Soul Care in Sedona
March 22 – 25, 2019
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Are there people or situations in your life that make you want to stay in bed and pull the covers up over your head?
Are you holding onto old hurts or unforgiveness that keeps you stuck in the past?
If so, join us in the majestic red-rock country of Sedona, Arizona as we release these obstacles, exercise our gratitude muscles, and plug into to a current of joy so deep and strong it flows to everyone around you!
Approaching the Sedona area, you’re greeted by a rainbow of colors – vivid reds and browns from the rocks, a variety of greens in the oak and juniper trees, and the sparkling water of the Verde River.
Working your way through this myriad of colors and textures slightly outside of town, you venture off onto a dirt road to arrive at the hidden jewel we call the Light House. There a special treat awaits you!
From the moment you walk through the massive carved doors to your home for the weekend, you know you’ve stepped into someplace special.
You remove your shoes and put on slippers to maintain this as our sacred place of nurturing and healing.
You are welcomed in with a glass of chilled iced tea and fresh snacks, as you inhale deeply absorbing the serenity and peace that already envelopes you.
Serene and Warm Accommodations
Words cannot describe or pictures adequately depict the beauty and the ‘feel’ of this luxurious
and special place that provides so many ways to feel nurtured. It is aah – mazing!!
Enjoy a swim in the scrumptious heated salt pool, or lounge in the hot tub with a cold beverage of your choice. Take a nap on one of the four outdoor hanging beds. Explore the uniqueness of this Eco-friendly home. It’s all up to you!
Snuggle up on the cozy sofa with a good book. Relax, visit with other women, listen to music, journal, meditate, or just get lost in your thought.
With a panoramic view like this, you may want to move in permanently!
Enjoy your specially prepared home cooked meals in the lovely kitchen where there’s breathtaking scenery any way you turn!
There are six bedrooms – 4 with one bed and 2 with two beds. Each room is unique and stunning. Some have access to a bath, one walks out to a bamboo garden, one has a sitting area, and one even has its own private deck! The registration price is the same for every bed regardless of the room configuration. As you register and make a down payment, you will select your special room. There are pictures and descriptions on the registration page.
Once you pick the room that’s calling you, it is yours! The sooner you register, the more room selection you’ll have. If you are coming with a friend or sister, a double room selection is recommended. It’s usually comfortable to room with someone you already know, and fun for bedtime conversations! If a roommate is not designated by you, it will be filled by the next person registering.
Yes, the Light House is amazing, but it dims in comparison to the light that begins to fill your soul as we move through our activities for the weekend.
I don’t even need to hear the agenda! I’m in!
Here in this serene setting, we go head-to-head with a few potential ‘joy-robbers’!
Does it seem like you spend more energy lately complaining than being grateful?
Have your gratitude muscles gotten a little flabby?
Join us in this positive loving space as we tone up those muscles with exercises in appreciating and being appreciated.
Move from feeling apathy to living GRATITUDE!
Are you carrying something in your heart that’s keeping you from living your best life?
Gently allow yourself in this safe tranquil setting to heal those ‘heart-wounds’ and move forward with a new sense of freedom and joy in your life.
HEALING reignites your sparkle and shine!
Are you frustrated by a situation or person in your life that you wish was just a little different?
Are you fighting to change something or someone, but it’s not working?
In this supportive encouraging setting, identify circumstances or situations that are beyond your control, and learn how to accept them as they are, or release and let go.
ACCEPTING and LETTING GO frees you to fully embrace and love ‘what is’!
With fun and ease, we’ll explore ways to chase off those pesky happiness thieves and replace them with a newfound level of joy!
I’m ready for more joy!
Weekend Highlights
Friday
Arriving into Sedona in the early evening, a cold beverage and a welcome snack greet you at the door. You get settled into your room, and spend the evening getting acquainted with a lovely group of like-minded fun women!
Saturday -- Day of Gratitude...
The morning is ushered in with steaming hot coffee and a light breakfast: always something to be grateful for!
Gazing out at over the stunning landscape, you’ll spend a little time outside stretching your body and opening your heart and mind for the day ahead.
A morning hike in enchanting Oak Creek Canyon is the perfect way to warm up those gratitude muscles! You see with fresh eyes and appreciate in a new way!
Later that day our private chef will demonstrate a fun interactive cooking class reminding you of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the joy of creating new dishes, and the fun it can be with a group of women!
Sunday -- Day of Healing...
Again, coffee and breakfast to begin the day.
After stretching your body and preparing your heart and mind for today, you’ll be led through a specific guided healing meditation by our special guest.
You explore throughout the day the question ‘What heals you’? as we play with several modalities and practices as you discover which ones truly resonate with you.
You spend a little time sampling and appreciating the unique art galleries and quirky shops Sedona is famous for. Your breathtaking sunset hike afterward connects you to nature and fills your soul.
Monday -- Day of Accepting and Letting Go…
After breakfast this morning, you engage in a morning message and discussion of our topic for the day, and prepare yourself for a meaningful releasing ceremony.
From there, you’ll don a life jacket and prepare for a guided kayak run down the gorgeous Verde River. The tour begins with an approximately 1 1/2 hour kayak trip on a scenic stretch of the Verde River with just enough chutes and riffles to add a bit of excitement without ruffling any feathers. Your river trip ends in the shade of giant Cottonwood trees at the confluence of Oak Creek and the Verde river.
Here you take the gravel path up through the vineyards to the Tuscan farmhouse at the Alcantara Vineyards for your wine tasting delight.
The Alcantara Vineyards is a favorite on the Verde Valley Wine Trail featuring award winning wines and friendly sommeliers who guide you through the tasting. The Wine Tasting room inside the Tuscan Farmhouse overlooks the vineyards and the rolling hills beyond. You’ll spend time tasting the vineyard’s best and savoring the delectable appetizer plates. What a great celebration at the end of your weekend of healing, nurturing and having fun with your newfound friends!
It looks scrumptous – I’m there!
What’s Included
- Transportation from Phoenix to Sedona on Friday and back on Monday
- 3 nights lodging at the Light House:
~ Some bedrooms are private and some are shared.
~ Prices are the same for all, you select your room and bed when you register – so don’t delay! - Light meal Friday evening
- Three delicious home-cooked meals Saturday and Sunday
- Breakfast on Monday
- All demonstrations and classes scheduled
- Transportation to hikes and shopping
- Rafting fees and taxes, including life jacket and gear
- Wine tasting and appetizer plate at winery
- Classes and messages, along with handouts and supplies
- Fluffy pair of slippers
- Gratitude journal
- Special gift at the end of the retreat!
- As always, a few little surprises…
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to or from any location other than Phoenix
- Alcoholic beverages, other than those provided with meals
- Shopping and souvenirs
Even though our weekend has drawn to a close, the transforming exercises, along with the relationships forged with each other, and with ourselves, continue to provide joy and happiness!
Just what I need!
You’ve got one life; one precious, unique, and sometimes brief, life.
Delight in the Journey!
