SEDONA WOMEN’S WIDOW RETREAT | OCTOBER 9th - 13th 2025
I don’t think I will ever stop sharing about how connection is the one thing that continues to save me time and time again in my grieving/widowhood journey…
Being in the right room is invaluable when it comes to widowhood…and after hosting TWO in person retreats last year, I knew I needed to continue to provide this type of support and experience in 2025 as well.
The comfort that is found when you are surrounded by the energy of your widow sisters, while having the opportunity to be in a space where you don’t have to explain yourself is indescribable… and this intimate retreat will provide us all with that indescribable comfort and ease we deserve.
This is an opportunity to embrace your grief, but to also find relaxation, community, and joy alongside women who can meet you where you are with a deep understanding and compassion.
It has been curated and thought out from a place of knowing that most of us don’t have the opportunity to be “taken care of” while navigating partner loss, and how important it is to allow ourselves the gift of support and a break from our day to day lives as well.
These 5 days will provide you with the gentle invitation to come laugh, breathe and be fully present. To explore connecting back to your body, to get into the kitchen with other women to bond over food and drinks, to find community in friends both new and old, all while breathing in the mountain air, surrounded by the Red Rocks of Sedona, AZ.
It’s a place where you can show up, no matter where you may be at in your journey, and be seen, held and understood in a time when you might feel isolated and alone.
What’s Included…
5 days/4 nights in a private home in the Mountains of Sedona, Arizona
Options for a single room or shared bunk room**
Welcome gift bags for each women with curated gifts from the heart
Opening ceremony on night 1 with intention setting + story sharing to shake out the nerves
Daily morning movement, meditation + yoga, hikes in the Red Rocks, Aura readings, a private sound bath and so much more
All meals + drinks included with the opportunity to cook or be served. *** dietary restrictions will be honored
Private Chef catered dinner on the last night to celebrate our time together + closing ceremony
Transportation to and from SkyHarbor International Airpot (PHX) at coordinated times***
A chance to be witnessed, held and tended to in a safe space as we all come together in a collective exhale to bear witness to our grief, but also find laughter, connection and ease
** there is only ONE single room priced at a higher price point + the bunk rooms holds 4 women in one and 3 women in the other and are at a more accessible price. There are payment plans available for those who may want to break up the cost as well.
*** there will be one pick up and drop off time - if you are wanting more flexibility or to spend more time in Sedona, I’d suggest renting car
“Attending Julia’s Widows Retreat in Sedona, AZ was truly a life-changing experience…”
From the moment I arrived, I felt a deep sense of peace and belonging. The stunning red rock formations and serene desert landscapes created a calm and healing atmosphere that I could immediately feel in my soul. The retreat was thoughtfully designed with the unique needs of widows in mind. Julia was compassionate, understanding, and created a safe space where we could share our grief, our stories, and our hopes for the future. It was so powerful to connect with other women who were walking a similar path, and to realize that I wasn’t alone in my journey of loss and healing. What truly stood out to me was the holistic approach to healing—there was a balance of emotional, mental, and spiritual support.
I felt encouraged not just to grieve, but to embrace the possibility of a renewed life, honoring my past while stepping into a future full of potential. I left feeling lighter, more centered, and with a renewed sense of hope. If you’re a widow seeking healing, connection, and a fresh perspective on life, I highly recommend this retreat. It’s a beautiful gift to give yourself.
Rachel
Explore The Nest…
“Julia has an incredible gift to hold women in grief, and provide a safe space to share, cry, laugh, scream, and just be…”
We all arrived to the retreat as strangers, but left as friends. We shared our stories, we said their names, we laughed, we cried, we carried each other on a 7 mile hike, we bonded with tattoos, and I felt more at home than I have since my husband died.
I left Sedona feeling seen, heard, understood, not judged, and with 12 women I can call friends.
Patti
FAQ’S
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Nope! You are allowed to do as much or as little as you feel called to. There will be no set schedule excepet the option to do morning yoga.
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Absolutely! Down time and relaxation are encouraged.
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At this time, this retreat is only for women.
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We will coordinate all airport pickup and drop off times. You are also welcome to rent a car as there is plenty of parking at the house. If you need to leave early or arrive late, you will be responsible for coordinating that transportation to and from the airport.
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Besides your flight and your spot in the retreat, the only thing that would be an extra cost is whatever you may want to purchase in the area.
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You will want to pack for a mountain vacation - So think swimsuits, comfortable hiking clothes, a sweater or jacket, sandals, a pair of sneakers for walks and/or bike rides. You will want to bring sunscreen, all personal hygiene products and all comfort items you will need. We will chat about this further as we get closer to the date!
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I encourage you to come anyways! We will have 1 or 2 zoom meetings beforehand to shake out some of the nerves. You may leave with lifelong friends after this (at least this has been my experience with this!)
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You will want to fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) which is located in Phoenix, AZ
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Unfortunately, At this time I will not be able to offer refunds due to the upfront costs that come along with planning after spots are secured. If there is an extreme circumstance, we will discuss privately what can be done during that time. Thank you for understanding!
The Sedona Retreat with Julia was so healing….”
Everything- the location, meals, activities, and best of all community was better than I could have imagined! I am already looking forward to the next retreat!
Leona
“A widow's retreat sounds dreadful and sad when you first hear those words together…”
But Julia hosts a beautiful, supportive, loving, fun and even relaxing retreat for widows of all walks of their widow paths that is anything but dreadful and sad. Gathering together with women who understand, women with similar intention of just connecting and sharing that OUR MEN LIVED was so beyond healing. I highly recommend you experience one of her future retreats. You won't regret it and you will come home feeling fulfilled with love and grace from the space Julia created for us all to heal and connect in our grief.
Candis
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Bunk Room(s) - $2497
Each bunk room is found in the loft area with cozy nooks for you tuck yourself into every night after days full of connection, relaxation and fun. The bunk room will share a bathroom as well.
Single Room - $2797
You will have your own private room with a king size bed, and plenty of space to relax. This room also connects with an adjoining bathroom to one of the bunk rooms, but you will have privacy and a place to retreat to as needed..
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Julia Warren
RETREAT HOST
Julia became a widow on September 1, 2021 when her husband, Doug, succumbed to his lifelong battle with addiction and died of an accidental overdose. This left her a solo mom of two young boys, with a deeply unregulated nervous system, a burning desire to live life fully in his absence, and a passion to help many women just like her along the way by sharing her truth and their story.
She is deeply passionate about speaking out about the intricate layers that come along with losing someone to addiction to help educate others and to soften the stigma, while providing a safe landing for those looking for support as they navigate stigmatized loss and widowhood.
As a 500-hour trauma informed yoga teacher with extensive training in guided meditation, energy work, yogic philosophy, as well as nervous system support + somatics, she helps her clients find healing by teaching them how to get in touch with their bodies, their emotions and the felt sense that lives inside all of us through gentle somatic work and support.