• Are you longing to pause, reflect and reset?
• Has the fast pace dried the edges of your creativity?
• Are you longing for solitude and reflection to listen deeply?
• Are you hearing the call to know yourself more deeply?

In today’s Western world, we can easily find ourselves spending our precious lives on screens with very little time connecting with the natural world around us. Many of the traditions that once helped people move through major life changes—like coming of age, becoming a parent, or facing loss—have faded from modern culture. Yet, we still long for ways to acknowledge transitions in life and space to make know ourselves more deeply in the fast changing world.

A vision fast is one powerful way to do that. It’s a contemporary version of an ancient rite of passage, where you step away from your daily life—no phone, no work, no distractions—and spend intentional time alone in nature. Usually, it involves fasting (eating little or nothing), spending time in solitude, and opening yourself to reflection and insight.

Why do this? Because sometimes we need to step out of our routines to really hear our deeper wisdom. A vision fast gives you space to ask big questions like “Who am I now?” and “What do I have to offer the world?” In the quiet of nature, the answers move from muffled noises to clear and heart felt knowing.

​People often return from a vision fast with a deeper sense of clarity, purpose, and belonging—not just to their community, but to the Earth itself. Life can start to feel more meaningful, more grounded, and more aligned with what truly matters.

It’s not easy—but it’s powerful. And in a world that moves so fast, taking time to pause and reconnect might be one of the most important things we can give ourselves.

Structure of the Program

The is an 10 day program that includes pre- and post-individual sessions to support participants to gain the most from their experience.

The first two days on the land will be in a group where you will be supported by your guides to gain clarity on your intention and to prepare. The solo time is four nights of solo fasting, after which you are welcomed back with ceremony by your guides and supported to integrate and weave your experience on the land into your daily life.

Follow-up support after you go home is also included.

To learn more and schedule your preparation call, please complete the registeration link below.

Whats Provided: 

Camping (Bring your own Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat)

Basic shower facilites

Composting toilets

Plant Based Gluten Free Meals

Guiding

Meet Your Guides:

Toni McErlane, B.Sc. Ecotherapist, Counsellor, Mediator, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Facilitator, Outdoor Adventurer

Jaime Howell – M.Ed., Wilderness Rites of Passage Guide, Work That Reconnects facilitator and experienced teacher of Open Floor movement practice. 

Financial Investment:

(includes meals and camping accommodation)

Deposit to secure your place today: $100.00

Early Bird Rate if paid in full before 31st December 20th 2025: $1,395

If paid after December 20th, 2024: $1495

Payment plans available on request

Please email toni@restorativerelationships.co.nz

or

jaimeopeningminds@gmail.com

Cancellations: We will not provide any refunds if participation is cancelled less than 2 months prior to the event start date unless the event is cancelled by the organisers.

Submit Payments to:

Account Name:  Centre for Nonviolence and Conscious Living
Account Number:  38-9017-0225338-00

Reference:  [your name]
Code:  WildMirror