Scott Berman on darkness as healer, shedding masks, and the anatomy of a dark retreat

10 Oct 2025 • 91 min • EN
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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/TerrainTheory Terrain 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 ben@terraintheory.net. Learn more at www.terraintheory.net Music by Chris Merenda Help support Ryan and Briana"s road to recovery by donating to our GoFundMe set up in their name. Every penny will go to cover the costs of associated with healing their terrain using alternative, terrain-friendly methods. Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ryan-briana-heal-from-pfas-exposure

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