Harness the Power of the Red Rock Country
Accelerate Your Evolution in Consciousness
The Sedona Vortex Retreat
Welcome to the mystical magic that is Sedona. Sedona is known around the world as a spiritual energy center and a powerful place for profound personal transformations and mystical awakenings. Experience the breathtaking beauty of a place long regarded by the ancients as a place of sacred magic, while immersing yourself in meditations and spiritual activities aimed at heightening your intuition and unlocking your spirit.
Make no mistake: This will be a powerful life changing Shamanic experience designed to deeply immerse you in the spiritual energy of Sedona vortexes. The boost of Sedona vortex energy will help you to let go of stagnant energies in your life and bring your deepest heart’s desires into sharper focus.
Surrounded by diverse natural wonders, soaring spires of red rock, deep canyons blanketed with color, natural fortresses of river and rock and overhead a vivid sky of blue. You will connect with the Sedona vortex energy through visualization, meditation, cleansing and ceremony to fully awaken, renew and regenerate your Spirit.
Stimulated by the natural elements the natural elements of iron and manganese found throughout the region you will connect with your earth element to find clarity and purpose. You will also gain a deep connection to nature and the elemental world.
And let’s not forget the Deep Immersion in the Sedona Vortex Energy. Sedona has long been known as a spiritual power center because of the vortexes of subtle energy located in the area. A vortex is a place in nature where the earth is exceptional alive with energy. The term vortex as it pertains to Sedona is where the earth energy swirls like a funnel and draws everything around it to its center. These vortexes are swirling centers of energy coming up from the surface of the earth. You will often find trees with swirled trunks and branches as they bend with these funnels of energy. The vortex energy is not exactly electricity or magnetism, although it does leave a slight measurable residual magnetism in the places where it is strongest, but it acts as an amplifier for the energies in you.
The Native Americans have always considered the Sedona area a sacred spiritual place. It is a place for those who desire to experience spiritual and healing energy. This magnetic energy is about nurturing and opening the heart to promote a stronger connection to one’s emotional side. There are four main energy vortexes in Sedona. The subtle energy that exists at these locations interacts with who a person is inside.
The energy resonates with and strengthens the Inner Being of each person that comes within about a quarter to a half mile of it. This resonance happens because the vortex energy is very similar to the subtle energy operating in the energy centers inside each person. If someone is at all a sensitive person, it is easy to feel the energy at these vortexes, and it can be an uplifting experience. The energy absorbed in this way can have a positive effect for days afterwards. People come from all over the world to experience this.
Intrigued? I thought so!
Now here’s my promise to you:
On this mystical journey to the sacred site of Sedona, you will:
- Identify and break through personal barriers that are keeping you from taking risks and reaching your highest potential.
- Reconnect with your heart and strengthen your practice of living a life based in love. As the Native Americans lived in harmony with the earth you will learn to align yourself with earth’s energies and com from a place of love.
- Deepen your intuition, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and enhance your ability to understand and empathize with others. Drawing on the powers of Sedona you will cleanse and re-align your chakras and strengthen your connection to the 5 elements.
- Detoxify your mind and body while soaking in the healing energies of the vortices and red rocks of Sedona.
Top 6 Reasons Not To Miss This Trip!
Natural Wonders and Scintillating Scenery. Imagine exploring the rocky splendors of unspoiled Sedona, a jaw-dropping beautiful country that is home to vibrant landscapes of canyons, rivers and hidden oasis.
Picture yourself walking through the magnificent, unspoiled wilderness of Red Rock Crossing, sitting atop Cathedral Rock with stunning vistas in all directions, basking in the fiery orange glow of sunset and experiencing a deep sense of peace in this vibrant landscape. Perhaps visit the historical spots where you’ll discover cave dwellings of the Sinaqua Indians carved into the limestone cliffs above the Verde Valley.
Nearby you might want to experience canoeing the Verde River through shallow rapids, past native wildlife to a first-hand look at prehistoric Indian ruins. These are only a few of the wonders that await you on your Sedona adventure!
Soul Exploration. This is a time not only to reconnect with your inner child but to deepen your intuition and soul connection. We’ll do this in a variety of ways, from daily ritual and ceremony to communing with the spirits of the people and the land.
Not least of all, we’ll be conducting special ceremonies for each of the five elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit — honoring their presence and power on the earth and magnifying them in ourselves.
Forging new Friendships. Picture coming together for 6 days with a group of like-minded, spiritual individuals for the purpose of deepening your connection to yourself and all Creation.
There’s no telling who you’ll meet… or what might happen. Nothing superficial here! There will be plenty of time for getting to know a variety of new people in a variety of situations.
Just imagine what richness those new relationships could bring to your life in the years ahead!
Time to Unwind. Yes, we’re going to be doing lots of exploring, but there will also be time to relax, or simply watch the clouds float by.
There will also be journaling time, time for hanging out with new friends, walking the land, quietly exploring local wonders, browsing the eclectic boutiques, or even catching up on your sleep.
You are the one who decides how you spend your spare time, and the sky’s the limit!
Refresh and Rejuvenate. Most of us tend to run nonstop these days. That’s all well and good—but believe me, if your body, mind, and spirit are run down, there’s no way you’re going to create the life of your dreams.
Everybody needs fresh doses of inspiration and creativity!
Throughout our journey, then, we’ll make sure you recharge and refuel, whether it’s relaxing poolside, doing a spiritual cleansing in Oak Creek, or going for an exhilarating hang tight pink jeep adventure!
Magic and Miracles. Amazing things happen when like-minded people come together with the intent to relax, enjoy, and explore both outer and inner worlds. Ideas emerge that inspire an illuminate.
New possibilities reveal themselves. Tears, laughter, and hugs embellish conversations. This Sedona retreat’s spiritual experience is life-changing. The boost of Sedona vortex energy will help you to let go of stagnant energies in your life and bring your deepest heart’s desires into sharp focus. Skilled guides will help you gain priceless insight into harnessing the vortex energy masterfully to transform difficult life situations and bring your energy back into the great flow and pulse of your Higher Self, your heart-centered awareness and your greatest life now. You will leave with powerful tools of transformation to use in your daily life.
The combined energies of those in spiritual groups such as this conspire to create something exponentially richer than anyone could imagine. Just join us and you’ll see!
Sedona Tentative Itinerary
Day 1: Thursday, Oct 11
Arrival in Sedona — welcomed by the warm loving energies of Sedona. Check into the Arabella hotel, nestled on 8 acres and surrounded by Sedona’s red rock monoliths with miles of walking trails at your door step.
Opening night meal: Here you’ll meet your fellow travelers as you share your wishes for this amazing journey all while enjoying exquisite Mexican cuisine by award winning top Chef Jeff Smedstad and stunning views that feed the soul!
After our meal, we will gather together for a meditation where we will be setting up strong intentions for your own personal growth and expansion. You will learn all about the energies of the vortexes, how they will be affecting you during your stay and how to harness their energies for growth and clarity in your life. You’ll set strong intentions for your own personal growth and spiritual expansion and for your personal healing.
In this first meditation together, we will acknowledge that more is always revealed as we embody the infinite consciousness and delight in the Source in all its varied forms. We’ll open ourselves to perceive life as a dynamic field of infinite power and grace, and we’ll dedicate our journey to rediscovering our power and using it to transform ourselves in order to find true happiness and fulfill our life’s purpose.
Day 2: Friday, Oct 12
We will start today meeting together at our breakfast. From there we will be having our first experience with basking in the energy of the Sedona vortexes and surrounding ourselves with the great beauty and peace of the high desert with its expansive landscape of rivers, flowers and red rocks.
Airport Mesa
The Airport Mesa vortex is the closet vortex to the center of Sedona. The views are tremendous in all directions, so remember to bring your camera. Airport Mesa is one of the rock formations in Sedona that is believed to contain a power vortex, more specifically a power of mind, body, and soul rejuvenation. The spiritual energy of Airport Mesa combined with its extraordinary views creates a tranquil and a peaceful solitude with nature.
The Chapel
No other building speaks better to the spiritual sense that the natural beauty in the Sedona than the Chapel of the Holy Cross. The chapel is dramatic as it juts out on a spur of rock that is 200 feet off the ground. The impressive 90 foot cross cuts right through the middle. All around the building you can see a sweeping landscape of red rocks and trees framed by an unbelievably blue sky. One of the red rock formations looks like the Madonna and Child surrounded by praying nuns! It’s truly stunning.
Devil’s Bridge
The Palatki Heritage Site is an archaeological site located near Sedona. The Sinagua or people of the red rocks arrived in Palatki around 650 AD. For 600 years they farmed and hunted antelope and deer. Visitors can take a guided tour of Indian ruins and an alcove with rock art and pictographs. The trail is a short easy hike of approximately 1 mile round trip to the ruins and 1/2 mile round trip to the rock art alcove. The alcove contains pictographs which are from the Sinagua and also from Archaic cultures, drawn some 6000 years ago.
Then rest, relax, shop, explore. Enjoy leisure time relaxing by the pool, exploring Sedona’s fascinating galleries, specialty shops and fine restaurants or spending time alone on the awesome Red Rock trail to Marg’s Draw just behind our hotel. This retreat will be both life altering and unforgettable! It’s your time to just be.
7pm – Heart Opening Initiation by Craig Junjulas
(Craig Junjulas is a gifted psychic counselor, minister and teacher who lectures and teaches actively across the country. His clairvoyant abilities and gentle healing energy combine with his extensive studies for a holistic approach to the psychic and spiritual sciences.)
Day 3: Saturday, Oct 13
Bell Rock / Courthouse loop / Oak Creek
Bell Rock, reputed to have strong Vortex energy all around it, is on the Byway and unmistakable. It’s huge bell shape towers over the Village and makes it easy to spot. Bell Rock has lots of history, starting with the Yavapai Indians, whose hunter-gathering ancestors began roaming the area six centuries ago.
Oak Creek, where it runs next to Cathedral Rock, is called “Red Rock Crossing” and considered a strong Vortex as well as a sacred area in Native American history. Majestically overlooking the land and Oak Creek, Cathedral Rock is revered by Native Americans as a home of the gods and the birthplace of the first man and woman. It is also the most photographed Red Rock Formation, often found on postcards and calendars.
Then it’s back to the hotel where you will have time for journaling, reflective thought or no thought at all while you take a siesta!
Day 4: Sunday, Oct 14
Angel Valley Sedon was created as a sanctuary in nature for nurturing, to experience healing and transformation, to practice meditation and reflection, to rest and rejuvenate, and to take time for spiritual growth. At Angel Valley an unusually high number of earth energy lines cross the land. As a result there are many vortexes and special energy sites as well as a labyrinth.
Stone circles have been created on these locations. Some are directly aligned with our chakras and meridians, some correspond with various levels of our consciousness, and others connect to the Christ Consciousness, Angels, and Beings of Light.
Day 5: Monday, Oct 15
Cathedral Rock (steep hike)
Rising majestically toward the sky from a red sandstone base, the spires of Cathedral Rock inspire wonder and awe in every visitor. The natural beauty of Cathedral Rock has been drawing spiritual visitors for decades and Cathedral Rock is considered one of the strongest Vortexes in Sedona. This signature vortex is the most photographed area in Sedona.
We will finish the day with time for last minute browsing and shopping and a farewell dinner.
Day 6: Tuesday, Oct 16
We will meet for our last breakfast together in the breathtaking energies of Sedona. Although we will part ways and share personal information at this breakfast, we know we will always be together in spirit as we will have made new friends and bonded in new ways with our fellow spiritual warriors. In our closing ceremony we will bid ado to these beautiful red rocks carrying with us their energies and inspirations knowing that should we wish to do so we can access their energies at any time for the rest of our lives.
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 5 nights at the Arabella Hotel Sedona (based on double occupancy)
- Breakfast every morning
- Spiritual teachings. Group sessions, unique meditations and energy connections to various locations
- Tools and techniques for letting go of limiting beliefs to better access your higher self
- All normal admission charges to sacred sites. Entrance fees to all special sites.
What’s NOT Included
- All dinners and lunches
- Any attractions or activities not specifically listed.
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance.
- Other non-included items would include souvenir shopping, personal phone calls, spa services, laundry, bell-boys, and tips for your room maid (we recommend $1-2 USD per day per person).
- All air and ground transportation. (Sedona is a 2-hr drive from Phoenix Airport. We can match you with others for shared car rental. Shuttle service also available.)
Your Trip Leader – Gayle Franceschetti
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve had a strong intuitive sense. At a very early age, even in the midst of social isolation and severe family dysfunction, I learned to follow my own inner voice. In college, that voice probably saved my life one night when it urged me to scale a high wall to evade a stalker. Before long it also led to mastery in the martial arts, as well as master’s degrees in special education and counseling.
I have to admit I didn’t always listen to my inner voice — for example, when I got into a short but disastrous marriage in spite of inner warnings and protests—but most of the time I did. One bright summer’s day, I found myself confessing to a friend that I felt I should be doing something different with my life. Not that I was unhappy as a schoolteacher, but I knew I had come to a crossroads.
Soon after, I found myself in a meditation class listening to an ascended master telling me that I could heal with my hands. Three weeks later, I healed my mother’s ailing shoulder, and after that there was no turning back. Almost instantly, I embraced a vibrant new life as a healer, visionary, and spiritual teacher.
As I opened to my new life, new information poured in like a rushing stream. Clients lay before me to receive their healings, and I began to “see” the vibrations of their muscles, bones, and sinews. When I opened myself to their messages, their bodies would tell me what steps to take to bring about healing, and in what order, even though I didn’t really understand what I was doing. As long as I stayed open and trusting and out of the way, everything always fell into place.
Ever since then, my life has gone in directions that continue to leave me amazed and delighted. Today, I am a light worker, energy healer, intuitive counselor, and Reiki Master. My goal is to be an open channel for the Divine and to integrate the power of universal love, compassion, and understanding into everything I do.
And what do I do? Haha, you name it! I guide individuals to balance their body, mind, and spirit. I do Reiki, Reconnection therapy, hypnotherapy, and past-life regression. I hold classes and workshops on intuition, meditation, connecting with spirit guides, abundance, manifestation—even accessing other dimensions. I also integrate visions of past, present and future, thereby “seeing” just how and why our present world is morphing into a new one.
With this perspective, I’ve recently guided folks on power journeys to inspiring places such as the pyramids of Egypt, Stonehenge in England, and the ancient Toltec city of Teotihuacan, Mexico. So I do a lot of things and go a lot of places. But whatever I do and wherever I go, it’s always an expression of my unbounded love for life, and this journey to New Zealand is no exception!
You might say that for me, life is a dance. A dance of love and intuition. A dance of courage, openness, and trust. And my own dance continues. I have so much fun playing on this Playground Earth, and I can’t wait to share this playtime with you! So let’s all move toward full empowerment as free and authentic beings, dancing together in the delightful inner space I call “heaven on earth.”
Gayle’s innate understanding of all things esoteric combined with her natural belief in the heart’s ability to rule over the head makes her a formidable spiritual teacher and guide. As a trained guide in the realm of power journeys, she has the ability to make one feel safe and completely guided, resulting in personal transformation. As a spiritual channel, Gayle offers a bridge between the existing and higher dimensions and is able to create unique meditative opportunities for her students.
“Under Gayle’s experienced and loving guidance, you can simply let go and lay your resistance down, finally giving up fears and beliefs that stand in the way of personal progress. With her in the lead, it is easy to give up control and trust the process, knowing you are safely open to expansion and free from worry of any kind.”
Lisa M. CroftonAre you ready to dance?