2. Immersion in Nature

• Leaving home
  • Leaving comforts and many daily-life objects
  • Hiking to camp (around 1km is suitable)
• Natural environment:
  • Rooty paths instead of paved sidewalks
  • Rain jackets and tarps during a rainstorm instead of a roof over their heads
• Simplistic lifestyle
  • Simple living quarters (often tents)
  • Majority of communication is with participants in group (limited phone use/social media)
  • Pioneer-techniques for building

Living in a (likely) very different environment – immersed in nature, in a group setting and reduced to simple means – causes many participants to leave their comfort zones. Through this setting, participants may gain greater appreciation for everyday conveniences but may also find it refreshing to live a simplified life.