“Sedona is a flower blooming in the Arizona desert. The land here is a deep red, the sky an endless blue. Between that red earth and blue sky, there flows a sacred atmosphere. Listen to the message that Sedona has. The old juniper standing tall in the golden sunset just might reveal it to you.” ~ Ilchi Lee
“If You Need A Dream, Or If You Need To Rediscover A Dream You’ve Lost, Come Here To Sedona.” ~ Ilchi Lee
WHILE IN SEDONA, OUR FOCUS WILL BE TO:
REPLENISH your spirit in one of the most sacred and spiritual landscapes our world has to offer.
RECONNECT to your mind, body and creativity while writing under a healing tree or sharing your work with our supportive W&W community.
WRITE a new piece of work, or finish that idea that you’ve been nurturing for years. Watch your inspiration come alive as we spark your creative flame and guide you towards publication.
This All-Inclusive Retreat Offers:
- Healthy, organic meals, including gluten-free & vegan options.
- Informative and uplifting workshops each day.
- Special activities such as: Vortex Tour, Qigong, Meditation and Tao Yoga.
- Sacred time in one of the most spiritual and beautiful landscapes in the world.
- An opportunity to foster friendships and connections that will last a lifetime!
A FEW TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR LAST RETREAT.
WHAT WILL YOURS SAY ?
Life Changing. A profound impact where all elements came together in the most synchronistic way. I am truly blessed to have been a part of it! Julie, you are clearly following your Dharma, the care and gentle touch to all details was so obvious. Love you.
This was no ordinary experience. It was extraordinary in every way. I am grateful to Julie, Lisa, Gary, Windy, the entire “tribe” and the magic of Sedona for giving me sparkle, personally and professionally. I am not the same person that arrived!
If you know you are a writer, looking for re-entry, do not miss the next opportunity with this group! There is nothing and no other that will “get you” and hold you and keep you safe while you reconnect. You will get what you need, and a whole lot more.
Realize Clarity In Your Life And Direction With Your Writing At The Mago Retreat Centre In Magical Sedona, Arizona.
Surrounded by the sacred energy that is Sedona, organic healthy food and an atmosphere conducive to creativity and connection, you will leave this Retreat with a profound sense of peace and purpose as well as tools to help you move forward with your writing, and your life.
Details For Spring Retreat
- Join us at the Mago Retreat Centre in Sedona, Arizona.
- Arrival time is after 3:00pm Thurs.
- Departure is 11:00am Mon.
- The duration of our time together will be filled with writing, sharing and exploring balance in both your life and your writing.
- Prices are all-inclusive and options vary between private and shared accommodations.
- To minimize traffic and environmental impact for this exclusive location, all participants are required to be housed on-site during this program. Therefore, there is no “workshop only” option available for this Retreat.
- Meals are prepared from scratch, with a focus on freshness. Whenever possible, Mago sources non-GMO, organic and local produce to supplement the seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables. They do not use any highly processed products at all. It is their philosophy to focus on our guest’s spiritual health and retreat experience, and to that end they do not serve meat or poultry. They also maintain a non-smoking and alcohol free environment for the same reason.
Got A Question? Need To Contact Me Personally? PLEASE DO!
email: [email protected] call: 1-855-885-3295
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Pricing for Sedona, Arizona
(Currency in USD per person)
| Option | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1 | Shared Room | $2,389 |
| Option 2 | Private Room | $2,589 |
Your spot at this Retreat can be put on hold by filling out our Retreat Registration Form.
10% Discount for Alumni Writers – Email me for your promo code – [email protected]
This Retreat is all-inclusive of your accommodation, meals and workshops/activities as outlined in the Retreat Schedule. All you need to do is get yourself to the Mago Retreat Centre.
All-Inclusive Retreat – Single Shared Accommodation
This option secures your own bed in SHARED ROOM with one other participant at our Wellness & Writing Retreat in Sedona, Arizona from… This price is per person.
Sharing a room can be great fun on an adventure and can be a way to find a new best friend! If you choose to share a room, we will use the information you provide to match you with an ideal roommate. Please send a quick note to us regarding your preferences.
This option is all-inclusive – accommodation, meals and workshops/activities as outlined in the Retreat Schedule.
All-Inclusive Retreat – Single Private Accommodation
This option secures a PRIVATE SINGLE ROOM for you at our Wellness & Writing Retreat in Sedona, Arizona from…
It is all-inclusive of your accommodation, meals and workshops/activities as outlined in the Retreat Schedule.
Cancellation Policy
Reimbursement of deposits can be made up to 60 days prior to the Retreat date. (A $150 administration charge will apply, plus pay pal charges.) Due to the exclusive nature of these retreats, cancellation made 60 days or less, prior to the Retreat date can not be reimbursed.
Please be sure to acquire cancellation travel insurance to help protect you in the event you have an unexpected emergency and cannot join us.
In the unlikely event that we cancel a retreat, all retreat payments will be refunded in full.
Wellness & Writing Retreats is not responsible for any expenses or damages incurred as a result of event/program cancellation including preparation costs, airline tickets, travel documents or other expenses. Again, travel insurance is always recommended.
Sample Schedule
Thursday,
3:00 pm
Check-in to the Mago Retreat Centre. Unwind and explore.
5:30 – 6:45 pm
Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Orientation with Julie Colvin & Lisa Fugard
Friday,
6:45 – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am
Morning Pages & Walk with Julie Colvin
9:00 – 11:00 am
Workshop with Lisa Fugard
11:00 – 11:30 am
Writing Time / Free Time
11:30 – 12:30 am
Lunch
12:45 – 2:45 pm
Workshop with Julie Colvin
3:15 – 5:15 pm
Vortex Tour & Meditation
5:30 – 6:45 pm
Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Group Session (Share our writing with each other in a positive and supportive environment.) + Evening Gratitude List
Saturday,
6:45 – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am
Morning Pages & Walk with Julie Colvin
9:00 – 11:00 am
Workshop with Lisa Fugard
11:00 – 11:30 am
Writing Time / Free Time
11:30 – 12:45 am
Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Workshop with Julie Colvin
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Writing Time / Free Time
4:15 – 5:15 pm
Qigong Class
5:30 – 6:45 pm
Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Group Session (Share our writing with each other in a positive and supportive environment.) + Evening Gratitude List
Sunday,
6:45 – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am
Morning Pages & Walk with Julie Colvin
9:00 – 11:00 am
Group Session/Readings – Q&A with Lisa Fugard & Julie Colvin
11:00 – 3:00 pm
Free time / Trip into Sedona for those interested.
11:30 – 12:45 am
Lunch
4:15 – 5:15 pm
Meditation Class
5:30 – 6:45 pm
Dinner
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Camp Fire Closing Ceremony
Monday,
6:45 – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 – 11:00 am
Free Time & Final Farewells
11:00 am
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Dining Hall
The mission at the Mago Dining Hall is to create tasty and healthy meals that are planet friendly. To that end Sedona Mago Retreat provides guests with three delicious meals every day, offering a variety of food options at each meal to help meet your dietary needs. They recognize that each individual has different nutritional needs and we are confident that they can accommodate most people when given reasonable notice.
The meals you will enjoy in the Dining Hall contain not only the nutrients provided by the earth, but also the loving energy of the people who prepare them. Their meals are made from scratch, and their focus is on fresh. Whenever possible they source non-GMO, organic and local produce to supplement the seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables. They do not use any highly processed products at all. It is their philosophy to focus on our guest’s spiritual health and retreat experience, and therefore do not serve meat or poultry. They maintain a non-smoking and alcohol free environment for the same reason.
Dietary Needs
The Dining Hall’s buffet line labels each menu item identifying options that will meet the needs of our guests following Gluten free, Soy Free, Vegan, or Dairy free diets. With 14 days’ notice, we can expand those options. Guests with severe allergies such as nut or shellfish should contact me directly at least 2 weeks in advance so that we may ensure none of the menu options available during your stay will pose a problem.
Each guest room offers a mini refrigerator for your use. (Please note that the Retreat Centre does not allow cooking in guest rooms.) Note to Celiacs: While most of what is made and served in-house is Gluten Free, and they do their best to maintain that in their kitchen, we cannot guarantee an entirely GF environment. Mago uses a variety of sauces and mixes that can negatively impact a celiac sufferer. Please be mindful of this, and carefully read the posted menu and any/all labels available.
If you have questions, or specific needs, please be sure to let me know when you Register for this Retreat. Our primary goal is for you to truly enjoy the food, fellowship, and ambiance of the charming dining hall.
Details
Wellness & Writing Retreat Team:
Julie Colvin – W&W Retreat Creator & Facilitator – Author – Book Project Coach & Editor
Lisa Fugard – Author & Freelance Editor – Esteemed Writing Coach
What does the price of the Retreat Include?
All options include your accommodations, meals, 1-hour Mago class per day and fabulous daily workshops. You will be responsible for your own transportation to this event as well as cancellation and travel insurance. To minimize traffic and environmental impact for this exclusive location, all participants are required to be housed on-site during this program. Therefore, there is no “workshop only” option available for this Retreat.
I noticed there is shared accommodation?
Yes, sharing a room can be great fun. We often offer this more economical option, which fosters fabulous new friendships! If you choose to share a room, we will use the information you provide to us to match you with an ideal roommate.
Access to a phone & Internet?
A landline telephone is available in each room. There is wireless Internet available at the Welcome Centre.
What if I have special dietary needs?
We are very sensitive towards dietary needs. This will be a peanut free Retreat, so please do not bring any peanut snacks with you as this is a high allergy food concern. Should you have allergies or sensitivities to food, or food preferences, please be sure to send us an email to let us know. We will inform the kitchen to ensure allergies or sensitivities are not a concern during your stay.
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Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy:
Due to the nature of these exclusive Retreats, refunds for cancellation are not provided up to or early than 60 days prior to the Retreat date. Please be sure to acquire cancellation travel insurance to help protect you in the event you have an unexpected emergency and cannot join us.
In the unlikely event that we cancel a retreat, all retreat payments will be refunded in full.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this Retreat details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However, it is subject to change should circumstances be altered beyond our control or to make improvements to our existing plans. We will do our best to inform of any changes should they need to be made for any reason.
Retreat Restrictions:
This Retreat is Non-Smoking and Peanut Free. The Mago Retreat also does not allow meat products or alcohol.
Courteous Conduct:
For the enjoyment of members of our group and for the enjoyment of other guests, Participants agree to treat other guests and the Center’s personnel and property with respect and courtesy. Moreover, the Participants agree to abide by the following rules of conduct listed below.
- No violent or disruptive conduct.
- No use of the premises for unlawful purpose or act.
- No bringing property onto the center premises that may be dangerous to others.
- No violation of federal, state or local laws or regulations.
- No consumption of alcoholic beverages or meat.
- No cooking at any place within the Center premises.
The Center reserves the right to remove or request the removal of any individual guest who fails to comply with these rules. A guest so removed will forfeit any deposit or payment.
Participant Activity Hours:
Participant activities are not allowed before 6:00 AM and after 10:00 PM. All visitors and guests are required to honor mindful silence after 10:00 PM
Transportation:
For arrival, departure, and any travel during this event, Participants shall not use forest service road 525, which passes through private property of the neighbors of the Mago Center.
NOTE: Guest must call the Welcome Center (928) 204-3391 if they are arriving after 7:00 PM. The Use Permit for Sedona Mago Retreat approved by Yacapai County precludes any day or commuter attendance due to traffic and environmental impact. Therefore all attendees must be housed on site during the program.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Most Sedona visitors fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport because it is the closest major international airport to Sedona; just over 2 hours’ drive (about 120 miles). It’s the 11th busiest airport in the world with over 35 million visitors each year. 1500 flights arrive and depart daily leaving no doubt that the Valley of the Sun continues to draw tourists, businesses and residents alike.
~ The Mandatory fine print ~
Force Majeure
Wellness & Writing Retreats shall not be liable in any way to the Client for death, bodily injury, illness, damage, delay or other loss or detriment to person or property, or financial costs both direct and indirect incurred, or for Wellness & Writing Retreats failure to commence, perform and/ or complete any duty owed to the Client if such death, delay, bodily injury (including emotional distress or injury), illness, damage or other loss or detriment to person or property is caused by Act of God, war or war like operations, mechanical breakdowns, terrorist activities or threat thereof, civil commotions, labor difficulties, interference by authorities, political disturbance, howsoever and where so ever any of the same may arise or be caused, riot, insurrection and government restraint, fire, extreme weather or any other cause whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of Wellness & Writing Retreats; or an event which Wellness & Writing Retreats or the supplier of services, even with all due care, could not foresee.
Client Responsibility
The Client acknowledges that there can be dangers inherent to adventure travel generally and the Client acknowledges they have considered such risk to health and safety and are willing to assume it, by confirming their booking of for this Retreat. The Client acknowledges she or he has considered the potential risks, dangers and challenges in light of their own personal capabilities and needs, and expressly assumes the risks attendant to travel under such conditions. The Client acknowledges and agrees that Wellness & Writing Retreats is not responsible for providing information or guidance to the Client with respect to local customs, weather conditions, specific safety concerns, physical challenges or laws in effect in any locations where Retreats are operated, and Wellness & Writing Retreats strongly encourages that Clients locate or make contact with his/her local embassy or consulate in each destination prior to departure on any Wellness & Writing Retreat.
- Flights and Airlines: All flight times, flight itineraries, carriers and aircraft types are subject to change. The Client agrees that Wellness & Writing Retreats cannot be held responsible or liable for any flights missed by Client or any denial of boarding or air security-related delays. Further, the Client also agrees that Wellness & Writing Retreats shall not be held responsible or liable for expenses, lost wages or missed vacation time due to flight time changes and/or delays.
- Unused services: Missed flights or unused Package components are non-refundable and non-creditable for any reason whatsoever. If a Client is a ‘no-show’, or if the package is cancelled after the departure date of the outbound flight, or if the Client leaves a Retreat which is already in progress, no refund for any unused portion of the Package will be provided by Wellness & Writing Retreats
Limitations of Liability
Clients acknowledge that Retreat properties have inherent dangers including unfenced swimming pools, dry stone walls, un-gated access to roads, staircases, un-fenced drops etc. Clients acknowledge that they are responsible for taking all necessary safety precautions for themselves and their guests and neither Wellness & Writing Retreats nor the Property Owners accept any liability for accidents causing death, sickness or bodily harm howsoever caused. Wellness & Writing Retreats and Property Owners deny any liability or claims in the event of incidents occurring whilst occupants or guests are under the influence of alcohol or any non-therapeutic drugs.
Arbitration
You agree that any dispute relating to this agreement, our brochure, our web site, any other literature concerning your trip, the trip itself or any claim for damages, injury or death which occurs during or in connection with the trip shall be resolved exclusively by IFFTA, The World Travel Dispute Center, Inc. Such proceedings shall be governed by Alberta law. You waive the right to rely on any provincial or state law or statute which creates an exception to enforcement of the requirement that disputes be resolved pursuant to arbitration. You also waive the right to demand a jury trial in connection with any action or legal proceeding arising out of this agreement.
Applicable Law
The laws of Alberta, Canada govern these Booking Conditions and any disputes in connection with a trip or these Booking Conditions must be initiated in the courts of Alberta, Canada.
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JOIN OUR WELLNESS & WRITING FAMILY
Julie Colvin
“I wanted to write a book that would reach people around the world; my priority was to learn how to do this… Thanks to my extensive groundwork, I had the tools needed to obtain an Agent & Publisher (on my first query), and become a Best Seller. I’ve since been honored to help others embarking on their journey to becoming a published author.”
Julie’s first book, A Cure for Emma, became a bestseller within days of its release sharing inspiration and hope for anyone going through adversity. Many who had shared Julie’s journey to publication via her uplifting blogs and Facebook pages began to request her help to bring their stories to life. They were moved by Julie’s tenacity to do anything that she set her mind to doing, and her dedication to doing it exceptionally well.
Lisa Fugard
“You have a unique writer’s voice and a process all of your own. You also have stories to tell. When you discover them and when you write from a place of authenticity you are in your creative power. It takes time to uncover that voice, to trust it and to experiment with it. From my own personal experience I know the wonderful alchemy that occurs when a group of like-minded writers gather together; in this safe and inspiring environment you will take bold steps in your creative journey.”
Lisa is an award-winning novelist and has been leading writing workshops for the past 16 years. From 2009 to 2012 she was a presenter in the hugely successful Hay House Writer’s Workshop.
For the past 3 years, she had the pleasure of coaching writers in Mastin Kipp’s Bali Writer’s Mastermind. She has taught at Georgian Court University in N.J. and is passionate about the writer’s craft. Lisa has helped many of her students and clients bring their manuscripts to publication. Her Hay House ebook, 21 Days to Awaken the Writer Within, is a call to trust your process as a writer and to express your unique writer’s voice.
Lisa’s novel Skinner’s Drift, published by Scribner, was a 2006 New York Times Notable Book and runner up of the 2007 Dayton Literary Peace Prize. She has published short stories in literary journals and anthologies. Her travel articles and book reviews have been published in the NY Times and LA Times.
Join Lisa, the Mago Retreat team, and myself for this rejuvenating experience. It’s the biggest step you can take toward the life you were meant to live.
Nowhere will you find an opportunity like this — abundant attention and personal guidance from industry experts on 163 acres of breathtaking grounds honouring Mother Earth’s treasure, Sacred Sedona.
You will leave this transformative retreat armed with tools to reconnect with your life and your writing.
