“My ‘Wild Pilgrimage’ experience was one of the most meaningful and memorable experiences in recent years… What stands out was the deep connections made with all the people on the hike…”
“Profound connections with others, the land, plants and animals in a pilgrimage of self-discovery and enlightenment! One of the best workshops in my life!”
— Anna, Wild Pilgrimage | April, 2023
“Words fail to describe the beauty, wholesomeness, and perspective-shifting experiences of my Wildtender program. I am now tied to a long lineage of pilgrims who humbly bow to the natural world, remembering my place as kin amongst a vast interconnected web of other human and other-than-human beings. ”
— Ariel, Wild Dharma | May, 2023
“...a gorgeous orchestration of knowledge, backcountry wisdom, and respect of the sacred by all three of our guides. An environment of safety, yet with flexibility and allowance to step toward the edge was felt and appreciated.”
— Kristi, Wild Dharma | May, 2023
“The lessons I received from the land are ones that will never be lost. They will carry me into my future in a magnificent way. This was directly due to the excellent and unique quality of the experience.”
— Lisa, Wild Dharma | May, 2023
“I can honestly say that this is one of the most treasured experiences I have had in my life so far.”
— Rebecca, Wild Dharma | May, 2022
“I am just immensely grateful for Wildtender and the experience I had. it was truly transformative and precious to me. I will carry it with me always.”
— Lisa, Bowing to the Wild | October, 2022
“[Wildtender guide] Fletcher has helped me deepen my relationship with the wild in a profound way. His open heart and ridiculously encyclopedic knowledge of the natural world have been meaningful gifts to me in my continued exploration... I’m so grateful for his mentorship.”
“The entire experience was truly fantastic. It made me feel alive and connected with life. This means I was able to re-center my focus on the things I love most: relationship, movement, presence, and feeling at one with the beauty that exists in our more than human mental/physical spaces.”
— Ariel, Bowing to the Wild | October, 2022
“I wanted to deepen my connection with the land, and build my confidence and wilderness skills. Fletcher was the perfect guide and mentor. We co-created a program that fit my needs wonderfully... My experiences in nature are now much more joyful and connected. In addition to giving me lifelong tools and practices, our adventures have been awe-inspiring and just plain fun.”
““With a demanding job and young family, I had been worn down by the stresses of modern life. While my intention was to disconnect, my experience was the exact opposite. Through a custom guided trip in the Big Sur backcountry, Wildtender helped me connect in harmony with my surroundings... I returned to my family refreshed, full of life, optimism, and clarity.””
— Kevin, Custom guided trip | March, 2022
“[This program was] not simply a physical challenge, it was a mental and emotional cleansing. It was an opportunity to develop a relationship with nature that I did not know was possible.”
— Lori, Wild Pilgrimage | April, 2022
“The Wild Dharma experience was phenomenal. It planted seeds of mindfulness, present-centered awareness, and an overall love of this wild world. It made me feel clear, calm, and alive, brimming with vitality. I felt like myself for the first time in a long time. This lifted a fog and allowed me to move forward with a newfound positivity and clarity regarding all things and all beings.”
— Gariné, Wild Dharma | May, 2022
“I felt reconnected with the land and returned to a kinship with the more-than-human-world.”
— Anne, Wild Pilgrimage | April, 2022
“The Wildtender Pilgrimage felt like a reset for me. I’m still processing the whole experience as it was truly life changing for me... I’ve returned home to myself and in nature. I’m moving through life with more open, present awareness and it’s an incredible feeling. Thanks to the guides and the group for being so supportive on this journey.”
— ASHLEY, WILD DHARMA | APRIL, 2019
“Four months since our Yosemite Pilgrimage, and I’m longing to be back on the trail, be in a wilderness circle, go deep with my inner wild. I can still feel the exhilaration, fatigue, aching muscles, pure bliss and the deep connection with nature and fellow pilgrims. Hearing Coyote the last morning in the High Sierra, and seeing the mist rising from the wet vegetation as the sun heats up air.”
— Marsha, Yosemite Pilgrimage | October, 2018
“One of the best weeks of my life. Feeling into the layers of rebirth, integration, and wholeness that this experience provided... There’s no going back from this feeling, as it lives on now in my bones and informs how I want to show up in this life. Loved my fellow pilgrims and grateful to have been by each others’ side on this journey. To many more…”
— April, Tassajara Pilgrimage | May, 2018
“I felt alive, connected, disconnected (in the good way), more myself. There is nothing more important to me.”
— Big Sur to Tassajara Pilgrimage Participant | May, 2018
“Wildtender founders Noël and Fletcher are wonderful! They are kind, compassionate and competent trip leaders, and they compliment each other very well... I appreciated the way they encouraged my curiosity, sensory experience, and direct relationship with the natural world – often posing questions when something intriguing came up on the trail (like animal tracks or edible / medicinal plants), as opposed to lecturing or solely providing answers. Above all, this was a deeply meaningful and transformative journey.”
— Andrew, Big Sur to Tassajara Pilgrimage | June, 2018
“[Wildtender] provided safety, security and trust that my basic needs would be met, and I was freed up to revel in the wonder of the wild, appreciate all of the beauty that surrounded me and connect with each person in our group. ”
— Big Sur to Tassajara Pilgrimage Participant | May, 2018
“The experience of being together in this way was transformative, both physically and emotionally. I loved getting to experience the power and capabilities of my body and the effect of disconnecting from modern technology on my psychological state.”
— Big Sur to Tassajara Pilgrimage Participant | May, 2018
