Sedona Meditation Teacher Retreat
Sedona Meditation Teacher Retreat
A Gathering of Practice & Presence
March 6–9, 2026
Sedonya Conscious Living Center | Sedona, Arizona
There are moments on the path when we are invited to pause—not to begin again, but to celebrate and be inspired.
Join a circle of McLean Meditation Institute–trained teachers for a long weekend in the red rocks of Sedona—a place of beauty, stillness, and deep listening. This retreat is an invitation to reconnect with your practice, your friends, and the part of you that first said yes to meditation as a way of life.
Whether you are actively teaching or simply living these practices in the world, this gathering is for you.
This will be the final Meditation Teacher Retreat held in Sedona, making it a meaningful moment of reunion, reflection, and celebration.
Retreat Highlights
You can expect a thoughtfully curated blend of structure and spaciousness, including:
- Heart-opening opening and closing ceremonies
- Deep, silent meditations and council practice
- Gentle yoga and chi gong
- Sacred site visits, including a Buddhist stupa and Native American medicine wheel
- Forest bathing and time in nature
- Crystal bowl sound healing
- Dream yoga and meaningful dreaming
- Insightful conversations and reflective practices
- A cacao ceremony and gifting circle
- Gourmet vegan lunch on Saturday and celebration dinner on Sunday
- High-vibe refreshments throughout the weekend
We’ll also be joined by beloved guest teachers and friends, among them: Shey Khandro, Phil Goldberg, Suzi von Mensenkampff, Sue Cooper, and others.
Schedule (subject to change)
Friday, March 6
4:00–7:00 pm – Welcome, Introductions & Meditation
Saturday, March 7
9:00 am–6:00 pm – Full-day retreat program
Includes gourmet vegan lunch
Sunday, March 8
10:00 am–1:00 pm – Forest Bathing & Meditation at Crescent Moon Ranch
Afternoon free time (massage, red rock hiking, stupa visit)
4:00–9:00 pm – Meditation, Celebration Dinner & Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Monday, March 9
9:00–11:00 am – Morning Meditation, Council Practice & Cacao Ceremony
Nourishment
- Delicious gourmet vegan lunch on Saturday
- Celebration vegetarian dinner on Sunday
- Tea, kombucha, fruit-infused water, rose water, and light snacks available throughout the retreat
Dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings is on your own (advance reservations highly recommended as Sedona gets very busy on the weekends)
Retreat Fee
Registration: $395
Payment options available (check, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, credit card, wire).
Check: Send to MMI, 5142 Hollister Ave, Suite 110, Santa Barbara CA 93111
Zelle: registrar@mcleanmeditation.com (Company name: Illumine LLC)
Venmo: @Sarah-McLean-SBA
International Wire: JP Morgan Chase, 270 Park Ave., New York, NY USA 10017
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A few partial scholarships may be available.
Accommodations & Travel
The Meditation Teacher retreat will be held at Sedonya Retreat Center & Crescent Moon Ranch.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging. There are many hotels and inns within walking or short driving distance of the retreat center. We recommend staying near Highway 89A in West Sedona for ease of access during this busy season.
A list of nearby accommodations and travel tips is available here.
A Note on Preparation
In the week leading up to the retreat, you’re encouraged to slow your pace, rest more deeply, and gently simplify—less stimulation, fewer distractions, more listening. Let this weekend be a true pause from the noise of everyday life.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds (less 20%) are available up to 45 days before the retreat. Find out more, here.
We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
A Final Word
This retreat is a chance to step out of the stream of doing and into the quiet joy of being—together. We would love to be with you in Sedona!
Sarah McLean
Sarah McLean is an acclaimed teacher and thought leader who is determined to create more peace on this planet by helping people wake up to the wonder and beauty of their lives and the world around them through the practices of meditation and mindfulness. She inspires audiences everywhere blending the spirit of Zen wisdom with Vedic knowledge and self-inquiry. She helps demystify meditation and makes it accessible to anyone. It was over 30 years ago when she began her daily meditation practice, and moved in to a Transcendental Meditation community. There, she received advanced training in meditation and studied Ayurveda. Since 1993, when she became the education director for Deepak Chopra’s Center for Mind Body Health, she's been teaching contemplative practices and mind/body health. In 1997, she went to India to live in a traditional ashram in India, When she returned to the States, spent two years as a resident trainee in a Zen Buddhist monastery. She fell in love with Self-inquiry and served as the director of Byron Katie's School for the Work. In 2012, she founded the McLean Meditation Institute, home of the Meditation Teacher Academy which certifies meditation and mindfulness teachers through its 300-hour teacher training program. Her bestseller, Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation, and her most recent book, The Power of Attention: Awakening to Love have received rave reviews. She now lives in Santa Barbara, California where she trains meditation teachers and offers online classes and lives a life she loves.
