A Life-Changing Rite of Passage for Those Who Are Ready to Rise
Lake Tahoe, California
Virtual journey begins July 30th
In person retreat is Sept. 27th-Oct. 2nd
The Journey from Fear to Freedom is a once-in-a-lifetime immersive pilgrimage for those ready to walk into the deepest recesses of their soul and reclaim their power, purpose, and truth.
There comes a moment when the life you’ve built—no matter how polished—starts to feel too small. The whispers grow louder, calling you toward something deeper, willder and undeniably true.
If you’re here, you feel it.
You're not looking for another retreat. You're ready for an initiation that takes you into the life you know is waiting.
You will not come back the same. You’re not meant to.
This is a descent into the fertile dark—not the darkness we fear, but the one that births us. Where truth hides. Where power sleeps. Where your wholeness waits to be reclaimed. The shadow holds what we’ve been taught to bury—pain, purpose, power, truth. Until we face it, we stay stuck.
The Journey from Fear to Freedom is a sacred portal into the life that calls you—a rite of passage into the richest parts of your soul. Though the path is not easy. You will not walk it alone. You'll journey alongside others answering the same call, bearing witness to one another's transformation.
To come fully alive, you must go where most won’t- into the unknown, where your wholeness waits.
Are you ready?
“I came to the Wilderness Walk during a time of transition in my life. I had just left a job of 27 years and was filled with fear about my future. I knew I wanted to find a calling that provided deeper meaning but wasn’t sure how to take the next step. I was paralyzed by my fear of failure. The Wilderness Walk showed me how to let go of my fear and build a deeper faith in myself. Through my journey, I uncovered my deeper truth, learned how to listen to my heart and tap into a deeper inner knowing. Now I am far more confident and trust the I am being guided one step at a time.”
-DANA
Is This Your Time?
This journey is not for everyone.
It’s for the brave—those standing at the edge of transformation, ready to leap.
It’s for the visionaries, leaders, healers, and creators who know that the next level of their life won’t be found in comfort zones, quick fixes, or surface-level work.
You can read every book. Take every course.
But until you step into the heart of your shadow, you’ll keep feeling that something is missing—because it is.
You are walking through life without the wisdom buried in the dark corners of your subconscious the truth, the power, the purpose that has been waiting for you.
Here, we find it.
We extract it.
And we alchemize it into personal power.
This is for those who feel the wild stirring within… and are truly ready to answer the call.
WHAT AWAITS YOU ON THE PATH
Begin your adventure with soul-deep connection—to yourself, your fellow travelers, and the unseen parts of your being. Over eight transformative weeks, you’ll navigate the depths of your shadow in a sensory, immersive, and deeply magical journey into the truth of who you are.
✨ AN 8-WEEK VIRTUAL JOURNEY
Every journey begins with intention. What will you carry forward? What must be left behind? Each week, we step deeper into the unknown together—guided by powerful visualizations, energy healing, and shadow coaching—preparing mind, body, and soul for the path ahead.
✨ EIGHT TRANSFORMATIONAL GROUP COACHING CALLS
For thousands of years, Lake Tahoe has been a sacred place of gathering, healing, and reverence for the Washoe people, who called it Da ow a ga—the Lake of the Sky. Here, where earth and spirit meet, the waters reflect not just the heavens, but the truths within.
✨ COMMUNE WITH NATURE AND SACRED SITES
There are places where the land acts as a mirror, revealing who you truly are. Lake Tahoe is one of them. Spend five nights in a luxury private home, nourished by organic meals and deep connections. Let the landscape guide you—because here, the answers find you.
✨ IN-PERSON FIVE NIGHT LIFE-CHANGING DESTINATION RETREAT
Every experience is intentionally crafted to pull you deeper into your transformation—through powerful rituals and sacred ceremonies designed to awaken, integrate, and fully anchor the truth of your journey.
✨ POWERFUL RITUALS AND CEREMONIES
You will emerge with a profound sense of who you are and why you’re here. This work will ignite your creativity, dissolve the barriers that once held you back, and open the door to deeper self-acceptance, clearer direction, more authentic relationships, and, most of all—true inner freedom.
✨ TOOLS AND EXPERIENCES TO INTEGRATE YOUR SHADOW
JOURNEY INVESTMENT
$4,195 - Single Occupancy
$3,695 - Shared Occupancy
Deposit $500 (non-refundable)
Payment plans available.
Virtual journey begins July 30, 2025
In person 5 night destination retreat September 27th-October 2nd 2025.
THIS LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY IS FOR YOU….
✓ You feel it deep in your soul—something is missing, and you know there’s more.
✓ You just can’t wait any longer to find it.
✓ You’re tired of repeating the same patterns and ready to break free.
✓ You crave a deeper understanding of who you are, why you're here, and the destiny only you can fulfill.
✓ You’re ready to uncover your deepest truth, release fear, and finally live with clarity and courage.
✓ You want to move through the blocks, dissolve the resistance, and step boldly into a life of purpose, power, and meaning.
If this speaks to you—the journey has already begun.
TESTIMONIES FROM WILDERNESS WALKERS
“There will be times when standing alone feels too hard, too scary, and we’ll doubt our abilities to make our way through the uncertainty. Someone, somewhere, will say, ‘Don’t do it. You don’t have what it takes to survive the wilderness.’ This is when you reach up deep inside your heart and remind yourself:
~ Brené Brown
“In one word, my experience was 'pivotal'. It opened my eyes to ideas I hadn't considered before around my livelihood, my creative expression through art, and the inspiration I had within me to find joy in the practice of whatever I was going to do. I not only learned about the power of intention - I came to embody it. I am so incredibly grateful for the guides who challenged me and the intimate group of participants I shared the experience with. I can't wait to do it again one day!!”
-ANNA
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Suzanne Hanna
Suzanne is a licensed psychotherapist, seasoned shadow coach, writer and speaker. She the founder and creator of The Wilderness Walk, an experiential hero’s journey through the fears of the subconscious mind and the pain of the wounded heart. She designed the journeys to help others integrate ALL aspects of their being, both the light and dark. Her three and nine-week journeys are changing lives all over the world and leading people on a path toward internal freedom. Suzanne co-founded the Shadow Coach Certification Program in order to create more impact and global healing. Suzanne works with courageous souls who want to embody the best versions of themselves and be a positive ripple in this world for others. She has a passion for the mountains, animals and nature. She is currently working on her first book.
Gina Caruso-Hussar
Gina Caruso-Hussar is the founder of Higher Media Group, a creative direction and brand strategy company committed to producing and sharing transformational content for clients interested in working, earning, thinking, and living from a HIGHER perspective. She is a certified energy intuitive, certified spiritual therapist, and award-winning writer and has been an Intuitive Business strategist, spiritual consultant and copy writer for the last 10 years for some of the best-known names in the coaching world. As the former Founder and Editor In Chief of Front Row Monthly Magazine, she has worked with celebrities, designers and media outlets including NBC, ABC, Beverly Hills Magazine, MTV and the cast of Dancing With the Stars.
MASTER WALKER
Christy White Herron
Anyone who knows Christy before and after her Wilderness Walk in the Summer of ’22 will tell you the change has been, for lack of a better word, DRAMATIC. She was a complete novice coming into the Shadow World and went from not wanting to be seen on camera to being able not only to show up for her tribemates but more importantly herself!
Christy has been a Nurse for 26 years. She innately brings with her the Ability to Communicate, Show Compassion, Empathy, and an Uncanny Sense of Humor. Christy loves being out in Nature, Hiking alone or with friends. The Walk was the Spark Christy needed to Ignite her Inner Desire to become the person she knew she could and wanted to be. She is excited for the opportunity to walk alongside and help support others on their own healing journey.
STEPS ALONG THE JOURNEY
ANSWER THE CALL
There comes a moment—no matter how much you’ve sought, studied, or achieved—when your soul begins to stir. What once fulfilled you no longer does. The tools, the books, the retreats… still, something is missing. This isn’t a crisis. It’s a summons—a wild invitation to rise beyond fear and step into the sacred unknown where your true power lives. If you’ve ever felt, there must be more—you’re right. This is the more.
You’re in transition. Restless. On the edge of something you can’t quite name. You see the patterns that keep you stuck, and you’re tired of living your one life afraid.
You long to remember who you are and why you’re here.
THE TRAILHEAD
We all receive the call to embark on the journey of true self-discovery—but few answer.
Choosing the path means entering the unknown, facing your shadows, and unearthing the hidden truths buried within. It requires courage to look inward with honesty, to embrace what you’ve avoided, and to reclaim the parts of you left behind. Only by walking through the dark can you fully step into your light.
The choice is yours: accept the quest or turn away.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
You won’t walk this path alone.
Like every mythic hero, you’ll meet wise guides and fellow travelers who know the terrain and carry the tools to help you navigate it. But the greatest guide already lives within you—waiting to be heard. On The Wilderness Walk, those who’ve journeyed before you will walk beside you, offering guidance and support as you awaken your own inner wisdom and remember your worth.
ENTER THE PATH
The edge is behind you. Ahead lies the wild unknown. You feel the pull—and the fear. That’s how you know it’s real. This isn’t about suffering; it’s about breaking free. The moment you step forward, you ignite the power already pulsing through you. The Wilderness Walk is more than a journey into darkness—it’s a holy reclamation of light, joy, and vitality. The version of you that’s been waiting is already on the path. It’s time to catch up. Standing at the threshold is terrifying. Leaving the familiar feels impossible. But staying stuck is its own kind of death—a slow erosion of your gifts, your truth, your aliveness.
Every hero is called to adventure. Every seeker must choose: silence the voice inside or summon the courage to leap.
CHALLENGES AND TRIALS
Once you step onto the path, you will face what you’ve spent a lifetime avoiding. But you won’t face it alone. With support and guidance, you’ll discover that the fear in your mind is far greater than the reality. Each trial will reveal your strength, deepening your courage for transformation. Through every test, you’ll learn: you can survive anything.
And with each step, you’ll unearth the treasure buried within you.
THE WILDERNESS
Even after hard-won victories, the journey is not over. You will wander the wilderness—an uncharted space more unfamiliar than the road itself. Here, you will confront your deepest fears and realize that healing is yours alone to claim.Some parts of you must be left behind, making way for new life to rise.
Only in the solitude of the wild will you receive your greatest reward—as your darkest moments reveal your deepest truth.
NEW LIFE
Once you learn to see in the dark, you will no longer fear it. You’ll realize the dark isn’t scary—only deep. And a life of depth is a rare and extraordinary gift. Having faced your trials and braved the wilderness, you will unearth your treasure, reclaim your power, and begin your return home.
Like the phoenix, you will rise—emerging from the darkness into the light of new life.
PATH TO FREEDOM
The road home is nothing like the path that brought you here. It’s lined with light, clarity, and a power that can no longer be denied.You’ll carry the treasure you unearthed—not just for yourself, but for all those you touch. The world may not know what changed, but you will. You’ll feel it in your bones: freedom, radiance, purpose—fully embodied.
Like every true hero, you return transformed—bringing your light back to the world.
EMBODYING THE LIGHT
You weren’t born just to survive—you were born to light the way. The world doesn’t need more seekers. It needs initiated leaders—those brave enough to walk through the wild, unearth their truth, and rise as beacons. The Wilderness Walk reveals the truth of who you are, why you’re here, and what you're meant to give.When you embrace this truth, you don’t just change your life—you ignite change in others.
The world is in crisis. What it needs is a healing revolution.
It begins with you.