The Vision Quest is a powerful experience, bringing us to the center of who we are and what unique gifts we can bring to the world. It is a time to connect with the Earth in a truly intimate way.
The Quest itself is four days and four nights alone in nature, leaving behind all distractions so we can focus deeply on our journey. Guidance, support, and structure are available not only during the quest program but in the days and weeks leading up to it. During the program itself, the Quest will be preceded by preparation and teaching, and followed by a time of reintegration, reflection, and guidance for manifesting your Vision. Protection is provided throughout the quest program. You do not need previous experience with the Vision Quest to participate, just a longing of your heart to embark on this remarkable journey.
The teachings of this Vision Quest have been passed down by Grandfather Stalking Wolf through Tom Brown, Jr. Grandfather was a Lipan Apache elder and shaman. He was a master of simplifying and distilling teachings down to their intrinsic core which worked for anyone seeking with an open heart. (To be clear, it is not a Lipan Apache Quest, and is not dependent on religion, doctrine, or cultural perspective.) The quest is set up as Grandfather, himself, as well as Tom would set it up for early questers.
Elizabeth Moes first quested in 1990 and was called to the first Vision Quest Protector Training Program, offered by Bear Povisils and Malcolm Ringwalt (to whom Tom handed this tradition’s Vision Quest) in 1993. Following her Vision, she has run many quest programs since then for people of all ages. Several of these have been Women’s Vision Quests held in the sacred Pine Barrens where Grandfather initially taught Tom. Tom has overseen Elizabeth and has fully endorsed her guiding Vision Quest programs.
Elizabeth has found the quest to be such a powerful, life-changing, and growthful experience that she has personally undertaken many Vision Quests (more than forty) over the last thirty-two years, a number of them in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Elizabeth has served the Vision of Grandfather Stalking Wolf as passed down through Tom Brown for over thirty years and is one of Tom’s Tracker School Elders for over fifteen years. It is one of her Visions to offer the life-changing Vision Quest to open-hearted people committed to living a powerful life and making the positive changes that only they can bring to the world. It is also part of her vision to teach The Protector Training Program and The Seven Levels of Quest. As we change on this deep level, the world around us changes into a more life-affirming, visionary, and honest way, being in alignment with who we truly are. A powerful journey to using our life’s energy and time to create lasting positive change. The ramifications and effect are infinite.
There is an application process which helps both you in preparing for your Quest and us in providing guidance and facilitating a safe, growthful, and life-changing experience. A list of what to bring with you to the program and guidelines for preparing will be provided. There is also a suggested donation to help cover the costs of running such a program. It is not a payment for the Vision Quest or the teachings themselves, but reflects the small group format and the many expenses involved, including all meals for the days you are not questing, and bottled water for the days you are questing. Furthermore, it reflects your commitment and respect for your facilitators’ efforts in providing this opportunity. In addition, there may also be some partial sponsorship and some partial trade opportunities.
For more information or a full application, please contact Elizabeth at QuietWatersHealing@gmail.com
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Quite simply put, questing is one of the most profound, tried and true methods of shifting a person into finding out who they are, what their potential is, and truly living their Vision.
“My Vision Quest with Elizabeth was one of the most remarkable, empowering, and growthful experiences of my life to date.”
“My Vision Quest with Elizabeth was one of the most remarkable, empowering, and growthful experiences of my life to date. It was my first Vision Quest, I didn’t know what to expect, I was nervous for weeks beforehand and at times outright terrified, wondering what I was getting myself into. Elizabeth and her team dissolved all my fears with their gentle and insightful approach. They helped me prepare so that I could have the most powerful experience available to me, they skillfully held a safe and expansive space for us, and they expertly guided us through the post Quest transition. If you are a nervous newbie like I was or just someone looking for a beautifully facilitated Vision Quest, I highly recommend reaching out to Elizabeth.” – Romana Cretnik
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