Women's Wellness Escape: Yoga, Meditation & Hiking in Sedona

The retreat runs over five days and four nights, starting on April 10, 2027. Arrival is in the afternoon with check-in at 4:30 PM, followed by a welcome drink and an opening session to get everyone settled for the week. From there, most days start with a morning yoga practice, then brunch, then either a workshop, a hike, or group activities before dinner. Two of the days include a second yoga session in the afternoon, giving you more time on the mat.

Mary Susan Stults Sassone, the host and lead teacher, has been practicing since 1991 and teaches a style that combines Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. Expect a focus on precise alignment, with a mix of flow, workshopping, and restorative work. Meditation is a daily thread, and the style is Vipassana, or insight meditation, with breath work and heart-focused practices like metta (loving-kindness) meditation. You will also talk about the basics of meditation, like finding a comfortable seat and settling the mind.

Beyond the mat, the retreat makes the most of Sedona. There are two group hikes on the red rock trails, some with decent elevation gain, so you'll want proper hiking shoes. You also get an art and painting workshop, a cacao ceremony with journaling, and a yoga nidra session. A visit to the Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park provides a quiet moment to reflect, and you'll have time to stroll through the galleries at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. Group dinners are included each night, and one day you'll head out to Slide Rock State Park for time by the river if conditions allow.

The group stays at the Arroyo Roble Resort, which sits on Oak Creek and has three pools, a hot tub, a fitness center, and a spa on site. You can wander into Uptown Sedona easily, and the surrounding landscape is all red rock mesas and forest. The retreat is women-only, and typical group size runs between three and sixteen participants, which keeps it intimate even when full.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation at Arroyo Roble Resort - Daily brunch at local restaurants - 3 group dinners - Welcome drink - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga practices (1-2 times a day) - Guided meditation classes - Specialized yoga workshops - Cacao and journaling workshop - Art and painting workshop - Journaling sessions - Hikes together - Group excursions and activities - Transportation during the retreat - Pre and post retreat support - Retreat taxes and fees - Wi-Fi

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - 2 dinners (on your own) - Lunches - Additional spa treatments - Activities not listed in the itinerary - Parking at the resort (5/day per car)