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May 1 - May 3, 2026 | Sedona, AZ
The Gathering
of the Shamans
Step Into a Weekend of Renewal, Deep Healing,
and Spiritual Connection in the Magical Heart of Sedona
almost sold out! Immediate registration recommended.
Featuring
Linda Star Wolf, Phd.
José Luis Stevens, PhD
HeatherAsh Amara
Asha Frost
don Jorge Luis Delgado
Dr. Steven Farmer
Dr. Marie MBouni
Heidi McBratney
Keith Caplin
The Magic of Sedona is Calling You
Linda Star Wolf, Phd.
Creator of Shamanic Breathwork™
Linda (Star Wolf), PhD. is an author of nine books with another in progress, the creator of the Shamanic Breathwork™ Journey Process and Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process (SHIP) and the Founder of Venus Rising Association for Transformation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. She is the Founding President of Venus Rising University for Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies and Shamanic Mystery Tours to sacred sites around the world. Star Wolf and her late husband, Brad Collins, co-founded the Isis Cove Community, Dove Mountain Elemental Temples and Loveland Retreats in western North Carolina. She also gave birth to Shamanic Ministers Global Network and co created the Wise Wolf Councils.
Star Wolf has been a therapist and a nationally certified alcohol and drug counselor for over 30 years. She holds a BA in Human Services, a Doctorate of Ministry, and a Ph.D in Spiritual Psychology. Originally introduced to Holotropic breathwork by its founder, Stan Grof, Star Wolf trained extensively with Jacquelyn Small, founder of Integrative Breathwork. She also studied shamanic earth wisdom teachings with many shamanic teachers throughout the years including her adopted Seneca Wolf Clan Grandmother, Twylah Nitsch, who gave her the spirit name of Star Wolf.
José Luis Stevens, PhD
President of Power Path Seminars
José Luis Stevens Ph.D. is the president and co-founder (with wife Lena Stevens) of Power Path Seminars, an international school and consulting firm dedicated to the study and application of shamanism and indigenous wisdom to business and everyday life. José completed a ten year apprenticeship with a Huichol Maracame (shaman) in the Sierras of Central Mexico. In addition he is studying intensively with Shipibo (shamans) in the Peruvian Amazon and with Pacos, (shamans) in the Andes in Peru.
In 1983 he completed his doctoral dissertation at the California Institute of Integral Studies focusing on the interface between shamanism and western psychological counseling. Since then he has studied cross cultural shamanism around the world to distill the core elements of shamanic healing and practice. As an international lecturer and consultant he has worked with a huge range of individuals and businesses to help them discover their most effective path of service and success. He has had the good fortune to work with individuals at the highest levels of government and professional life to support their understanding of their own potential and that of their associates. As an integral part of this work Jose has helped to develop systems for understanding people that are unparalleled in the field of psychology and business.
Jose is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, Life coach, and master teacher with more than thirty five years of experience. In addition he is the author of twenty books and numerous articles including "The Power Path", "Secrets of Shamanism", "Transforming Your Dragons", and "Praying with Power".
HeatherAsh Amara
Warrior Goddess Mama
HeatherAsh Amara is the Warrior Goddess Mama and best-selling author of Warrior Goddess Training, Warrior Goddess Training Companion Book, and Warrior Goddess Way.
HeatherAsh Amara has been leading circles of women into deeper relationships with themselves for over 30 years.
She is dedicated to supporting women in developing their self-intimacy, steadiness, and stillness by sharing the most potent tools from a variety of world traditions. She does this through the teachings of Warrior Goddess Training inspired by the many paths she has walked. Through her workshops and books she offers practical tools she has developed during her studies of European Shamanism with Vicki Noble, Buddhism through being raised in South East Asia, and Toltec wisdom through the lineage of don Miguel Ruiz who she apprenticed with and now co-teaches beside.
HeatherAsh Amara believes deeply in the power of women coming together for healing not just for ourselves but for all women.
She brings this open-hearted, inclusive worldview to her writings and teachings. She can often be found covered in adobe mud on her ranch, dancing around the fire, and deepening into the Mystery.
Asha Frost
Indigenous Medicine Woman
Asha Frost is an Indigenous (Ojibwe) Medicine Woman and the author of the best-selling book You Are the Medicine and The Sacred Medicine Oracle.
She's known for her grounded, honest approach to healing, drawing from her own lived experience, her spiritual lineage, and decades of guiding others through emotional and energetic transformation.
Her work is rooted in Indigenous wisdom, but it's also deeply human. Asha speaks openly about living with chronic illness, navigating the complexities of identity, and learning to move through life with softness and strength.
She teaches from her lineage and invites you to connect with yours. In her words:
"I want people to feel invited, not afraid... It's about appreciation, not appropriation."
Asha offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and remember who you are underneath all the noise.
don Jorge Luis Delgado
Keeper of Inca Wisdom
Jorge Luis Delgado, an Inca by birth and heritage, walks the path of the Chacaruna. His passion is to bring authentic Inca heritage, spiritual traditions and handcrafts to worldwide attention. Jorge considers the oral tradition, taught in the different Inca communities, as his every-expanding higher education.
He received his early training from the Kallawaya shamans of the NE Lake Titicaca region, the lineage of the Wise Ones of the Andes, and from the Qero elders of Cusco, who are the last remaining tribal descendants of the Incas.
Author of Andean Awakening: an Inca Guide to Mystical Peru and Pachacuti: Return to Joy, Jorge Luis is recognized worldwide as an authority on Inca philosophy, spirituality, and tradition.
Jorge Luis has brought to public attention the Aramu Muru Doorway, an inter-dimensional portal located in the Hayu Marca mountains in south Peru. He is also a founding member of The Brotherhood of the Solar Disc, an Andean esoteric society.
Jorge Luis is an embodied way-shower for this new Earth that we are creating. He teaches that a new consciousness is emerging, leading to a Golden Age that will be fully activated on Earth. He is a keeper of ancient knowledge and uses it to assist in healing for all who are ready.
Jorge Luis Delgado was born in a small Andean village in Peru and now lives with his family in Puno, Peru, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.
Dr. Steven Farmer
Shamanic Practitioner & Soul Healer
Dr. Steven Farmer is a world-renowned author, teacher, shamanic practitioner, licensed psychotherapist, and Soul Healer. He has published several best-selling books and other products, including Earth Magic®, Earth Magic® Oracle Cards, Animal Spirit Guides, Sacred Ceremony, Power Animal Oracle Cards, Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards, Power Animals, Messages from Your Animal Spirit Guides guided meditation CD, Children's Spirit Animal Cards (with Jesseca Camacho), Children's Spirit Animal Stories CD's Vol. 1 & 2, the Pocket Guide to Spirit Animals and the recently released Healing Ancestral Karma: Free Yourself from Unhealthy Family Patterns.
In addition to workshops on Earth Magic®, shamanism, and earth-centered spirituality, Dr. Farmer offers private consultations for Shamanic Soul Healing and intuitive Earth Magic® and Power Animal readings in person, or remotely by phone or Skype.
He makes his home in Dana Point, California with his wife Jesseca and stepdaughters Serena and Arianna.
For more information about private sessions, special events and workshops please visit his website: drstevenfarmer.com
Dr. Marie MBouni
Physician & Shamanic Healer
Dr. Marie MBouni's work is a reflection of her unique background in both Western and Eastern medicine. With 17 years' experience as an MD in Anesthesiology and a Masters in Public Health, Marie has extensive practice in Western Medicine.
As a lifelong Intuitive and channel, her Eastern roots include robust work in Shamanic and Energy Healing, Shamanic Breathwork®, Plant Medicines as well as certifications in Sound Color Movement Therapy and Yoga to provide a holistic experience for those who are seeking to uncover their deepest truth and achieve a new level of success.
Visit her at www.mariembouni.com
Heidi McBratney
Author, Teacher & Consciousness Guide
Heidi McBratney is an author, teacher, and guide devoted to the awakening of human consciousness and the remembrance of our multidimensional nature. Her work bridges spiritual transformation, shamanic awareness, and expanded states of consciousness, supporting individuals in reconnecting with their inner wisdom and their place within the greater web of life.
Through teachings such as the Multidimensional Star Map, Heidi invites participants to explore the deeper intelligence within the heart, awaken ancestral and cosmic memory, and embody their divine and creative essence. Her work is rooted in the understanding that humanity is moving through a profound evolutionary shift—one that calls us to remember who we truly are and to participate consciously in the unfolding of a new paradigm of consciousness.
Her offerings create spaces for insight, remembrance, and the activation of our inherent capacity to live in greater harmony with ourselves, one another, and the living universe.
Keith Caplin
Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator & Shamanic Minister
Keith Caplin is a Shamanic Breathwork Facilitator and Shamanic Minister with Venus Rising Association for Transformation. At the Gathering of the Shamans, Keith will lead participants into the ancient practice of shamanic journeying using sound and rhythm as the vehicle, as well as facilitating Vibrational Sound Healing sessions throughout the weekend. Through repetitive sound, he creates a doorway into expanded states of consciousness, supporting participants in accessing deeper awareness and inner wisdom.
SHAMANISM
A Spiritual Tradition Over 40,000 Years Old
Long before religions were organized, and on every continent, there were shamans. They practiced a form of direct experience and revelation that dates back more than 40,000 years. They served in a unique capacity that combined skills of a psychologist, spiritual adviser, healer, philosopher, and friend.
In Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia (where the term “shaman” originated), they used rituals, tools, and wisdom to provide guidance and healing for the people of their tribes.
While their magic was largely lost to the world with the progress of science and technology, the spark of that fire never completely went out.
Modern day shamanic practitioners have reached back through time to reclaim these practices and integrate them with our contemporary lives.
Shamans see subtle energy patterns that cause difficulty and pain. Under their wise direction, people can learn to quickly shift their perspective, remove stubborn inner blockages, and step into lives of ease, flow, and real magic.
Join us in Sedona & experience it for yourself!
SHAMANIC BREATHWORK
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FIREWALK
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SOUL RETRIEVAL
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The Schedule
"I felt cared for, supported, and completely cleared."
Opening Ceremony
The main event opens with a gathering ceremony in Mago hall — a warm welcome into the circle, where you'll meet the teachers and your fellow seekers, set intentions, and begin your journey together in shared presence and ceremony.
Arrive Early & Settle In
To ease into the experience, we encourage you to arrive any time after 1:00 PM on Friday. This gives you space to settle in, explore the beauty of the land, and get acquainted with the peaceful energy of Sedona.
Arrival dinner served
Guided property tours
Optional guided tours of the property available, where you can learn about the sacred vortex sites, labyrinths, and other natural features that make this location so powerful.
Walking the Sacred Medicine Wheel: Ancient Directions for Modern Life
Ojibwe Medicine Woman and bestselling author of You Are the Medicine.
The Sacred Medicine Wheel is one of the oldest frameworks for understanding our place in the natural world. Each of the four directions — East, South, West, and North — carries distinct teachings, medicine, and invitation.
It shows you where you are, what you are moving through, and what is ready to change.
Come and receive the teachings of the Sacred Medicine Wheel directly from an Ojibwe Medicine Woman, and carry that map with you for the rest of your life.
- Journey through each of the four directions to locate where you are in your own cycle of growth, so that you can stop pushing against the season you are actually in.
- Connect with the ancestral medicine held within you, so that you can access wisdom that goes beyond your own lived experience.
- Receive teachings rooted in Asha's Ojibwe lineage and Indigenous tradition, so that you leave with a framework you can return to long after the weekend ends.
Chumpi-Kuya: The Sacred Inca Stone Ceremony for Protection and Empowerment
Visiting from the Sacred Valley of Urubamba, Peru, don Jorge has spent a lifetime studying and sharing the living wisdom of the Inca tradition.
Don Jorge will guide you through the sacred work of the Chumpi-Kuya, seven stones of deep significance in the Inca tradition. In Andean practice, animals, minerals, plants, and stones don't just symbolize wisdom; they carry it.
Through the living wisdom and energy of the seven sacred stones, don Jorge will guide you in weaving a luminous energy belt around your body — a protective field that, in the Inca tradition, remains unbroken and eternal.
- Connect directly with the intelligence held in the natural world, so that you can receive guidance that goes beyond what the mind alone can access.
- Experience an authentic Inca ceremony conducted by a lineage holder from the Sacred Valley, so that you leave carrying something real rather than something learned.
- Receive the protective energy of the Chumpi-Kuya belt — a force that remains unbroken, undiminished, and eternal, so that what you receive in this ceremony stays with you for all time.
Healing Ancestral Karma: Free Yourself from Unhealthy Family Patterns
Psychologist, shamanic practitioner, and author of Healing Ancestral Karma.
Most of us can feel the weight of family patterns we didn't choose. The same dynamics repeating. The same wounds showing up in new situations. Shamanic wisdom has long understood why: we carry our ancestors' imprint in our DNA and our soul, and until those patterns are consciously addressed, they keep running.
In this workshop, Dr. Farmer draws on decades of shamanic practice and psychotherapy to guide you in making direct contact with your ancestral lineage and beginning the work of healing.
- Learn how to open conscious contact with your ancestors, so that you can receive their guidance and protection in your daily life.
- Identify the family patterns and inherited wounds that are still playing out in your life, so that you can address them at the root.
- Begin the shamanic work of healing ancestral karma, so that what has been passed down through your lineage stops here and transforms into something new.
The Shamanic Breathwork™ Journey Experience: Go Beyond the Limits of the Self
Creator of Shamanic Breathwork™ and founder of Venus Rising Association for Transformation.
Shamanic Breathwork™ is one of the most direct paths to awakening the shaman within.
This powerful transformational breathing process guides you into magical, mythical realms as well as deeply personal realms of consciousness, allowing you to reconnect with your own inner shaman. As old wounds and dysfunctional patterns are released and transformed, you begin to regain lost soul parts and remember the magic of who you truly are.
This process is highly experiential. The wisdom and healing you gain are yours alone, drawn from your own inner experience. Shamanic Breathwork™ honors and blends the timeless wisdom of ancient traditions with new paradigm methods of healing, creating a bridge for body, mind, heart, and spirit.
Participants will be lying down. Yoga mats will be provided.
Toltec Shamanism: Change the Story, Change Your Life
Bestselling author of the Warrior Goddess series.
The story you tell about yourself is not the truth. It is a draft. And drafts can be rewritten.
Over 2,000 years ago, the Toltecs dedicated themselves to understanding human perception. What they discovered was radical: that we are not experiencing reality as it is, but as our agreements tell us it is. Those agreements were written early — often in childhood, shaped by fear, by what others told us we were, and by the experiences that hurt us most.
In this workshop, HeatherAsh guides you through the Toltec tools for identifying the stories running your life and beginning to rewrite them.
- Identify the core stories and agreements that have been shaping your choices, relationships, and what you think you deserve, so that you can finally see the script you have been following.
- Work with Toltec practices to dissolve self-judgment and fear, so you stop being your own biggest obstacle.
- Take the first steps toward rewriting your story from the inside out, so that you leave Sedona with a new understanding of who you are and what you are actually capable of in this life.
Extraordinary Shamanic Practices: From Fear and Trauma to Personal Freedom
Cofounder of the Power Path School of Shamanism and author of The Shaman's Book of Extraordinary Practices.
Fear is the core ingredient in trauma. It leads to disconnection from others, from life, and from Spirit itself. It is treatable. It is healable. And shamanic practice offers some of the most direct tools for doing exactly that.
José Luis brings practices he has tested himself — many over decades — and presents them in a way that is accessible to new and experienced spiritual seekers alike.
- Begin the work of releasing trauma at its root, so that fear loses its grip on your nervous system and you can start living from a place of trust.
- Learn simple daily rituals drawn from ancient traditions that produce rapid, lasting change, so that transformation becomes something you practice rather than something you wait for.
- Experience firsthand why these practices work, so that you leave with the confidence to keep using them long after the weekend ends.
Firewalk Ceremony
International bestselling author of the Warrior Goddess series.
One of the first lessons we learn in life is that fire burns. But watching someone walk across fire directly challenges that belief. If fire does not always burn, what other limitations have we accepted as truth?
The firewalk is more than a physical act. It is a direct confrontation with fear, and a chance to test what you believe about yourself. In this ceremony, HeatherAsh guides you through the preparation, the intention, and the walk itself. Whether you choose to walk or witness, something shifts.
- Confront the fears and false beliefs that have kept you from the life you want, so that you can see them clearly and choose differently.
- Experience a threshold moment that stays with you long after the weekend ends, so that the shift you make here becomes permanent.
- Witness what becomes possible when a group of people choose courage together, so that you leave knowing exactly what you are capable of.
Soul Return and Shamanic Cord Cutting Ceremony
A pioneer of modern shamanism whose work has guided thousands through the deepest layers of personal transformation.
Despite our best efforts, we sometimes end up energetically tied to people or events from our past in ways that no longer serve us. These ties are misplaced energy — unwanted cords that hold us back physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
In this ceremony, Star Wolf guides you through cutting energetic cords and releasing their energy to the care of the elements, while also supporting the return of soul essence that has been missing.
- Identify the energetic cords draining your power so you can finally see what has been holding you back.
- Experience a guided shamanic cord-cutting ceremony, so you leave lighter than when you arrived.
- Reclaim the soul energy that has been scattered or lost, so that you return home more fully yourself.
The Multidimensional Star Map: Remembering Our Cosmic Nature
A living framework for navigating the great cosmic rebirth humanity is moving through right now.
Across many wisdom traditions, there is a knowing that humanity is moving through a great cosmic rebirth. The intensity we feel in our world today can be understood as the labor of a new consciousness emerging through us.
In this workshop, Heidi McBratney introduces the Multidimensional Star Map — a living framework for remembering who we truly are and awakening the deeper intelligence that resides within each of us.
- Awakening awareness of our multidimensional nature
- Opening the heart to deeper fields of consciousness
- Activating inner vision and star wisdom
- Remembering our crystalline and divine essence
- Exploring our role as conscious creators of new realities
The Five Wounds of the Heart: A Shamanic Healing Journey
Dr. Marie MBouni brings together Western medicine and shamanic practice to address what clinical care alone cannot.
After working with hundreds of clients, Dr. Marie MBouni identified a pattern: nearly everyone had been shaped by one or more of five core emotional wounds. Abandonment. Betrayal. Separation. Denial. Judgment. Although we receive these wounds as children, they continue to play out in our adult lives.
In this workshop, Dr. MBouni guides you through a shamanic healing journey designed to locate where these wounds still live and begin releasing them.
- Identify which of the five wounds are driving your patterns, so that you can see clearly what has been shaping your choices in relationships, work, and daily life.
- Use guided shamanic journeying and energy work to move beyond intellectual understanding into actual felt change, so that insight becomes healing rather than just awareness.
- Make new agreements with yourself to replace the unspoken contracts your wounds created, so that you stop unconsciously recreating the situations that hurt you most.
Introduction to Shamanic Journeying Through Sound and Rhythm
In this experiential workshop, Keith guides you into the ancient practice of shamanic journeying, an inward passage through sound and rhythm into expanded states of consciousness.
Using repetitive sound as a steady rhythmic vehicle, you are gently supported into a shift of awareness. The repetition becomes a doorway, softening thought and opening perception, guiding you inward into quieter, more spacious states of being.
As you are carried by rhythm, the world around you begins to fall away. The body relaxes. The inner senses awaken. What felt distant becomes close, and what was hidden begins to speak.
As the rhythm carries you deeper, you may experience a sense of returning, of remembering something ancient within yourself that has always been there, just beyond the noise of everyday life.
By the end of the workshop, you will carry with you a felt sense of this practice. You will have what is needed to keep growing in it, and the rhythm you met here becomes an ongoing doorway you can step through whenever you choose to return to yourself.
The Language of Spirit Animals: How to Hear What They're Telling You
Psychologist, shamanic practitioner, and one of the world's leading authorities on spirit animals and animal spirit guides.
Most of us have had these encounters. The hawk that follows your car. The deer that holds your gaze. The crow that appears again and again. We sense there is something to it, but we don't know how to read it.
In this interactive session, Dr. Farmer teaches you how to recognize when an animal is acting as a messenger from Spirit, how to interpret what it is telling you, and how to work with oracle and spirit card decks to deepen that connection.
- Learn to identify when an animal encounter is meaningful, so that you stop dismissing what Spirit is trying to show you.
- Understand how to interpret the specific message an animal is bringing, so that you can apply its guidance directly to your life.
- Work with Oracle and Spirit card decks under Dr. Farmer's guidance, so that you leave with a practical tool you can use on your own.
Closing Circle & Integration
After the morning workshops, we gather one final time to honor the work you've done, integrate the wisdom you've received, and prepare to carry this medicine forward into your life. Lunch is served from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Along with ample time set aside for personal reflection, nature exploration, and fellowship, you will experience the following:
- Firewalk!
- Shamanic Breathwork™
- Labyrinth walking
- Vortex healing
- Shamanic Ceremonies
- and more…
- Soul purpose guidance
- Recapitulation & energy release
- Creative Expression
- Abundance
- Life integration
- and more…
While the Gathering of the Shamans will include mystical elements, it is designed to have real, practical results in your daily life.
Firewalk Ceremony 🔥
with HeatherAsh Amara
Release fear. Step into courage.
Walk across fire and come home to your power.
"Walking on fire changed everything. I finally saw the strength others saw in me."
"If I can walk on hot coals, what else can life show me?"
"The fire walk! The mind is so powerful, and this experience was unbelievable."
Sedona Mago Retreat Center
"I live in one of the most beautiful places in the world… The only place that's more beautiful is here."
Sedona Mago is like another planet. Bliss Rock, the vortex trees, the stillness of the lake—it was pure magic. I didn't want to leave.
Sacred Desert Land
This retreat takes place nestled deep in Sedona's red rock desert at the Mago Retreat Center which is operated by Tao Fellowship, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is "Love Humanity, Love the Earth."
Surrounded by quiet canyons and whispering juniper trees, Mago sits on land that has been considered sacred for thousands of years.
Magical Moments
You wake to sunrises that bathe the cliffs in gold.
You walk the sacred paths in silence.
You sit under stars so vast they make you weep.
Energy Vortexes
Sedona is world-famous for its energy vortexes—natural sites where subtle Earth energy is said to spiral with unusual intensity.
You may feel tingling in your hands. A lightness in your chest. Or simply a deep sense of presence, clarity, and alignment.
One thing is for sure: you'll never forget your time in this incredibly special place.
Experience the Beauty of Sedona Mago
"Every inch of our 173 acres was lovingly developed to hold space for your healing, spiritual elevation, and physical restoration"
The Food
At Sedona Mago, every meal is part of your healing.
Farm-to-Table
Fresh, seasonal food prepared with balance, simplicity, and care. The menu changes daily and includes plant-based, vegetarian, and pescatarian options, many sourced directly from Mago's own sustainable farm.
Nourishing Meals
Meals are served buffet-style in a peaceful dining hall. Enjoy scrambled eggs with vegetables, crab cake Benedict, lemon Dijon salmon, sweet and sour tofu, and hearty soups and salads—all designed to nourish your energy.
Dietary Options
Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly options are available, so you can relax, feel cared for, and focus on your magical experience.
"I've been to Mago five times. Every time I leave stronger, clearer, and more at peace. The grounds, the food, the people—everything supports your healing."
This is food that sustains you—body, mind, and spirit.
Getting to Sedona Mago
Every part of the journey matters. We've created this guide to help you arrive with ease and step fully into this sacred experience.
"Sedona Mago is like another planet. Bliss Rock, the vortex trees, the stillness of the lake—it was pure magic. I didn't want to leave."
Best Airport (Recommended)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
~2.5-hour drive to the retreat
Serves most major domestic and international airlines
More info: skyharbor.com
Other Nearby Airport
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)
~1.5-hour drive
Smaller regional airport with limited service (primarily American Airlines)
More info: flagstaff.az.gov
Shuttle Service (Easiest Option)
Groome Transportation provides express shuttle service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport directly to Sedona Mago's doorstep.
Call to book: 928-350-8466
groometransportation.com
Please note that Groome is the only known reliable shuttle service that brings guests directly to Sedona Mago. Please verify your shuttle will bring you to the Welcome Center.
Driving Yourself
You can drive to the retreat, but unless you're extending your trip, we suggest the shuttle.
- The last 10 miles are a slow, unpaved dirt road
- GPS is unreliable—use printed directions instead
- No fuel or services after the turnoff—fill up first
- Low-clearance cars can make it, but go slow and steady
Rental Cars: Enterprise, National, Alamo
At PHX, take the Sky Train to the Rental Car Center (~20-30 mins).
At FLG, rentals are at the terminal (book early).
Sedona Mago Center for Well-being and Retreat sits on 173 acres of sacred desert land, known for its powerful vortex energy, labyrinths, and natural beauty. This isn't just a venue—it's a living, breathing sanctuary designed for transformation.
On the Grounds
Foot travel is part of the retreat rhythm. Most walks between buildings take 3-4 minutes, with a maximum of 15 minutes. You'll walk between your room, the dining hall, and the event space—all nestled within the quietly powerful desert land.
Vehicles aren't permitted between buildings.
If you have mobility concerns, please contact us at [email protected]
Your Accommodations
You'll stay in simple, casita-style rooms designed to support peace and reflection. Each has its own bathroom and shower, plus a mini fridge.
Private rooms: For one person only
Shared rooms: For two guests. If you register alone and choose a shared room, we'll thoughtfully pair you with a same-gender roommate.
Friday Arrival (Main Retreat)
You're welcome to arrive as early as 1:00 PM on Friday. This gives you space to settle in, explore the beauty of the land, and get acquainted with the peaceful energy of Sedona.
5:30 PM: Dinner is served in the dining hall
7:00 PM: Opening ceremony begins
The dining hall closes at 7:00 PM. If you'll arrive later, we recommend eating before you arrive.
Optional Pre-Retreat Workshop (Thursday)
Deepen your experience before the main retreat with an intimate, hands-on workshop designed to help you ground and prepare for the weekend ahead.
Three workshop options available (sessions run concurrently—choose one at checkout):
Led by master teachers in small group settings with immersive practices you won't find in the main retreat.
Workshop Pricing:
- Shared Room + Workshop: $499 (includes Thursday night stay)
- Private Room + Workshop: $699 (includes Thursday night stay)
- Workshop Only: $349 (arrive 8:00–8:45 AM Friday, no Thursday stay)
If attending Thursday workshop: Arrive from 1:00 PM Thursday. You must book the same room type (shared or private) as your main weekend stay.
Sunday Departure (Main Retreat)
The retreat concludes at 1:00 PM on Sunday. Lunch is included and will be served in the dining hall from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Optional Post-Retreat Workshop (Sunday)
Extend your journey with an afternoon workshop focused on integration and grounding after the powerful weekend.
Three workshop options available (sessions run concurrently—choose one at checkout):
Held Sunday afternoon with master teachers in intimate group settings.
Workshop Pricing:
- Shared Room + Workshop: $499 (includes Sunday night stay)
- Private Room + Workshop: $699 (includes Sunday night stay)
- Workshop Only: $299 (must check out by 1:00 PM Sunday)
If attending Sunday workshop: You must book the same room type (shared or private) as your main weekend stay.
Before You Travel
Please check weather and road conditions prior to your trip, especially if traveling through Northern Arizona or mountainous regions. Seasonal weather may impact road access, so plan accordingly.
May Weather in Sedona
May brings warm, dry days (75-85°F / 24-29°C) and cool nights (mid-50s°F / 13-16°C).
Layering is key. Mornings and evenings can feel surprisingly cool. The air is dry, and the sun is strong—hydrate often and protect your skin.
Packing List
- Light, breathable clothing for daytime
- Warm layers, sweater, or jacket for evenings
- Closed-toe walking shoes for dirt paths
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
- Lip balm and moisturizer
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Journal or notebook
- Any medications or supplements
- An open mind and an open heart 🧡
You'll spend time outdoors. Come ready to walk, rest, and be with the elements.
Questions about travel or the venue?
Contact UsA Gathering Like No Other—Answer the Call
There are no special criteria for joining this retreat. If you feel the pull, the call, then this is for you. This is a space for you to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with your deepest self in a profoundly spiritual and refreshingly peaceful setting. All whilst being held and guided by some of the world's leading shamans. You don't need to wait for a "perfect" time or feel like you must "earn" this retreat. If you feel called, that is the sign that this is meant for you. Now is your time to listen, heal, and step fully into your personal renewal at this nourishing and revitalising gathering
This event will sell out! Immediate registration is encouraged!
LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE NEARBY AND DON'T NEED LODGING
Email [email protected] to inquire.
Important Room Reservation Information
When you register for The Gathering of The Shamans, the Insight Events USA staff will complete your room reservation process automatically.
All registrations must be completed online. No phone-in reservations can be accepted. Please do not contact Sedona Mago directly as Insight Events USA staff must handle your room reservations after you have completed your event registration.
almost sold out! Immediate registration recommended.
Shared Room
Per Person-
A shared room provides space for two attendees, each with their own bed. If you’re traveling with a companion, you’re welcome to request a roommate. There a box at the checkout to pop in your companions details. If you’re attending solo, we’ll thoughtfully pair you with another participant of the same gender to ensure a comfortable and welcoming experience.
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All Meals Included
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Optional pre and post event workshops available to choose at the checkout
Private Room
Per Person-
A private room offers a peaceful retreat for one attendee. If you're traveling with a companion and wish to share, you must each purchase a shared room ticket. You can then request to be paired together for a comfortable and seamless experience. There's a box at the checkout to pop in your companions details.
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All Meals Included
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Optional pre and post event workshops available to choose at the checkout
Optional Add-On
Extend the Magic with Pre & Post Retreat Workshops
Deepen your journey, expand your learning, and immerse yourself in additional transformative experiences with our exclusive pre- and post-retreat workshops. Whether you want to arrive early to set powerful intentions, stay longer to integrate and embody what you've learned—or do both—these workshops offer a unique opportunity to work closely with master teachers in an intimate setting.
Important: Workshop Selection
Since workshops run simultaneously, you may choose only one pre-retreat workshop and one post-retreat workshop. You can add your selection at checkout.
Pricing for Optional Add-Ons
Pre-Retreat Workshop
(Friday, May 1st)
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Post-Retreat Workshop
(Sunday, May 3rd)
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
You may add either (or both) of these options at checkout for the main journey.
Choose one at checkout
José Luis Stevens, PhD
Toltec Celestial Practices
Working with the Sun, Moon, and Sacred Winds
Friday, May 1st
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The ancient Toltecs understood that we exist in dynamic relationship with the celestial bodies and elemental forces that surround us. Join José Luis Stevens for a day of powerful practices that align you with the natural rhythms of sun, moon, earth, and elements to accelerate your spiritual growth and amplify your personal power.
You'll explore:
- Lunar Cycle Practices: Harness the distinct energies of all the phases of the moon for intention-setting, releasing, and personal renewal. Learn the special finger and hand movements that work with each phase to extract and heal.
- Sun Energizing: Draw the sun's vitalizing force into your body through embodied practices that flood you with breath, warmth, light, and renewed strength.
- Earth Energy Practices: Learn the Toltec practice of working with flowers to transform yourself and the world. Harness the powers of the creative forces and destructive forces of the earth to manifest and release.
- West Wind Cleansing: Call upon the cleansing power of the west wind to clear stagnant energy and release what no longer serves you.
- The Power of the Four Fires: Call upon the little boy fire to energize you, the cooking fire to balance you, the ceremonial fire to help you pray.
- Gathering Universal Energy: Learn the Toltec practice of embracing Earth, moon, sun, and cosmos, then channeling that energy through your body's centers.
- And more
HeatherAsh Amara
Awaken Your Elemental Power
A Sacred Journey Through the Four Elements of Transformation
Friday, May 1st
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
What if the elements that sustain your life could also guide your deepest transformation? Join bestselling author and Toltec wisdom keeper HeatherAsh Amara for a beautiful one-day journey into the Four Elements of Change, an ancient shamanic path that has guided seekers for thousands of years.
You'll explore:
- Air: The Art of Seeing Clearly—perceive yourself and the world with fresh vision
- Fire: The Art of Cleansing—release old patterns and reclaim your vital energy
- Water: The Art of Opening—create space for healing and flow with change
- Earth: The Art of Nourishment—discover what truly feeds your soul
Choose one at checkout
Jorge Luis Delgado
Walking the Ancient Inka Path in Modern Times
Ancient Wisdom Meets Our Present Moment
Sunday, May 3rd
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Peruvian shaman Jorge Luis Delgado for this transformative workshop where ancient wisdom meets our present moment of global change. As a chakaruna (a spiritual bridge person in the Andean tradition), Jorge carries forward ancestral teachings that are more relevant than ever.
Discover:
- Practices and principles that our ancestors used to maintain harmony between humans and the natural world
- How the physical and spiritual realms are one—no separation between your daily life and sacred purpose
- Your role as a Child of the Sun in this time of transformation
- How to evolve alongside the Earth herself through transformation of the heart
Linda Star Wolf, PhD
Shamanic Breathwork™
An Immersion into Deep Soul Work
Sunday, May 3rd
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Prepare for a profound journey into the depths of your own soul. Join renowned shamanic teacher and visionary Dr. Linda Star Wolf for a rare full-day immersion into Shamanic Breathwork™, a powerfully transformative process that will awaken your inner healer and help you remember the magic of who you truly are.
Experience:
- Moving beyond the limits of your thinking mind and into the vast landscape of your soul
- The transformation of old wounds and dysfunctional patterns that have held you captive
- The return of lost parts of yourself and discovery of wholeness and vitality
- Sacred alchemy when ancient shamanic wisdom meets cutting-edge healing methods
Asha Frost
Moon Medicine Ceremony: The 13 Moons and Flower Moon
Sunday, May 3rd
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The Anishinaabe people have always lived by the rhythm of Grandmother Moon. Her 13 cycles guide us through the year, each moon carrying its own teachings, stories, and Medicine. This May afternoon falls during Flower Moon (Waawaaskone Giizis), when the plant world bursts into fullest expression and we are called to do the same.
Experience:
- Introduction to the 13 Moon teachings of the Anishinaabe calendar and how Grandmother Moon guides you through cycles of growth, rest, and transformation
- Turtle Medicine activation to connect with the wisdom of the lunar calendar carried on Turtle's shell: 13 markings for the 13 moons, 28 for the days between each full moon
- Flower Moon legend: How the seeds found courage to journey upward through the soil toward Grandfather Sun
- Butterfly Medicine journey to retrieve your "Soul Gold," the wisdom gained from your struggles that has become your greatest gift
- Sacred Flower Moon ceremony to honor your transformation and the gifts you carry
Extend Your Stay Even Further?
Continue your transformation with HeatherAsh Amara
As the Gathering of the Shamans closes on Sunday, a new circle opens on Monday. Shamanism & the Divine Feminine is a three-day women's retreat led by HeatherAsh Amara — an intimate journey into the sacred feminine, held in the same powerful Sedona land.
No travel. No break in the magic. Just a seamless deepening.
FAQs
"Do I Need Any Shamanic Experience?"
And answers to other common questions
Not at all. Whether you're brand new to shamanic practices or have years of experience, you're welcome here. The Gathering is designed to meet you exactly where you are. Our teachers honour all levels of experience and guide you through each workshop with care, clarity, and deep respect. All you need is curiosity and an open heart.
This isn't just a retreat—it's a rare convergence of respected wisdom keepers from across traditions and cultures. You'll experience authentic shamanic ceremonies, soul-healing rituals, and immersive workshops, all set on sacred land in Sedona. It's designed to inspire deep transformation while creating space for rest, joy, and connection.
You'll stay in simple, casita-style rooms designed to support peace and reflection. Each has its own bathroom and shower, plus a mini fridge.
This gathering welcomes spiritual seekers at all levels—from total beginners to experienced practitioners. If you feel the call to reconnect with your inner wisdom, explore ancient traditions, and be part of a conscious community, you'll feel right at home here.
Many of our presenters stay on-site for the entire weekend. You may cross paths with them at meals, in the workshops, or out on the land. While their time is limited, spontaneous connections are common.
Yes. All sessions are optional, and we've built in spaciousness throughout the weekend. Whether you want to attend every workshop or spend time in quiet reflection, the rhythm is yours to choose.
Private rooms are for one person only. Shared rooms are for two guests. If you register alone and choose a shared room, we'll thoughtfully pair you with a same-gender roommate.
Yes. After you register, you'll be able to request a specific roommate. Just make sure your friend registers too—if they don't, you'll be paired with another participant.
Wi-Fi is available in the lounge and workshop rooms and most of the retreat center. Verizon is the best mobile service (others may be spotty).
The terrain includes hills and dirt paths. If you have mobility concerns, please contact the welcome centre before registering at [email protected] or on 928.204.3391. The centre is not fully ADA accessible.
Only guests age 16+ may attend, and all minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Service dogs are permitted; emotional support animals are not.
Yes. There's a self-service laundry room on-site, operated by quarters.
There is some walking between accommodations and workshop spaces. The retreat grounds are expansive and natural, so bring comfortable shoes and sun protection. You'll also have the option to explore labyrinths and vortexes on your own.
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
Layers for cool mornings and evenings
A water bottle, sun hat, and journal
An open mind, and an open heart 🧡
2 nights' accommodations at Sedona Mago Retreat Centre
All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch
All workshops, ceremonies, and experiences during the retreat
Access to sacred sites, labyrinths, and nature spaces on the property
Airfare and airport transportation
Optional pre- or post-conference workshops and lodging
Travel insurance or incidentals
Meals are buffet-style and nourishing. The kitchen offers pescatarian, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options at every meal.
Breakfast: Starts at 7:00 AM
Lunch & Dinner: Served during designated meal breaks
The dining hall closes at 7:00 PM. If you'll arrive later, we recommend eating before you arrive.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the closest major airport, about 2.5 hours away.
Yes. We recommend:
Groome Transportation: 928-350-8466
AZ Shuttle Select: 623-200-2849
Please contact them directly to confirm your seat.
Yes. There is on-site parking. Some GPS apps are inaccurate—please follow the official directions from Sedona Mago: sedonamagoretreat.org/stay/directions
You're welcome to arrive as early as 1:00 PM on Friday. Dinner is served at 5:30 PM. The retreat opens with a welcome ceremony at 7:00 PM.
You'll arrive Thursday and stay the night before the main event. Thursday check-in is also from 1:00 PM.
Payment plans are no longer available.
No. These are only available to those registered for the main Gathering.
We don't offer scholarships, but we do have limited discounted tickets for volunteer staff. Email [email protected] to inquire.
While the exact schedule is held privately at the teachers' request, here's what you can expect:
Morning sound baths
Daily workshops with master teachers
Optional ceremonies like the firewalk or cord-cutting ritual
Quiet time for rest, reflection, or exploring the land
Not at all. All sessions are optional. You're encouraged to follow your intuition and move at your own pace.
No. The Firewalk Ceremony is completely optional. Watching can be just as moving as participating.
No. You are welcome to join us at the fire and witness those who choose to walk. Even as an observer, this experience can be powerful. We ask that you listen to your heart and only walk if you feel called to do so.
As with all forces of nature, a firewalk carries an element of risk. HeatherAsh Amara has taught and led the ancient practice of firewalking for over twenty years. She teaches proper methods and safe handling of this powerful element. Following her instructions, burns are very rare and never cause serious injury.
When you walk safely across 1,100+ degree coals, you face and conquer what your mind tells you is impossible. Most people report dramatic shifts in their personal power to rise above major real-life challenges.
HeatherAsh Amara is trained through Sundoor International and follows a strict firewalk protocol. Experienced staff and volunteers manage the fire and support those who walk.
You must be 18 years or older to participate in the firewalk.
Firewalks are always contingent upon weather. Rain and extreme drought conditions occasionally prevent them from happening. When this occurs we do an indoor activity, arrow breaking, instead.
For in-person events held inside the continental United States, refunds are available up to 90 days before the start date, minus a $50 cancellation fee (the 3.5% ticketing fee is non-refundable at any time as this is not refunded to us).
After this deadline, we cannot offer refunds due to scheduling and planning requirements. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance with trip cancellation coverage to protect your investment.
What Past Attendees Say
This retreat was a life-transforming weekend that will continue to shape my spiritual journey
— Lise C.
Attending this retreat was truly magical—beautifully orchestrated, deeply healing, and filled with love and acceptance.
— Rhoda M.
This was a root-level healing. So much was released, and it felt like a fresh start.
— Linda Z.
Walking on fire changed everything. I finally saw the strength others saw in me.
— Alison T.
If I can walk on hot coals, what else can life show me?
— Eric W.
The fire walk! The mind is so powerful, and this experience was unbelievable.
— Leigh A.
We could stare at the stars for hours. Every moment felt sacred.
— Melissa C.
The breathwork helped me get it all out of my body. I felt cared for, supported, and completely cleared.
— Ashley M.
It cleared more energy than I've ever released on my own. I left feeling completely free.
— Julie F.
Each workshop and ceremony was led with profound wisdom. We left lighter, more centered, and deeply grateful.
— Melissa C.
The retreat was surrounded by stunning desert landscapes teeming with life… every sunset felt sacred.
— Melissa C.
The food was nourishing and intentional. Everything supported the retreat in subtle ways.
— Nik A.
The people were so warm and welcoming. I arrived alone and left with soul family.
— Ashley M.
Keith's sound bath was the most powerful one I've ever experienced. His presence made it even more healing.
— Missy W.
The guided journey with drum and song was so powerful and personal.
— Dave B.
Rhonda's teachings helped me feel connected to my Celtic roots and gave me a framework to make sense of my inner world.
— Retreat Participant
Each ceremony felt intentional, sacred, and deeply healing. I left more whole.
— Retreat Participant
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