Scott Berman on darkness as healer, shedding masks, and the anatomy of a dark retreat
Can the darkness heal you? Are you willing to find out?Scott Berman is the founder of Sky Cave Retreats, a dark retreat sanctuary in Southern Oregon that puts guests in complete and total darkness for a set period of time. In this safe space, with somatic support and all needs met, a guest may relax into the rhythms of the dark, soften, and simply exist.In this conversation with Scott we discuss:How his early experiences with wilderness solitude primed him for dark retreatsHis first dark retreat – mistakes & learningsHow Sky Cave Retreat came to beWhy each dark retreat is uniqueThe critical ways they have evolved the dark retreat experienceWho can – and should – do a dark retreatWhat one can expect in a dark retreat...and more!Learn more about Scott and his work at https://www.skycaveretreats.com/ and at https://www.instagram.com/skycaveretreats/Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our recently-launched member platform gives you access to a ton of free & exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at
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