Vision Quest for Transformative Leadership

The Vision Quest for Transformative Leadership is an opportunity to step out of the momentum of our lives, work, and  service and give ourselves and the world the gift of an inquiry into our deepest truth.

As we step into the challenges and uncertainties we face on our planet today, how are we doing so?  We may be so caught up in our mission, cause, and urgency of purpose, that we may forget to take time to check in with ourselves on a deep level .  How aligned are we on a daily basis with our own body, mind, soul, and spirit?

As we recognize that the health and vitality of the individual and the community are interdependent,  how can we truly serve others and our world, while we heal and strengthen ourselves?  How can we grow into stronger alignment withourselves, so that  the work we do in the world can align with the greater good?

In encountering wild nature, we discover that the reflection of the earth's vitality that surrounds us serves to nurture and awaken our own inner creativity and power.  In developing a personal relationship with the land, our capacity to listen deepens.  The collective wisdom found beneath our feet and within ourselves begins to inform our sense of self, community, and the nature of our service in the world.

Where:  Inyo Mountains, Southern California high desert.
Note:  A higher clearance vehicle is useful for this location.

When: September 24-October 2, 2011.  We'll begin at 10 am on Saturday, September 24 and end by noon on Sunday, October 2.

Tuition: $1,245 includes all food except 2-3 restaurant meals, and follow-up coaching sessions with the whole group and with each participant; does not include transportation or campground fees (for 2 nights).

Workshop Leaders:

Mike Bodkin, M.S., MFT has been Executive Director of Rites of Passage since 1987.  In his work with Rites of Passage, Mike is pioneering a new tradition of Vision Questing, one that honors its native roots, yet has a lineage and integrity of its own.  Mike has led vision quests for 28 years, directs an ongoing guide training program for Rites of Passage, and has led successful programs in places as diverse as South Korea and Australia.  He brings sensitivity and skills from his training as a Marriage and Family Therapist to his work as a wilderness teacher and guide.  Mike lives with his wife Renee on land near Santa Rosa, CA, where he explores his passions for intentional community, organic gardening and bluegrass music.

Deb Zucker, ND, LMP, is a licensed naturopathic physician, educator, and wilderness guide.  She is the founder of Vital Medicine, an integral medicine clinic and educational center, and adjunct faculty in Bastyr University's Naturopathic Medicine and Counseling and Health Psychology departments.  Prior to becoming a physician, Deb worked for a number of years in outdoor and experiential education with youth and young adults, leading wilderness expeditions, facilitating groups, training trip leaders, and even creating a summer camp for disadvantaged teens.   Deb is currently completing the Rites of Passage guide training program.