Sedona 2025: Shamanism and Alchemy

8-12 November 2025

Please join us for this deep dive retreat in the heart of Sedona-a known power spot with a multitude of vortexes and power spots all in one location.  We have been holding a yearly Sedona retreat since 2009 until 2019 where the tradition stopped because of the Covid epidemic.  Now we are reigniting the tradition of inter-dimensional contact, deep shamanic work, and blessing the land and the grid structure.   

We will be holding the retreat at a beautiful retreat house which has easy access to all the Sedona offerings, vortex trails, and Coconino National Forest trails.  The retreat property called the Palatial Paradise Estate was awarded the 2024 VRBO Property of the Year Award.  It is a perfect setting for the shamanic and alchemical work we will be doing during the retreat.  You can see a full list of photos of the retreat house and its offerings to all retreat participants here   

Overall you will find Sedona and this retreat mystical, magical, edifying, and fun!  There is so much to do and powerful energies of transformation to enter.

The theme of this year's retreat is Shamanism and Alchemy.  We will be training in core shamanic techniques which you will learn over the five days.  No prior knowledge or skill in shamanic practices are required to attend the retreat.  If you are a seasoned practitioner of shamanism, this will also be a chance to connect to the shaman spirits and spirit of the land to take your practice to the next quantum level.  Below are the core shamanic practices we will be learning and practicing during the retreat:

1) Connecting to Our Guides and Power Animals-in previous retreats in Sedona, I have noticed on shamanic journeys there that a whole host of shamanic spirit teachers will come when we do shamanic work.  These teachers are from all traditions and in that particular experience it appeared that South American based shamanic spirit teachers showed up to assist the group in learning core shamanic practices.  I believe this year will be the same and perhaps even more.

2) Shamanic Divination-We will learn how to ask our shamanic spirit helpers for assistance and guidance on all types of questions for ourselves, our loved ones, and patients/clients.  If you are any type of clairvoyant or intuitive reader, this aspect of the training will enhance your skill set to another level.  If you are looking to take your life to a new level, this skill will assist you in receiving those downloads and information packets for your next opening.

3) Shamanic Extraction-In this deep form of healing, we learn to merge with our helping spirits in order to take out energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual patterns in our clients that do not belong and that are holding them back or causing illness on the physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.

4) Soul Retrieval-We will learn how to journey with our spirit allies in order to bring wholeness, health, and recovery to our family, friends, and client/patients who have suffered trauma and lost a part of their life force in the process.  We will also explore various ways certain indigenous shamans do soul retrieval in order to learn ways we can adapt our personal method of soul retrieval with their ancient knowledge and lineage blessings.

5) Working With the Spirits of Nature-Finally, we will connect through ceremony out on the Red Rocks of Sedona and in inner journey space to the Spirits of Nature.  We will learn our interdependence with all beings and forces and how to restore balance with the help of the Spirits of Nature for individuals suffering from illness, groups or communities, and finally the world at large.

The second main component of the training is inner alchemy meditation techniques meant for self-realization, acceleration and clearing of soul karma, and subtle body development.  Below are the key components of the inner alchemy training we will learn and practice.

1) Jing-Chi-Shen-We will use the ancient qigong (Chinese energy practice) model of developing our jing (energy essence), converting it into chi (subtle life force energy), and transforming into shen (spiritual realization).  We will do this by learning clear and practical energy and breathing practices meant to ignite this transformation.

2) Breathing Practices-we will learn core breathing practices meant to energize our subtle bodies.  We will also learn a set to relax and to activate our parasympathetic system.  Finally, we will learn a set to circulate the energies in our field for rapid transformation of these energies and subtle body anatomy.

3) Microcosmic Orbit-We will open up the back and front main energy channels and enhance the energy flow to all the major chakra points.  This not only enhances subtle body building but changes our destiny pattern.

4) Macrocosmic Orbit-We will then expand this energy circulation pattern to include the limbs (the arm and leg energy channels).  We will open up a full flow of our energy field to connect to the greater energy field of nature, the earth, and star energies.

The next major component of the retreat is the afternoon sessions visiting the famous vortexes.  This is what Sedona is famous for and is also the gift of the land  and elemental spirits to humanity.  We will be visiting the following vortexes formally.  Participants can also visit other vortexes in their free time or before and after the retreat.  The following are the vortexes we will be visiting on the retreat and the theme or practice we will be doing.  Some easy hiking is involved but only to the amount that each participant wants to do.  The ceremony or energy practice will be done near the entrance to each vortex.

1) Bell Rock-considered an up flow vortex that brings land and spiritual energies from below up to the sky, this amazing area will uplift our spirits and kick off the first day of the retreat.  We will meditate on all the good aspects of our life that have come to pass and bring gratitude to the land and our lives.

2) Boynton Canyon-an amazing power center with both up flow and down flow energies.  This is a chance to work both as a group and individually to clear any patterns no longer serving us and to look at old traumas that are holding us back.  With the added energy of the vortex and the spirit guides, we will be able to wash away these patterns easily.

3) Bear and Doe Mountain-Here we will explore our life path as the Hero's Journey.  We will understand at a deeper level where we have come from and where we are going.  We will take a walk with the spirits of nature here to listen to their answers to our deepest held questions.

4) Cathedral Rock-We end the retreat at this amazing structure.  People who would like to hike Cathedral Rock will have time to climb to the top.  We meet at the base to reflect on our past five days and integrate all the downloads and energies for our next step in life.

In addition we will be doing morning meditations at Airport Vortex where we will "fly" with our consciousness out to the vast plains of Sedona, Arizona, and beyond.  At night we will visit Faye Canyon which is considered an Arcturian Corridor by some and where we have had amazing Extraterrestrial Contact in the night sky on previous retreats.

The final part of the program and perhaps the deepest aspect of it is the Extra-Terrestrial Contact or Star Being Contact done during the evening.  Arizona and Sedona are known for amazing ET contact seen by thousands of people or more.  In our past retreats, the entire group has seen amazing contact in the night sky as glowing lights and disappearing and appearing orbs of light.  

The retreat house venue is in a perfect part of Sedona and secluded enough to hold ET/Star Being contact with the ease of familiarity and comfort.  We will also visit areas around Sedona such as Faye Canyon which are known ET contact sites.  We will have access to lasers and night vision goggles to enhance the contact experience.  We will also learn specific consciousness protocols to make ET contact that you can then bring back to start your own ET contact groups where you live if you want.

The specific theme for the contact meditations is to download the Galactic Information to transform our soul and to take our life into a further multi-dimensional level.  For people who do healings for themselves or others, there will be a specific request to become Galactic Healers for the planet.

Below is a detailed itinerary of the five days of the retreat.

Saturday, November 8

9-12   Shamanic and Alchemy Training #1
12-2   Lunch
2-5    Out on the Vortices of Sedona-visiting Bell Rock
5-7    Group Welcome Dinner
7-8    The dynamics of ET Contact (talk and discussion)
8-10   ET Contact Meditation 1

Sunday, November 9

7-8    Morning Meditation
10-1  Shamanic and Alchemy Training #2
1-3    Lunch
3-6    Out on the Vortices of Sedona-visiting Boynton Canyon
6-9    Dinner and free time
9-11  ET Contact Meditation 2

Monday, November 10

7-8   Morning Meditation
10-1  Shamanic and Alchemy Training #3
1-3    Lunch
3-6    Out on the Vortices of Sedona- visiting Bear and Doe Mountain Trail

Tuesday, November 11

9-2    Free time to do a Pink Jeep tour, visit the Stupa, Chapel, shop, swim, get a
healing session with Gene, go for a massage, etc, lunch
2-5    Shamanic and Alchemy Training #4
5-9    Dinner
9-11  ET Contact Meditation 3

Wednesday, November 12

7-8   Morning Meditation
10-1 Shamanic and Alchemy Training #5
1-3   Lunch
3-6   Out on the Vortices of Sedona- visiting Cathedral Rock
7:30  Farewell Dinner

The retreat runs from November 8-12, 2025 (5 days).  Gene Ang, Ph.D, will facilitate the retreat. Conference meetings will take place at the beautiful Palatial Paradise Estate in Sedona. There is also space available for 10 participants to stay overnight at the house.  The cost to stay in a shared room and shared bath at the Palatial Paradise Estate is $170/night per person ($1020 total for 6 nights; starting November 7-13; must stay the entire 6 nights.)  You can also book an entire room at the house for $2040 for 6 nights.  Participants staying at the house and all retreat participants have access to all the amenities of the house during the retreat including the kitchen to cook meals and store food.

Please book your stay at the Palatial Paradise Estate through Gene at gene.ang@gmail.com.  There is a $500 deposit to hold your space at the Palatial Paradise Estate refundable until October 1.  After October 1 the deposit is non-refundable but transferable to other events held by Gene.  

You can view photos of the Palatial Paradise Estate at this link.  If you read the reviews and view the photos, you will realize how special this venue is to enhancing your experience of Sedona  

https://www.vrbo.com/3475707
 
Participants can also stay at any hotel or rental property in the area.  Sedona has many options close to the venue. If you would like suggestions please let Gene know at registration.
 
Pricing: $999 for the retreat tuition. A $500 non-refundable but transferable (to other retreats, events, or products held by Gene) deposit is required to register. The remainder of the tuition is due by October 7.  Lodging and food is not included.  To register contact Gene at gene.ang@gmail.com.
 

The material presented is vast, yet Gene was great at pulling you in and giving you a taste so as to explore further on your own. His everlasting smile, patience and kind spirit glowed thru out the retreat and with all that female energy I know it was not always easy. I recommend these retreats for it wets your pallet to new subjects in a comfortable setting.   

Yvonne Van Eijk, Broken Arrow OK

The workshop with Gene Ang and the travel to Sedona was definitely one of the best things my husband and I ever did. The energy and lectures were phenomenal. We did not want to leave and were sad the first couple of days being back home. I started to integrate many of the teachings into my daily life, as well as into my practice with my clients.  I feel tremendous changes in my overall well-being taking place. I highly recommend this retreat and will definitely attend future ones!

Karin and Jason Hirsch, Cherry Hill, NJ

The most wonderfully exhausting and refreshing weekend (+) of my life ! I didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to go back . Thank you Susan and Gene for the gifts of your knowledge, experience and time. You both went above and beyond to make this a wonderful experience!!

Peggy Ciavardone, Bensalem PA

Gene Ang is a gentle soul with piercing insight into Spirit and the Esoteric. He's funny, flexible and brilliant and he is your Guide on the Sedona Retreat. I loved hiking and meditating amongst the red rocks of Sedona. The energy there is different and you will feel it for yourself!   I recommend his Sedona weekend not only for the Spiritually initiated but for all Seekers wanting a richer and more authentic connection with themselves.

Grace Cirocco, Author,  St. Catharines, ON Canada