Wilderness Initiation

The Wilderness Initiation is one of the most powerful experiences I offer. It is a three-day, two-night immersion into nature, community, and yourself, designed to access something that cannot be reached in an office or a studio, no matter how safe the space.

There is something about being in the wild, away from the distractions and comforts of daily life, that allows the body to finally let go of what it has been holding. The wilderness does not judge, rush, or fix. It simply holds space, and that is often exactly what is needed.

Friday morning begins the journey right away. We load our gear into a large canoe and paddle across a bay near Point Reyes. We time it with the tides, working smarter, not harder, but that is not to say it is easy. There are challenging aspects, and that is intentional. The effort is part of the process.

Once we arrive, we set up camp and build the fire that will serve us for warmth and ceremony throughout the weekend. Friday is dedicated to mind and spirit, Capacity for Self Method™ integrative practices, reflection, and settling into the rhythm of a life stripped down to its essentials.

Saturday morning begins another full day of mind, body, and spirit work, with self-reflective breaks woven throughout. When appropriate, we incorporate hands-on bodywork. In the afternoon, we go into a deep, extended meditative journey, one of the most transformative parts of the experience. A simple, healthy dinner follows before rest.

Sunday morning closes the experience with a spiritual practice and ritual with the ocean before we paddle back across the bay and return home, different than when we arrived.

The Wilderness Initiation is for anyone ready to go beyond the comfortable boundaries of their usual healing work. You do not need to be an experienced outdoorsperson, you need to be willing. Willing to be uncomfortable, to sit with what arises, to let the process unfold without controlling it.

Past participants have included people at turning points in their lives, those processing grief or transition, practitioners seeking their own deeper work, and anyone who senses that what they are looking for cannot be found indoors.

This experience integrates everything I have learned over twenty-three years into a single immersive container: cranial sacral work, breathwork, sound healing, somatic dialogue, movement, ceremony, and the healing power of nature itself.

• Duration: Friday morning through Sunday afternoon (3 days, 2 nights)
• Location: Near Point Reyes, Northern California
• Group size: Small and intimate for safety and depth
• Physical requirements: Ability to paddle a canoe and camp outdoors. No extreme fitness required, willingness matters more than ability
• What is provided: Canoe, camping equipment, food, and all ceremony materials
• Investment: $4,500 per person, all-inclusive. Everything above is covered for the full three days, so there's nothing more to buy.
• What to bring: Detailed packing list provided upon registration