Colorado Vision Quest Colorado

For other dates and locations of Vision Quests in the tradition of Grandfather Stalking Wolf please see the Hearts of Fire website.

Our life’s journey is re-enlivened with the passions of the heart and we are better able to reflect the peace, perfection, and creativity of the Universe. The Mystics that inspired all of the world’s major religions used questing to connect with their Higher Selves and touch the wisdom of Silence. But this ancient practice is open to every Seeker and remains a powerful tool for bringing Light into your life and the world. 

The mechanism of Questing is to break away from the daily moment-to-moment distractions that diminish our Awareness and keep us from looking Within. It is a sacrifice of self, a denial of all the ways we avoid encountering our deepest Truths. It is a fast from all things familiar except water*. It is a commitment to know the Truth, refusing old patterns.

* Consult your physician before attempting the fast. Exceptions to fasting will be made when warranted by medical conditions.  Fasting is an important element for questing, one with multiple benefits, but it is not *the* most important element. We would much rather compromise around the fast than deny a quest. Participants will bring a sleeping bag, warm clothing, and rain gear.  Meals are provided before and after the 4-day Quest.

Each questor remains alone in their quest circle in the purity of nature. A traditional Vision Quest lasts four days and nights, an interval that allows for robust exploration of our human experience: body, emotion, mind, and spirit. Our most pressing questions are answered and we are invariably led to a settled place of expanded awareness and stillness. This awareness is a gateway for endless possibilities of the Heart.

Facilitated questing offers guidance, protection, and support before, during, and after the solo experience. We use a communication system each day that ensures each questor’s safety and privacy.  To maximize the benefits of questing, our programs include time before the Quest, for preparation, as well as afterwards for reflection and guidance on understanding the experience.

The ceremony we teach comes from Grandfather Stalking Wolf (Lipan), passed down to Tom Brown, Jr. The teaching was then passed to Malcolm Ringwalt, Bear Povisils, and Chuck Goewey, and in turn, onto us. Grandfather’s Vision, in part, was to find the common spiritual truths among the world’s religions and cultures. As such, this Quest is not necessarily Lipan but, rather, the pure simplicity of the quest experience without cultural additions that can make the quest unique to particular traditions.  Thus, this quest is suitable for everyone regardless of religious or cultural background.