THE RETREAT
The Sedona Retreat
A RETURN TO SELF, TOGETHER
brought to you by The Sedona House
There’s a part of you that knows exactly what you need.
More rest. More space. More connection. Or maybe simply a pause.
This retreat is an invitation to listen to that voice.
Set in the powerful landscape of Sedona, we’ve created a different kind of experience.
One that allows you to design your stay in a way that feels aligned, while we hold the heart of the journey through guided daily programming and shared moments of connection.
This retreat is intentionally designed differently.
In the past, we followed the traditional retreat model, bundled accommodations, set meals, fixed experiences. While there is beauty in that, we began to notice something: not everyone experiences rest, connection, and transformation in the same way.
Some people crave luxury. Others prefer simplicity. Some want solitude and space. Others want shared homes and constant connection.
And just as importantly, we’re all in different seasons of life. With different budgets, needs, and priorities.
So we designed this retreat to meet you there.
You choose where you stay, what you eat, and how you move through your time outside of our sessions, creating an experience that aligns not only with your needs, but with what feels supportive and sustainable for you financially.
The Experience
Our intention is to give you the space and the guidance to connect with yourself.
Each day of the retreat is intentionally designed to offer a balance of structure and spaciousness — creating room for reflection, connection, adventure, and rest.
Rather than filling every moment, this experience invites you to slow down and engage with Sedona, yourself, and the practice in a meaningful and personal way.
Self-Guided Silent Mornings
Each morning, guests are invited to begin the day with a silent sit at the Peace Park where your Retreat host will be waiting. This is an optional, self-guided practice where you may arrive and leave at your own pace, staying for the length of time that feels supportive to you. Daily reflection cards will be provided to accompany your morning practice and connect with the theme of the day.
Afternoon Sessions
Each evening, we will gather for a guided 2-hour session including meditation, reflection, discussion, mindfulness teachings, journaling, and group connection. These sessions serve as the heart of our shared experience and are designed to gently support the unfolding theme of the retreat.
Intentional Hikes
Throughout the retreat, we will explore some of Sedona’s most beautiful and energetically significant trails, including Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock. These hikes are designed to be more than physical movement, they are invitations into presence, perspective, grounding, and connection with the natural world.
The Space Between
There is space between intentionally left open for rest, integration, and personal exploration. Guests are encouraged to move intuitively through their time whether that means enjoying a nourishing meal, receiving bodywork, shopping, journaling, hiking independently, exploring Sedona, or simply resting.
Daily Reflection Cards
Each day, participants will receive a thoughtfully curated reflection card connected to the retreat theme. These prompts are designed to support contemplation, self-inquiry, and integration throughout our time together — creating a thread that carries through the entire experience.
Why Retreat?
We choose to step away from our daily lives, not to escape from them, but to to pause & gather the resources that we need.
To replenish our mind, body and spirit.
A retreat is a reminder
of what is most ESSENTIAL to us.
The Logistics
A guided retreat experience—designed your way.
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You get to choose your own adventure. Whether you enjoy a luxurious stay or a more simplistic stay - it’s up to you.
Sedona offers several Airbnb options at various price points to fit your budget.
We curated an Airbnb list here
Resorts in Sedona include:
L'Auberge de Sedona , Enchantment Resort, Amara Resort and Spa, Ambiente Sedona
*The cost of Accommodations is not included in your reservation. Accommodations must be booked on your own. Airbnb and Vrbo offer payment plans for qualified applicants.
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All meals are self-guided and the cost is your responsibility, with the exception of our opening gathering.
We’ve intentionally created space in the schedule so you can nourish yourself in a way that feels good.
Whether that’s a quiet solo meal, grabbing something on the go, or joining others when it feels aligned.
There may be opportunities to coordinate group meals throughout the retreat, but all food costs outside of the opening gathering are your responsibility.
This approach allows you to choose what works best for your body and your budget.
*The cost of meals is not included in your reservation
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You are responsible for travel expenses & travel insurance.
We encourage flying into PHX and taking the shuttle to Sedona or renting a car for a beautiful 2 hour drive from the Airport.
Renting a car is recommended so you can travel throughout Sedona with ease.
*The cost of travel is not included in your reservation
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There will be an opportunity to meet each day for guided programming (it’s totally optional)
The full itinerary including location of the daily sessions will be released 45 days before the retreat so you can plan The Space Between appropriately.
The Schedule
Sedona, AZ
October 1
Welcome Gathering (evening)
October 2-4
Daily Programming
October 5
Farewell gathering (morning)
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The schedule is intended to serve as a gentle guide and may shift slightly depending on the energy of the group, weather, and the natural flow of our time together.
All offerings are optional, and guests are encouraged to honor their own rhythm throughout the retreat.
The Space Between guidebook will offer curated recommendations, reflections, and supportive resources to accompany your unstructured time in Sedona.
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Each morning, guests are invited to begin the day with a self-guided silent sit at the Peace Park.
Participants are welcome to arrive and leave at their own pace, staying for the length of time that feels supportive to them.
Daily reflection cards will be provided to accompany your morning practice and connect with the theme of the day.
This time may include:
Silent meditation
Journaling
Contemplative walking
Quiet observation
Reading or reflection
7-9 am
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Following the morning sit, guests are encouraged to enjoy a slow and nourishing start to the day. Breakfast is self-guided, with curated local recommendations included in The Space Between guidebook.
Whether you choose to enjoy coffee in town, journal over breakfast, or simply move slowly through the morning, this time is designed to support ease and presence.
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Each day we will gather for a guided 2-hour session centered around mindfulness, meditation, reflection, and connection.
Sessions may include:
Guided meditation
Mindfulness teachings
Journaling + self-inquiry
Group discussion
Partner reflection
Nervous system regulation practices
Integration exercises
Each session will connect to the unfolding theme of the retreat.
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Afternoons are intentionally left open for rest, integration, and exploration.
Guests are encouraged to move intuitively through their time — whether that means:
Enjoying lunch in town
Exploring Sedona
Shopping
Receiving bodywork or spa treatments
Resting
Journaling
Hiking independently
Connecting with fellow retreat guests
Spending time alone
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Throughout the retreat, we will gather for intentional hikes and experiences in some of Sedona’s most beautiful locations, including:
Bell Rock
Cathedral Rock
Peace Park
These experiences are designed to support grounding, perspective, presence, and connection with the natural world.
Late afternoon timing allows us to enjoy cooler temperatures, softer light, and the unique stillness Sedona offers just before.
3:30 (ish)
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Evenings are left intentionally open for rest and integration.
Guests are welcome to:
Enjoy dinner in town
Connect with others
Journal or reflect
Explore Sedona
Rest early
Spend quiet time alone
This retreat honors spaciousness as part of the practice.
About your Teacher/Host
Meet Amanda
A Buddhist Meditation Teacher with a modern style of teaching that creates a sense of human-ness, connecting people from boardrooms to meditation cushions and everywhere in between.
Through Retreats, Amanda and her team aim to empower attendees to live a mindful and purposeful life by making these practices easier to understand and embody in our daily lives.
Attendee Requirements
Travel insurance to cover the cost of your travel and non-refundable payment
Open heart & open mind
the investment
Non-member
$700
Payment plans available
Member
$600
Payment plans available
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