Morning light ignites the sandstone cathedrals surrounding Sedona Experience — a landscape where presence becomes the path.
The Stillness Beneath the Red Rocks
There's a silence in Sedona that isn't empty. It's full — of memory, vibration, possibility.
When groups arrive here, they don't just unpack their bags; they lay down their identities. The stillness beneath the red rocks has a way of revealing what's real.
"Groups no longer come to Sedona to do more — they come to remember how to be."
At Sedona Experience, ceremony begins with presence and intention
The Rise of Mindful Gatherings
Across industries, leaders and communities are rewriting the script for retreats. No longer driven by performance metrics or rigid itineraries, they seek experiences that awaken connection — to self, to each other, and to nature.
Sedona Experience stands at the forefront of this shift. Here, "agenda" becomes "intention," and "team-building" transforms into "collective attunement."
The Mindful Gathering Movement
- 68%of companies now include mindfulness or wellness components in corporate retreats (Global Wellness Institute)
- 87%of travelers say "personal transformation" is a desired outcome of travel post-2023 (Skift Wellness Report)
- Sedona ranks among the top three global destinations for spiritual travel and consciousness retreats
At Sedona Experience, the red rocks serve as both witness and teacher, reminding guests that stillness is its own form of intelligence.
A Day Unfolding Like Ceremony
The day begins with the ancient resonance of a 150-year-old ceremonial gong — the kind of sound that seems to realign molecules.
Qi Gong movements open the body to the land's pulse. Then comes tea — poured slowly, silently — an act of communion rather than caffeine.
Later, Indigenous elder Uqualla leads an Intention Walk, guiding guests to listen to wind and stone. Lunch is an expression of Conscious Cuisine — local produce turned into vibrant ceremony on a plate.
By evening, the fire circle crackles alive, and a drumbeat calls everyone home to the heart.
"The land choreographs the day — we just follow its rhythm."
The Alchemy of Group Presence
In a world trained to measure progress, presence becomes a quiet rebellion. When agendas drop, a shared intelligence rises.
What begins as a collection of individuals becomes a living organism — breathing, sensing, remembering together.
Sedona's magnetic energy amplifies this awareness. Whether or not one believes in "vortexes," something undeniable happens here: the inner compass resets to north.
Even the silence in Sedona feels like a dialogue — between land and soul.
From ROI to Return on Inner Connection
The lexicon of business is shifting. ROI no longer stands for Return on Investment but Return on Inner Connection.
Companies discovering this new field of awareness report more creativity, empathy, and emotional resilience in their teams.
"Presence is the new productivity. When people reconnect to themselves, everything else flows naturally — collaboration, innovation, even profitability."
Why Mindfulness Works (According to Science)
Harvard studies show that mindfulness practice increases focus by 47%
Teams practicing mindfulness report a 34% rise in creative output
Sedona Experience integrates these principles through movement, sound, and ceremony
The Threshold We're Crossing
To stand beneath the vast desert sky at night, flames flickering across red rock, is to feel the collective heartbeat of something ancient.
It's a threshold — between what we've built and what we're remembering.
Sedona Experience doesn't promise reinvention. It offers reconnection.
A journey not forward, but inward.
A remembering that every moment, when met with awareness, becomes ceremony.
"Come not to transform, but to remember."
Wide shot of the evening fire circle, Milky Way overhead — human silhouettes glowing in stillness
If You Go
Sedona Experience curates bespoke one-day and multi-day journeys for private groups, companies, and communities.
Every itinerary is customized — weaving Qi Gong, ceremony, Indigenous wisdom, and conscious nourishment in resonance with each group's energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mindful gathering movement?
The mindful gathering movement is a shift where retreats are no longer driven by performance metrics or rigid itineraries, but instead seek experiences that awaken connection — to self, to each other, and to nature. "Agenda" becomes "intention," and "team-building" transforms into "collective attunement."
Why is Sedona ideal for transformational travel experiences?
Sedona's red rocks, magnetic energy, and ancient landscape create an environment where presence becomes amplified. The stillness beneath the red rocks has a way of revealing what's real, helping groups reconnect to themselves and each other. The land choreographs the day — visitors just follow its rhythm.
What is Return on Inner Connection (ROI)?
Return on Inner Connection is the new ROI — shifting from Return on Investment to measuring the value of reconnection to self. When people reconnect to themselves, everything else flows naturally: collaboration, innovation, and even profitability. Presence is the new productivity.
What happens during a typical day at Sedona Experience?
Days unfold like ceremony: beginning with a 150-year-old ceremonial gong, flowing into Qi Gong movements, followed by silent tea ceremony. Indigenous elder Uqualla leads Intention Walks, teaching guests to listen to wind and stone. Conscious Cuisine lunch becomes ceremony on a plate. Evenings gather around the fire circle with drumbeats and starlight.
How does group presence create transformation?
When agendas drop, a shared intelligence rises. What begins as a collection of individuals becomes a living organism — breathing, sensing, remembering together. Sedona's magnetic energy amplifies this awareness, helping the inner compass reset. This creates sustainable, scalable transformation rather than temporary motivation.
Ready to Experience Sedona's Sacred Journey?
Join leaders, creators, and communities who have discovered that presence is the path. Experience the intersection of indigenous wisdom, conscious cuisine, and transformational gathering in Sedona's red rock landscape.
Antony Berkman
Leadership Facilitator
Antony Berkman is a leadership facilitator at Sedona Experience, guiding executives and teams through transformational journeys that integrate conscious business practices with indigenous wisdom. He specializes in helping organizations shift from outcome-driven to presence-based leadership.
