The Magic of Sedona Retreat is open to both men and women who want to

• Connect to the River, Earth, Trees, Moon & Stars

• Activate the self healing and co-creative energy within

• Re-align with the Unique Soul Signature

• Participate in Healing Ceremonies, sharing circles & breathwork

• Move, Sing & Dance

• Spend time with like-Hearted Souls

A Horse Medicine Journey is an invitation into Self-awareness. We will be engaging with four beautiful medicine horses, especially picked our Shakti group. Together with the horses you will inquire into the questions of healing your heart and life with the horse as your mirror and a gifted animal communicator as the translator.

It does not require horse knowledge or horsemanship skills. It does require an open mind, an open heart, and a willingness to receive what the horse is reflecting back to you. If you feel uncomfortable or afraid of horses, let us know, we will take extra special care of you so you feel supported. Sandra was afraid of horses before her first session, and felt a huge shift after doing this healing work.

Horse medicine is simple. The horse, an instinctual, present, aware, sentient being, gives us an opportunity to drop into the very same state of presence to be with them. That is the gift.

Horses are peaceful leaders. They are honest, they have a natural order of things, and they can teach us much about how to be better humans.

You do not have to have horse experience to get the most out of this immersion.
We will not be riding horses, all experiences are on the ground with trusted guides holding space for your experience.

What is included:

• 4 Days of Quality time with Sandra

• Vegetarian organic, gluten & Dairy-free breakfast & lunch included, prepared with love by a local Vegetarian chef and Sandra…

• All Group Activities, including;  entry fees, Horse Medicine Journey, Activations,  Meditations, Circle Sharing, Breathwork, Group Processes, Vortex exploration

• Daily immersion in nature + movement & dance to support your body during the energetic upgrades

• Opportunity to meet like-hearted people and make new friends

•  Deep connection to the Sedona Vortex Energy

• Spring water, herbal tea, coffee, fruit, healthy snacks

• Airfare to Sedona via Phoenix Airport

• Transportation from the airport to Sedona and from your lodging address to the Retreat house. Sedona has 2 excellent shuttle services from and to the airport with prices ranging between $50-$60 (one way)

• Info about and links to the shuttle services are listed in the FAQ “transportation from the airport to Sedona”

• Lodging: there are a limited number of room options available in the retreat house (during the retreat) or in one Sandra’s Airbnb’s and carpool with her to the retreat house. If you wish to extend your stay (before or after the retreat) we recommend you book your room at one of Sandra’s Airbnb’s in West Sedona. For more info email [email protected]

• Dinners at local restaurants in Sedona  gluten and dairy free options available)

• Closing Lunch (optional) for those who have time after the closing ceremony of our Retreat to join the group for lunch

On Day 1 we meet at 1 pm (address will be shared after you sign up).

Plan your travel accordingly, to arrive on time!! 

On the last day we end around 11 am and check out of the Retreat house at that time. After we leave the house, there is an opportunity to buy yourself lunch with the group at a local restaurant. The size of the group going to lunch will depend on people’s travel schedule.

IMPORTANT

Make sure you plan accordingly. Phoenix airport is a 2 hour drive to Sedona. Remember flights can be late and the schedule of the Airport Shuttles may vary. I suggest you fly in a day earlier, if needed, to make it work, this will eliminate unnecessary stress.

If you arrive late in the evening, I suggest you get a hotel near Phoenix airport and book the shuttle (or rent a car) the next morning and drive to Sedona in the daylight.

NOTE: This Retreat is a life-changing event and every step builds momentum for the next one, therefore it is important that you commit to attending ALL the sessions that Sandra is offering.

Sample daily schedule (prepare to be flexible)

Day 1

• 1 pm: Group gathering (be on time!)

• 2 pm: Opening circle on the Red Rocks (outdoor)

• 6 pm: Group dinner at local restaurant

• 8 pm: indoor activity at the retreat house

Day 2  

• 7 am breakfast at the retreat house

• 8 am Movement or dance

• 9 am outdoor guided session/ process

• 1 pm Lunch break

• 2 pm outdoor guided session/ process

• 6 pm Dinner at local restaurant

• 8 pm indoor guided session/ process at the retreat house

Day 3 

• 7 am breakfast at the retreat house

• 8 am Movement or dance

• 9 am outdoor guided activity/process

• 1 pm Lunch break

• 2 pm outdoor guided session/ process

• 4 pm Crystal shopping 

• 6 pm Dinner at local restaurant

• 8 pm indoor guided session/ process at the retreat house

Day 4

• 07:00 Breakfast at the retreat house

• 08:00 indoor Guided sessions and processes

• 09:00 Closing ceremony

• 11:00 Say goodbyes

• Optional group lunch

SEDONA WEATHER YEAR ROUND:

SPRING:
From March through May high temperatures range from the 60s to low 80s. It is the perfect time for hiking. Low temperatures will range in the high 30s to high 40s, so it can get a bit chilly as the sun recedes.

SUMMER:
From June through September high temperatures range from the high 80s to mid-90s. Low nighttime temperatures drop into the high 50s to low 60s making for very comfortable evenings.

FALL:
High temperatures fall to the mid 70s during October. November highs drop into the low 60s. Oak Creek Canyon is beautiful with the arrival of the golden colours of Autumn.

WINTER:
High temperatures from December through early March will average in the low 50s to 60s, but nighttime lows can get quite cold. It will snow in the winter, but usually is just a dusting and will quickly melt. However, snow cover can prolong in the higher reaches of Oak Creek Canyon. A snow-covered Sedona, Arizona is spectacular.

 WEATHER FORECAST
Google “weather+sedona”

Sedona has a casual vibe, no need to overdress 🙂 and the best way to prepare for Sedona weather is to bring layers! 

SPRING TIME

• comfy yoga pants, shorts, tank top or short sleeved t-shirts, fleece vests 
• warm socks or slippers for indoor
• comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
• small backpack for towel, drinking water & snack
• swimsuit + towel 
• water shoes
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (just in case) 
• Light rain coat (just in case)
• Your camera, Sedona has lots of photo opportunities!

FALL TIME

• comfy yoga pants, tank top or short sleeved t-shirts, fleece vests 
• warm socks or slippers for indoor
• comfortable walking shoes or sneakers
• small backpack for towel, drinking water & snack
• swimsuit + towel 
• water shoes
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (just in case) 
• Light rain coat (just in case)
• Your camera, Sedona has lots of photo opportunities!

WINTER TIME

• comfy yoga pants, long sleeved t-shirts, fleece vests 
• warm socks or slippers for indoor
• comfortable walking shoes or sneakers 
• small backpack for towel, drinking water & snack
• warm boots
• warm coat + Beanie hat, for the chilly mornings and evenings
• sunglasses
• Your camera, Sedona has lots of photo opportunities!

What NOT to bring 🙂 

• Leave any resistance at home, this retreat is carefully designed and each piece of the puzzle is important. To ensure the flow of the retreat schedule and out of respect for the group energy, you are required to be on time each morning and be present for all sessions
• Keep in mind this is non-smoking, substance free retreat. The type of deep inner work we will be doing does not mix with alcohol or drugs. If you are a smoker, Sandra will designate you to a safe outdoor area
• Please refrain from wearing perfume, fragrances and/or strong scented essential oils, some people are oversensitive and we want to be mindful of our impact on others

A few weeks before, Sandra will send you a detailed email with what to bring and how to best prepare for the upcoming retreat. 

Circle Principles & Rules of Conduct

A circle is the oldest form of gathering for human beings. Assembling this way feeds a primal need and raises the vibration of the planet! Everyone is equal in a circle so sharing and inclusion surface more readily.

I am BEYOND excited about our circle, which I will also refer to as our sacred Container. Because This is a time where you can feel safe and nourished by the energy of the group container, to let go what is holding you back and feel the energy of Sandra and the group fuelling your new vision of the future and nourishing time lines.  The principles we will practice here will benefit you on a personal level and any of your present and future group endeavours.

Our Circle Principles serve as an understanding and agreement of intention and rules of conduct:

• State of Being: Circumstances don’t matter, our reaction to the circumstances is what matters. We promise to be the guardian of our state of being and place this principle of holding a high frequency at the top of the list. 

• Inner Wisdom:  We understand that we are Infinite Beings having a human experience and that every “experience” is a catalyst for us to grow, learn and evolve. The connection to our Future self and Higher self is the key to Self-realization, balance, harmony and oneness.

• Respect: We promise to respect the sacred container/circle principles. We understand and accept that the online teaching platform offered by Sandra is a sacred place, and we take full responsibility to show up with an open heart and open mind.

• Communication: We promise to cultivate and improve our loving communication skills inside and outside the circle. We will use the talking stick principle and only speak from direct experience – the “I” perspective. We refrain from speaking about “you” and actively control the human habit of reacting, recapitulating, cross-sharing & trying to rescue others. We are in full agreement that if any triggers, issues or problems arise…this will be communicated in private with Sandra. This will enhance the feeling of safety for all involved.

• Safety: . We promise to protect each other’s right to anonymity and privacy. We promise full confidentiality and refrain from talking, sharing or discussing any information, outside the group container. This will encourage us all to drop our armour, walls and shield and step safely in a more open-hearted, vulnerable state of being. 

• Compassion: We actively open our hearts to everyone present, including ourselves. We practice non-judgment and non-infringement towards others. We celebrate all of the diverse ways of existence.

• Courage: We promise to be fully disclosed and transparent about our own blockages in order to show up authentically and learn from each other

• Silence: We consciously allow space for silence. We understand that so much of the magic happens within these pristine moments of silence.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We acknowledge all stories as the loving expressions of our shared humanity. We include all beliefs, all paths, all loving practices, and all people. We also honor ourselves with a welcoming heart.

• Simplicity: We value authenticity, determination, kindness, courtesy, playfulness, support, generosity, We appreciate our tears and laughter and encourage the simple blessings that shift and enhance the quality of our lives.

• Phoenix Arizona Sky Harbor International Airport. Phoenix is 2 hours – 120 miles away from Sedona. 
• Flagstaff Airport is a smaller commercial airport that is 48 min – 25 miles to Sedona.

• Car Rental. Renting a car is the best way to get from the airport to us. By the time you pay for the shuttle it is not that much more to rent a car. If you decide to rent a car, let Sandra know if you are willing to share your ride with one or more of the other participants. Carpooling is a change to recover some of your rental costs, because you will get $25/one way (per person) for the ride share, making this a win-win for everybody!!
• Transfer from Airport by Shuttle.  You have 2 options: Book with Ace Shuttle, they will drop you at any address (home or hotel) Price = $55 one way. Another option is to book the Groome Shuttle from Phoenix to Sedona, with drop off locations at one of the hotels in Sedona or a home/retreat address, Price ranges between $55-$65 one way

Note: Prices may change, be sure to double check the rates on the websites of the Shuttle companies

I recommend you get travel insurance in case you need to cancel or something unexpected comes up. 

Cancellation & Refund policy for the Retreat payments:
Depending on the date of cancellation, you will be able to *transfer your payment  to another one of Sandra’s live or online retreats within 18 months 

• 100% *transfer in case of cancellation 60+ to 15 days before the Retreat starts
• 50% *transfer in case of cancellation 14 to 8 days before the Retreat starts
• 0% *transfer in case of cancellation 7 to 0 days before the Retreat starts

Explore Sedona and the beauty of Arizona:

Sedona is a wonderful destination, and you might want to come early before the retreat starts or stay a few days after the retreat is over. There are many trails and landmark hikes that will take your breath away. I highly recommend you do some research prior to you booking your flights.

My personal favourites

• Cathedral Rock
• Bell Rock
• West Fork Trail
• Fay Canyon
• Boynton Canyon
• Slide Rock
• Devil’s Bridge
• Shaman’s Cave, etc…
• also Google “Fossil Creek” (1 hour drive from Sedona), this enchanting nature spot has waterfalls and a very unique energy (note: reservation required) 

Getting around in Sedona:
The must see areas of Sedona are spread out with several miles between them and you will need transportation (rental car, Uber or Lyft) to get to the hiking sites, go to the store and/or restaurants.

Lodging in Sedona:
Sedona has a large variety of hotels and Airbnb options. Sandra also has a few Airbnb rooms with private bathroom and separate entrance available.

Did you know that Sedona is only 3 to 4 hours from the Grand Canyon, another hidden gem is the beauty of Antilope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell, to name but a few. If you wish to explore the greater area you won’t be dissappointed, Arizona is breathtakenly beautiful…