There are vision quests offered in various parts of the country. What difference might this make in my quest experience?
In thinking about a vision quest, you might consider it as an interaction between Set and Setting. Set encompasses what you bring to the experience: emotions, expectations, motivations, intentions, etc., while setting is what appears to be outside: landscape, climate and weather, animals, etc. Your set, whether positive or challenging (desires and demons, purposes and fears) will likely be the same regardless of where you undertake a vision quest, while the settings vary widely in different locations and different times of the year. Particular settings do have unique qualities and differing energies. Death Valley is a land of grand vistas and immense space, dominated by the elements of air and fire, while Vermont, with its wildlife, streams, and lakes embodies the elements of earth and water. (A more detailed description of sites is provided under Enrollment) Some people consider it important to quest within the area and ecology closest to where they live, while others are drawn to go