Good friends and Good Vibes Annual Sedona Wellness Retreat
Nov 2 - 6, 2026
Please Note: This retreat is currently sold out. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please send me a note from the contact form.
Good Friends and Good Vibes
Sedona Wellness Retreat.
Thank you for joining me for the second annual wellness retreat with Wellness with Brigitte!
On this page, you will find the most current information you need to pack, and prepare for the retreat. Please scroll down, as there is a lot of helpful information here.
I'm looking forward to spending this retreat with dear friends and new friends, in the beautiful red rock country and peacefulness of West Sedona.
Sedona is a globally renowned destination, surrounded by 1.8 million acres of national forest land and buttressed by four wilderness areas and two state parks. It is a landscape of iconic red rock formations and steep canyon walls lined with oaks, tall pines and even cacti! Sedona is also a place held as deeply nourishing and healing, and the perfect place to reconnect with nature and step away from the busyness of life and the world.
Not only is Sedona one of the most scenic places on earth, but it's host to some of the most spectacular sunrises and is also an ‘International Dark-Sky City’ and the nighttime views of the stars are abundant and endless!
If you have questions that are not answered on this page, please feel free to click the contact button above and send me a note!
The BASICS
Location: The house is located at 2130 Kinsey Ct, in beautiful and peaceful West Sedona, AZ.
Retreat Dates | Monday, Nov 2 - Friday, Nov 6
Arrivals | 4:30 PM or later on Nov 2.. Dinner on Nov 2 will be at 6:00 PM and we will meet at Pisa Lisa, 2245 W Highway 89A (self pay). This is just a few blocks from the house. www.pisalisa.com
Departure | Check out time is 10:00 AM on Nov 6. The house will provide us with check- out details, as to what we need to do with linens, trash, etc.
Getting there | Each attendee will be responsible for making their own way to Sedona. There is parking for 4 vehicles, so please plan to carpool with someone. Street parking is not permitted. I can assist with carpool arrangements, if needed.
Accomodations
We have selected this gorgeous, 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home in West Sedona as our accommodations for this retreat! The property boasts beautiful views, which change as the sun moves through the day, and is close to delicious restaurants, shops and trailheads, with hikes that are accessible to all.
This lovely home is chock-full of all kinds of amenities. The backyard offers a pool, a hot tub, a cold plunge bath, and a sauna. Please note that I cannot guarantee that all of these amenities will be functional while we are there, but as I write this, they are all available. There's also a putting green and a few outdoor games.
The house also has a game room in the garage, with a pool table, video games and a few other games.
Meals & Food
Delicious food and meals prepared with love, and accompanied by meaningful conversations, are central to gatherings like this. While people often associate 'wellness' retreats with meals that adhere to a specific kind of diet, such as vegetarianism, my philosophy with wellness and eating is, to certainly eat foods that are beneficial and what we might call healthy, but I am also of the philosophy that eating, especially with good friends, is something to be enjoyed and savored!
We will have a community approach to our meals for this year’s retreat. In yoga, they use to term Seva - which translates to selfless service performed without expectation of reward. This is one of the core tenets of the path of yoga.
We will pair up participants for each evening meal and one breakfast meal at the house. Participants will plan their meal with their group, and will be asked to bring all of the ingredients needed for the meal, and then prepare the meal for our group.
Please plan to prepare one meal with one other participant. We need three dinners and one breakfast. We will coordinate meal prep at the get together on September 5.
Food Allergies - as yet, we have food allergies to shellfish, any kind of poultry or fowl, and kiwi. If you would like to prepare a meal with either shellfish or chicken, turkey, etc., please plan to include another protein option with your meal as well. If you have a food allergy that is not listed here, please let me know.
Please plan to bring all food items needed to prepare your meal, as well as any spices, special utensils, crock pots, air fryers, etc. In addition to the full kitchen, the house also has a barbecue
Additionally, please plan to bring one snack dish/treat, that we can share and leave out during the day, for people to eat at their leisure. We will schedule one lunch out (self-pay), and details of location and restaurant will be determined prior to the retreat.
We will have a breakfast/brunch welcome meal on November 3. For the other mornings, if you like to eat breakfast, please bring your own foods for breakfast.
Coffee, water, and soda water will be provided. Please bring any other beverages, including alcoholic beverages, that you may want to drink.
When you decide on your meal, please let me know what you are planning to prepare and I can let your which night to plan on. Thanks!
Wellness Practices
Each day, I will offer a chair/mat yogalates style practice at 11:30 AM, Practice will be followed by a relaxing, guided savasana. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, at 3:30, I will offer guided stretching practices/restorative yoga, which can be done on a mat or on the floor. Time TBD.
Each evening at sundown, I will offer a guided meditation with a mindfulness theme and intention.
Since a huge part of being in Sedona is all the red rocks and beautiful nature, I will also offer a two guided hikes.
Wednesday, 3:30 PM | Hike Sugarloaf Loop. The hike is rated as easy and is appropriate for all levels of fitness.
Thursday, 8:30 AM | Hike Thunder Mountain / Chimney Rock Loop. This 1.8 mile hike is rated easy/moderate, with some stair type steps a few places along the route. It is appropriate for all levels of fitness.
If you plan to hike, please plan to bring water, a hat, and to apply sunscreen.
Itinerary
As we get closer to the retreat date, a finalized itinerary will be provided. All activities are optional.
Monday, November 2
Arrival in Sedona | The house will be available any time after 4:30 pm.
6:00 PM | Dinner out | Pisa Lisa (self pay). Here we can get to know one another a little better and share stories and laughter.
Tuesday, November 3
Awaken at your leisure, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
10 AM | Breakfast/Brunch
11:30 AM | Chair/mat yogalates style practice followed by a relaxing guided savasana.
3:30 Short stretch and relaxation practice, on the floor or in a chair.
Sundown Meditation | Join me for a relaxing sunset meditation and "Set an Intention for Your Retreat."
~ 6 PM | Dinner Gather on the patio (weather permitting), for a delicious opening dinner prepared by some of our participants.
Wednesday, November 4
Awaken at your leisure, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy your own breakfast at your leisure.
11:30 AM | Chair/mat yogalates style practice followed by a relaxing guided savasana.
1:00 Lunch | Provided by Judy & Debbie
3:30 PM | Hike Sugarloaf Loop. The hike is rated as easy and is appropriate for all levels of fitness.
Sundown Meditation | Join me for a relaxing sunset meditation and "Surrender into Stability."
~ 6 PM | Dinner Gather on the patio (weather permitting), for a delicious Mexican / Beef & Chicken Enchilada dinner prepared by Linnea!
Game Night | Join us for some fun and games! If you have any favorite games you'd like to play, please feel free to bring them. Please select games that can include 4 or 8 eight people..
Thursday, November 5
Awaken at your leisure, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy your own breakfast at your leisure.
8:30 AM | Hike Thunder Mountain / Chimney Rock Loop. This 2 mile hike is rated moderate, with some stair type steps a few places along the route. It is appropriate for all levels of fitness.
11:30 AM | Chair/mat yogalates style practice followed by a relaxing guided savasana.
~ 1 PM | Lunch If you’d like to get out of the house, join us for lunch at a local restaurant. (self pay).
3:30 PM | Short stretch and relaxation practice. On the floor or in a chair.
Sundown Meditation | Join me for a relaxing sunset meditation and "The Power of Love and Friendship."
~ 6 Pm | Closing Dinner Let's celebrate old friends and new ones with a delicious dinner prepared by some of our participants! Followed by s’mores at the outdoor firepit (weather permitting).
Friday, November 6
Awaken and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.
Check out time is 10:00 AM. Return home at your leisure.
Please note the itinerary is subject to change.
what to Bring
Please pack accordingly for the weather (see This and That) If you would like to get in the pool, hot tub or cold plunge, please bring a swimsuit.
For our scheduled activities, please bring the following:
Clothes in which you can do yoga or Pilates
Your own yoga mat, if you plan to do the practices on the floor, or lay on the ground for one of our meditations.
One or two yoga blankets (or other blankets), that you won't mind putting on the floor or ground
A pair of yoga blocks
If you would like to do a stronger practice, please consider bringing the following:
A pair of one, two, or three pound hand weights
A resistance loop and a resistance band
A 7” to 9” resistance ball
One or two pound ankle weights
You can purchase any of these props on Amazon, or I also feature a few of them (in purple) in the SHOP.
Please bring appropriate shoes if you would like to hike. (You can hike in gym shoes.) Please also consider bringing sunscreen and a hat.
This and That
Weather: The average daily temperature in Sedona in early November is 70°for the high and 41° for the low.
Clean Up: I ask that we all partake in cleaning up after the meals and keeping the house neat and orderly during our stay.
Cell Phones: Please keep cell phones on silent or vibrate during our stay. Perhaps we may also skip the 'scrolling' while on the retreat, optional of course. I’m going to give it a try and we’ll see how I do!
Let’s take a break from the news: I know it is election week, but please do not bring up or discuss anything related to politics or current national or world events.
Quiet Hours: You are more than welcome to stay up as late as you would like or go to bed as early as you would like. You are also more than welcome to get up early or sleep in. To accommodate everyone, let’s observe quiet hours between 9 PM and 9 AM, and please keep voices down if you are in the area of the bedrooms during this time. If you are sensitive to sound while you sleep, I encourage you to bring earplugs.
What is Not Included
Alcoholic beverages. You may bring your own alcoholic beverages if you wish. Additionally, please bring any specialty coffees or drinks you would like.
Any meals eaten out, or not included on the itinerary.
Costs for transportation to and from Sedona and to and from any of the restaurants.
Waiver of Liability: Upon signing up for this retreat and partaking in this retreat and practicing in any of the activities included, you agree that you have taken all necessary steps to ascertain that you are in good health and able to perform all yoga or pilates, or any other exercises which you are to learn and perform during this retreat with Wellness with Brigitte. You agree that you understand that yoga and pilates are physical practices and you are responsible for your own well-being during classes, as well as throughout the retreat, when not taking part in classes guided by Brigitte. You agree that, as you are responsible for your own health, you will not hold Brigitte Yancy, Wellness with Brigitte or Brigitte Yancy International, LLC., responsible for any injuries you may suffer, caused whole or in part by your failure to heed instruction. You also agree that you understand and acknowledge that you are to receive instruction in Yoga and Pilates theory and exercises only, and you will not hold Brigitte Yancy, Wellness with Brigitte or Brigitte Yancy International, LLC., to any higher standard of care than that applicable to Yoga and Pilates theory and exercises.