An enactment of the classical rite of passage. All Vision Quest programs follow the three-stage model of Severance, Threshold and Incorporation. The nine-day program typically begins at 10 am on the first day at a campground near the wilderness, and ends by noon on the last day. 

Fall Vision Quest
November 14-22, 2009
Location: Death Valley National Park
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Farion Pearce
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
First meeting: Saturday, November 14, 10 am at campground
(2 hour drive from Las Vegas, the closest airport)

2010 Vision Quests

Sonoma Academy Youth Quest
January 6-14, 2010
Location: Owlshead Mountains
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Vanessa Eyen
Tuition: $1,195

Australia Vision Quest
February 12-20, 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Renee Sweezey
Tuition: $1,345 (US) includes all camping fees
Deposit: $250 (US)
View and download PDF flyer for Australia programs here

Spring Vision Quest
April 3-11, 2010
Location: Death Valley National Park
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Linda Sartor
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
(2 hour drive from Las Vegas, the closest airport)

Men's Vision Quest
Our 10th year of men's quests
May 15-23, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Munro Sickafoose
Tuition: $1,195,
Deposit: $250
(4 hour drive from Reno, Los Angeles or Las Vegas)

Women's Vision Quest
June 12-20, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff: Linda Sartor & Scout Tomyris
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
(4 hour drive from Reno, Los Angeles or Las Vegas)

Youth Vision Quest
An open quest for young people age 16-22
June 19-27, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff: Vanessa Eyen & Damien McAnany
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
Staff will help coordinate transportation for this programJewish Vision Quest

Summer Vision Quest
July 10-18, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Scout Tomyris
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
(4 hour drive from Reno, Los Angeles or Las Vegas)

Jewish Vision Quest
A quest that is grounded in Jewish wisdom and tradition in seeking vision.
August 13-22, 2010
Location: White Mountains, CA
Staff: Zelig Golden & Mike Bodkin
Tuition: $1,295 (this is a 10 day program)
Deposit: $250
Click here to view and download a flyer about this program

Fall Vision Quest
November 13-21, 2010
Location: Death Valley National Park
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Alison DeLong
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
(2 hour drive from Las Vegas, the closest airport)