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An enactment of the classical rite of passage. All Vision Quest programs follow the three-stage model of Severance, Threshold and Incorporation. The nine-day program typically begins at 10 am on the first day at a campground near the wilderness, and ends by noon on the last day. 

2010 Vision Quests

Sonoma Academy Youth Quest
January 6-14, 2010
Location: Owlshead Mountains
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Vanessa Eyen
Tuition: $1,195

Australia Vision Quest
February 12-20, 2010
Location: Sydney, Australia
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Renee Sweezey
Tuition: $1,345 (US) includes all camping fees
Deposit: $250 (US)
View and download PDF flyer for Australia programs here

Spring Vision Quest
April 3-11, 2010
Location: Death Valley National Park
(2 hour drive from Las Vegas, the closest airport)
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Linda Sartor
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250

Men's Vision Quest
Our 10th year of men's quests
May 15-23, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
(4 hour drive from Reno, Los Angeles or Las Vegas)
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Munro Sickafoose
Tuition: $1,195,
Deposit: $250

Women's Vision Quest
June 12-20, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff: Linda Sartor & Scout Tomyris
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
(4 hour drive from Reno, Los Angeles or Las Vegas)

Youth Vision Quest
An open quest for young people age 16-22
June 19-27, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff: Vanessa Eyen & Damien McAnany
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
Staff will help coordinate transportation for this program
Click here to download a flyer about the Youth Vision Quest

Summer Vision Quest
July 10-18, 2010
Location: Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Scout Tomyris
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
(4 hour drive from Reno, Los Angeles or Las Vegas)
Note:  this program features a drive-in base camp.

Jewish Vision Quest
A quest that is grounded in Jewish wisdom and tradition in seeking vision.
August 13-22, 2010
Location: White Mountains, CA
Staff: Zelig Golden & Mike Bodkin
Tuition: $1,295 (this is a 10 day program)
Deposit: $250
Click here to view and download a flyer about this program
Note:  this program features a drive-in base camp.

NEW! Vision Quest for Transformative Leaders, Healers & Evolutionaries
September 11-19, 2010
Location:  Inyo Mountains, CA
Staff:  Mike Bodkin & Dana Carman
Tuition:  $1,195
Deposit: $250
Click here to view and download a flyer about this program
Note:  this program features a drive-in base camp.

NEW! Australia Vision Quest--return visit!
October 15-24, 2010 (10 day program)
Location: Spirits Winds, 1/2 hour drive from Wisemans Ferry (2 hrs. from Sydney)
Staff:  Mike Bodkin, Vicki Dean & Robert Boyle
Tuition:  $1600 (US) includes all camping fees and back country food
Deposit: $250 (US)
Click here to view and download a flyer about this program.

Fall Vision Quest
November 13-21, 2010
Location: Death Valley National Park
(2 hour drive from Las Vegas, the closest airport)
Staff: Mike Bodkin & Alison DeLong
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250
Note: this program features a drive-in base camp.

NEW! Women's New Year's Vision Quest
December 27- January 4 (2011)
Location:  Death Valley National Park
(2 hour drive from Las Vegas, the closest airport)
Staff:  Scout Tomyris & Linda Sartor
Tuition: $1,195
Deposit: $250