Open Circle

Overview

A guided wilderness fast for men seeking clarity, recalibration, and direct relationship with themselves and the natural world.

Held in a remote area near the Rogue River and Gold Beach, Oregon, this experience follows a time-tested arc of group preparation, solitude, and integration. Participants will spend three days alone on the land in a supported fast, held within a carefully structured container of safety, intention, and community.

Why a Fast?

Across cultures and time, fasting in nature has been used as a way to:

• Mark transition or threshold
  
  

• Clarify purpose and direction
  
  

• Listen beneath the habits and noise of daily life
  
  

• Reconnect to intuition, humility, and belonging
  
  

• Meet fear, grief, or uncertainty with steadiness
  
  

Structure & Flow

Arrive Friday, May 22 before dark

• Personal camp setup-up 

• Basecamp orientation

Day 1–3 | Preparation

• Group councils and intention setting

• Safety briefing and fasting guidelines

• Solo site selection and preparation
  
  

Days 4-6 | Solo Fast

• Participants disperse to individual solo sites
  
  

• Water-only or light fasting (modified as needed)
  
  

• No phones, no books, no external input
  
  

• Daily check-in protocols for safety
  
  

• Time for reflection, prayer, rest, and listening
  
  

Days 6–8 | Return & Integration

• Re-entry and grounding
  
  

• Breaking the fast together
  
  

• Story sharing & Mirroring
  
  

• Integration practices and next steps
  
  

• Closing circle and departure
  
  

What This Is / What It Is Not

This is:

• A guided wilderness experience
  
  

• Trauma-informed and non-dogmatic
  
  

• Grounded in respect for place and self
  
  

• Structured, but not busy
  
  

This is not:

• A survival challenge
  
  

• A psychedelic or plant-medicine ceremony
  
  

• A therapy retreat
  
  

• A performance or endurance test
  
  

Location

The fast will take place in a remote wilderness area near Agness, Oregon, within the Rogue River–Siskiyou region. Exact location details will be shared with confirmed participants only.

This land is rugged, beautiful, and sparsely visited.

Who This Is For

This experience is appropriate for men who:

• Are navigating transition or decision points
  
  

• Feel called to slow down and listen
  
  

• Are comfortable with solitude and nature, or want to be
  
  

• Are physically and psychologically stable and/or supported

No prior fasting experience is required.

Safety & Support

• Group size is intentionally small
  
  

• Participants are screened prior to acceptance
  
  

• Emergency communication protocols in place
  
  

• Guide on-site and available throughout
  
  

• Modified fasts are available if needed
  
  

This is a non-clinical, non-therapeutic experience grounded in personal responsibility and mutual respect. 

Logistics

• Dates: May 22–31, 2026
  
  

• Location: Near Gold Beach, OR
  
  

• Group Size: 6–10 participants
  
  

• Cost: $1200 (includes facilitation, group gear, permits)
  Partial scholarships available
  
  

• Not Included: Travel, personal gear, food
  
  

A detailed gear list and preparation guide will be provided upon acceptance.

Application Process

Participation is by application only. Paying your deposit of $200 is fully refundable if after the application process it is not aligned.

Interested participants will complete:

1. A short written application
   
   

2. A 30–45 minute conversation
   
   

3. Medical and liability forms

This ensures the experience is appropriate, safe, and aligned.

This is an invitation to step away from the noise, and get closer to yourself.

Reach out if you have any questions: [email protected]