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Valentine Heals
Aerial view of Sedona’s red-rock landscape

Four days in Sedona

Space tohear yourself.

Sedona, Arizona

January 7–10, 2027

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01The invitation

Leave some hours open

A few dayswithout the rush.

Come with something on your mind, or because you need a break. Spend time with the group and keep some hours for yourself.

You can take your time here.

With Michael Valentine and Sara Jodoin

50 guests2 guides3 nightsAlcohol-free
Your guides at Sedona Retreat

Meet your
guides.

Portrait of Michael Valentine

Michael Valentine

Founder of Valentine Heals · Spiritual Counselor · Reiki Master

A practice lived every day.

Michael Valentine, founder of Valentine Heals, leads the Sedona retreat. He has practiced meditation and energy work for about twenty-five years. A structured daily meditation practice is part of his routine. His work includes spiritual counseling, Reiki, breathwork, meditation, and distant healing.

At Sedona Retreat, Michael draws on that practice to guide the group through meditation, breathwork, and spiritual reflection.

Certifications & training

Reiki Master
  • Level I
  • Level II
  • Level III
  • Spiritual Counseling

    Reflection on meaning, values, and direction.

  • Breathwork

    Certification in intentional breath-based practice.

  • Meditation

    Certification in meditative practice.

  • Distant Healing

    Certification in remote energy-work practice.

Study with the Arsenijevic Institute of Consciousness Development.

More about Michael

Michael describes growing up alert to tension and ready to escalate a disagreement. He was looking for a way to stay steady in situations where his reaction carried consequences.

He has kept a daily practice for twenty-five years. His speaking work includes Calm Is Power.

Portrait of Sara Jodoin

Sara Jodoin

Special guest guide · Author · Coach

Making room for your own voice.

Special guest guide Sara Jodoin writes and coaches about self-trust and the expectations women live with. In her memoir, Journey Back to Self: Reclaiming the Woman Within, she describes rebuilding her life and noticing how often she had put herself last. Her work also includes The Return to Self Method, which uses reflection on personal values and everyday choices.

At Sedona Retreat, Sara brings that perspective to guided reflection and group workshops. You choose what you want to share.

Sara Jodoin’s Journey Back to Self: Reclaiming the Woman Within, original book cover

Published work

Journey Back to SelfReclaiming the Woman Within

Sara’s memoir follows her experience of rebuilding her life and noticing the ways she had put herself last. She writes about expectations, relationships, and the gradual work of making choices with more honesty and trust in herself.

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The Return to Self Method

Sara uses questions about familiar patterns, personal values, and the choices available to you. These questions are explored through group reflection.

  • Recognize
  • Embody
  • Tell the Truth
  • Unburden
  • Reclaim
  • Nurture

Self remains at the center of the method.

More about Sara

Sara grew up in Portugal and later moved to Canada. At thirty-eight, she survived a car accident that left her with a fractured spine and other serious injuries. Recovery involved rebuilding her body and questioning the life she wanted to rebuild.

Movement, yoga, reflection, and spiritual study were part of that recovery. She writes about her experiences in Journey Back to Self. Her coaching and The Return to Self Method focus on women’s experiences with their own needs and self-trust.

With your guides.

Michael Valentine, founder of Valentine Heals, leads this retreat with special guest guide Sara Jodoin. Michael brings meditation, breathwork, Reiki, and spiritual counseling; Sara brings writing, guided reflection, and The Return to Self Method. Together, they lead the group workshops and guided practice throughout the retreat.

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Start wherever you are

What’s onyour mind?

Illustrative scene of guests resting beside a pool
Take your time

You can leave the question open.

See the experience
Sedona, Arizona · January 7–10, 2027

Four days in Sedona.

You’ll share meals, practice with Michael and Sara, and head out among the red rocks. There are open hours, too.

Michael and Sara lead the group workshops and guided practice.

Illustrative scene of guests sharing a meal with red rocks beyond the table
Thursday · Chapter I

The Arrival

An evening to settle in.

Meet Michael and Sara and the people you’ll spend these days with. Settle in and get to know one another.

Aerial view of Sedona’s red rocks and trees
Friday · Chapter II

The Unburdening

What have you been carrying?

Bring that question into the opening workshop. You’ll reflect on your own and talk in a circle of five. Guided practice and time outdoors are part of the day.

Illustrative view of guests resting on mats on Sedona’s red earth
Saturday · Chapter III

The Reconnection

Out among the red rocks.

Spend time out in Sedona with the group, with stops for guided practice and exploring. Rejoin one another for the evening. Conversations have room to continue beyond the workshops.

Illustrative group meditation in Sedona’s early morning light
Sunday · Chapter IV

The Return

Before you head home.

A closing meditation and breakfast before departure. There’s time to return to the intention you brought with you, or notice whether it has changed.

When you’rehome again.

A meditation you tried here can still have a place in your day at home. Or you might find yourself thinking about a conversation, or a question you left open in Sedona.

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Arabella Hotel Sedona’s red-rock setting and pool
Where you’ll stay

Arabella Hotel Sedona

Arabella is our planned base for three nights. Return here between group activities, or spend your open hours at the hotel. Room arrangements and final stay details will be shared before you reserve.

06Retreat details

Come to
Sedona.

Sedona, Arizona · January 2027

4 days · 3 nights

$2,995 pp

tax included · plus 3% booking fee50 guests · circles of five

Three nights

Resort accommodation throughout the retreat.

Meals

Retreat meals are included. The VIP dinner is an optional add-on.

Workshops and activities

All retreat workshops and planned activities.

An alcohol-free experience. Airfare is excluded.
January 7–10, 2027. Resort, room arrangements, the booking fee, and booking terms are confirmed before you reserve.

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Speak with the team by video before you decide.

Your questions

Can I come on my own?

Yes. You’ll meet the group over meals and spend time in circles of five. You choose what to share and how to spend your open hours.

What is included in the price?

The retreat is $2,995 pp, including applicable taxes, plus a 3% booking fee. This includes resort accommodation, retreat meals, all retreat workshops and planned activities. Airfare is excluded. The optional $500 VIP dinner, personal purchases, and independently booked spa services are additional.

When is the retreat, and where will we stay?

January 7–10, 2027, for four days and three nights. Arabella Hotel Sedona is the planned base. Room arrangements, arrival and departure details, transfers, the booking fee, and booking terms will be shared before you reserve or pay.

Will I have time to myself?

Yes. Open hours are part of the program, alongside group workshops and guided practice. You can rest at the hotel or explore on your own. The detailed schedule will be confirmed before booking.

Do I need experience with meditation or retreats?

Talk with the hosts about your experience and any support you might need. They can help you decide whether Sedona Retreat is a fit. Accessibility, activity requirements, and dietary arrangements will be discussed before booking.

Is this an alcohol-free retreat?

Yes. Sedona Retreat is an alcohol-free retreat.

How do I reserve a place?

Choose Reserve your spot to see the payment details and availability. The deposit is 50% of the tax-inclusive retreat price, plus the 3% booking fee. The balance is due November 8, 2026; bookings from that date require full payment. Online reservations will open once the stay and booking terms are confirmed.

Can I speak with the team before booking?

Yes. Choose Request a call to arrange a video conversation with Michael’s team. A call request does not reserve a place or take payment.