I was born in the heart of Sedona with deep ancestral roots in northern Arizona and northern New Mexico. I moved to the PNW in 2019 and frequently return home to spend time with family and connect with nature.

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My background in healing arts began in 1993 when I was introduced to yoga and meditation while working in a chiropractic & psychotherapist's office. As a teenager, this experience is where I learned about the interconnectedness of body and mind in the healing process. Which led me to yoga and meditation teacher trainings. Other holistic & artistic modalities I have studied and nurtured include, dance/choreography, photography, screen printing, postpartum doula work, intuitive development coaching, energy work, herbalism, cacao ceremony, and natural skincare crafting. With trainings from Yogaville, Ashram of Sri Swami Satchidananda, 7 Centers Yoga Arts with Sraddhasagar and Rama Jyoti Vernon, Penny Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations, among others. I honor artistic expression in all forms as learning and healing are never linear. And tending to the heart, body, and spirit leads to a higher quality of life.

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As a woman, a mother of almost all adult children, and a daughter of aging parents, I have always found sanctuary and solace in the concentrated healing qualities of Sedona and its surrounding land and community. I am honored to share this transformative magic with you.

 

This path has has led me to create NOBA Botanicals (NOBA means Nothing Bad) which launched in late 2023. 

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With over 30 years of deep study and practice in art and wellness, I have consciously curated this retreat that is designed just for you!

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NOBA Wellness

NOBA Botanicals

Carrie Mae Rose is an American fine artist, known primarily for her sculpture, installation, print, and performance work. Rose's work is meant to expose, protect and decorate the female body while exploring the tensions between vulnerability and violence, purity and power, and reverence and rage. Rose's work seeks to create a new culture of feminine wisdom where each person feels safe enough to feel beautiful. 

 

Carrie Mae Rose has been invited to participate in events with Design Science Studio,. Buckminster Fuller Institute, MoMA NYC, Brooklyn Museum, Eyebeam Art & Technology Center, Microsoft Social Computing Symposium, Rockefeller Cultural Innovation Fund, NY Hall of Science, Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, IgniteNYC, Princeton Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and Parsons the New School for Design. She has exhibited work in numerous galleries and museums nationally and internationally. Rose holds a B.A. from Prescott College and an M.F.A. in Design & Technology from Parsons the New School for Design.

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Carrie Mae

Rachel Jackson brings over two decades of yoga practice and teaching experience to her work, specializing in Yin Meridian Meditation, Yoga Nidra Meditation, Slow Flow Vinyasa, and Therapeutic Hatha Yoga.

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Her journey with yoga began in her teenage years, initially drawn to the Vinyasa Yoga of the Jivamukti Lineage. Over time, she incorporated Yin Meridian Meditation to balance her practice, leading her to train with teacher Tonya Zaloumis in 2004. Later, Rachel deepened her knowledge at the 7 Centers Yoga School with Sraddhasagar, where she gained expertise in Kundalini yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Ayurveda. She also Studied Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Rama Jyoti Vernon (co-founder of Yoga Journal). Alongside her yoga practice, Rachel is a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Traditional Thai massage, Shiatsu, and Reflexology.

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She's also a Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist trained at Wisdom of the Earth, completing Level 1 in 2014 and Level 2 in 2016. Teaching Certification Courses in Aromatherapy for 2 years, she's integrated this healing modality into her work for over 15 years.

Through yoga, massage, and aromatherapy, Rachel is dedicated to inspiring positive change and supporting individuals in aligning with their true nature and Dharmic Self.

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YÅM Healing Arts

Meet Jacqueline Pace, an Arizona native with a heart as warm as the desert sun. 

As a Women's Retreat Facilitator and Motherhood Circle Facilitator, she creates safe spaces for women to connect, heal, and grow together. Through her Therapeutic Arts practice, she utilizes creative expression as a tool for healing and self-discovery. She is a sought after Birth & Postpartum Doula, and Childbirth Educator. She has also practiced massage therapy since 2002. 

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In addition to her healing work, Jacqueline is a devoted yogi, finding solace and strength on the mat. She shares her love for movement as a Bellydance Instructor, embodying grace and empowerment through dance.

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As a homeschooling mother of three, she cultivates a love for learning and creativity in her children. Her passion for education extends beyond her own family, as she serves as an Elementary Art Teacher, igniting imagination and expression in young minds.

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In her spare time, you'll find Jacqueline tending to her organic garden, cultivating beauty and sustenance from the earth. Given Jacqueline's nurturing spirit and extensive background, it's evident that she is devoted to fostering compassion, development, and well-being within her community.

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Jacqueline Pace

Dani Vorves, an Arizona native hailing from the Verde Valley, discovered her passion for yoga during her high school years around 1998. She later pursued certification to teach in 2009 at the Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja Mexico. Upon returning to the United States, Dani began teaching, offering donation-based classes at the Cottonwood Healing Arts Center.

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In 2011, she relocated to Jerome where she began teaching at the local Fire Station, drawing in a dedicated group of participants weekly. This positive experience prompted her to establish her own studio at the Old Jerome High School. Dani's journey in yoga education continued with studies at the Esalen Institute and obtaining her 500-hour training in Bali through the Pranashama Yoga Institute. With 15 years of experience under her belt, Dani remains committed to her practice, consistently showing up for her students, and fostering a dependable class schedule. Her endeavors extend globally as she travels, nurturing a diverse community. In Jerome, she dedicates her time to teaching four classes weekly, alongside providing bodywork and organizing rollerskating events to promote physical activity.

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In the past three years, Dani expanded her offerings to include massage therapy within her studio space. Obtaining her education and massage license in January 2021 from the Sedona School of Massage. Her experience with similar events in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (with her Wahe Crew) brings an understanding and perspective to this event. 

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Dani is committed to supporting community through movement, breath, yoga, dance, and art.

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Datura Yoga + Wellness

Wahe Crew

Sarah is a modern mystic and spiritual catalyst. She offers herself to the world as an intuitive healer, spiritual catalyst, energy worker, yoga & meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and sound healer with deep roots in yogic traditions, Celtic shamanism and nature-based healing.

 

Working within a variety of modalities, Sarah’s intuition and yours will work together to support a healing journey utilizing the most optimal combination of modalities in order to guide you back to your own inner wisdom.

 

She studied sociology at Princeton, and has had a beautifully sidewinding path throughout life ranging from working in finance on Wall Street briefly to creating wellness & mindfulness curriculum as a Wellness Director & science teacher in the world of education.

 

Sarah has been doing intuitive healing work as well as teaching yoga for 15 years. Her life is deeply devoted to walking the spiritual path and being here for supporting healing and integration with our highest self. She strives to empower clients to reconnect to their deepest intuitive self, their innate divinity, the wisdom of the animal body, and to relax into our inherent shared interconnectedness.

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Divine Mirror Yoga

Chef Moon is a seasoned professional in the realm of Vegan International and Living Foods Cuisine, celebrated for her mastery in crafting vibrant, nutritious dishes infused with love. With over 25 years of culinary experience, Chef Moon takes pride in her ability to create meals that not only tantalize the taste buds but also nourish both body and soul.

 

Her culinary journey began in her indigenous Cuban household, where she developed a deep-rooted passion for cooking amidst the fragrant spices of her culture. Inspired by a commitment to veganism at a young age, Chef Moon embarked on a lifelong exploration of plant-based cuisine from around the world.

 

Drawing from the teachings of Rastafari culture and the Living Foods diet, Chef Moon's culinary repertoire boasts a diverse array of flavors, including Ayurvedic East Indian, Cuban, West Indian Ital, Ethiopian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese Macrobiotic, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian, and American cuisines.

 

She has also led kitchen operations at renowned establishments such as Sedona Raw Cafe and D'Lish Very Vegetarian Restaurant.

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Vital Vegan Catering