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EmpowerHER WILD Program

Survival Skills Through The Feminine Body

Remembering what earth has already taught you

Farm & Desert Immersion: Sept 24th-30th - Delta, Colorado

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Zoom required classes:  Aug 19th, 22nd & Sept 2nd 

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$1299 Investment (3 payments of $433)

​​Most women have been taught to override instinct and instead to rely on systems instead of the body and nature.  EmpowerHer Wild guides us to return to the earth in self trust instead of performance.

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This isn’t a retreat. This is a recalibration of your relationship to trust, skill and primal instinct.

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Join Tara L. Skubella, founder/ guide of Earth Tantra & Naked and Afraid 21 day survivalist (S5E4 - The Swarm) 

as we learn shelter, fire, preparedness and land awareness through presence, practice, instinct, groundedness  and ceremony in a rite of passage and embodiment survival program unlike any other. ​

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For who?

Any women ages 18+ who are ready to....​

  • Increase confidence in the outdoors and relationship with nature (beginner to intermediate)

  • Learn survival skills but don’t want a "macho" or competitive environment

  • Truly connect with primal instinct and nature 

  • Challenge themselves, with balancing both the sacredness and skills of survival

  • Step forward (even if with a healthy fear) in a 2 night silent survival solo quest - don't worry special safety measures are in place and listed below in the Q/A​

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Physical requirements​

  • Able to carry a full backpack for up to 2 miles steep uphill with breaks

  • Able to sleep on the ground outdoors with only a sleeping bag, pad and shelter

  • Complete medical questions during sign up

  • Open to being varied weather conditions (90's to 50's to hot sun to rain - this time of the year varies greatly in the high desert region of the western slope of Colorado.

Accommodations

  • Raven Wild Farm: Bring your own tent or camper

  • 2 Night Field Experience: Sleep outdoors in your self-built tarp shelter rain or shine in privacy 

*Raven Wild Farm has an outdoor hot shower, toilet house, potable water, large deck, tipi and multiple tent/car camp sites. We have NO hook ups and can only accommodate tiny campers.

 

Meals

  • All meals provided during your stay at Raven Wild Farm - according to dietary needs (asked at sign up)

  • 1st dinner is potluck

  • We share farm fresh food, local food and organic food when possible

  • Participants will provide their own food for 2 night solo quest

  • Time will be given to shop locally before heading into the field​ for the solo quest

  • We will learn about healthy survival food options, prep and packing methods 

 

Safety & Support

  • Medical support personnel on site - Tara is WFR Cert + 1 additional WFR Cert participant

  • Emergency evacuation plan in place & shared

  • Grounding and nervous system support 

  • Beginner-friendly pacing

  • Supportive, non-performance-based environment

The goal is not to be the toughest.
The goal is to stay connected, aware, and capable.

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What's included?​

  • An immersion of a lifetime - never to be recreated again

  • Circling and sharing space with like minded women 

  • 1 Pre-recorded welcome video from Tara

  • 3 X 1.5 zoom classes to prepare for in person immersion​

  • 1:1 pre-immersion personal & gear check in

  • 6 night immersion (embodiment, skills, 2 night solo quest and rite of passage/graduation)​​

  • One group optional post-immersion zoom circle (spiraling back)

  • One optional 1:1 post immersion session with Tara

  • Meals during stay at Raven Wild Farm

  • Camping/tiny camper/car camp accomodations at Raven Wild Farm (sorry, our indoor house accommodations are closed for this experience - even Tara will be staying outside)​

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What's expected of me?

  • Attend all 3 live class sessions prior to the in person immersion experience

  • Sleep in my tent or tiny camper at Raven Wild Farm during immersion experience

  • Participate in the 2 night desert solo quest as both applying skills and as a rite of passage

  • Be present, participate with the program (and group) and complete assignments online

  • Bring all of gear in gear list (scroll below for list)

  • Contribute to yourself and be part of the group 

  • Arrive with an open heart and mind to not only receive the amazing skills and energy, but to also give back to nature through care, compassion and energy.

Meet Your Guide — Tara L. Skubella 

  • 21-day cast member of Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid (S5 E4)

  • Former wilderness survival instructor at Red Rocks Community College

  • 3+ years guiding wilderness therapy 

  • 2 years as alpine outdoor guide 

  • WFR (Wilderness First Responder) Certified

  • Leave No Trace Level 2 Master Educator

  • Primitive living experience

  • Guided 75+ solo quest participants

  • Thru-hiked most of the Colorado Trail

Tara brings a rare combination of...

  • Real survival experience

  • Trauma-aware facilitation

  • Grounded, relational teaching

  • Spiritual intimacy with nature, self, spirit & others

Guest appearance by Legend Naked & Afraid Cast Member, Darrin Reay, is included!

Investment is as follows: 3 payments of $433 (non-refundable)
#1-Sign up (tent or sleep in car)
#2-July 1st via invoice
#3-Sept 24th (in cash or zelle only)

Farm & Solo Quest Site Photos

The Spaces

  • Raven Wild Farm

    • Tara's personal 8 acres farm with several tent sites, outdoor hot nature sure, toilet house, common patio & deck area, shade and tipi for ceremony, shade and open fields.​

    • Chickens, 2 outdoor cats, 2 border/blue heeler dogs, 10 bee hives

    • Limited tiny camper parking spots

  • Solo Quest Property

    • A friend's high desert meadow with canyon views on nearly 200 acres​

    • 100% off grid - dry camp (drinking water brought in)

    • High desert ecosystem - boulders, open spaces and small shrubby pinon pine trees

    • We are respecting the address and location in privacy. Feel free to reach out before signing up for more details. Otherwise, location and address are given after sign up for both Raven Wild Farm and solo quest site.​

Schedule & Phases of EmpowerHER WILD​

4 PHASE PROGRAM​ - just like the seasons and lunar cycles​

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Phase 1 - spring/maidenhood: Growing the body, mind & spirit

Online Preparation (3 Live 1.5 hr Zoom Classes)

Dates: Wednesdays 11am or 7pm: August 19th, 26th & Sept 2nd + one 1:1 gear & support check in with Tara
You’ll build foundational awareness before arriving:

  • Welcome

  • Rules of 3

  • Physiology & nervous system regulation in survival situations

  • Survival Preparedness (including physical, mental and spiritual)

  • Being found

  • Female attributes in survival techniques

  • Aligning your energy with nature 

  • What survival actually requires (and what it doesn’t)

  • Appropriate Gear, mini personal survival kit & clothing

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Phase 2 - summer/ motherhood: Nurturing wisdom & knowledge and growing group cohesion

Location:  Raven Wild Farm - Delta, Colorado

Dates: Sept 24th, 25th, 26th, 29th/30th

Hands-on learning in a supportive, grounded environment:​​

  • Learn Root 2 Heart Breath and primal nurturing energy exchange with the earth

  • Pre-solo quest ceremony and evening primal dance/drum

  • Hands on survival skills

    • Knife Safety

    • Shelter building

    • Primitive fire

    • Water sourcing/safety

    • Lost scenario training 

  • Wilderness ethics awareness of our space (leave no trace ethics)

  • Nervous system regulation in real-time

  • Female-specific survival considerations & body attunement

  • Instinct & intuition development

You’ll practice without pressure, with guidance every step of the way.

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Phase 3 - Autumn Queen/ Autumn: Ripening wisdom into application of self and nature

The Solo Quest - 2 nights of traditional silent survival, growing intimacy with earth & meditation

Location: Held on private land (location shared after registration to respect the land and owners).

Dates: Sept 27th & 28th

This is where the integration happens.

  • 2 nights in traditional solo quest (no phone, journal or books - pure silence in becoming intimate with nature)

  • Individual solo quest space, but nearby others for safety and checked on 3 X's daily

  • Attunement

  • Build and sleep in your own shelter

  • Carry your own gear (1.5 mile hike in)

  • Apply what you’ve learned in wholeness

*You are not alone—you are supported at a short reasonable (but private) distance

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Phase 4 - Crone/ Season of Winter:  A rite of passage into rebirth

Reintegration - a celebration of success & completion of rite of passage - graduation

Location: Return to Raven Wild Farm in Delta, CO

Dates: Final Night Sept 29h- leaving morning of the 30th

  • Integration

  • Reflection

  • Preparedness for the "outs" into modern day world

  • Witnessing/sharing your experience

  • Graduation ceremony

You will receive your: Empower Her Wild Certificate of Completion​​​​​​​​​​

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Common Questions
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I'm not that outdoorsy or an athlete, can I still participate? 
This is a good place to begin. You don't need to be an athlete or have backpacking experience to be a part of EmpowerHER WILD. This experience is for any age people who can hike 2 miles slowly with full backpack and sleep on the ground. Even if you are afraid of animals or night creatures, we will teach you the skills to improve trust with self and the environment. You'll also learn the mind and heartset of survival from an Earth Tantra women's approach. You are more powerful than you think, and this is the perfect opportunity and circle to embody your earth sense and gain confidence.

Can I arrive late or leave early for the in person experience?
Unfortunately, each part of the day builds upon each other to support the next step, so we request that each participant attends each zoom session and in person parts in totality. Thank you for understanding as we create a safe space of wholeness and preparedness. 
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Is there a discount for bringing a friend?
No, it's priced just right for all that each participant receives - about 10 participants. And we hope you bring a friend anyway!

​I'm traveling, do I still need to bring a potluck item?
Yes, absolutely. However, make it easy on yourself. Bring something easy and store bought like chips/salsa, hummus and pre-cut veggies, pre-cut fruit, etc. The potluck item must be ready to go/ table ready. If you live close by and would like to homemake a dish, that is welcome too.
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What gear do I bring, and is there any to share?
Scroll above for the gear list. Tara has 1 all gender backpack, 2 extra tarps to share, 2 farrow rods,  2 knives and 1 sleeping bag to rent. $20 per item in cash (ONLY). You'll receive the cash back if the item is returned in the same condition and clean. You'll be required to check in your gear 1 week before the in person experience via zoom. 

What payment plans are available outside of the sign up fee & final balance.
Yes, please reach out to Tara. Be reminded that any funds paid prior to the in person experience are non-refundable. So, we encourage you to set aside or save the funds to bring on day #1. This option protects you.

What is the certificate of completion? 
The certificate of completion is just that. It's NOT a training to teach others survival skills. It is a complimentary reminder of all the amazing things you accomplished during EmpowerHER WILD. The certificate is given during a closing ceremony.

I'm going to fly. Where do you recommend flying into that's close by?
If you're going to fly, consider the gear that is required. You may need to purchase an item upon arrival since some items are not allowed by TSA. If flying still works for you, we suggest flying into MONTROSE/TELLURIDE airport since it's only a 25 minute drive. You'll need to arrange for a shuttle or ride share with another participant since UBER/LYFT do not run on a regular basis in our area. You can also check out GRAND JUNCTION airport at 1 hour away. Again - shuttle or ride share with another participant is recommended. Tara will not be able to pick up/ drop off anyone. 
 

Ready to join us?  Have questions?

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