Quest protector training
Are you called to guide people on the powerful rite of passage that is a Vision Quest?
Quest Protector Training is a 10 day initiation into the pathway of Vision Quest Protection.
SKILLS OF A VISION QUEST PROTECTOR & FACILITATOR
In this extensive training program we will cover the spiritual and energetic skills of protecting a Vision Quest.
Specifically this includes:
spiritual protection,
spiritual commitment,
detecting and interpreting areas on the land which contain light and dark influence,
personal and area shielding,
techniques to trigger silence so you can "see" beyond the physical world,
Sweat Lodge Ceremony,
safe ways to navigate the transformational energy of the Vision Quest, and
understanding the dynamics of ceremony.
Additionally, you will learn all the logistics required to safely organise, facilitate, and protect a Vision Quest for others.
There will be a mix of group process, key note presentations and dynamic learning experiences.
Sweat Lodge ceremony is offered and a Vision Quest Ceremony will run in parallel with your training. This will enable you to gain direct experience with the power and energy of Vision Quest while "in training". It will also equip you with invaluable experience regarding the interaction of quest energy and the skills of protection.
Please note: To complete your training and be qualified to offer your own Vision Quest Ceremony you will also need to Apprentice as a Vision Quest Protector at a Nature Philosophy or Soul Paths Vision Quest program after the completion of your 10 day training.
This program was originally designed to train only those called to the Vision Quest Protector path. However many people who never intend to protect a quest have taken this program as it suits their own unique spiritual needs. The spiritual teachings offered are universal, significantly deepen your personal Vision Quest experiences as well as empower your life journey.
This program culminates with the Second Level of Quest, which alone has the capacity to fundamentally transform us. See the description for the Seven Levels of Quest for more information about this and other levels of quest.
TRADITIONAL LINEAGE
This training is based on the Vision Quest ceremony and teachings passed down by Stalking Wolf (Lipan Apache elder and Shaman) to Tom Brown Jr. and then to Malcolm Ringwalt, who taught Kate Rydge and Sam Robertson.
Kate and Sam will be co-facilitating this training with Steve McKenzie from Soul Paths. Steve is an amazing Quest Protector, elder and healer. He has also trained directly with Malcolm Ringwalt as a Quest Protector and teacher of Quest Protector Training. You can find out more about Steve and his work here www.soulpaths.com.au
Kate, Sam and Steve have all deeply committed to the journey of quest and from this place can offer you extensive experience with both personal Vision Quest and Vision Quest Protection.
We are excited and honoured to be offering this program and welcome anyone who has quested in this lineage to be in touch.
Kate Rydge & Sam Robertson - connect@naturephilosophy.com.au
Steve McKenzie - steve@soulpaths.com.au
Prerequisite: 4 Day Vision Quest Ceremony in the Stalking Wolf Lineage
Full Exchange: $2,700
DETAILS:
Full 10-day program - includes all food, camping accommodation & expert training in Vision Quest facilitation.
Please note: To complete your training and be recommended to offer your own Vision Quest Ceremony you will need to also Apprentice as a Vision Quest Protector at a Nature Philosophy or Soul Paths Vision Quest program after the completion of your 10-day training.
VENUE: Sharks Creek, NSW - 1.5 hrs drive from Coffs Harbour airport
DATES: 15th - 24th May, 2025 - BOOKINGS OPEN
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QUEST PROTECTOR TRAINING
TESTIMONIALS
“I thoroughly enjoyed training to become a Quest Protector. I am grateful to the lineage for the opportunity to protect people whilst they are experiencing their Vision Quest.
I feel privileged to be able to serve those who meet the challenge of a Vision Quest.
My joy is that those brave souls go out after to their sphere of influence to help others to raise their awareness. It is like a snowball effect.”
“The lectures accompanying the practices were exactly what I was needing.
They helped clarify both my own understanding of my experiences and how to communicate to potential questers supportive words in their own process without entering into interpreting their vision for them.
I felt very empowered in holding our own final ceremony for the training and the overall experience was much like I imagine what Harry Potter and friends would have felt going to Hogwarts. Magical AF!”
“Thanks to you and Kate for holding such a powerful and amazing space & thanks especially for empowering us to help hold it with you!
Amazing team experience, I’m honoured!
Big journey and big gift to the World this path, it’s a privilege to be walking it with you both! 💚🌈”
“ The vision quest protector training was an amazing journey on so many levels! Not only learned I a lot about how to extend my awareness to places I had no idea I could extend my awareness to, I also came to a place in myself that I can call home!
The humans I shared this journey with instilled so much hope in me for the world and humanity, and they all truly touched my heart in our honest sharing circles we had, where so much truth was spoken in so many beautiful heart-warming ways , which is hard to find in our everyday lives.
So many amazing exercises, which touched on forgotten things inside, so much learning, so much growing so much expanding, so much wisdom shared!
Even if you don’t want to be a protector, but want to treat yourself to an amazing learning, growing and homecoming journey, I can highly recommend those 10 days!”
“The Quest Protector Training was profound on many levels. It stretched me to my edges and moved me towards my fears about the dark and unseen. With the guidance and care of experienced facilitators, I was able to safely explore how I sense and perceive the world.
My ability to receive information and perceive different environments was affirmed. My awareness and discernment sharpened. This training anchored a renewed sense of connection in self and purpose in my life. I started to see what is possible. I left feeling inspired and hungry for more. ”