Rest, Recharge + Connect in Sedona, Arizona

Holding a retreat in Sedona, Arizona, had been a dream of mine for several years. My own experiences there have brought feelings of spaciousness, connection, and release, and eventually inspired me to create a retreat rooted in those same qualities.

The first time I visited Sedona was not long after my husband passed away. His sister and I decided to travel there together, hoping to find a place where we could rest and reset. Neither of us had been to Sedona before, but it was somewhere we had both wanted to visit.

At the time, all I really knew about Sedona was that many people believe it holds a powerful healing energy concentrated in its vortex sites. I understood a vortex to be a swirling concentration of energy, but I didn’t yet understand its significance—or how deeply I would connect with the area.

As we drove away from the miles of sprawling concrete in Phoenix, the open landscape of the high desert began to unfold. The dry, rugged environment felt harsh and desolate, yet exceptionally beautiful. Its vastness made me feel safe and grounded, as though the Earth could accept anything I was ready to release.

As the road carried us deeper into Coconino National Forest, the terrain shifted from open desert to rolling hills and majestic peaks. Sandstone in shades of orange, pink, and red was layered with limestone, creating a landscape that looked as though it had been painted by hand. Towering red rock formations began to appear like gateways into another world.

When we arrived, I immediately felt welcome. I knew I was in the right place at the right time.

For me, all of Sedona’s energy—not only its vortex energy—was palpable. It felt as though I could sense the plants, animals, rocks, water, and our ancestors. The energy wasn’t overwhelming or disorienting; it was comforting. It reminded me that everything is interconnected and awakened a deep sense of gratitude for being part of that connection. It gave me a feeling of peace.

That experience has stayed with me and called me back to Sedona many times since my first visit. Over time, the idea of holding a retreat there began to take shape.

The retreat grew from many of the places and experiences that have made Sedona so meaningful to me. Yoga, strength and mobility practices, meditation, and hiking created opportunities to explore the energy within ourselves and in the world around us. Time spent together in this extraordinary landscape offered space for grounding, reflection, connection, and release.

Bringing a retreat to Sedona felt like sharing a place that has held and supported me through different seasons of my life. It was an opportunity to return with intention and experience its beauty, stillness, and energy in a new way.