Thriving Sun by Christopher Quiseng

Nature-based guiding and mentorship in Hawai'i for people seeking grounding, clarity, and reconnection.

Guided experiences rooted in ecopsychology, place, and lived relationship with the land.

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Guided Experiences & Offerings

GUIDED WALKS & HIKES FOR VISITORS AND LOCALS

^{Slow, intentional walks through Hawai'i's landscapes that blend natural history, cultural context, and reflective practice.}

^{2 - 4 Hours}

^{Small groups or private, public, and custom options.}

PRIVATE ECO-GUIDING & CUSTOM EXPERIENCES FOR COUPLES, FAMILIES, CREATIVES, JOURNALISTS, PROFESSIONALS

^{Personalized, place-based guiding shaped around your interests, pace, and intention.}

^{Half or Full Day}

^{Custom locations, deeper dialogue & context.}

NATURE-BASED MENTORSHIP FOR GUIDES, HELPERS, EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS IN TRANSITION

^{One-on-one nature-based mentorship for people seeking grounding, clarity, and reconnection.}

^{In Person or Virtual}

^{Single sessions or a short series.}

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ABOUT ME:Christopher Quiseng is a Hawaiʻi-based guide, educator, and ecopsychologist with a deep professional background that includes work as a National Park archaeologist and ranger. His work brings together ecological understanding, cultural respect, and nature-based practice to help people feel more at home within themselves and the Earth.

TESTIMONIALS"Chris is an amalgamation of an ecological textbook, trail runner, leader, and singer-storyteller. He is astounding as a guide and a human. He took us on a near half-marathon adventure through the little-known trails of the park, and as a cherry on top, across the volcano crater floor itself. He wowed us with ancient knowledge and oral histories (Pele’s tears being my favorite! Ask him about them.), traditions and songs, and animal and plant knowledge that I’ll remember until the day I die (the Kamehameha butterfly and its symbiotic relationship with a species of plant)." (Past client, February 2025)"An old friend has worked with Chris for several years and gifted me with a session. I knew little about what to expect but went in with curiosity and an open mind/heart. Chris created ritual with song/chant, a circle and a prompt to ponder when I went for my solo walk. The time alone and the time with Chris was rich, full, gentle and meaningful. I always felt respected, safe, seen and heard. Connecting with self, earth, ocean, jungle as well as with Chris' learning, wisdom and sweet heart was a joy." (Past client, March 2024)"His breadth of practices and ability to reflect the sacred wisdom of the relationship between the outer and inner landscape is both life changing and life affirming."
-Heather H., Clinical Social Work/Therapist"Chris is an amazing educator and facilitator. I was lucky enough to work with him twice with two separate groups of students over this past summer. He has an incredible awareness and attentiveness towards people that I'm sure are just the surface level of why my students walked away with a deeper connection to nature. I most vividly remember walking back with Chris where we spoke about his passion for teaching and learning. While these workshops were meant for my students, I walked away inspired and revitalized to continue on my path as an educator."
-Andrew S., Thriving Sun Partner

Partnerships

Mailing Address: PO Box #6650
Hilo, HI 96720