Laura Gunion
Laura believes that humans have tremendous potential, much of it hidden and unconscious. As a mentor, wilderness guide, and naturalist, it is both her privilege and responsibility to support others as they encounter their true nature. She feels it’s essential that we grow, not only for ourselves, but also to create thriving cultures that will benefit future generations. She insists on bringing the soulful and sacred into daily living. Her curiosity, acute listening, and precise questioning support people in living boldly and courageously. Laura has been a mentor at Wilderness Awareness School since 2002, and continues to support their 9-month adult program, The Immersion. She has also been guiding at Animas Valley Institute since 2016 where she supports people in expanding their consciousness to deepen their relationships to themselves, their soul and the earth. She lives in the woods above Duvall, WA, where she shares home with Bewick’s wren, black bear, honey bees, her husband, neighbors, pets, and other wild ones.