A one week adventure in the UK wilderness for young adults who want to discover their visionary potential and help build a better future for our world*

ARE YOU?

– 15-17 or 18-30 and hungry to make a change in the world we live in?

– Want to take ownership of your future and live life on your terms?

– Up for a week-long wild adventure with up to 12 other visionary young adults, living off-grid (no electricity), immersed in nature?

– Able to pay £550 (Note: we have several discounted Supported & Bursary places available, see below)

THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR YOU IF YOU…

– Want support with your personal development journey
– Want a chance to celebrate and socialise after after all the challenges of Covid-times
– Believe there is a better way, for you, and other young people to have your concerns be heard and taken seriously
– Want support to act on your dreams or concerns, not just talk about them
– Think we can create a happier, healthier future world, not species extinction
– Crave time and space to relax in nature, connect with inspiring new people and feed your imagination and creativity
– Are frustrated by how much school didn’t teach you
– Are curious about social justice, climate breakdown and/or mental health
– Think there is magic everywhere if we just look for it
– Want to be able to model not only strength but also relationship ability
– Believe change also begins from the bottom of the ladder of power and not just top down 

THIS EXPERIENCE IS NOT FOR YOU IF YOU…

– Hate the outdoors
– Are totally cool with the way things are in the world
– Expect things to magically change because someone else will fix it
– Never wonder about questions like “Who am I?”, “Why am I here?”, and “Why is there so much conflict?”
– Couldn’t imagine a week without creature comforts and home luxuries

OK, I’M INTERESTED. SO, WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Mountain adventures – We’ll live half way up a mountain with great views. As well as summiting mountains and going on beautiful hikes, expect some wild swimming and to learn about how to navigate and live safely in a mountain environment by our qualified Mountain Leader.

Community living – you’ll be getting a chance to live, work and form real human connections with like-minded young people. Shaping the way you want to live and co-exist for the week.

In addition to community living this change of pace from your day-to-day life will give you:
Time to enjoy some solitude
Space to reflect on your purpose/place in the world
A change of scenery to help inspire your journey of self-discovery

Resourcing and sustaining your mental health – This last year has made maintaining our mental health extremely difficult. During this one week adventure we’ll provide you with guidance, tools and practical ways to maintain your mental wellbeing in your daily life

Connecting with nature – Whether it’s through walking, wild swimming, mindfulness or sitting round the fire, you’ll get a chance to be closer to nature than ever before, learning about the environment we inhabit and the best ways to take care of it.

A ‘Vision Fast’ – On the penultimate day, we invite each person to find a private spot in the wild away from the group to spend half a day in solitude, without any of your usual modern distractions, including food! This is an ancient practice that has existed in different forms in almost every human culture throughout time. We will spend the week preparing for this experience and feedback tells us it’s often the most transformative part of the week (see Nadège’s quote below). You can also read more about the WHY and HOW of vision fasts here.

Develop ideas for the future – As part of this adventure we would like to encourage you to step into your visionary self: exploring the edge of what we know by developing ideas that’ll positively help the world, and figuring out how to execute them

 

Testimonials:

“My week at The Village with The Visionaries was epic and healing in so many ways. I’ve spent years trying to find myself, my purpose, my identity, and unfortunately the only way that manifested itself was through an eating disorder and depression. I thankfully managed to claw my way through most of that, but it wasn’t until taking part in The Village that I realised how much it was still holding me back. Like two weights tied around my waist. 

Immersing myself in nature, sharing my vulnerabilities with positive and powerful people, and seeing Max, Zuma and Sola achieving their goals was so inspiring and life changing. I finally feel brave enough to take the leap out of the 9-5 and to pursue my dream to help people, just like how they’ve helped me. I’ve learned how to connect with my inner child, how to shine a light on my inner shadows, how to give generously, and how to harness the wisdom to let go of what doesn’t serve me.

I am finally letting go of the depression and eating disorder that have been claiming my identity, and instead I have the clarity and strength to become who I want to be. Hopefully soon you’ll see me running nature, yoga and art retreats to help people’s mental health!” – Leah Gowing – 2021 Participant

“The Village at the Edge of the World camping experience had a profound impact on me. As someone who struggles with loneliness living alone in London, I could connect deeply with others. We shared food, talents, stories, and the warmth of the campfire. The things we learned about the medicine wheel and the daily activities helped me put the troubles weighing me down at home into perspective while being guided to a place of wisdom. I returned to London feeling so much better about my life.

An activity that had an incredibly profound impact on me was the vision fast. We were sent into the wilderness alone for three hours, no phones, no books, no pens, just ourselves. I went into the vision fast with the affirmation, ‘I trust in my path’. Out there in the wilderness, there were no distractions. There was nothing external to me influencing my thinking. While I was out there, I felt like I could own my thoughts, own my time, and own my ‘self’. I had some candid revelations about where and how I hold myself back. I held a ceremony for my mum, who died when I was five- it just so happened to be her birthday that day. By the time the fast ended, my affirmations were ‘I am on my path’, ‘I am true to my heart’, and ‘I have a beautiful family’.

The things I feared most going in and found most challenging, like the rain and cold, bats, slugs and bugs, and using an outdoor shower and toilet, ended up being the things I most appreciated. I faced my fears in a gentle and supported way, which has enabled me to see myself in a different, more capable way. So grateful to the visionaries team for allowing me to be a part of this life-changing experience.” – Nadege Rene – 2021 Participant

“During the time at camp, I was able to take a break, calm down deeply and feel so inspired by the world around me. I met wonderful people, listened and learned from them. I felt more at home in nature again, understanding how important and necessary it is for me. I got to spend time and share, reflect & realise in a warm, supportive, allowing community. Overall it’s given me the courage to commit to new beginnings, embracing myself fully and what it is I truly want my life to be.

I’m definitely taking forward deep listening, slowing down & moving with more love and courage. I feel a lot more compassionate towards myself. This was a beautiful experience that revealed a lot of challenges – I was able to move through them with the support, kindness and openness of others. I plan to take forward more time together, more time in silence & nature and self belief.” – Kendra Chiagoro-Noel – 2021 Participant

 

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