The re:nature - vision quest
Vision quest in the European tradition
Initiation and vision - an experience for today
Initiation rituals such as the Vision quest were part of growing up in all indigenous cultures. Only those who the great fabric in its cycles and laws can recognise their own potential and take their place in the living whole. In nature, a space is created that Memory, present and visionary futureat the same time - an experience with Body, heart and soul, which becomes an anchor for personal and collective challenges.
European heritage: our very own speciality
Our re:nature vision quest ties in with the European tradition as it is alive in fairy tales and customs. It connects us with the Europe's indigenous past and the Indigenisation within ourselves - without the risk of cultural appropriation.
Through the lively relationship with Landscape, ancestors, wind, tree and animal you become „orientated“ and can face life in your own way. independently, according to your age and purpose serve.
Video: Religious studies background to the re:nature vision quest
For all those who are considering whether and with whom they Vision quest want to participate: It makes a difference whether the search is Individual psychological process or as Initiation ritual is understood. What does an initiation ritual mean today in modern Western culture? And what difference does it make to focus on the European indigenous tradition in the forest to obtain?
Ursina, religious scholar, vision quest guide with almost 20 years of experience and trainer for vision quest leadership, sheds light on these questions and conveys the Depth and significance of the European tradition.
«I am life that wants to live, in the midst of life that wants to live.»
Albert Schweitzer
The social dimension of the re:nature vision quest
The vision quest is particularly aimed at people who are committed to social change and want to ask nature for collective messages for today.
Those who face the challenges of the present often feel overwhelmed or alone. Initiation rituals in indigenous cultures were already a part of social life back then - because only those who were in the localised in the larger whole, is really grown up.
Alone in nature - embedded in life
You are alone in nature for four days and nights - and at the same time realise that you are Part of a living network are. Back in the community, you share your inspirations, understand the laws of transformation and find your place in the social and natural whole.
Support before and after the vision quest
Online preparation evening: Localisation in social change, impetus for your own vision quest.
Online integration meeting: Relating the experiences back to everyday life and deriving concrete next steps.
Optionally, integration can also be realised with our re:nature individual coaching packages (3 or 6 sessions with natural courses).
The procedure
The three phases of the re:nature vision quest on site
The replacement
During the three days of preparation, we leave everyday life and old habits behind us, turn our attention inwards and get in touch with the beings of nature. The fasting is prepared, the safety system is explained and preparatory nature walks take you on a journey into nature. Alone in nature.
The threshold time
The core of the vision quest are Four days and nights alone in nature, fasting and equipped only with the bare essentials. Time to become empty, to enter into dialogue with nature and to listen to the sound of your soul. Your BEING becomes more important than your doing. The management team is always available at the base camp.
The return
After their return, the experiences shared, appreciated and mirrored in a ritualised round. Impressions form into realisations, seemingly banal experiences gain meaning and you are prepared for your return to everyday life.
Our re:nature - Vision Quest
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 / Wednesday, 13 January 2027 / Thursday, 4 March 2027 / Tuesday, 29 June 2027, each from 19:30 to approx. 21:00
Welcome to our online info sessions
Info: Free online information evening regarding our re:nature – vision quest and our re:nature – training programmes. With the Registration Do you get access to kmeet (digital room similar to Zoom, just more ethical and sustainable, see infomaniak.chWe look forward to seeing you!
Location: online
Management: Ursina and David Seghezzi
Dates 2027
24.05. – 04.06.2027
re:nature - Vision Quest May 2027
Including an online preparatory evening on Tuesday, 11 May 2027 at 19:30 and the online integration meeting on 19 November in the evening (19:00-22:15) and all day on 20 November 2027 (until 17:00).
Info: With the group almost full, places will be allocated preferably (but not exclusively) to people who are interested in the vision quest as a basic module for our Education or are interested in the training programme (please indicate this when registering!).
Location: Here in Wendland / Northern Germany.
Management: Ursina and David Seghezzi Co-management Eva Mäurer
12.06. – 23.06.2027
re:nature - Vision Quest June 2027
Including an online preparatory evening on Tuesday, 11 May 2027 at 19:30 and the online integration meeting on 19 November in the evening (19:00-22:15) and all day on 20 November 2027 (until 17:00).
Info: With the group almost full, places will be allocated preferably (but not exclusively) to people who are interested in the vision quest as a basic module for our Education or are interested in the training programme (please indicate this when registering!).
Location: Here in Wendland / Northern Germany.
Management: Ursina and David Seghezzi
30.08. – 09.09.2027
re:nature - Vision Quest September 2027
Including online preparation evening on Tuesday, 17 August 2027 at 7:30 PM and the online integration meeting on 19 November from 7 PM to 10:15 PM and all day on 20 November 2027 (until 5 PM)
Info: With the group almost full, places will be allocated preferably (but not exclusively) to people who are interested in the vision quest as a basic module for our Education or are interested in the training programme (please indicate this when registering!).
Location: Here in Wendland / Northern Germany.
Management: Ursina and David Seghezzi Co-direction Peter Bergner
Costs of a re:nature - vision quest in Wendland
- For the twelve-day vision quest including online preparation evening and online integration meeting, the costs are as follows Seminar costs According to our own estimate, between 1,190 and 1,900 euros (= 1,000 – 1,597 euros plus 19% VAT).
- Flat-rate charge for accommodation in a twin or triple room, including 7% VAT: €340 (€440 for a single room, subject to availability if the group is not fully booked).
- for catering/full board during the preparation and follow-up phases (vegan and gluten-free) €250 (incl. 7% VAT)
- between 30 - max. 65 € for the utilisation contract of the forest plot and the transport costs to the forest plot
Our pricing
For most of the offers we use a Price scale, within which participants can choose according to their own judgement. The upper amount reflects the quality of our service, while the lower amount allows people with a smaller budget to participate.
The basic amount is also welcome and calculated, and at the same time we offer as a Full-time providers of vision quest and nature coaching a special depth and experience. Income from seminars, accommodation and pricing also funds our publications and the maintenance of our seminar venue as a Oasis for participants.
We do not yet practise a fully community-based economy in the Group, have always balanced out the different financial possibilities of the participants internally, so that nobody is excluded. If you can pay more or are used to paying higher prices, you are welcome to choose a higher amount within the scale. If you have financial difficulties, please contact us - solutions can practically always be found.
Registration
For the re:nature - vision quest register at the uma institute
Thank you for your interest in a vision quest! If nothing is noted, there are still places available in all groups.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email or phone. We provide detailed information about the vision quest and answer all questions at our online information evenings.
Our publications on the re:nature vision quest
ForestTime vision quest
The book presents the historical and natural-mystical background of our type of vision quest. We describe how this ancient initiation ritual has a healing effect on the individual - and at the same time is a contribution to overcoming our current social crisis.
Knowledge of change
The book describes the basic structure of original initiation rituals from the perspective of mythology and religious studies. In the second part of the book, experience reports from participants in the vision quest illustrate the nature-cycle soul journey.
In the land of the soul
19 Grimm fairy tales rewritten on the basis of their original ritual structure. Ursula Seghezzi thus opens up a new and fearless access to our European tradition. These fairy tales, analysed with a critical view of power, are the basis for our form of vision quest.
Little Red Riding Hood travelling with wolves
The well-known fairy tale retold by Ursula Seghezzi using the old initiation structure and beautifully illustrated by Christa Unzner. Without scaremongering and lordly distortions. But with a friendly wolf and a Little Red Riding Hood who powerfully becomes a young woman.
We have been publishing our books in our own uma publishing house since 2024
Order these and other publications conveniently and directly via our website.
This way we can cover the production costs of the books!
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