. Fasting has long been used in ceremony to open oneself up to the sacred power and oneness of the world; sacrificing such that you may open to receive; cleaning out toxins so health may come in; to strengthen your courage in discomfort and fear. This Quest does not include a water fast. In fact, participants are encouraged to drink water to stay hydrated and help with the cleansing. Additional preparatory details and instructions will be shared upon registration.

YOUR GUIDE

Dr. Tom Pinkson

Following the instructions of his Huichol grandmother”, mara’akame Guadalupe de la Cruz, Tom is a pioneering bridge builder sharing Nature’s teachings and Indigenous and ancient wisdom ways as tools to address the challenges of our time.

For over 55 years, he has traveled the globe leading rites of passages, including Vision Quests and plant medicine ceremonies. With B.A., M.S. and Ph.D degrees, as well as studies from the Amazon to the Yukon, from Polynesia to South East Asia, throughout the United States and Europe, Tom’s work blends western psychology, contemporary and ancient wellness practices, brain science and quantum physics, to help people wake up and remember to live from the truth of who and what we are: that we are love and love is for giving.

Tom continues to guide retreats, quests, and private ceremonies. He is the author of six books, a keynote speaker, member of The Elders Council, and lives with his wife and animals, near his daughters and grandsons, in Santa Barbara, CA.

”If you can create the opportunity to gift yourself or a loved one a Naturewise quest or rite of passage, please please do it. From the intention setting, to the ceremonies and blessings, to the songs and sharing around the fire, and the gentle communion with my fellow beings on Quest, it was exactly what my soul needed!"
— Ayesha M.W.

”"A beautiful and life-changing gift. Priceless."
— Alane W.

INQUIRE

To learn more about upcoming nature connection rites of passages and quests for vision, contact us today:

Dr. Tom Pinkson | Kimberly Pinkson

WITH DEEP GRATITUDE & HONORING

In all ways and always, we humbly acknowledge the Indigenous plants, animals, and peoples who came before us. We pay our respect and live with appreciation for the elders who hold the traditions and memories that guide us toward a sustainable and regenerative future. We serve our children who inspire us daily, all of the children of the world, and the sacred web of life of which we are all a part.