Retreat Testimonials
“My time spent in Sedona on this woman’s retreat was nothing but pure bliss. I was able to fully surrender and stay present in the moment at all times. With the help and guidance of Emily & Leah; creating a safe space filled with yoga, meditation, ritual, ceremony, inspiration, empowerment, magic & so much more. Allowing for connections to be formed within ourselves, with each other & the land. Truly helping create a deeper understanding of myself, allowing me to shed limiting believes & to show up fully as my true self while being supported, honored, and seen by like-minded women. To come together as strangers, with no judgments in a safe, divine space for us all to be our raw authentic selves, was something I’ve never experienced.. A sisterhood, creating connections that will last a life time.
Emily lead the most beautiful yoga & meditation every morning. I felt so at peace, the stillness allowed everything to fall into place. To fully surrender & fully trust every step along my journey has lead me to those very moments- bought such clarity. Emily is so kind hearted, you can tell she is passionate in what she does, as well as bringing women together & forming connections. She helped me stay grounded and present the entire time. Leah was pure magic, it was such a blessing to have witnessed her power- a true medicine woman. Leading us on sound journeys, ritual, voice activation's, sharing her shamanic practices with us was so potent.
I received a one on one session with her, she helped me clear out stagnant energy & work through some old wounds. Not just work through- but move &breath through it. it was one of the most liberating experiences of my life; to have someone see, honor & hold space for me so my truth can shine on through. With the help of Leah weeding out all that doesn’t serve me, all that has dimmed my light, cracking that space open & clearing room for the little girl.. the woman I've suppressed for so long- to be included, celebrated, honored, guided back to the light. Left me feeling so much lighter, so much was released. I am eternally grateful for her.
The food made by the chef was food for the soul that kept us fueled throughout the day, giving us maximum amount of energy. Such delicious, satisfying, colorful high vibrant vegan meals you could tell were made with so much love. You could taste the passion in her cooking. I loved how we ate every meal family style. In all it was such a beautiful, well thought out, organized, chill go with the flow vibe. So relaxing & just the recharge I needed. I felt fully transformed, and feel such a transformation from this experience. I truly have bloomed into the woman I’ve always meant to be.”
-Emily Ursillo
Bergenfield, NJ
"The Sedona women’s retreat appeared in my life exactly when I needed it most. I was experiencing so many changes and breakthroughs on my journey, shedding old layers of myself and stepping into a more authentic embodiment. The energy at this retreat was so clear, grounding, and wholesome. I felt supported by my sisters and held by the land. Safe to express vulnerably. I was able to find inner peace within such a transitional time and process.
Emily and Leah are incredible facilitators, teachers, and healers. Together, they cultivate such a strong foundation for growth and bring forth their unique gifts cohesively. I highly recommend this experience if you feel the call!"
-Lila Zimmerman
La Jolla, CA
"Back in May I had the privilege of going on an all inclusive, all women’s yoga retreat hosted by Emily. I had never done anything like this before in my life, and to an extent I really had NO IDEA! what to expect. Of course I had my expectations going into it, but little did I know how off, and wrong, in so many wonderful ways I would be. There was gonna be lots and lots of yoga, and that alone excited me enough to go. That and I was overdue for a vacation anyways! I didn’t really take into context the “wellness retreat” part when I signed up.
I had no idea the deep levels of connection with women, that were honest and heartfelt, that I would experience. That I could even truly connect on that level with women, and not have there be competition. I had no idea how easy I could make it be to let go of negativity, self doubt, sadness, and insecurity when surrounded by so many beautiful and pure souls. The encouragement and support I would get from women who hours before had been strangers. That I could open up, and expose the vulnerable parts of my heart and my soul and be accepted still, and not judged. Although specific reasons may have been different, we really were all there for the same thing, happiness and healing.
Emily was such an amazing facilitator of this retreat. I cannot even begin to imagine all the time and effort she put into all of it. Everything seemed to flow so smoothly, and so flawlessly. Even when Mother Nature didn’t want to cooperate, and opened the skies on top up us on the day it wasn’t supposed to rain. Schedules were shifted, and all seemed as though that was how it was supposed to have happened anyways. Emily kept her composure even when you could tell stress was trying to creep in. She is pretty super awesome, but still human and that’s ok!! But most importantly when it came to Emily, you could feel the love and caring that she put into the retreat. She really did dive it with her heart, spirit, and soul as her guide. And you could feel it! So much love and light!
From yoga, to sharing circles. Manifestation and other workshops. Rituals that should really be more common practice, as they once were. To genuine connection to 14 other amazing women, who at the end really do become like your sisters and best friends. To amazing food prepared by an amazing and loving chef. To being surrounded by love, light, and the beauty and energy of Sedona. To reconnecting to yourself, and finding your light and path to happiness, or to continuing that path if you have been to retreats before. First retreat or 10th retreat, you will get so much out of this! I promise you! I am so happy that I did the best thing I could have ever done for myself, even without knowing what to really expect. I found the beginning steps to healing and loving myself, that I didn’t even realize I needed. I would not hesitate to sign up for another retreat hosted by Emily. I suggest you do the same!! ~Namaste!
-Breanne Barney
Dewey, AZ
"Pure and Utter bliss. That was my experience at the desert bloom retreat. Emily is an amazing organizer for this experience. She keeps everything on schedule while allowing us to really indulge in the moment. She paired me perfectly with another beautiful soul as a roommate. The chef was absolutely amazing. All meals resembled the rainbow, full of fresh fruits and vegetables. I requested a one-on-one session with the ever amazing Leah. She is a beautiful old soul. She took all my stuck, confused, chaotic energy and moved it into a flowing, empowered direction. We connected with similar experiences and this really helped me feel not so alone. For a busy mom of 3 it truly was the most perfect getaway. I left Sedona with a recharged soul, a full heart and a grounded connection that made me feel invincible. I highly, highly recommend this experience to everyone needing a time out from life. I will most definitely be back."
-Stephanie Edge
Prescott, AZ
"I had a fabulous time at the Sedona Desert Bloom Retreat! Everything was organized in such a way that was comfortable and conducive to making meaningful connections. We were able to see the town and enjoy gourmet vegan cuisine to boot. I really enjoyed the healing ceremonies, sharing times, yoga, the Manifestation workshop and making lasting bonds with women all across the country."
-Jill Vargas
Prescott, AZ
"Back in May I had the privilege of going on an all inclusive, all women’s yoga retreat hosted by Emily. I had never done anything like this before in my life, and to an extent I really had NO IDEA! what to expect. Of course I had my expectations going into it, but little did I know how off, and wrong, in so many wonderful ways I would be. There was gonna be lots and lots of yoga, and that alone excited me enough to go. That and I was overdue for a vacation anyways! I didn’t really take into context the “wellness retreat” part when I signed up.
I had no idea the deep levels of connection with women, that were honest and heartfelt, that I would experience. That I could even truly connect on that level with women, and not have there be competition. I had no idea how easy I could make it be to let go of negativity, self doubt, sadness, and insecurity when surrounded by so many beautiful and pure souls. The encouragement and support I would get from women who hours before had been strangers. That I could open up, and expose the vulnerable parts of my heart and my soul and be accepted still, and not judged. Although specific reasons may have been different, we really were all there for the same thing, happiness and healing.
Emily was such an amazing facilitator of this retreat. I cannot even begin to imagine all the time and effort she put into all of it. Everything seemed to flow so smoothly, and so flawlessly. Even when Mother Nature didn’t want to cooperate, and opened the skies on top up us on the day it wasn’t supposed to rain. Schedules were shifted, and all seemed as though that was how it was supposed to have happened anyways. Emily kept her composure even when you could tell stress was trying to creep in. She is pretty super awesome, but still human and that’s ok!! But most importantly when it came to Emily, you could feel the love and caring that she put into the retreat. She really did dive it with her heart, spirit, and soul as her guide. And you could feel it! So much love and light!
From yoga, to sharing circles. Manifestation and other workshops. Rituals that should really be more common practice, as they once were. To genuine connection to 14 other amazing women, who at the end really do become like your sisters and best friends. To amazing food prepared by an amazing and loving chef. To being surrounded by love, light, and the beauty and energy of Sedona. To reconnecting to yourself, and finding your light and path to happiness, or to continuing that path if you have been to retreats before. First retreat or 10th retreat, you will get so much out of this! I promise you! I am so happy that I did the best thing I could have ever done for myself, even without knowing what to really expect. I found the beginning steps to healing and loving myself, that I didn’t even realize I needed. I would not hesitate to sign up for another retreat hosted by Emily. I suggest you do the same!! Namaste!"
-Breanne Barney
Dewey, AZ
Sobriety Coaching Mentorship Testimonials
"Sobering up is a selfish process and I mean that in the best way possible because it is one of the best things I’ve done for myself. It’s also one of the most emotional and challenging things I’ve ever experienced. In a friendship/coaching relationship it’s hard to not feel like a drain on the other party. Emily was so supportive, positive and understanding, I never felt as though I was bothering her, which is something I was worried about! Having her support really made a difference in my success and lightened the load. She is so bright, helpful and caring. She’s an amazing person! Stick with it, it’s so worth it and life keeps getting better!"
-Anonymous
"How do you show gratitude to someone who saved your soul? On Novemeber 26, 2017 - Emily helped me connect to the person that I've been longing to be for a long time. Emily had been sober for 6 months at that time and I kept looking at her posts thinking to myself- "I want to live a sober life like her". She looked so free, so happy, and finally where she was meant to be. I wanted that feeling.
A night out of not wanting to go home and embarrassing my family and significant other lead me to reach out to Em. See, we had known each other since Middle school but lost touch after high school. However, we both got dealt with the hand that couldn't make us stop drinking. What a shitty hand to be dealt, huh? No, not really. I am who I am today because of the experiences that lead me here, and Emily has shown me that time after time. I reached out to her and she helped me become sober. She pushed me in the darkest days, kept encouraging me just get through the first 3 months- after that it will be get easier. She checked in with me, made sure I was on the right track all because she cares to help others overcome this addiction head on. She has encouraged me. Made me believe I am someone that I was meant to be and I just had to dig deep and find her. Every day I thank god that I reconnected with Emily.
With the grace of god and with her ever encouraging mindset and spirit our paths crossed- and to today I am so proud of her and her willingness to help others on the path of sobriety. She kept telling me - "One day at a time." Keep repeating that to yourself. It's almost been two years now.. and how do I show my saving grace gratitude for saving my soul? I stay sober, and I keep repeating her mantra that was passed down from all those that have suffered before us. Thank you, Emily from the deepest depths of my soul. Your bravery and encouragement will lead others into the path that they were meant to follow. Gratitude is my word for you."
-Brooke
"I met Emily in Madison what feels like a lifetime ago. I had reached out to her after she moved out west to tell her that she was an inspiration to me because it seemed like we had similar struggles. She was able to overcome those struggles and it gave me hope for myself. After that she checked in with me regularly to see how I was doing. Although we had never been the closest of friends, when I had felt that I was at rock bottom she was one of the only people who was actually there for me. She was so easy to talk to and it made me feel like I wasn't so alone. Having her support and seeing her strength gave me the courage to get myself into treatment and start living a better life. It means everything to me to know that I have someone in my life who won't judge me and is supporting me every step of the way. She had the ability to see the good in me when I couldn't even look myself in the mirror. I am so grateful to have her in my life."
-Lindsay Boisits
“My time spent in Sedona on this woman’s retreat was nothing but pure bliss. I was able to fully surrender and stay present in the moment at all times. With the help and guidance of Emily & Leah; creating a safe space filled with yoga, meditation, ritual, ceremony, inspiration, empowerment, magic & so much more. Allowing for connections to be formed within ourselves, with each other & the land. Truly helping create a deeper understanding of myself, allowing me to shed limiting believes & to show up fully as my true self while being supported, honored, and seen by like-minded women. To come together as strangers, with no judgments in a safe, divine space for us all to be our raw authentic selves, was something I’ve never experienced.. A sisterhood, creating connections that will last a life time.
Emily lead the most beautiful yoga & meditation every morning. I felt so at peace, the stillness allowed everything to fall into place. To fully surrender & fully trust every step along my journey has lead me to those very moments- bought such clarity. Emily is so kind hearted, you can tell she is passionate in what she does, as well as bringing women together & forming connections. She helped me stay grounded and present the entire time. Leah was pure magic, it was such a blessing to have witnessed her power- a true medicine woman. Leading us on sound journeys, ritual, voice activation's, sharing her shamanic practices with us was so potent.
I received a one on one session with her, she helped me clear out stagnant energy & work through some old wounds. Not just work through- but move &breath through it. it was one of the most liberating experiences of my life; to have someone see, honor & hold space for me so my truth can shine on through. With the help of Leah weeding out all that doesn’t serve me, all that has dimmed my light, cracking that space open & clearing room for the little girl.. the woman I've suppressed for so long- to be included, celebrated, honored, guided back to the light. Left me feeling so much lighter, so much was released. I am eternally grateful for her.
The food made by the chef was food for the soul that kept us fueled throughout the day, giving us maximum amount of energy. Such delicious, satisfying, colorful high vibrant vegan meals you could tell were made with so much love. You could taste the passion in her cooking. I loved how we ate every meal family style. In all it was such a beautiful, well thought out, organized, chill go with the flow vibe. So relaxing & just the recharge I needed. I felt fully transformed, and feel such a transformation from this experience. I truly have bloomed into the woman I’ve always meant to be.”
-Emily Ursillo
Bergenfield, NJ
"The Sedona women’s retreat appeared in my life exactly when I needed it most. I was experiencing so many changes and breakthroughs on my journey, shedding old layers of myself and stepping into a more authentic embodiment. The energy at this retreat was so clear, grounding, and wholesome. I felt supported by my sisters and held by the land. Safe to express vulnerably. I was able to find inner peace within such a transitional time and process.
Emily and Leah are incredible facilitators, teachers, and healers. Together, they cultivate such a strong foundation for growth and bring forth their unique gifts cohesively. I highly recommend this experience if you feel the call!"
-Lila Zimmerman
La Jolla, CA
"Back in May I had the privilege of going on an all inclusive, all women’s yoga retreat hosted by Emily. I had never done anything like this before in my life, and to an extent I really had NO IDEA! what to expect. Of course I had my expectations going into it, but little did I know how off, and wrong, in so many wonderful ways I would be. There was gonna be lots and lots of yoga, and that alone excited me enough to go. That and I was overdue for a vacation anyways! I didn’t really take into context the “wellness retreat” part when I signed up.
I had no idea the deep levels of connection with women, that were honest and heartfelt, that I would experience. That I could even truly connect on that level with women, and not have there be competition. I had no idea how easy I could make it be to let go of negativity, self doubt, sadness, and insecurity when surrounded by so many beautiful and pure souls. The encouragement and support I would get from women who hours before had been strangers. That I could open up, and expose the vulnerable parts of my heart and my soul and be accepted still, and not judged. Although specific reasons may have been different, we really were all there for the same thing, happiness and healing.
Emily was such an amazing facilitator of this retreat. I cannot even begin to imagine all the time and effort she put into all of it. Everything seemed to flow so smoothly, and so flawlessly. Even when Mother Nature didn’t want to cooperate, and opened the skies on top up us on the day it wasn’t supposed to rain. Schedules were shifted, and all seemed as though that was how it was supposed to have happened anyways. Emily kept her composure even when you could tell stress was trying to creep in. She is pretty super awesome, but still human and that’s ok!! But most importantly when it came to Emily, you could feel the love and caring that she put into the retreat. She really did dive it with her heart, spirit, and soul as her guide. And you could feel it! So much love and light!
From yoga, to sharing circles. Manifestation and other workshops. Rituals that should really be more common practice, as they once were. To genuine connection to 14 other amazing women, who at the end really do become like your sisters and best friends. To amazing food prepared by an amazing and loving chef. To being surrounded by love, light, and the beauty and energy of Sedona. To reconnecting to yourself, and finding your light and path to happiness, or to continuing that path if you have been to retreats before. First retreat or 10th retreat, you will get so much out of this! I promise you! I am so happy that I did the best thing I could have ever done for myself, even without knowing what to really expect. I found the beginning steps to healing and loving myself, that I didn’t even realize I needed. I would not hesitate to sign up for another retreat hosted by Emily. I suggest you do the same!! ~Namaste!
-Breanne Barney
Dewey, AZ
"Pure and Utter bliss. That was my experience at the desert bloom retreat. Emily is an amazing organizer for this experience. She keeps everything on schedule while allowing us to really indulge in the moment. She paired me perfectly with another beautiful soul as a roommate. The chef was absolutely amazing. All meals resembled the rainbow, full of fresh fruits and vegetables. I requested a one-on-one session with the ever amazing Leah. She is a beautiful old soul. She took all my stuck, confused, chaotic energy and moved it into a flowing, empowered direction. We connected with similar experiences and this really helped me feel not so alone. For a busy mom of 3 it truly was the most perfect getaway. I left Sedona with a recharged soul, a full heart and a grounded connection that made me feel invincible. I highly, highly recommend this experience to everyone needing a time out from life. I will most definitely be back."
-Stephanie Edge
Prescott, AZ
"I had a fabulous time at the Sedona Desert Bloom Retreat! Everything was organized in such a way that was comfortable and conducive to making meaningful connections. We were able to see the town and enjoy gourmet vegan cuisine to boot. I really enjoyed the healing ceremonies, sharing times, yoga, the Manifestation workshop and making lasting bonds with women all across the country."
-Jill Vargas
Prescott, AZ
"Back in May I had the privilege of going on an all inclusive, all women’s yoga retreat hosted by Emily. I had never done anything like this before in my life, and to an extent I really had NO IDEA! what to expect. Of course I had my expectations going into it, but little did I know how off, and wrong, in so many wonderful ways I would be. There was gonna be lots and lots of yoga, and that alone excited me enough to go. That and I was overdue for a vacation anyways! I didn’t really take into context the “wellness retreat” part when I signed up.
I had no idea the deep levels of connection with women, that were honest and heartfelt, that I would experience. That I could even truly connect on that level with women, and not have there be competition. I had no idea how easy I could make it be to let go of negativity, self doubt, sadness, and insecurity when surrounded by so many beautiful and pure souls. The encouragement and support I would get from women who hours before had been strangers. That I could open up, and expose the vulnerable parts of my heart and my soul and be accepted still, and not judged. Although specific reasons may have been different, we really were all there for the same thing, happiness and healing.
Emily was such an amazing facilitator of this retreat. I cannot even begin to imagine all the time and effort she put into all of it. Everything seemed to flow so smoothly, and so flawlessly. Even when Mother Nature didn’t want to cooperate, and opened the skies on top up us on the day it wasn’t supposed to rain. Schedules were shifted, and all seemed as though that was how it was supposed to have happened anyways. Emily kept her composure even when you could tell stress was trying to creep in. She is pretty super awesome, but still human and that’s ok!! But most importantly when it came to Emily, you could feel the love and caring that she put into the retreat. She really did dive it with her heart, spirit, and soul as her guide. And you could feel it! So much love and light!
From yoga, to sharing circles. Manifestation and other workshops. Rituals that should really be more common practice, as they once were. To genuine connection to 14 other amazing women, who at the end really do become like your sisters and best friends. To amazing food prepared by an amazing and loving chef. To being surrounded by love, light, and the beauty and energy of Sedona. To reconnecting to yourself, and finding your light and path to happiness, or to continuing that path if you have been to retreats before. First retreat or 10th retreat, you will get so much out of this! I promise you! I am so happy that I did the best thing I could have ever done for myself, even without knowing what to really expect. I found the beginning steps to healing and loving myself, that I didn’t even realize I needed. I would not hesitate to sign up for another retreat hosted by Emily. I suggest you do the same!! Namaste!"
-Breanne Barney
Dewey, AZ
Sobriety Coaching Mentorship Testimonials
"Sobering up is a selfish process and I mean that in the best way possible because it is one of the best things I’ve done for myself. It’s also one of the most emotional and challenging things I’ve ever experienced. In a friendship/coaching relationship it’s hard to not feel like a drain on the other party. Emily was so supportive, positive and understanding, I never felt as though I was bothering her, which is something I was worried about! Having her support really made a difference in my success and lightened the load. She is so bright, helpful and caring. She’s an amazing person! Stick with it, it’s so worth it and life keeps getting better!"
-Anonymous
"How do you show gratitude to someone who saved your soul? On Novemeber 26, 2017 - Emily helped me connect to the person that I've been longing to be for a long time. Emily had been sober for 6 months at that time and I kept looking at her posts thinking to myself- "I want to live a sober life like her". She looked so free, so happy, and finally where she was meant to be. I wanted that feeling.
A night out of not wanting to go home and embarrassing my family and significant other lead me to reach out to Em. See, we had known each other since Middle school but lost touch after high school. However, we both got dealt with the hand that couldn't make us stop drinking. What a shitty hand to be dealt, huh? No, not really. I am who I am today because of the experiences that lead me here, and Emily has shown me that time after time. I reached out to her and she helped me become sober. She pushed me in the darkest days, kept encouraging me just get through the first 3 months- after that it will be get easier. She checked in with me, made sure I was on the right track all because she cares to help others overcome this addiction head on. She has encouraged me. Made me believe I am someone that I was meant to be and I just had to dig deep and find her. Every day I thank god that I reconnected with Emily.
With the grace of god and with her ever encouraging mindset and spirit our paths crossed- and to today I am so proud of her and her willingness to help others on the path of sobriety. She kept telling me - "One day at a time." Keep repeating that to yourself. It's almost been two years now.. and how do I show my saving grace gratitude for saving my soul? I stay sober, and I keep repeating her mantra that was passed down from all those that have suffered before us. Thank you, Emily from the deepest depths of my soul. Your bravery and encouragement will lead others into the path that they were meant to follow. Gratitude is my word for you."
-Brooke
"I met Emily in Madison what feels like a lifetime ago. I had reached out to her after she moved out west to tell her that she was an inspiration to me because it seemed like we had similar struggles. She was able to overcome those struggles and it gave me hope for myself. After that she checked in with me regularly to see how I was doing. Although we had never been the closest of friends, when I had felt that I was at rock bottom she was one of the only people who was actually there for me. She was so easy to talk to and it made me feel like I wasn't so alone. Having her support and seeing her strength gave me the courage to get myself into treatment and start living a better life. It means everything to me to know that I have someone in my life who won't judge me and is supporting me every step of the way. She had the ability to see the good in me when I couldn't even look myself in the mirror. I am so grateful to have her in my life."
-Lindsay Boisits