In times of transition, crossroads and new beginnings, we are called on a transformative Quest, a rite of passage to explore our life dreams, discover our life direction and unique gifts, to create a life that makes a difference, healing the self and the world. The Wilderness Rites of Passage guides women through the classic stages of a spiritual quest - from hearing a call to change and answering it, through dying, healing and rebirth, to discovering purpose and power and returning with it back to the world.

Who is the Quest program for? Are you seeking greater clarity about your life's meaning? Do you want to live your life more passionately? Are you seeking spiritual renewal or wanting to reclaim your personal power?

Perhaps you are in the midst of a life transition, have reached a crossroads or are experiencing a dark night of the soul. You have heard a call and you are ready to take the next step in your life. You want to experience the inspiration and healing that nature can bring you. You feel the need for a powerful "initiation" or passage ceremony. Any one of these can be a calling to undertake a quest for new vision.

In this course we will explore both experiential and conceptual tools for navigating each of the stages of the Quest. Our activities will include life transition rituals, inviting revelation from the powers of nature, dream work, three solo days and nights in wilderness places of power, spirit journeys, drumming fire circles, dancing, healing ceremony, sacred storytelling, inspiring group process, and more.

Judy Reynolds, M.A. has been leading wilderness quests for 17 years. She has studied with Steven and Meredith Foster, Joanna Macy and many traditional Peruvian shamans in the jungles of Peru. She has been a Women's Studies instructor at Cabrillo Collage for over 20 years and is currently a grief counselor at Hospice Caring Project. She brings the gift of transformation and spiritual connection to all of her work, along with a warm sense of humor.

"I love the way your course completely honored my process. There was no agenda of what I was to heal, how I was to heal or any "system" I was to learn. The course guided me in my own work. The healing that occurred was deep, was profound and was MINE!" Priscilla Schaffer, Senior Planner, California

"The course has helped me to sort the wheat from the chaffand to look within myself to find the tools I needed to move forward with my life. The course got me out of "NEUTRAL" and into "DRIVE"." Jeanette Supp, Teacher, California