A Vision Quest is a rite of passage, a way of seeking and finding meaningful connection with the earth and source of life. In North America, it is an ancient practice of native peoples. Our Vision Quest is an 8 or 9 day wilderness camping trip with a 3-day/3-night solo fast or partial fast. It is an application of the principles of the traditional vision quest for women in modern western society who are seeking their own healing, life purpose, and spiritual connection. It is not a traditional native vision quest, though we incorporate the wisdom of ancient teachings. One or two preparatory meetings are held ahead of the time of the trip. During these gatherings participants get to know the Quest guides (Linda is assisted by Tree Andrew) and one another, clarify their issues and intentions, and review information about supplies and other logistics. On the first day of the Quest we carpool to a wliderness area. We establish a basecamp there. The next two days are filled with story circles and structured time on the land. The circles provide each person with support to feel strong and clear about facing the challenges of her solo time. On the morning of the fourth day, each person leaves the basecamp and goes to her chosen place to remain in solitude for three days and three nights. The solo is a contemplative time that includes a partial or full fast with water. The Quest guides remain in basecamp offering physical and spiritual support as needed. Upon returning from her solo, each woman is welcomed back and respectfully asked to share the story of her time of solitude. We mirror each person's story, and help each person identify what she learned and what she will bring back to her life in society. Back The Day Quest is a 15 hour retreat in wild nature. It provides each participant with an opportunity to experience intentional connection with nature in a shorter span of time than the Vision Quest. The retreat begins the evening before with a three hour preparatory meeting. The main day of the Quest, participants gather at 8 a.m. to carpool to the Quest site, usually in the mountains just outside of Boulder. The morning is spent in story circles and walking on the land. After lunch, each woman goes out on the land for two to three hours by herself for her solo time. The day ends with a closing circle where everyone comes together again to share and mirror stories, and clarify lessons learned and insights gained. We return to Boulder by 8 p.m. Back