THE SOUL SANCTUARY RETREAT

LATE SPRING 2026

Close Your Eyes and Imagine This…

You arrive in Sedona just as the late afternoon sun dips behind the cliffs, painting the sky in shades of rose gold and honey. The air smells like juniper and quiet.

You’re greeted not with a clipboard or name tag, but with a hug, a laugh, and a glass of something lovely. No pressure to perform. No roles to play. Just you—welcome, wanted, and completely off the clock.

Each morning begins slowly. Stretching in soft light. Coffee or tea on the patio. Real conversation. Real stillness. Real choice. No one rushing you. No one needing anything.

You walk a trail with new friends who feel oddly familiar. You share a story you didn’t know you needed to tell. You laugh until your face hurts. You cry and no one flinches. You return to your room that night feeling full—not from food, but from something far rarer: connection.


When you leave Sedona, something in you will feel quieter.

Not silenced—settled. Like the part of you that’s always been alert, planning, managing, navigating… finally got a chance to sit down and rest.

After four days surrounded by open skies, grounding rituals, and women who genuinely see you, you’ll feel less like you’ve been “away” and more like you’ve come back to yourself.

There will be space inside your mind again. Room to breathe between your thoughts. The constant spin of logistics, responsibilities, and expectations—dialed down. Not gone forever, but no longer running the show.

You’ll carry this feeling home—not as a fleeting memory, but as something rooted. Something internalized.

You’ll notice it in the pause you take before jumping into the next task. In the ease with which you speak up, set a boundary, or reach out to someone new. In how quickly you catch yourself before slipping back into old rhythms that kept you overextended and disconnected.

This experience won’t sit in a photo album. It will shape your mornings, your conversations, your choices.

You’ll leave with tools and relationships that last. And more importantly, with the calm, quiet confidence that comes from remembering what it feels like to belong—to yourself and to a circle of women who get it.

The retreat ends. But what you gain doesn’t. It goes with you. Right into the life you’re ready to live.


What You’ll Feel (and Never Want to Forget)

  • Like you have space—real, uninterrupted space to just be
  • Like you’re seen and understood, without explaining a thing
  • Like you can breathe again, deeper than you have in years
  • Like fun is allowed (and encouraged!)
  • Like you’ve finally found your people—and a version of yourself you really like

In Sedona, you’ll step out of the noise and into a rhythm that’s finally your own—time to think, to breathe, and to reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been quiet for too long.


Where You’ll Stay

Welcome to the beautiful Wilde Resort & Spa—a boutique property chosen for its warmth, charm, and soul-soothing beauty.

The Wilde is an invitation to fully connect with the Sedona landscape.  Their desert-inspired accommodations, meditative outdoor spaces, and wellness activities provide a natural spiritual awakening.

Think soft linens, cozy shared spaces, views for days, and that unnamable feeling of calm you only get when everything has been thought of.

Breathtaking hiking trails, outdoor sports activities, and must-see local attractions are on your doorstep, too.

Private and shared room options available. Every detail is curated for comfort, ease, and quiet luxury. No cold hotel lighting or cookie-cutter conference rooms here.


What You’ll Eat

Mornings begin with delicous breakfasts served on-site—think fresh fruits, hot coffee, warm pastries, and savory bites to fuel your day.

One evening, we’ll gather for a beautiful group dinner at a local gem—Sedona’s culinary scene is as rich as its landscape.

Other meals? Choose your own adventure. Sedona is full of charming cafes, upscale dining, and quick bites to match your cravings.


The Soulful Itinerary

No rigid schedules. No spreadsheets. Just an easy rhythm that invites depth without overwhelm:

  • Morning grounding practices (movement, reflection, connection)
  • Two group excursions: past favorites include vortex hikes, a storytelling workshop, jeep tour, and the wolf sanctuary
  • Afternoon personal time for rest, journaling, shopping, spa treatments, or wandering red rock trails
  • Evening gatherings full of honest conversation, firelight, and laughter
  • Time with a professional photographer for a playful, soulful photo shoot (yes, you’ll look amazing)

All of it designed to help you feel less like a guest — and more like you’ve come home to yourself.


This Isn’t for Everyone. But It Might Be for You If…

  • You’re craving more meaningful friendships but don’t know where to start
  • You’ve checked all the boxes but still feel something’s missing
  • You long for deeper connection—without having to host or manage it
  • You’re ready to invest in yourself, not just escape for a weekend
  • You want a space where you can show up fully, or quietly, or however you need to

What’s Included:

  • 4 days / 3 nights at a boutique Sedona property
  • Daily breakfast + 1 unforgettable group dinner
  • Two guided group excursions
  • Gentle movement and morning discussions
  • Evening connection circles
  • Soulful group experiences that spark real connection
  • Professional photo shoot with digital images
  • Two pre-retreat calls (1 private, 1 group)
  • Round-trip shuttle from Phoenix airport

What’s Not Included:

  • Flights to Arizona
  • Lunches and 2 dinners
  • Optional spa treatments or shopping
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended — and very worth it)


How to Reserve Your Spot

Because this retreat is intentionally intimate, we’re doing things a little differently. To ensure the experience is a good fit for everyone, here’s how it works:

  • Join The Soul Sanctuary interest list ⤵️
  • If we both feel it’s a fit, you’ll get the link to register 🔗
  • Make your $500 deposit and prepare for something unforgettable! ✨

Final Thought

This isn’t a retreat you book on a whim. This is the one you’ve quietly wished existed. The one that doesn’t ask you to become someone new—but invites you to return to who you’ve always been.

Come for the beauty. Stay for the connection. Leave with more than you expected.

I can’t wait to welcome you.

Warmly, Laura

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