Fletcher Tucker

Retreat Leader

Fletcher Tucker is a co-founder of Wildtender, an organization based in Big Sur (Esselen Tribal territory) that cultivates kinship with the natural world, and explores earth-based wisdom traditions. Fletcher is a lifelong student of California natural history, an experienced teacher and wilderness guide, and a devoted father.

Fletcher’s inner work includes ongoing explorations in Buddhist and Taoist practices/philosophy; over a decade of study in the Gestalt lineage of Esalen Institute co-founder Dick Price; and two decades of engagement with the Earth-reverent, spiritual traditions of his own Nordic and Celtic ancestors. As a writer, multidisciplinary artist, and musician, Fletcher’s creative practice engages deeply with place.v