Events & Retreats
Discover opportunities to connect, unwind, and recharge - explore our upcoming events and retreats below!
Upcoming Events
Gong Yoga Nidra
with Kewal Wright
Deep Rest & Relaxation through a Guided Process & Supportive Sound Journey
Two Opportunities Coming up:
Sunday, June 15 (full) & Sunday, July 20 (space available)
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tempe, AZ
$20-35 (sliding scale)
Pre-registration is required for these small group experiences. Location is a private studio and will be provided upon registration confirmation.
Registration is now closed for June 15 but there is space available for July 20.
We also have some fully funded (no cost) spots available. To apply for a funded spot, visit our Support Funding Page. Select Gong Yoga Nidra on your application.
What is Gong Yoga Nidra?
Gong Yoga Nidra pairs the guided practice of Yoga Nidra (also referred to as “yogic sleep”) with complimentary gong tones that support each stage of the journey. Participants will be lying down and will be progressively guided through mental imagery, body and breath awareness, and moving towards a state of consciousness between sleep and wakefulness. This process often creates a feeling of deep and effective rest, relaxation, and receptivity.
The gong sound helps facilitate focus and engagement in the process. Additional therapeutic sound instruments may be used as well but the gong is the primary instrument that accompanies and supports.
Highlights of the Retreat
Nourishing Foods
Enjoy being lovingly nourished with gourmet meals created to support optimal well-being. Learn about the power of food as medicine with classes led by Chefs Shell Closs and Roxy Runyan.
Traditonal Wixarika (Huichol) Teachings
Experience teachings with Rutury Temay, a traditional indigenous Wixarika medicine person, fostering a deeper connection with self, the natural world, and community. He will share methods for healing and coping with the impact of stress in our lives. We will gather each evening around the fire where Rutury will share his traditional stories and wisdom, and there will be time for your questions and group sharing.
Meditation and Relaxation Practices
Soothe and restore with guided meditation, relaxation, and therapeutic sound sessions, with Kewal Wright.
Expressive Arts
Explore creative outlets for self expression through art with Anaya. This is a no judgement zone. For those who have held back their artistic talents you will find a playful place to express yourself. For those who are confident in expressing yourselves in various mediums you will also find a space to deepen the outward expression of your inner process.
Massage Therapy
Each participant will receive a customized massage session with massage therapist (and chef!) Shell Closs, which is included in your retreat fee.
Community Connection
Build meaningful relationships through shared activities and group discussions that inspire connection and support.
Activities
We will take you on a tour of a sacred site in the Sedona area. There will be a few options for hiking possibilities, or a tour of local petroglyphs, or visits to other monuments and places of interest.
Nurturing Traditions Retreat
a 5-day Retreat Experience for Connection, Nourishment, & Renewal
November 5-9, 2025
Ancient Springs Retreat Center
Cornville, AZ
This retreat is a collaboration between The Welcome Wellspring & Indios Huichol
Are you someone who is caring for the needs of others and feeling tapped out and stressed and not managing to find the time to truly nourish yourself? We all need restorative time to recharge our energy and allow ourselves to receive nourishment on a deep level. Let us treat you to a deeply restorative Retreat where you will feel cared for, held in a safe place, and where your needs will be listened to. Together we will explore ways to help you to let go of your usual routines in order to express your unque gifts without depleting your inner resources. We will share tools with you that you can integrate into your life in ways that can support your healing and transform your practices at home.
In the midst of what can feel like overwhelming times, how can we nourish ourselves? How can we nourish our community and our environment?
How can we honor the balance between our own needs and the needs of others? These are just a few of the questions we will be exploring with our remarkable team of facilitators and fellow participants.
The Setting
Located in the beautiful verdant setting of the Ancient Springs Retreat Center in Cornville, Az just outside of Sedona, this retreat takes full advantage of its stunning natural surroundings. With 6 acres of land, an artesian springs, ponds, and paths to wander, Ancient Springs provides the perfect backdrop for introspection and renewal.
Accommodations
This will be an intimate group with a maximum of 9 single participants, or up to11 if there are two couples. Although the Retreat Center utilizes shared spaces and most rooms are double occupancy, our limited number of participants assures you will have your own room to retire to at the end of your day. We have multiple shared bathrooms and we supply all amenities you will need for your stay.
Who is this Retreat for?
Whether you have been to Ancient Springs for another retreat and want to reconnect, or are a new friend coming for the first time, this Retreat is thoughtfully designed for individuals seeking healing, growth, and community connection. If you are in a process of healing or transformation, or simply need some time for support and restoration, we welcome you. Caregivers, providers, seekers, healers, self-discoverers- come and be nourished.
Reciprocity
By nourishing yourself you also will be supporting the well-being of others. A portion of your fee for this Retreat will benifit two non-profits, Indios Huichol and The Welcome Wellspring. Indios Huichol is a non-profit organization that was formed with the intention of serving the Tribal and non-Tribal Community, providing counseling services and educational programs and workshops, and giving back to the Huichol (Wixarika) Elders and their communities. The Welcome Wellspring is an Arizona based non-profit providing support funds and wellness services that help bridge the gap in accessibility.
Pricing
The fee for this Retreat is $2,500. A deposit of $1,250 will hold your reservation, with the $1,250 balance due on/by October 6, 2025.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel before October 6th, 2025 your deposit is fully refundable, minus a $50 admin & processing fee.
If you cancel after October 6th, 2025 your deposit is non-refundable.
If you cancel after October 6th, 2025 after you have paid your full fee, $1,250 is non-refundable and $1,250 can be transferable to a future Retreat at Ancient Springs.
Online Fundraiser for The Welcome Wellspring
If you can’t join us live but still want to support our mission, we have an online fundraiser through GoFundMe. Your support makes all the difference. Thank you for your support and well wishes!