new years retreat for aspiring SMBCs
sedona, arizona :: dec 29, 2023 - jan 2, 2024
what…
Ring in the New Year with The Single Greatest Choice Hiking & Coaching Retreat, an incredible curated 3-day, 4-night event designed specifically for women anywhere on the path to single motherhood by choice, from thinking to trying to conceive, pregnant or currently parenting (note: this retreat does not accommodate children, but be on the lookout for future solo mama family travel opportunities!) This retreat is designed to support you in your intention and desire to become a SMBC.
You’ll enjoy accessible hikes through the magical landscape of the Sedona red rocks, yoga, meditations, workshops and coaching. This experience is designed to facilitate both reflection and connection as you more fully integrate choice motherhood into your own life story. You’ll build relationships that will fortify you on this journey. It’s an experience like no other!
where…
The desert town of Sedona, Arizona is renowned as a place of healing and spiritual growth. Sedona is a sought-after destination for introspection and personal growth. The iconic red rock formations provide a majestic backdrop for true inner healing, connection, and peace as you go deeper with yourself and other women who share the common desire for solo motherhood.
includes…
4 nights luxury accommodations at Jasper House Sedona
3 days of healthy, chef-prepared breakfasts & lunches
3 dinners together at the villa by our local chef
guided hikes through the hills and vortexes of Sedona
on-site heated pool, spa, sauna, labyrinth, sand volleyball, and putting green
daily yoga practice
group coaching and workshops
transportation to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor Int. Airport
all taxes & fees
what’s not included…
New Year’s Day dinner at the coveted Mariposa Sedona
Airfare to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
any optional add-ons may be offered at the discretion of the event organizers (ex. massage or spa treatments, professional photography, other excursions, etc)
sample retreat itinerary
*Our itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather conditions and circumstances beyond our control. In any case, we will take measures to provide a similar experience of the same high quality. Thank you for your flexibility if it becomes necessary. Please note, all activities are optional and may be modified to meet the needs of participants, including those who are pregnant and going through fertility treatment.
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*For early arrivals, you will be taken over to The Churchill in the Roosevelt Row Art’s District to do some exploring while we wait for the rest of our group to arrive. When the afternoon flights touch down, we will be heading to Sedona (a two hour drive) together.
5pm Welcome drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and settling into our villa
6pm Opening Circle & Introductions (continued after dinner if needed)
7:30pm Dinner together at the house, followed by star-gazing and s’mores around the fire pit -
Coffee, Tea and light breakfast items available
8:00am Gentle morning yoga & Intention Setting for Day 1
9:00am Breakfast
10:00am Guided Hike to Devil’s Bridge
2:00pm Lunch at the villa
Free time, rest, explore, enjoy the villa amenities
6:00pm Coaching Circle - Exploring our “how we got here” stories
7:30 pm Chef prepared dinner at the villa -
Coffee, tea & light breakfast items available
8:00am Gentle morning yoga & Intention Setting for Day 2
9:00am Breakfast
10:00am Excursion to a Crystal Magic Crystal Shop and Psychic Center ~ many attendees may choose to do an aura reading or visit a psychic medium for a reading. We will enjoy a chef-prepared brown bag lunch this day, giving us ultimate flexibility to follow the leadings of the Universe. We will very likely visit Bell Rock Vortex on our way home from the excursion to charge our crystals.
Free time, rest, explore, enjoy the villa amenities or a nearby hike 4:30pm Coaching Circle & Release Ceremony - Releasing old stories
7:30pm New Year’s Eve Dinner Party followed by cocktails, mocktails, sparklers and celebration! (feel free to bring your sparkles to wear this evening!) -
Coffee, Tea and light breakfast items available
8:00am Gentle morning yoga & Coaching Circle for Day 3
9:00am Hearty breakfast
10:00am Guided Hike to The Birthing Cave
Light snacks to tide us over back at the villa
Free time, rest, explore, enjoy the villa amenities or a nearby hike
4:00pm - gourmet dining experience at Mariposa Sedona 7:00pm Coaching Circle - Writing a New Story - Setting Intentions for the New Year -
Schedule dependent on departure times - group will depart for Phoenix together, and those with early flights will go directly to the airport while later departures will go to breakfast and then have the option of waiting at the airport or staying in Scottsdale for shopping and exploring.
what will i gain from this retreat experience?
CONNECTION
with other women who understand the unique challenges of being single and longing for motherhood
Coaching
tools for managing difficult emotions, from navigating your early decision making to parenting on your own
support
in letting go of the life story you always assumed would be yours and embracing the beautiful story in front of you
Restoration
breath-taking landscapes in a location known for it’s healing properties will relax and rejuvenate you on your path
rooms & pricing
deluxe private King with ensuite bathroom
ROOM 1 - private room with king bed and private ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi tub and shower, mountain views
$2,597 usd per person - Single Occupancy
SOLD OUT
private King bed rooms
Room 5
Room 7
Room 8
private room with king bed and shared bathroom
$2,397 usd per person - Single Occupancy
SOLD OUT
private queen bed rooms
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
private room with queen bed and shared bathroom
$2,247 usd per person - Single Occupancy
SOLD OUT
shared single bed room
ROOM 6
shared double occupancy room, two single beds
$1,997 usd per person
SOLD OUT
The Juniper House is a well-appointed luxury property in Sedona with all of the amenities you could ever dream. It is located in a peaceful neighborhood in the Village of Oak Creek on a large one acre lot, with easy access to hiking, golf, & shops. The outdoor space features plethora of amenitites, including a heated pool, spa, sauna, pool table, shuffle board, labyrinth with prayer wheel, sand volleyball, putting green, meditation area, swinging daybeds and lounging area.
your retreat facilitators
Katie B.
SMBC MINDSET COACH & PODCAST HOST
Katie is the host of the Single Greatest Choice Podcast and a well known coach, community builder, and retreat facilitator for aspiring SMBCs. Her podcast has been downloaded over 120,000 times and has helped hundreds of women on their path to solo motherhood. She lives with her son Miles (2.5yrs) in Austin, Texas.
Mel Anderson, Ph.D.
YOGA INSTRUCTOR & ASPIRING SMBC
Scientist by day and yogi by night, Mel has been a practitioner and certified yoga instructor for over a decade. She is passionate about empowering women and helping them achieve their health goals. Mel lives in San Diego, CA, where she aspires to cultivate well-being through yoga, physical activity, and living a life close to nature.