Men’s Wilderness Fast

May 23–31 | Near Gold Beach, Oregon
3-Day Solo Fast in the Rogue River–Siskiyou Forest

Guides:
Jeremy Moore and Adam Rumack

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

Day 1–3 | Preparation

• Personal camp setup-up 

• Group councils and intention setting

• Safety briefing and fasting guidelines

• Solo site selection and preparation

• Basecamp orientation
  

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 (what is 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 or camping 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 (Sample – Customize)

• Dates: May 23–31, 2026 (arrive to Gold Beach or Agness the 22nd so you can be ready to start at 9am the next morning)

• 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.

Interested participants will complete:

1. A short written application

   Why this program? Why now? Prior camping, backpacking and/or fasting experience

2. Medical history and liability forms

3. A 30–45 minute conversation
   

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.

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