Vision Quest Testimonials
“If anyone is thinking about going on this journey, don’t hesitate. Do it. Trust the protectors. Trust the process. Trust yourself.”
“The time I spent in the Pine Barrens with Elizabeth and the other protectors for my first Vision Quest was full of emotions. Anticipation, curiosity, drive, fear. Over the course of the week my fears were completely laid to rest. My anticipation turned to joy and budding friendships. My curiosity was rewarded…and doubled. The drive I felt to be there blossomed into a deeper calling, one I hope to continue to answer daily. The strong, calming, deep wisdom projected by Elizabeth and the others was like a warm blanket that carried me through the process. I could not have asked for a better experience or a better group of protectors to guide me through my quest and to help decipher some of the emotions following the quest at Grandfather’s camp. If anyone is thinking about going on this journey, don’t hesitate. Do it. Trust the protectors. Trust the process. Trust yourself.” – Kristin Armstrong
“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
“I saw a way, a path that gives me the strength to walk through my fears and try to engender love in my life.”
“I’m crying just thinking of the sheer rapture of my Vision Quest. Almost everything that stood between the Creator and myself was removed. He answered my questions in ways I could have only dreamed of. At times it was as if he stood beside me and talked to me as a father would. At other times he sent animals, insects, plants, trees, and all other manner of life to answer my heartfelt calls. I was besieged with visions of a life of love that was at this point beyond my grasp. I saw a way, a path that gives me the strength to walk through my fears and try to engender love in my life. I pray and focus my intent more and more, knowing that with God’s help I can live this way each day.” –Tom Gordon
“I have journeyed in two Vision Quests so far with Elizabeth. Although each of them was very different, both were truly profound healing experiences.”
“I have journeyed in two Vision Quests so far with Elizabeth. Although each of them was very different, both were truly profound healing experiences. It is impossible to really describe what you will get out a Vision Quest as each one is unique to each individual. It will also show you what you need to understand at this particular point in your journey. Elizabeth and her team do a wonderful job in guiding us through the process to ensure that we get the maximum benefits out of the experience. Her motherly energy allows us to feel safe and protected, which allows for a more profound introspection. They will give you the tools needed to be able to deepen your understanding of the Quest. If you do have the privilege of taking a Quest with Elizabeth and her team, just notice the faces and the energy of your fellow Questers before and after the journey. This alone will convince you that you have just been part of a life changing experience.” –Pascal Brisson
“The Women’s Vision Quest with Elizabeth Moes turned out to be one of the most powerful and defining experiences of my life.”
“The Women’s Vision Quest with Elizabeth Moes turned out to be one of the most powerful and defining experiences of my life. Granted, the Quest is determined and defined by the individual doing it, but this can be greatly enhanced by the person(s) facilitating and protecting the event. You can trust Elizabeth to give fully of herself—her wisdom, experience, strength, and (of course) her ability to protect you in any way necessary. Elizabeth runs a phenomenal Quest. If you have never quested before, this would be the ideal venue for being introduced to the tradition. If you are an experienced quester, know you will be given the space and respect to fully follow your vision. I cannot recommend this event too highly.” –Ginta Zvilius
“Without hesitation, I recommend Elizabeth and Bill to be your Vision Quest Protectors.”
“My first Vision Quest was completed successfully only because of the preparation that Elizabeth and Bill provided. I could compare my Vision Quest to a road trip. I had planned very well for this trip but there were some surprises along the way that I could not ever have foreseen. Elizabeth and Bill were spiritually aware enough to warn me of these problems, and in such a wonderful way that I was able to continue on my trip and not turn back. Essentially, I would have left my quest circle early if it had not been for their words and actions. The passion and dedication they have for providing us with a great Quest experience was very inspiring. Without hesitation, I recommend Elizabeth and Bill to be your Vision Quest Protectors.
“There are so many reasons why I’m glad I stayed in my quest circle for all four days and I cannot begin to explain them all. I can sum them all up in one experience, and please consider this deeply , as Tom Brown would say ‘don’t let this slip under the belly of the coyote.’ When I left my quest circle after the fourth day, the goldenrod was in full bloom throughout the fields, and its yellow flowers were more yellow than any yellow I had ever seen. The blue sky was more blue than I had ever witnessed in my life. Everything danced in the wind and was alive. This walk alone was reason enough to Quest, but it was so much more….” –Corey Stevens
“I really felt the power and love of the Creator.”
“On the last day of my Quest this unbelievable emotion just welled up from inside me and I started to cry. I really felt the power and love of the Creator. It made me realize what work needs to be done for the Creator.” –Frances Galszechy
“This quest was a very powerful, and also very healing time for me.”
“I quested with Elizabeth in 2016 as part of an all-women’s Quest. The Women’s Quest was wonderful—there was something very special about being in this space with just feminine energies. There was an abundance of love, caring, compassion and feelings of safety surrounding us. Absolutely everything was taken care of. The excellent preparation period with Elizabeth took away all my worries about failing, or not being good enough or strong enough for the Quest. During the last part of the Quest, she also took us through the process of how to interpret—and continue interpreting—what we experienced during our time in our Quest circle. This process was especially helpful to me after returning to my everyday life, as many of the Quest lessons became clearer days, weeks, even months later. As the late afternoon of our closing ceremony wore on, a beautiful storm gathered slowly around us, with thunder rolls growing and the wind shifting among the pine trees. It was just as we ended the ceremony at dusk that the first raindrops fell. This quest was a very powerful, and also very healing time for me. I’m incredibly grateful to Elizabeth for running it, and to both her and her assistants, who watched over us carefully during our time in the quest circles. She is a phenomenal protector, and is a kind, compassionate and loving person who I am proud and grateful to say I know!” – Siobhan O’Neal
“Because of this, I am finally beginning to heal, love, and learn what it means to be truly alive.”
“In the past, every time I heard someone suggest questing, I thought it sounded like a terrible punishment. No food? No books? No friends? No thanks! But it kept popping up in conversations, tugging on my heart strings, and disturbing my sleep. Finally I changed my mind and say ‘YES’ to questing. Because of this, I am finally beginning to heal, love, and learn what it means to be truly alive. I participated in a quest that was facilitated by Elizabeth Moes. During the entire process, I felt considered and respected. Elizabeth and her assistants have a deep and wide understanding of the questing process, from the inside out. They gave useful advice, too, such as to sip water (and not chug it) to avoid painful muscle cramping. Although questing is not easy, Elizabeth and her team ensured that it was as smooth as possible so that we could fully focus on the task at hand.” – Kimi Mack
“The power of it cannot be overstated.”
“I’ve been on several Vision Quests and the best for me personally is that run by Elizabeth. A small group of women makes the camaraderie close and personal and the loving guidance from Elizabeth and the other protectors is amazing. This is the Vision Quest I will be attending annually. The power of it cannot be overstated.” – Janice Christie
“Elizabeth and Bill made me feel so accepted, protected, and fully informed….”
“I feel privileged to have shared my most personal challenge with people who made me feel so accepted, protected, and fully informed during my four day gift from the Creator.” – Laurie MacLean
“…Elizabeth and Bill’s input and sensitivity to my needs were absolutely critical to the success of my Quest. In particular, I felt protected enough to do the work I had to do….”
“There are a great many things I could say about my quest – all good – but I will restrict myself to mentioning two of the most significant effects of my Quest and to commenting on the way in which Elizabeth and Bill set the stage for my experience.
“Following my quest, I had hoped to be more at ease with myself, and now, as I reflect on the Quest’s effects, I see that my hope was realized. A more obvious and immediate effect of my Quest was a strengthening of my faith. I now pray everyday, whereas before my Quest, prayer was not a part of my life. This effect was a surprise to me, but a welcome one.
“Thinking of my expectations for the quest, I did not know what to expect with respect to the roles Elizabeth and Bill would play in my experience. As it turns out, their input and sensitivity to my needs were absolutely critical to the success of my Quest. In particular, I felt protected enough to do the work I had to do, but at no time felt their presence to be obtrusive or inappropriate; they were, in all ways, helpful and considerate. I would not and could not have done my Quest without them.” – Jane de Munnich
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