Rewilding the Self
To “rewild” is to return to something essential—something whole and intensely alive that the modern world has trained us to forget. Rewilding the Self is an invitation to awaken to your innate human wholeness and your living connection to the natural world. It is not about abandoning civilization or running away into the woods. Instead, it is about remembering who you are at the deepest level of soul and rediscovering your place in the more-than-human community.
For many of us, life can become narrow and domesticated. We learn to survive by following rules, meeting expectations, and living within the boundaries others have set for us. Over time, we may feel the edges of our joy grow faint or our sense of purpose begin to fade. Rewilding offers a path of renewal—an invitation to step outside familiar patterns and into the wider, wilder story that has been waiting for us all along.
What Happens in a Rewilding Weekend?
Rewilding weekends are immersive experiences usually held in partnership with Illuman Colorado and shaped by the teachings of Bill Plotkin’s Wild Mind and my work as a guide with the Animas Valley Institute. For a few days, participants engage in practices that open the heart, awaken the imagination, and re-root us in the sacredness of creation.
These weekends often include:
A nature-based map of the human psyche, exploring the True Self and strategies of the False Self
Council and mirroring, where participants are deeply heard and reflected by the group
Dreamwork and journaling, uncovering the hidden voices of the soul
Time in nature, including solo wanderings that allow the land to speak
Storytelling and community rituals that honor both individual journeys and collective belonging
What Participants Experience
Past participants have described rewilding as a mosaic of wisdom, curiosity, and joy. One person shared, “Rewilding got me to reconnect with the earth in a spiritual way.” Another said, “The weekend was a beautiful mosaic for me.” These words capture the essence of what happens when we remember that our lives intertwine with the rhythms of the earth and the mystery of Spirit.
Rewilding is not about mastering a skill or acquiring knowledge. It is about being transformed by an encounter with your own depths, with others on the same journey, and with the living world that surrounds you. It is about revitalization and renewal, about rediscovering the treasure buried in the field of your own life.
“Rewilding got me to reconnect with the earth in a spiritual way.”
Who Is It For?
Rewilding is open to anyone who longs to deepen their connection with soul, Spirit, and the natural world. It is especially valuable for those who feel caught in routines, yearning for meaning, or seeking companions who share the same hunger for authenticity. The weekends provide a safe and supportive container for exploration, reflection, and growth.
Step Into the Circle
These immersions happen throughout the year, with limited space to ensure intimacy and depth of experience. For information on upcoming rewilding weekends and to connect with others on the path, I invite you to join our online community. Transformation is elusive when pursued in isolation, but it flourishes in circles of trust and belonging.