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VysionQuest Retreat
Wake Up to Your True Path in Work and Life
Sunshine Coast, Australia
2024 dates TBA
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Wake Up to Your True Path in Work and Life
Sunshine Coast, Australia
2024 dates TBA
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Awaken the real you
Discover your life's vision
Fulfill your true purpose
If you're a high achiever who is wondering if there is more to life, the VysionQuest Retreat is an illuminating 6-day journey of self-discovery to help you find purpose, direction and inspiration for your next chapter.
It's easy to lose your way amidst the daily grind
Many people who achieve success lose themselves along the way. Or they get to a crossroads in life and get stuck there. Or they keep walking paths that they outgrew a long time ago. Simply because they don't know how to find enough authentic CLARITY.
 
Despite your success....
Are you lost and disconnected inside?
"I feel like I don't know who I am anymore. I've accomplished so much of what I set out to do but I'm still not happy. I'm on edge all the time. I don't enjoy the good things I have. I've been chasing success, working hard, kicking goals... but what's it all for?"
Are you lacking a clear and compelling vision for your future?
"I just don't know what I truly want. I don't know what to do next in my life and in my business. I can't shake this nagging feeling that I'm not living the life that is right for my unique soul. Why is it so hard to find answers?"
Are you struggling to find purpose and meaning?
"I'm just going through the motions every day. I don't know what I'm really here to do. I would love to have a mission that's worthy of my life. I would love to be able to say I did my life's work. That my life mattered. How do I find some direction and purpose?"
What's the cost of this confusion?
In the present, you settle into a mediocre life, you tolerate the intolerable, your closest relationships suffer, and you feel effing crazy. In the future, you get to the end of your life and have to admit that you wasted your greatest gifts, you only fulfilled a fraction of your potential and you didn't live the life you truly wanted to live. Damn...
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The VysionQuest Retreat is a 6-day inner adventure for creating a fulfilled and on purpose life.
This is how to the quiet voice inside redirect you down a path of purpose and meaning, rather than a path that others said you should be following.
Our transformative process frees you from the shackles of self-doubt, so you can finally step into your true power and purpose. The proven step-by-step method unlocks so much clarity and energy that you can no longer ignore your calling. For most people, the VysionQuest process becomes a spiritual experience. No hallucinogens or near death experiences necessary :)
Who it's for
The VysionQuest Retreat is ideal for achievers who are feeling lost, unfulfilled, or wondering if there's something better for them.
  • You're a high achiever and action taker
  • You're facing a life transition or reinvention
  • You have a sincere desire to make a difference
  • You have some big decisions coming up
  • You know you have more to offer the world
  • You're asking the bigger questions in life
  • You're interested in intuition, presence, meditation...
  • You are ready for life's "second mountain"
Maybe you've done everything you were told to do to become happy and successful, but still don't FEEL it. You wonder what's wrong with yourself while wasting years in an unfulfilling life. Fortunately, it HURTS to ignore your purpose!
What happens when you immerse yourself in the ultimate VysionQuest experience?
Adam Hudson
Serial entrepreneur & Co-founder - Reliable Education
Brett Mills
Owner & Dealer Principle - Ken Mills Toyota
Fulfill your true purpose and create a meaningful life
Your life's vision is like a puzzle. Not enough pieces, and you don't have enough clarity to overcome the fear and make change. But when you get enough pieces and fit them together, your purpose-driven vision pulls you forward along your true path. You can't NOT make change. Experience the VysionQuest and flow forward in areas of your life that have been stuck for years.
Awaken the real you
Know who you are
  • Reconnect with your inner wisdom and intuition
  • Discover your unique strengths and gifts
  • Heal old wounds and find peace with your past
Discover your life's vision
Know what you want
  • Create a clear plan for achieving your goals
  • Gain the confidence and courage to pursue your dreams
  • Find focus and motivation to stay on track
Fulfill your purpose
Know what you're here to do
  • Find a mission that's worthy of your life
  • Make a positive impact on others by living your purpose
  • Create fulfilling and meaningful work that aligns with your values
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Our secret is the sequence
Usually the fear stops you from getting enough clarity to create bold change in your life. The VysionQuest process consists of seven stages that work to silence the fear and reveal your inner truth. Each stage is like a piece of wood that fuels a fire, and when they are in the right sequence, they ignite life-changing clarity every time.
1) Desire: Stop numbing/distracting yourself and immerse yourself in your deepest desires.
2) Space: Interrupt the daily distractions and create a sacred container for your inner work and reflection.
3) Connection: Turn down the voice of your mind and turn up the subtle whisper of your soul/subconscious.
4) Appreciation: Remember how powerful and blessed you already are. This is the foundation upon which you will build your next dreams.
5) Inspiration: Reconnect with what makes you feel alive, excited and energized. Inspiration is your destiny calling you forward.
6) Purpose: Identify your unique way of BEING that uplifts and empowers others. Purpose is the leverage for miraculous change in your life.
7) Dreams: Find your authentic dreams - the ones that allow you to express and fulfill your purpose - and the conviction to live them.
 
Everything you need is included in the VysionQuest Retreat package
The answers to your most important questions are already inside you. You just need the right set of circumstances to allow your inner wisdom to be heard and captured. The VysionQuest IS that set of circumstances. All you have to do is show up and let something amazing happen for you.
 
Here's what's included...
The VysionQuest program
Our proprietary program that has been refined during 60+ retreats. 28 modules that will forever change how you see yourself, your business and your life.
The 6-day Sacred Container
Withdraw from your regular activities and surroundings. Silence the noise and distractions of your daily life. Stop the busy-ness. Enjoy this special time and space to reconnect with yourself. The sacred container is the foundation for a profound and transformative journey.
Silent Sunrise Sessions
Each cool, candlelit morning is a treasure hunt into your heart's deepest desires and your soul's highest inspirations. These dawn VysionQuest sessions feel like you are visiting another dimension.
Silent Sunrise Sessions
Each cool, candlelit morning is a treasure hunt into your heart's deepest desires and your soul's highest inspirations. These dawn VysionQuest sessions feel like you are visiting another dimension.
28 x Guided Meditations
The VysionQuest is not about filling you up with more ideas or hyping you up artificially, but rather putting you into a calm and centered state that allows you to hear your soul. These meditative audio lessons open up a portal to your deepest self.
28 x Writing Exercises
Now that you can hear your soul, you realize it's got so much to tell you! The guided journaling exercises reveal the puzzle pieces of your true purpose and dreams one by one, forming a clear and compelling road map for your true path in life.
28 x Writing Exercises
Now that you can hear your soul, you realize it's got so much to tell you! The guided journaling exercises reveal the puzzle pieces of your true purpose and dreams one by one, forming a clear and compelling road map for your true path in life.
Guided Group Discussions
You have never been in a safer space. Something magical happens when you share your discoveries out loud here. Deep healing. Your vision crystallizes. You find that when you are simply YOU that people don't reject you - they fall in love with you!
Feedback from Rick
Rick loving guidance will help you get the absolute most from your precious VysionQuest experience. His unique combination of playfulness and soul-piercing depth will help you unlock even greater levels of clarity and self-belief. Tissues provided at no extra charge :)
Feedback from Rick
Rick loving guidance will help you get the absolute most from your precious VysionQuest experience. His unique combination of playfulness and soul-piercing depth will help you unlock even greater levels of clarity and self-belief. Tissues provided at no extra charge :)
5 Nights Accommodation
Amara Retreat is a 44-acre private retreat facility in the beautiful Noosa Hinterland offering stunning 180 degree views to the north across to Noosa. There are a variety of rooms, cabins and glamping tents. Rooms are chosen on the first day of the retreat, in order of booking.
Farm-to-table Catering by Pia
Words from our chef Pia:
"I tune into the needs of the group, intuitively combining local flavors and ingredients with my favourite flavors inspired by other countries/cultures around the world to offer unique and high vibration eating experiences. Organic whenever possible."
 
Words from a participant:
"You can taste the love in Pia's food."
Daily Yoga with Amy
Amy classes are creative, joyful, flowing, infused with breath and accomodating to all levels. No yoga experience necessary. You're going to love the feeling of new energy and realignment. Your body, mind and emotions will thank you! (Even non-yoga fans love Amy's classes!)
Plus...
Digital Detox
Nature Time
Connection with Other Owners/Founders
What does a typical day on retreat look like?
5:30-7:00 a.m. — Silent Sunrise Session: VysionQuest session #1

7:00-8:00 a.m. — Yoga
8:00-9:00 a.m. — Breakfast and chill time
9:00-10:30 a.m. — VysionQuest session #2
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. — Recharge time*
1:00-2:00 p.m. — Lunch
2:00-3:30 p.m. — VysionQuest session #3
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Recharge time*
5:30-7:00 p.m. — VysionQuest session #4
7:00-8:00 p.m. — Dinner
8:00 p.m. onwards — winding down before bed, sometimes a discussion, campfire or just enjoying the stars together

* Recharge time activities: steam room, pool, sunbathe, swim in the dam, walk around the stunning hinterland property, table tennis, chat, nap, read, journal, etc...

Meet Your Guide
Rick Cowley, Founder
The VysionQuest process was born out of Rick's experience with leukemia at 21 years old. He learned three important things: We each have a purpose. We have no time to waste. And clarity is key. Now, through the VysionQuest framework, he and the VQ team help others discover their purpose and dreams to live a life of fulfillment and meaning. The unique process was refined and developed during more than 60 live retreats with input from hundreds of high achievers. Experience the VysionQuest and nothing will ever be the same again.
Rick, thank you for your rare combination of soul piercing depth and total goofiness!

Anyone who is going through a life transition or is hungry to find more meaning, purpose and clarity would benefit from this retreat.

Before I came on the VysionQuest Retreat I was feeling frustrated, tired and without a clear vision for how to live my best life.

Rick designed a series of experiences, questions, and writing exercises that allowed me to clarify my own vision for my life.

He has a way of leading and guiding the retreat to encourage your own self discovery.

I was inspired by and learned from the other people in the group — they were all teachers for me. This retreat attracts people who are actively choosing to live with courage and purpose.

I left the retreat with more excitement and focus on what really matters.

I am very aware that I am the beneficiary of many years of work that Rick did to create this experience of retreat, beauty and inspiration.

It came at the perfect time in my life and I can't begin to tell you what a life changing gift it has been.

Completing the VysionQuest last year helped me uncover not only some specific goals, but a vision for how I want the next phase of my life to feel.

This retreat set me on a course to living with more intention and joy.

It's fun to check things off my Five Year Bucket List, but even more powerful for me was that I came away with a softer approach to how I live my life.

I've always been very goal oriented, and sort of white knuckled my way through challenges to achieve my goals.

The VysionQuest helped me clarify my larger purpose, and trust that the right opportunities will open up along the way.

For anyone considering a VysionQuest, I would say that this is an amazing gift to your future bad ass self – and s/he deserves it.

Rick, thank you for your rare combination of soul piercing depth and total goofiness!

Jeanette Lodwig
Owner - Waking Wonder
VysionQuest Curriculum
28 Modules that will forever change how you see yourself and your life
  • 1. True Intentions
  • 2. The Great Flow
  • 3. Real Talk
  • 4. Thank You for This Life
  • 5. Count Your Blessings - Part 1
  • 6. Count Your Blessings - Part 2
  • 7. Path Lights
  • 8. Favorite Worries and Funner Beliefs
  • 9. Present and Future Appreciations
  • 10. Life Before Death
  • 11. Inspirations
  • 12. My Recipe for Creation
  • 13. Life Purpose - Part 1
  • 14. Life Purpose - Part 2
  • 15. Inner Knowing
  • 16. Fun and Fulfilling Work
  • 17. Perfect Average Day
  • 18. Authentic Success - Personal
  • 19. Authentic Success - Professional
  • 20. Greatest Regrets
  • 21. Guaranteed to Succeed
  • 22. 6 things in 6 Months
  • 23. Dream Emails
  • 24. Future Journal Entry
  • 25. Cause Your Blessings - Part 1
  • 26. Cause Your Blessings - Part 2
  • 27. Five Year Bucket List
  • 28. Soul's Statement
In the last 2.5 decades I've spent over $200,000 on personal growth... I can confidently assure you that VysionQuest stands as one of the most profound and impactful experiences available.
If you're reading this you're probably considering doing VysionQuest with Rick Cowley.
 
Straight up -- wherever you are right now, you're here for a reason. Whatever that is for you I am confident that Rick can be of service and help you find what you're looking for.
 
I found VysionQuest through the strong recommendation of friends who had been before and made significant changes in their lives with lasting and inspiring success.

Over the last 20 years I've built several large companies which had taken it's toll on my health, enthusiasm and passion for life.
 
I had burnt out mentally, emotionally and physically, then faced my own mortality through cancer at 35, and witnessed both my parents develop chronic close to death diseases in their first years of retirement, having lived lives sacrificed for their children with very little personal fulfillment and joy.

In forging a different path as a high-achiever and living a life full-out, I've lived and breathed personal development from the age of 14.
 
In the last 2.5 decades I've spent over $200,000 on books, audio programs, seminars, retreats, memberships and mentorships...
 
I can confidently assure you that Rick Cowley's work with VysionQuest stands as one of the most profound and impactful experiences available.
 
Whatever the cost and sacrifice it takes you to be here I'm sure you'll benefit 1000 fold on the other side.
 
After just 8 days of retreat I feel alive again, switched on, passionate and connected.
 
So my advice to you is just do it, invest in yourself and trust in the process and your life will never be the same.

Thank you, Rick.
Leigh Storr
Owner - Resinc Solar
Whatever you think you might gain from VysionQuest is delivered 10 fold and even better.
I have known about Rick's VysionQuest for a long time but didn't feel I needed it because I felt I had a successful life already.
 

If only I had known what success in life really means.

Rick's amazing process, developed and refined over 20 years, is far more than coaching, mentoring, guiding...

It takes you on a wild ride of a quest to find your vision and then bring it to life and make it a reality.

Even successful, high achievers can dream bigger, unafraid to open the door to see what more might be possible and how good life can really be.

Every single step you take at VQ pulls together the many strands of your life and puzzle pieces of who you are and why you are here.

Whatever you think you might gain from VysionQuest is delivered 10 fold and even better.

You get so much more that you didn't expect.

Most workbooks I've completed from retreats and workshops in the past sit in drawers or boxes, never reopened.

The VQ workbook is now my life map and a living breathing document.

I will refer to this treasure forever... a precursor of everything that will be delivered to me.

VysionQuest is for those who are stuck, struggling or successful and are asking themselves, "What if there was something better than this?"

If this is you and you have found this page, take a deep breath, take hold of your courage and don't hesitate to book in to the retreat or join the virtual program.

This is the ride of your life and you are totally deserving of everything that will come to you through Rick Cowley's amazing VysionQuest.

Get on the wave and ride it, baby!!

Become more than you ever thought possible.

Lauren Clemett
Co-founder - The Audacious Agency
My workbook will be a fabulous reference... to make sure I’m on the right track to be fulfilling my dreams and being true to my purpose.
I came to VysionQuest to find my purpose.
 

I was lost in my life and lost in my current marriage and wanted to find direction and fulfillment.

I was nervous and excited about attending the retreat but brave enough to take the first steps to my new life.

The process with VysionQuest is comfortable and allows you to find the answers without feeling overwhelmed.

It flows naturally and easily.

As the days go on it's incredible what you discover about yourself.

After completing the retreat I feel excited and brave.

I am so ready to leap into my next chapter and will continue to remember to always choose love over fear.

I have gained knowledge, self worth and forgiveness to myself.

I know now that it's normal to make mistakes and it's okay.

My workbook will follow me for years to come and will be a fabulous reference to check back on just to make sure I'm on the right track to be fulfilling my dreams and being true to my purpose.

This course would be absolutely perfect for anyone who is at a crossroads in their life or who knows that there is more out there.

There is so much more to life!

Go on, try it!

You have absolutely nothing to lose.

Thank you, Rick.

I can't wait to share my success stories with you :)

Day Gotlieb
Owner - Bok Beach Life
I witnessed such profound transformations of everyone there. It was such an amazing experience and a true honour.
Before coming to the VysionQuest I was so stuck in my life and my head that I had forgotten how to feel.
 
I really had forgotten how to be my true self.
 

The process is amazing and Rick is just the epitome of everything he teaches with such heart, soul and authenticity.

I found myself opening up not only to the group but most importantly to myself.

I witnessed such profound transformations of everyone there. It was such an amazing experience and a true honour.

Rick has changed the way I see myself, other people and the world.

He is the right guide at the right time to facilitate a massive shift for anyone who is ready to create profound and permanent change in their lives.

This is something that will stay with me forever and my workbook is now one of my most treasured possessions.

Mike Cottam
Online Seller
The VysionQuest formula is a magical process... It is otherworldly.
Like many, one of the biggest struggles I had was seeing the big picture of where my hard work and passion was leading.
 

Sometimes I would work hard, see some results but feel like these results were somehow a part of a bigger picture.

I am a visual person and seeing things in a bigger perspective is not only important, but a huge energy source...

Now after VysionQuest this is what I have received...

The gift of VysionQuest has brought an understanding to me that all of the work that I have been doing in bits and pieces came from a deeper place and purpose.

Knowing this purpose not only has put the past into perspective but is now the place from which the future can be built...

The energy is now focused and it all makes sense...

The VysionQuest formula is a magical process.

It is otherworldly.

Anyone who has the honor of going through it should consider themselves privileged...

On the other side of VysionQuest you feel like you have been touched by the other side...

You are not the same person after the experience and I look forward to watching myself and my new friends over the next five years and beyond unfold...

There is something so profound about knowing your life's purpose...

Your past makes sense, your future is clear...

If you are seeking unlimited energy and fulfilling your truest potential then please do whatever you can to make your way into this program...

Show up, open your heart, and watch the magic happen...

I will be telling everyone I know about VysionQuest and how grateful I am that I took the leap of faith... I listened to my intuition and I am so glad I did...

Just do it.

Thank you, VysionQuest.

Thank you, Rick.

Michael Maidens
Founder - The Authentic Warrior
If you think you have done enough "personal development things", believe me – this retreat is different. Just go and do it.
I joined VysionQuest because I was wondering if I was on the right path in my life.
 
I had already been running a successful mermaid business for 10 years but I had the feeling it was time to add something new into my life.
 

During the process of VysionQuest I found out a lot about myself. Having other people sharing their stories was a wonderful, deep and meaningful experience. Hugging participants and crying with them has healed me. I was able to open up and connect with people on a level that was quite new to me.

I always thought I wasn't a morning person but getting up just after 5 a.m. and doing a Silent Sunrise Sessions, meditation, writing and yoga was a wonderful and energizing experience that I will implement into my daily routine.

I feel excited, motivated, loved, connected and joyful. I look forward to making my dreams come true and to helping others to have unforgettable experiences, feel better, live healthier and find their true life purpose.

Now I look forward to going home to my husband, who did the VysionQuest three months ago. It will be amazing to share our experiences, dreams and purposes. I'm sure that together we will be a power couple that can do anything.

I would recommend VysionQuest to anyone who is searching for something more or feels like he/she is already on the right path but wants some reassurance.

Even if you are already living your dreams, VysionQuest will surely open up more ideas for you that will help you to be excited and stay excited.

If you think you have done enough "personal development things", believe me – this retreat is different. Just go and do it.

You will find treasures within yourself and others that you have never seen before.

Thank you for a beautiful, meaningful and life-changing experience and for the deep connections to people who will be my lifelong friends.

Katrin Gray
Founder - Mermaid Kat
Investment
Sunshine Coast, Australia
2023 dates TBA
 
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Cancellation Policy
The following fees will apply as of the date of receipt of written cancellation notice.
 

Minimum Fee: The $1000 deposit is the minimum non-refundable cancellation charge.

30 days or less prior to arrival: 100% of total trip cost will be charged.

FAQs
What's the location of the retreat?
Amara Retreat
81 Litfin Rd, Verrierdale QLD 4562
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I’m not good at meditating. Will the program work for me?
We've had hundreds of people successfully do the VysionQuest who had no prior meditation experience, or feel like they struggle with meditation.
 
That just doesn't matter.
 

That's part of the power of the program... how it takes you to deep stillness and lets you hear the quiet voice of your Inner Knowing.

All you have to do is show up, follow the steps, and trust the process!

I’m not good at writing. Will the program work for me?
If you think you're not good at writing, you've probably got some leftover trauma from school! At the beginning of the VysionQuest we remind you that THIS IS NOT SCHOOL! This is actually the opposite of school! We will undo many of the things that schooling did to you. After a few Silent Sunrise Sessions, as you see your inner wisdom pour out onto the page, you may even fall in love with this kind of writing.
I've never done yoga before. Should I be concerned?
Absolutely not! All classes are suitable for beginners. This is a great way to get some instruction and experience with yoga - and maybe even kickstart a new habit.
I'm not "successful" yet. Is the VysionQuest right for me?
This is a common question. On the website we frequently speak to people who are "successful but unfulfilled" because they get so much from the VysionQuest process. However, we have participants from all walks of life, of all ages (17 to 77 so far!), who sign up for all sorts of reasons. And they ALSO have a transformation experience with VysionQuest. What we always say is that if the VysionQuest process is right for you, you will just KNOW. Trust that.
I've never done a self development program before. Is this program right for me?
Well, only you will know if VysionQuest is right for you.
 
But it was developed to help people at any level of personal or professional development find clarity and inspiration for the next phase of life.
 

Whether you're just out of college or the owner of a million dollar company - Whether you've done several self or professional development programs or nothing at all - Whether you consider yourself to be super spiritual not...

VysionQuest is skillfully designed to meet you exactly where you're at, to open your mind to what is possible, or remind you of who you are and what you're really here to do.

I’ve done a lot of spiritual and personal development work over the years. What is so different about VysionQuest? How can it help me?
We've helped people from all walks of life find greater purpose and fulfillment through the VysionQuest.
 
From actors and celebrities to small business owners and large business owners to accountants and dancers and coaches and yogis, DJs, chefs, marketing execs....
 

The bottom line is - if you're open and ready for it, you will find what you're looking for.

What makes VysionQuest different is the content, the questions, and especially the SEQUENCE they are presented in.

Each writing exercise poses a different question to help you look at your deepest desires, hopes, dreams -- and anything holding you back that you might be unaware of -- skillfully placed in a particular order that supports you to open up to different aspects of yourself, deeper and deeper as the program progresses.

That's why it's a process. You can't get to these inner answers from a book or a TED Talk or just journaling. This is a deep process that carefully uncovers the essence of YOU.

No one is telling you what to think or feel. The questions are designed for YOU TO BE THE CAPTAIN of this ship and reveal what's really inside your subconscious mind through WRITING, putting PEN TO PAPER, and asking you questions you otherwise probably would never ask yourself, and therefore never really know about yourself.

How do I sign up?
If you're interested, email your enquiry >
 
We may reach out with a couple questions just to make sure that you and the VysionQuest Retreat are a good fit.
 
If there's any question about that, we can have a quick chat.
 
Once you're accepted, we'll send you a booking link. You can save your spot by paying a $1000 deposit or the full amount. Up to you.
 
The balance is due 30 days before the retreat.
 
Then we'll send you a Welcome Email that has all the details you need.
 
We look forward to speaking with you and guiding you on the adventure of a lifetime!
Got any other questions? Email us >
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Founder - Empire & Co
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