activities · 7
what they do
direct service · 7
- Corporate and Executive Retreats Integrated Wellness ProgramsPlans and delivers customized corporate and executive retreats, including leadership workshops, team-building activities, outdoor adventures, and professional development programming tailored to client goals. Services include transportation, lodging coordination, and event planning in Arizona’s scenic regions.
- Couples and Marriage RetreatsProvides structured couples and marriage retreats in Sedona since 2001, including four nights of lodging, eight workshops, daily meditations, guided tours of Sedona, visits to ancient Indian ruins, and spa massages. The organization has led hundreds of such retreats for thousands of guest couples.
- International Spiritual Retreats (Tuscany, Italy)Offers 7-day spiritual retreats in Tuscany, Italy, for individuals and couples, including workshops, guided meditations, cultural tours, hiking, and meals. These retreats are scheduled during specific weeks in 2025.
- Outdoor and Cultural Adventure Programming Youth & Family Outdoor Adventure ProgramsOrganizes guided outdoor adventures and cultural excursions as part of retreat programs, including hikes in red-rock landscapes, 4x4 Jeep tours, horseback riding, cowboy cookouts, visits to historic sites like Jerome and Prescott, and helicopter tours to the Grand Canyon. Also includes access to skiing at Arizona SnowBowl in winter.
- Personal Spiritual Retreats in Sedona, AZOffers all-inclusive personal spiritual retreats in Sedona, Arizona, featuring four nights of lodging, eight workshops, daily guided meditations, spa massages, hikes to sacred vortex sites, and visits to ancient Native American ruins. These retreats are conducted nearly every weekend and have served thousands of guests since 2001.
- Shamanic and Energy Healing Experiences Indigenous Cultural Healing ProgramsFacilitates optional shamanic healing sessions and energy work as part of retreat offerings, including sweat lodge ceremonies, Medicine/Ceremonial Wheel Healing, chakra balancing, intuitive healing, and life coaching, led by practitioners such as Clay Lomakayu and the founding facilitators.
- Women's Spiritual RetreatsHosts women's spiritual retreats in Sedona, AZ, led by facilitator Marian Carol, MS.Ed., featuring four nights of lodging, eight workshops, daily meditations, tours of Sedona, visits to ancient Indian ruins, and spa massages. These retreats have been offered annually since 2001.
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how they think
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- All-inclusive immersive retreat model for inner transformation all-inclusive_retreat_modelUses all-inclusive, distraction-free retreats in natural settings to create mental and emotional space for self-discovery, healing, and lasting personal change by integrating rest, structured practices, and removal from daily stressors.
- Corporate revitalization through environmental and experiential renewal environmental_renewal_for_performanceImproves workplace performance and team cohesion by changing environment and perspective through customized experiential retreats that integrate outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, and balanced programming for executives and teams.
- Funding model based on donations and guest income donation_and_guest_income_funded_modelRelies on a combination of tax-deductible donations and guest participation fees to sustain operations and deliver life-improvement programs, ensuring financial accessibility while maintaining program quality.
- Future-focused, heart-centered relationship development future-focused_relationship_developmentStrengthens couples' relationships through heart-centered communication and future-oriented techniques, avoiding past-focused discussion, to build intimacy, emotional connection, and shared vision, distinct from traditional counseling.
- Guided personal transformation for emotional healing and empowerment guided_inner_transformationFacilitates confidential, transformative retreats that guide individuals through self-awareness, emotional release, forgiveness, and a shift from fear to love, resulting in healing, self-esteem, and personal empowerment.
- Holistic nervous system and wellness regulation nervous_system_regulationSupports emotional and psychological healing by regulating the nervous system through nutritious food, calm environments, structured practices, and gentle guidance, enabling emotional release and inner transformation.
- Inclusive and adaptive programming for accessibility inclusive-adaptive_programmingDesigns retreats with inclusive spiritual practices and adaptable outdoor programming to welcome individuals of all spiritual backgrounds and physical conditions, ensuring broad accessibility.
- Integrated experiential model combining nature, workshops, and introspection integrated_retreat_modelCombines outdoor adventures, empowering workshops, meditations, and rest periods in a balanced structure to support holistic personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional healing through experiential learning in nature.
- Nature-based spiritual and mental centering nature-based_spiritual_healingUses immersive experiences in natural environments, particularly in Sedona, to promote spiritual healing, mental clarity, and emotional balance through connection with nature.
- Non-religious, non-denominational spiritual development model non_religious_spiritual_workshopsOffers spiritual retreats and workshops that are intentionally non-religious and non-denominational, focusing on universal inner wisdom, the "Spiritual Self," and personal growth accessible to individuals of all or no faith backgrounds.
- Peace and joy as core wellness outcomes peace_and_joy_centered_wellnessApproaches personal development with the intentional cultivation of peace and joy as primary indicators of wellness and success in transformational work.
- Small-group personalized retreat model for deep engagement small_group_retreat_modelHosts retreats with limited participation (4–5 guests or two couples) to ensure high personal attention, foster intimate group connection, and enhance the effectiveness of transformative experiences.
- Spirit-centered inner wisdom and universal connection model universal_spiritual_connectionOperates on the belief that spiritual connection, love, and inner wisdom are foundational to healing and growth, and that these are universal human capacities accessible to all, regardless of background.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Couples and Marriage Enrichment Retreats
Retreats designed to deepen connection, improve communication, and renew relationships through guided workshops, shared hikes, and heart-centered practices.
Individual Spiritual Retreats
Personalized retreats focusing on self-discovery, emotional healing, and spiritual growth through one-on-one guidance, energy work, and mindfulness practices.
Life Coaching and Intuitive Healing
One-on-one sessions offering chakra balancing, intuitive guidance, and emotional release techniques to support personal transformation.
Sacred Vortex Site Visits
Guided hikes and meditations at Sedona’s renowned energy vortex sites to enhance spiritual awareness and energetic healing.
Women’s Retreats
Empowerment-focused retreats for women, emphasizing self-love, emotional skills, and spiritual connection in a supportive group setting.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Clay Lomakayu Partner — Shamanic healer who provides optional healing sessions for guests on a weekly basis.
- Enchantment Resort Partner — Provides accommodation for executive retreats in Sedona.
- Garrett Partner — Co-facilitator of retreats and workshops, providing guidance and knowledge about the Sedona area during hikes and excursions.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized as an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Marian Partner — Workshop facilitator and founder who leads personalized workshops and provides intuitive healing and life coaching during retreats.
- Marian Carol Partner — Founder and facilitator of retreats, providing spiritual guidance, intuitive healing, and meditation leadership.
- Marian Carol Partner — Founder and workshop facilitator of Western Spirit Enrichment Center
- Marian Carol Partner — Founder and workshop facilitator of the couples retreats
- Western Spirit Enrichment Center Government — Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing spiritual retreats