Wellness Escape: Hiking & Yoga Retreat in Sedona's Red Rocks

Walker Wellness Retreats runs this all-inclusive week from a private home in Sedona, with everything from airport pickup to daily meals taken care of. The structure is built around two daily yoga sessions led by Shantel, who also leads the hikes. Mornings start with a flow class, then the group heads out to a trail like Devil's Bridge or West Fork. Afternoons are open, or you can join an optional group activity like a jeep tour or a visit to a vortex site. Evenings bring a gentle, recovery-focused class and a home-cooked dinner from Amber, the in-house chef.

What makes it different is the balance. The yoga keeps your body ready for the hiking, and the hiking makes the evening yoga feel especially good after a long day. The hosts are experienced pros—Shantel has a fitness and yoga background, and Amber is a trained chef and health coach. They keep the group small enough that you get real attention, but you're also free to do your own thing if you want to hike alone or sit by the pool.

Staying in a spacious home rather than a resort adds to the laid-back feel. There are six bedrooms, a pool, a hot tub, and a yoga deck, and the whole place is shared with the group. The atmosphere is more like a house party with a fitness plan than a rigid program, which works well for people who want structure but not a boot camp.

The retreat is set in fall, which is the ideal time to visit Sedona. The weather is mild, with blue skies and temperatures in the 60s to 80s, and the famous red rocks are at their most vivid. The schedule adapts to the conditions, with warmer days for bigger hikes and cooler ones for shorter trails.

What's included

- 5 days / 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Daily morning and evening yoga classes - Guided nature hikes (options chosen by group) - Group excursions/activities - Airport pickup and drop-off at Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) - Transportation during the retreat - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team - Parking and wifi - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Flights to Phoenix (PHX) - Travel insurance - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Additional treatments (e.g., massage) - Alcoholic beverages - Personal expenses and souvenirs