The Holy Craving Experience™
A 5-Day Somatic Pilgrimage | Sedona, Arizona
Welcome to The Holy Craving Experience™
September 23-27, 2026
The Holy Craving Experience is a 5-day, high-touch immersion designed for the woman who knows that her reclamation cannot be completed in her mind—it must be felt in her marrow.
Deep within the red rock cathedrals of Sedona, we will move through the 6 Pillars of The Holy Craving—not as concepts, but as lived, somatic realities. This is the space where we stop analyzing our hunger and finally sit down at the table.
The Journey: From Craving to Fulfillment
Most of us spend our lives managed by our cravings because our deepest desires have never truly been met. In this sacred container, we use expansive somatic practices and ancient ceremonies to go to the root.
To Be Seen: We strip away the masks of "duty" and "performance." In the stark light of the desert, you will be witnessed in your raw, unedited wildness.
To Be Heard: We reclaim the voice that has been silenced or softened. Through vocal activation and the "Council of the Fire," your truth finally finds its resonance.
To Be Held: This is the deep somatic medicine. Through guided bodywork and ritual, you will experience the safety of being held by the earth, the sisterhood, and yourself.
Only 10 spots available
What Sets This Retreat Apart
01 / Premium Lodging
Our retreats prioritize comfort, safety, and luxury—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
02 / Expert Facilitation
Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
03 / Collaborative Energy
Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.
04 / ceremony + ritual
This is the foundation for everything we do- connecting you back to nature, to spirit, and to yourself.
05/ farm to table meals
We provide organic, locally grown, chef prepared meals so that you can feel good with every bite.
06 / deep healing experiences
Meditation + breathwork serve to ground, open, and inspire you towards epic transformation.
What People Are Saying…
"I arrived in Bali feeling spiritually exhausted—like I was doing all the 'right' things but still felt disconnected from my own joy. This retreat was the first time I stopped trying to 'fix' myself and started actually listening to my body’s wisdom. Mandy bridges the gap between high-level spirituality and the raw, feminine experience. I didn’t just find a new practice; I found my way back to a version of myself that is vibrant, embodied, and finally, truly free."
— Sarah J., Bali Retreat
"For years, I treated my personal growth as a private project, something I had to master alone before I could truly show up for others. Mount Shasta changed that. Being held in such a safe, intimate container allowed me to drop the mask of 'having it all together.' I realized that my deepest healing didn’t happen in isolation—it happened in the mirror of the other women. I came home with a newfound capacity for intimacy and a clear map for my own sovereignty."
— Elena R., Mount Shasta Retreat
"The Red Barn was a total recalibration for my nervous system. As a woman used to 'performing' and 'doing,' I didn't realize how much I was starving for genuine, grounded connection. Through the somatic rituals and the simple magic of sharing meals, I moved from a state of constant survival into a state of deep, nourishing presence. Mandy has found the missing link: a way to transform that honors the feminine rhythm and replaces the 'hustle' of self-improvement with the grace of self-governance."
— Michelle D., Red Barn Retreat
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The Alchemy of the Desert…
We don't just talk about purification; we breathe it. We don't just study activation; we dance it into being.
The promise of this experience is simple yet radical: When your deepest desires are finally met—when you are seen, heard, and held in your totality—the frantic, hungry cravings of the ego begin to melt away. What remains is a profound, quiet sovereignty.
only 10 spots available
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The Intimate Sanctuary: A highly curated, small-group container designed for deep resonance. This isn't a crowded conference; it is a close-proximity experience with direct access to your guides, Mandy Trapp and Jillian Schecher, for personalized mentorship and mirror work.
Mastery of the 6 Pillars: Go beyond the theory. We will dive into intensive, hands-on workshops through each stage of The Holy Craving Method, moving the work from your mind into your muscle memory.
Vortex Pilgrimages: We will journey into the raw power of the Sedona landscape, spending intentional time hiking and meditating within the high-vibration energy vortexes to recalibrate your internal frequency.
High-Altar Rituals & Ceremonies: Sacred spaces designed to break the "Seal of Secrecy." Through intentional ceremony and ancestral ritual, we honor the death of old cycles and the birth of your sovereign self.
Somatic Nourishment: Experience the "Altar of the Ordinary" through organic, farm-to-table meals designed to nourish the feminine body and repair your relationship with the act of receiving.
Luxury Accommodations: Rest and integrate in a space of refined beauty. Every detail of your stay is curated to provide the comfort and safety your nervous system needs to fully let go and transform.
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The full itinerary will be announced soon as we are working on some INCREDIBLE surprises!!
But here’s what we know for now:
September 23: Check-in- 5pm and welcome dinner at Sunset
September 24, 25, 26: Pure magic TBA
September 27: Sunrise closing ceremony. Check-out 11am
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Cost:
$3400 CAD. + gst.
(travel to and from location is not included)
*As we only have 10 spaces available for this super-intimate and exclusive retreat, all registrations are non-refundable.
Meet Your Guides
Behind everything we do is a team of people who truly care. We bring our full selves to the table—open-minded, collaborative, and ready to make something great.
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Mandy Trapp is a global meditation and mindfulness expert specializing in stress management and spiritual development. She is the founder of the Lifestyle Meditation Academy and has certified over 3,000 meditation and mindfulness teachers around the world. Her teachings are rooted in spiritual psychology, neuroscience, and energetic insights. She is the creator of The Practice™, a membership program with the focus on supporting the mental and spiritual health of others through interactive learning and powerful practices such as meditation and breathwork. Mandy is known for her grounded, practical, and accessible approach to meditation and spirituality which has allowed tens of thousands around the world to confidently move through the stresses and limitations of life and towards more peace and fulfillment. She is also the owner of El Refugio, an up and coming coveted wellness retreat destination in the beautiful Okanagan, B.C, Canada.
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Jillian Schecher is a Joy Leadership Educator, Coach, Speaker and founder of The Academy of Joyful Living.
Her work is rooted in the belief that how we feel is the foundation for everything we create and that we are meant to serve from overflow, not depletion.
With over a decade on her sober path, Jillian brings a deeply lived understanding of what it means to choose presence over numbing, and truth over avoidance.
She teaches that Joy is not a bypass, it’s the result of moving through discomfort, pain, grief, and shame, and choosing yourself on the other side, again and again.
As the lead facilitator of The Joy Sessions and creator of the Joy Facilitator Certification Program, Jillian not only guides transformation, she mentors others to lead it. Her work supports individuals, leaders, and facilitators in embodying Joy, honouring their energy, and creating meaningful, aligned impact in their work, lives, families and communities.
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Belen is a Culinary Alchemist & Lead Chef originally from Madrid, Spain, and now based in Victoria, BC.
Belen brings a Mediterranean soul and a master’s touch to the retreat kitchen. With a deep-rooted background in whole-foods nutrition, her approach is one of "Deep Nourishment"—crafting meals that are as vibrant and alive as the landscapes we inhabit.
A veteran of the retreat space, Belen has been a staple at many of Mandy Trapp’s immersions, where she has become known for her ability to turn the dining table into an altar of connection. She doesn't just cook; she translates the 6 Pillars into flavors, ensuring that every meal supports your nervous system and honors the feminine body’s need for pleasure, vitality, and true sustenance.
