Creative Roots Retreat 2025: Yoga, Process Art + Nature in Sedona

Sedona, AZ 86336, USA

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Gaby Colletta
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Apr 3 - 6, 2025
Group size: 1 - 16
Creative Roots Retreat 2025: Yoga, Process Art + Nature in Sedona
Sedona, AZ 86336, USA

Gaby Colletta
  • Email address verified
26 reviews

Apr 3 - 6, 2025
Group size: 1 - 16

About this trip

Journey to Sedona, Arizona for a 4-day wellness retreat to renew and rejuvenate your being. Reconnect to body and spirit through daily yoga practices rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Discover self-care rituals that align with the rhythms of the Earth. Nourish your creative potential with guided art process workshops that rekindle your intuition and expression.


This long weekend is perfect for caregivers, professionals, nature lovers, artists, therapists, climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, teachers, social workers and more. You don’t have to have experience painting or practicing yoga—all you need is desire to re-connect to your inherent wisdom, to be in nature and community, and to replenish your heart. Join for an intimate gathering of connection, intuition and inspiration. 


Nature Immersion in Sedona Arizona

Sedona has long been regarded as a place both sacred and powerful. It is Nature’s cathedral built upon Ancient rock and lush riparian vegetation. With its’ multicolored sands and brilliant sunsets it is no surprise that Sedona is known as an art and cultural Mecca. People travel from across the globe to experience the mysterious, cosmic forces that are said to emanate from the red rocks. It is home to several vortices, said to be conducive for healing, meditation and self-exploration.  The winding canyons and running rivers are an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. The adventure is endless with rock climbs, hikes, mountain bike trails, river kayaking and more. 

Whether you come to revive your body, reset your mind or uplift your spirit… there is no doubt Sedona will leave your heart beating with a deep aliveness.

Element-Inspired Yoga with Gaby

Enjoy two yoga classes daily, intended to inspire embodied awareness and personal expression. Each class is guided with mindfulness, alignment focus, and Ayurvedic principles to integrate body, mind and heart. 


Morning Asana is inspired by solar energy, a Vinyasa class unfolding consciousness through the dance of breath with movement. In the afternoon, we wind down the day with a lunar-inspired practice such as Restorative, Aromatherapy Grounding Flow, or Yoga Nidra. One can expect meditation, pranayama, breath awareness, mudra and mantra. Whether a seasoned practitioner or new yogi, instruction and modifications are given for each individual explore one’s potential.


Yoga Alliance CE's available. 

Process Art with Bevie

Process arts access the intuitive, body based intelligence that we all have, offering profound and personal wisdoms. Process arts involve a way of being with your creative process and your life that encourages abundant presence, emotional awareness and courage.  You can expect play, group interaction, strengthened intuition, experimentation, new discoveries, break-throughs in stagnant corners, and art that is alive and connected to your story.  The techniques learned shine a new light on your engagement with your life and may give you new insights as to how to move through stuck places.  You also may begin to notice differences in your relationships, parenting, health challenges, or even athletic endeavors.  Process arts shift our internal locus of control; and when this compass shifts, everything changes.  


No art experience necessary!


A wealth of art materials will be provided, but if you have items you'd like to bring, please feel free to do so!

Organic Farm to Table Meals

Enjoy a retreat menu intentionally crafted to nourish and heal. We believe food is medicine and our chef, prepares each dish with enthusiasm, mindfulness and love. Each meal is made with Ayurvedic principles that align with the transition of seasons and the local harvest. All meals are plant-based with organic ingredients that are sourced for their high quality, nutrient-dense and nourishing essence. We support our local farmers when possible.


If you have any special dietary needs or restrictions, we can happily accommodate. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Deposits are non-refundable. 
  • If you cancel your booking more than 30 days prior to departure, you will receive a 50% refund of the trip price. 
  • Within 30 days of departure, there will be no refund of the trip price.

We recommend investing in trip insurance. 

Accommodation

Our home away from home is hosted in the heart of Sedona at the Transformation House and the Cathedral Rock Lodge. Our properties share the lush green grounds, an orchard, majestic views of the classic red rocks of Sedona and have exclusive creek access.


There's also a hot tub for relaxing soaks under the stars.  Enjoy comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and plenty of space to relax, read, write, walk in nature and practice stillness.


We have tiered pricing to accommodate various needs.


Have question? Don't hesitate to ask! 

What’s included

  • Daily Yoga
    Element-inspired Yoga Classes: Solar + Lunar Movement each day
  • Nourishing Meals
    3 organic and locally-sourced vegetarian meals daily
  • Creative Workshops
    Individual and group process art guidance through art journaling and process painting
  • 1 Wellness Workshop
    Ayurvedic Rituals for Self-Care
  • Accommodation
    3 Nights + 4 Days of accommodation
  • Sound Bath Meditation
    Guided meditation with Himalayan Singing Bowls
  • Renewal in Nature
    Guided Nature and Art-based Mindfulness Experiences
  • Art supplies
    A wealth of creative materials to use including paints, fibers, and more.
  • Yoga Alliance CE
    For teachers with membership to Yoga Alliance, you are eligible to receive 15 hours

What’s not included

  • Transportation
    To and from retreat space
  • Trip Insurance
    For peace of mind we recommend purchasing trip insurance.

Available Packages

Twin Bed in Shared Room
Deposit:$350
6 left

Enjoy your own bed in a room shared with one other roommate. You will have access to multiple bathrooms in the house.

$1,150
Deposit:$350
Full Bed in Shared Room
Deposit:$350
Only 1 left

Enjoy a spacious full-sized bed in a shared room with one other retreat guest! 

$1,250
Deposit:$350
Shared Queen with Shared Bath
Deposit:$350
Only 2 left

Share a queen bed in a private room with a friend or partner.  This accommodation also includes access to shared living room, bathroom with tub and kitchenette, beyond full access to the main retreat house. 

$1,250
Deposit:$350
Private Queen with Shared Bath
Deposit:$350

Enjoy a private queen bed in your own room for peace and solitude. Enjoy any of the shared bathrooms in the retreat houses. 


This accommodation also includes access to shared living room, bathroom with tub and kitchenette, beyond full access to the main retreat house. 

$1,375
Deposit:$350
Private Queen with Private Bath
Deposit:$350
Only 1 left

Enjoy a queen size bed in a private room and private bath tub to yourself. This room is located in our main retreat house: The Transformation House and is in it's own private wing of the house.


To share this with a friend is $1300 each. 

Let us know and we can set up this option for you.

$1,550
Deposit:$350
Shared Queen Suite w/ Kitchenette & Tub
Deposit:$350
6 left

Share a queen suite with a friend or partner! This is a beautiful apartment style cottage with a clawfoot bathtub. The bedroom boasts a queen size bed. 


To book this alone, please notify us. The cost to have this private is $1600. To share with friend/partner is $1350 each.

$1,350
Deposit:$350
Private Queen Suite w/ Kitchenette & Tub
Deposit:$350
Only 3 left

Enjoy a private queen suite with a Kitchenette and bath tub. This is great if you know you want more solitude or if you are sharing with your partner or friend. These cottage-style suites are part of the Cathedral Rock Lodge and are a surrounded in lush green, a 2 minute walk from the main retreat house. 


To share this with a friend is $1350 each. 

You can do so by each selecting 'Shared Queen Suite w/ Kitchenette & Tub'.

$1,600
Deposit:$350


Your Organizer


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Gaby Colletta
26 reviews
E-RYT 500, YACEP, AHC. Gaby is a Meditation and Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Health Counselor with over 15 years of practice in integrative wellness. She facilitates transformational nature-based retreats, guides mind-body courses, leads teacher trainings and coaches individuals on how to create an ecosystem of internal resources that bring forth one’s greater potential.

Reviews

RB
I attended the Alchemy of Earth Retreat for the past several years and I am never disappointed. It is always such a sweet group of people in a sweet and relaxing spot in nature by the river. Gaby and Kristin always make this experience just what I need when it comes around. The food is always nourishing and amazing. I highly recommend this retreat if you are thinking about it.
By Rahmat B for Spring Alchemy of Earth 2024: Yoga + Ayurveda + Natural Dye Retreat on Jun 25, 2024
KM
Absolutely wonderful experience! This was my first yoga retreat and first real getaway since becoming a mom, and I felt rejuvenated afterward, making it a worthwhile investment in my health and mental well-being. Gabby and Kristin were lovely hosts and made us feel welcome when we arrived. The retreat house was secluded and comfortable, and our chef, Kaori, made delicious, nutritious meals that left us happy and full. There was the perfect balance of activities and rest incorporated into the weekend, with a calmness in all transitions that made the relaxation feel real, even if we were hiking up hills or warding off mosquitos in Shavasana. We're already planning our next trip and can't wait to see where Gabby might go next.
By Kelly M for Spring Alchemy of Earth 2024: Yoga + Ayurveda + Natural Dye Retreat on Jun 07, 2024
Exceeded all expectations. I signed up for the yoga which was beyond amazing per usual with Gaby at the helm, but was pleasantly surprised by the botanical fabric dyeing and the introduction to Ayurvedic diet and living. Food was nourishing and delicious and the group of women friendly and funny and creative and warm. A much needed retreat! Totally recommend!!!
By Leane V for Spring Alchemy of Earth 2024: Yoga + Ayurveda + Natural Dye Retreat on Jun 05, 2024
I had a fantastic time. Intentionally prepared and led by knowledgeable and fun leaders. The schedule was really tight so the days felt very full but everything was so enjoyable I don't want to complain about any of it. Gaby and Kristin create a welcoming and creative environment that sets the stage for you to engage in whatever way that serves you. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an active respite from their regular schedule.
By Emily F for Spring Alchemy of Earth 2024: Yoga + Ayurveda + Natural Dye Retreat on Jun 04, 2024
JE
This was an amazing experience and highly beneficial to my personal yoga practice, creative process and overall wellbeing. Gaby and Bevie were so lovely to learn from and be around. The professional chef, Bella, was also brilliant and the food was so good. The entire event was smooth, with enjoyable organic transitions as well as ample time for socializing and free time. Thanks to all involved, can't wait to do it again. ✨
By JANET E for Creative Roots Retreat 2024 - Yoga, Process Art + Nature in Sedona on Apr 26, 2024
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