Private Women's Wellness Weekend in Sedona's Red Rock Country

The retreat takes place at the Sedona Ranch, a private property run by Dr. Fernanda Durlene, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine who left a busy city life to build this place after being drawn to the land in 2005. The ranch is set up for one-on-one healing — you won't be sharing the experience with other guests. The program is shaped around her view that most health issues have root causes that need addressing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

Day one starts with arrival and an opening circle at the Medicine Wheel, followed by a decompression massage chair session. Then comes the core of the retreat: a full acupuncture and health assessment. Dr. Fe takes a medical history, reads your pulse and tongue, and decides whether you need traditional acupuncture, moxa, or electro-acupuncture. She also does auricular (ear) acupuncture using the NADA protocol. There's a light therapy and earthing session, and time to explore the ranch before a vegetarian dinner.

Day two is more introspective: meditation, cupping, chakra alignment, a spirit guide reading, and a 45-minute life coaching session paired with a 45-minute quantum healing session aimed at clearing unresolved patterns from childhood or past trauma. The retreat closes with a circle before departure.

What makes this different from a typical spa weekend is the one-on-one attention and the range of modalities on offer. You're not getting a generic itinerary — Dr. Fe adapts the treatments to your stated needs, whether that's immune support, stress, grief, or just feeling disconnected. The property itself adds to the experience: there's a labyrinth, a medicine wheel, an herb garden, and a sky-watching spot. She also grows medicinal herbs organically on the property, which she may incorporate into your treatment plan (at an additional cost).

Guests consistently mention Dr. Fe's warmth and ability to meet them where they are. Reviews talk about arriving 'broken' and leaving 'whole,' and about the quiet, star-filled nights and the secluded setting. If you're looking for a retreat that's actually about your specific situation rather than a fixed schedule, this is it. Note: the ranch has five small dogs (Goldendoodles and poodles) that are part of most sessions, so if you don't like dogs or have allergies, this isn't the right fit.

What's included

- 1 night accommodation in a private cabin - Daily meditation classes - Acupuncture treatment (full assessment and treatment) - Life coaching session - 1 hour treatment (massage chair session) - 1 vegetarian dinner - Cupping therapy - Chakra alignment - Spirit guide reading - Quantum healing session - Light therapy and earthing bed session - Coffee and tea - Use of ranch facilities (labyrinth, medicine wheel, herb garden) - Free WiFi and parking

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flight costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Chinese herbs and supplements (priced separately)