If you are a woman in the glorious second half of life, ready to awaken your personal power and embrace your full potential… Join Carol Cretella on this Sedona retreat to enhance your peace and joy and make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Picture yourself meandering to the top of Cathedral Rock and being surrounded by the vast stillness and awe-inspiring 360 degree views. Indulge in a peaceful meditation as a gentle breeze caresses your face.
Then connect even more deeply with nature while the sun sets in a warm, rich glow that bathes the landscape in indescribable beauty.
Your heart and spirit have been beckoning you toward this transformational journey for some time now. All the way down to the cells of your body, you feel that this moment, this time, this place of sacred magic is so right!
Embrace your Goddess Within in mystical, magical Sedona!
Imagine spending 6 days and 5 nights deeply immersed in YOU! You will learn specific practices of the Art of Feminine Presence to uncover your heart’s desires, trust your intuition, and feel more fulfillment and joy in your life.
Those tools together with the powerful energies of Sedona vortexes will awaken your Feminine Essence and magnify your Personal Presence so you can be seen, heard, understood and make more of an impact.
What is ‘The Art of Feminine Presence’?
The Art of Feminine Presence teaches us to live a life of authenticity that flows from our feminine core essence. The Feminine Essence lives inside every woman. It’s an energetic, empowering, and magnetic quality that has nothing to do with the way you look on the outside.
When a woman embodies her Feminine Essence, she naturally attracts the respect and attention she wants without having to project a powerful persona.
When a woman with Personal Presence walks into a room, she is noticed by many and appreciated for her vibrancy and magnetic quality. She is comfortable with being seen and she speaks clearly and confidently about who she is and what she wants.
In the pursuit of a career, or having to take care of so many others, many women have disconnected from their feminine essence and their personal presence without realizing it. This affects everything – from being able to attract and keep a passionate lasting love, the state of our health and relationships, and fulfillment in our work.
Discover tools you can use to:
- Develop a physical and energetic presence that attracts the attention you want – personally and professionally.
- Feel more comfortable with receiving positive attention.
- Experience more passion in your life.
- Be more at ease setting clear boundaries with others.
- Learn to follow your “higher guidance” rather than always pushing to make things happen.
- Look and feel more confident, healthy and radiant when you walk into a room.
- Experienced a deep sense of peace of mind, body and spirit
- Acquired priceless tools for self-care, inner exploration and courageous self expression
- Awakened your Passion and Purpose
- Created a supportive, loving community of lasting sisterhood with retreat participants
- Embraced your Inner Goddess, the truest expression of who you are
Top 6 Reasons Not To Miss This Trip!
Relax, Renew, Recharge
Feel a deep sense of peace of body, mind and spirit as you allow the stresses of your daily life to melt away. Embrace this sacred time for yourself to “Just Be.”
Daily yoga classes with Carol will release muscular tension, soothe your nervous system and have you feeling oh so rejuvenated!
In addition to our inner and outer adventures, there will be time to commune with new friends, journaling time, exploring wondrous sights, shopping for unique treasures and even… indulging in delicious naps.
Luxuriate in Nature
Get ready to be wowed and inspired by the astounding beauty of the high desert with its diverse landscape of majestic red rock formations, rivers, vibrant canyons and oases. You will feel a oneness with nature that will envelop you in spirituality and tranquility.
Harness Vortex Energy
Feel the feminine energy of a magnetic vortex embrace you in a warm, nurturing flow that will support you with contemplation, meditation and reflection.
Experience the masculine energy of an electrical vortex. Feel yourself vibrate with determination and tenacity as you set your intentions forward.
Harness the energy of a balanced vortex and allow it to expand your perspective and gain a higher vision for your life.
Create Lasting Sisterhood
Multiply your pleasure, fun and personal transformation as you enjoy inner and outer adventures with like-minded women.
Over six days you will develop a deeply meaningful bond with your retreat sisters. The inevitable laughter, tears and hugs will nourish your soul.
Imagine how profoundly your life will be enriched with your new community of soul sisters!
Experience Sacred Circle
A special magic takes place when we gather in Sacred Circle. Revelations and “Aha” moments arise in the safe space created by mutual openness, sharing, trust, appreciation and gratitude.
It is an amazing and powerful journey holding sacred space for each other. True transformation can take place when we are seen, heard and held in loving kindness and support.
Embrace the Goddess in YOU!
Imagine feeling strongly connected to both the softness and the power of your Feminine Essence. Picture yourself authentically expressing your unique qualities and acknowledging your magnificence.
By making a commitment to be your highest self, you can play a vitally important role in making the world a more loving, peaceful, and empowered place.
Women, it’s time to embrace your Inner Goddess!
This Retreat Speaks To My Heart!
The Venue
The historic Briar Patch Inn, nestled along the banks of the spring-fed waters of Oak Creek, is the perfect setting for a transformational retreat!
Upon arrival at this healing, magical oasis, you will be stunned by the spectacular views of the surrounding red rock mountains and the lush vegetation of majestic canyon oaks and towering sycamores. A feeling of tranquility and oneness with nature will envelop you.
Delight in your cozy cabin furnished in southwestern charm with Native American arts and crafts. This is cabin “glamping” at it’s finest! All the cabins have private patios to sit back and chill, read or nap.
The Briar Patch Inn has its own swimming hole and red rock slide in Oak Creek, so bring a swimsuit and water shoes along just in case you feel like taking a refreshing dip.
Don’t forget to stop and say “Hello” to resident sheep Wooley and Lilley as they graze in their own meadow.
Breakfast at the Briar Patch
The caring staff at the Briar Patch Inn strives to make every aspect of their guests’ experience one of ease, delight, and pleasure. To that point, breakfast is no exception!
The delicious buffet style breakfast is a cornucopia of homemade creations that include granola, steel-cut oatmeal, hard and soft boiled eggs, South African seven grain bread, sun-dried plums in cinnamon orange sauce, cut fresh fruit, and juice.
A different quiche is presented daily (alternating chili relleno, tortilla, tomato feta, vegetable, or whatever new, enticing recipe comes their way). A specialty is baked each day, rotating an assortment of muffins with honey bran bundt cake or cranberry nut torte.
If it’s chilly out, feel free to enjoy your breakfast cozily by the warm fires in the lodge. Or, if it’s warm out, enjoy the lyrical sounds of the creek under the dappled shade of trees while feasting. It’s your choice!
The Cuisine
Sedona is a world-class destination that delights in being a “Foodie Paradise”. Your mouth will water in anticipation of every meal! We will choose from the best of fine restaurants from Mexican, to seafood, to classic American and more. Can’t eat this or that? No problem – the best restaurants also accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten or dairy free.
Two dinners will be lovingly prepared in the spacious and welcoming Ponderosa House by the talented foodies on our retreat team. Three dinners will be prepared by a renowned local chef.
Itinerary
Please note: The itinerary is subject to change.
Day 1: Nov 4
Arrival in Sedona — You will be welcomed by Carol and her retreat team with open arms at the charmingly rustic Briar Patch Inn. Upon arrival you will immediately feel the mystical ambiance and nourishing energies of Sedona. Check into the Inn, nestled on 9 acres at the base of the surrounding red rock mountains and surrounded by luxurious growth, towering sycamores and majestic oaks.
In the afternoon, Carol will lead a Deep Restorative Yoga class that will unravel the knots and loosen the kinks from your day of traveling.
Our sumptuous first meal of the retreat will be served in the spacious and gracious Ponderosa House. You’ll meet your retreat sisters as you share your heart-felt wishes for this soul-nourishing sojourn and learn about the uplifting power of the vortexes.
After our meal, we will gather together in a sacred circle to practice the Art of Feminine Presence.
Day 2: Nov 5
Our second day in beautiful Sedona starts with an energizing Yoga practice, then we’ll indulge in the Inn’s delicious breakfast.
The Art of Feminine Presence session follows next. We’ll focus on practices to connect with your feminine core essence and magnify your inner light.
From there we will have our first experience with basking in the energy of the Sedona vortexes. We will visit Airport Mesa, a balanced vortex and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, a stunning marvel of architecture juxtaposed against the soaring red rocks and vivid blue sky.
After dinner, if you wish you can choose to flex your creative juices in “Create Your Own Dreamcatcher Workshop”. You will have time during the course of the retreat to work at your own pace to craft your own southwestern spiritual souvenir.
Day 3: Nov 6
After another yummy breakfast at the Inn, we’ll have an early start to the day with an exhilarating Pink Jeep Hiking tour. Our hike will be customized to our interests and physical comfort level, with a choice from one of five of Sedona’s best hiking trails.
A delicious lunch is waiting for us back at the Ponderosa House followed by free time to journal, take a refreshing dip in the swimming hole, create your dreamcatcher, read or take a delicious nap!
We’ll convene again for a relaxing late afternoon Yoga practice under the towering sycamore trees at the Inn.
Dinner will be at one of Sedona’s finest restaurants – Elote.
Day 4: Nov 7
We’ll start off the day with a yummy breakfast at the Inn, followed by an energizing yoga session.
Our excursion for the day will take us first to Bell Rock, an electrical vortex which is a masculine vortex – great for getting our energy moving, and making resolutions. At Bell Rock we will set our intentions and send them up and out into the Universe.
From there we will move on to Sedona’s beautiful natural cathedral. “Cathedral Rock” is a magnetic vortex, which has feminine energy flow – nurturing, soft, welcoming and perfect for our “Open to Receiving” meditation.
We’ll convene again for a late afternoon Yoga practice under the towering sycamore trees at the Inn.
Dinner will be at the Ponderosa House followed by our Sister Sharing Circle and the Art of Feminine Presence.
Day 5: Nov 8
We will enjoy the Inn’s delicious breakfast followed by the Art of Deep Relaxation Workshop.
There will be free time to take a refreshing dip in the swimming hole, journal, work on your Dreamcatcher, or relax on your private patio or anywhere on the grounds of the beautiful, peaceful Briar Patch Inn.
We’ll treat ourselves to lunch at one of Sedona’s outstanding restaurants. Then, shop and explore Sedona’s fascinating galleries and specialty shops at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village.
Or you can choose to stay at the Inn and spend time alone on your private patio or anywhere on the beautiful, peaceful grounds of Briar Patch Inn.
Dinner will be at the Ponderosa House followed by Art of Feminine Presence.
Day 6: Nov 9
After our last delicious breakfast and yoga session at the Briar Patch Inn, we will gather once again in our Sister Circle.
Our closing ceremony will be an opportunity to share, support, acknowledge, appreciate, hug, and just plain ol’ express love for our fellow retreat sisters.
We’ll contemplate what’s ahead in our own individual journeys of enlightenment. Lastly, as we reflect and witness the growth and transformation in each other, we’ll know that we have bonded in special ways and will always be together in spirit.
Sounds Awesome!
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights at the rustically charming Briar Patch Inn (based on double occupancy). Experience cabin glamping at its finest!
- Rejuvenating, Re-energizing, Restorative Yoga class daily
- Breakfast every morning at the Briar Patch Inn.
- Five dinners in Ponderosa House at Briar Patch Inn (prepared by talented retreat team and retreat chef)
- Art of Feminine Presence Workshops, Deep Relaxation Workshop, Sister Sharing Circles, and unique meditations and practices.
- Transportation for excursions.
- Create Your Beautiful Dreamcatcher Workshop or Create a Wire-wrapped Semi-Precious Pendant Workshop.
- Pink Jeep Tour.
- Vehicle fees for group sightseeing and hikes.
- Arts and Crafts Workshop – Create A Southwestern Dream-Catcher or Create A Semi-precious Wire-wrapped Pendant ($89 value)
- Tips for Briar Patch staff (however, feel free to tip extra for exceptional service)
BONUSES!
- Pre-trip group call – You’ll get to know your retreat sisters and have a chance to ask any questions.
- Membership in a private Retreat Facebook Group so we can connect before the trip. It’ll be a great place to share photos and stay connected long after the retreat is over.
- Post trip group call – we’ll connect again to integrate what we’ve learned and share our intentions to continue the journey of growth and expansion.
What’s Not Included
- All off site meals.
- Any attractions or activities not specifically listed.
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance.
- Any individual transportation costs or individual fees for sights.
- All air transportation and airport transfers.
I have never spent a long period of time in the company of a group of women before; especially one where those in the circle were brave enough to share – “warts and all”. The sharing was intense and emotional, but also powerful and sometimes liberating. When I needed to “retreat” and be alone, I could think about myself and who I am, without feeling self-absorbed or selfish.
Since my return, I have felt at peace. I feel more confident and I’m finding joy in the simpler things in life. More and more I am learning to appreciate myself for who I am.
Carol radiates confidence, passion, beauty and a strong Feminine Presence.
This is incredible!
Your Host
Hi, I’m Carol Cretella, Yoga instructor and licensed Art of Feminine Presence teacher. I am always amazed at the transformational power of gathering like-minded women together with the purpose of enlightenment, healing and growth.
My spiritual path began with the exhaustion and overwhelm that accompanied my frenzy to “do it all” as a career woman, wife and mother. A car accident, the resulting chronic pain, and burn-out amplified my inner voice that was screaming for change.
Trusting my intuition, I left my six-figure job and enrolled in the Yoga teacher training program at the New York Integral Yoga Institute. Soon after, my family and I relocated to San Diego where I’ve taught thousands of students the restorative, therapeutic, and spiritually uplifting benefits of Yoga.
A decade later, my heart and spirit said, “I want to make a bigger impact!” Once again, purely on intuition, I attended a teacher training of “The Art of Feminine Presence”. I learned powerful practices to reconnect with my feminine wisdom and to stand in my power. That connection gave me an ability to listen inwardly for the personal truth that leads to peaceful decision-making and the well-being that flows from that.
I envision a world where all women are strongly connected to both the softness and the power of their Feminine Essence. I am committed to helping women grow to their higher potential so they can be seen, heard and play a role in making the world a more loving, peaceful and empowered place.
Women, it’s time to embrace your Inner Goddess!
Carol, I am ready!
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