Personal Spiritual Retreats

Thank you very much for a wonderful week. It was such a pleasure and honor to meet 2 amazing people! I learned a lot and had so much fun at the same time. The outdoor activities were fun and breathtaking!  This is an experience I will carry and cherish for the rest of my life. Please continue what you’ve been doing because you two a really making a difference- an amazing, powerful difference impact.  This retreat turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.  Thank you will never be enough!

I really enjoyed the retreat. Learned the A B C’s of accept, breathe, communicate. The Grand Canyon was awesome and inspiring.

From the very beginning it is clear that Marian and Garrett want to create a retreat experience that is personal and meaningful for each attendee.  I am totally grateful to you both for giving me and my friends a wonderful experience.  Thank you, Marian, for your flexibility with the workshops and it was amazing how you tied them together to give me the insight I needed to help me face some obstacles on my journey.  Garrett was very patient, kind and encouraging during our outdoor adventures.  Climbing Bell Rock was an amazing, unique experience for me.  I came in with an open mind, but if I had any expectations, they were blown away.  The balance of the “mind” activities of the workshops and the physical outdoor activities was perfect!  My Spirit led me to your website and she guided me perfectly.

I thought I came for one thing, but I left with so much more! I released a lot of pain and made room for joy and love. This retreat taught me so much! Thank you both for the love, healing and laughter!

My retreat was the best. I learned so much from both of you (Marian & Garrett), from your workshops, and from your relationship with each other (and your dog, Bella). The workshops took me through a spiritual awakening. The beauty of Sedona and the Grand Canyon was breathtaking and I felt such gratitude for being there. I learned that love is pure, simple and warm.  It was such a great week!

I was looking for an experience that not only focused on my mind , body and soul but also incorporated getting back in touch with nature. My experience at Western Spirit was just what I needed. The morning workshops were with Marian, who has great wisdom in many areas of self-discovery. The other amazing experience of this trip was to have all of the outdoor adventures that were led by Garrett. His knowledge of the area and the history and stories he would tell made the time very special. He is full of energy and loves giving back and connecting with people from all over the world. The week far exceeded my expectations!

Thank you for your wonderful hospitality in a loving environment of safety and trust. The retreat was very caring, supportive and well organized.

It was truly an amazing and life-changing week for me. So very informative and fun. Went way beyond my expectations. You have definitely helped and changed me. Your knowledge of the local area and nature was an added bonus. I can’t thank you enough!

Marian & Garrett are a wonderful, beautiful couple. I enjoyed everything about the week’s retreat and it far exceeded my expectations.

Christine Sep. 2019 CA

Marian and Garrett both have beautiful hearts and are so thoughtful and committed to helping people heal. The retreat was so much better than I expected. All the workshops are very well planned and I appreciated the summary handouts at the end. I believe this retreat is going to change my life!

OMG! Where do I begin? This retreat far surpassed my expectations! I am so grateful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It was so down to earth, taught full of wisdom and very well planned out. The workshops were all top notch and made me feel safe. And I love your Aussie, Bella.

I loved everything about this experience! The genuine care and compassion was deeply felt and the organization of the week was perfect. The workshop lessons were at a heart level and was just what I needed. I loved the hikes and the awesome scenery of Sedona and the Grand Canyon, they were amazing and spiritual. The retreat exceeded all my expectations. The best parts were Marian and Garrett!

The retreat was great!  I loved the intuition workshop the best. I learned to experience my spirituality with more vigor, which then positively impacts all aspects of my life.

The retreat was all I hoped it would be, a good balance of workshops with emotional and spiritual work, while enjoying the beauty of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. I got a lot more out of the workshops than I was expecting. I now have the tools to connect with and develop the Spirit within me.

The retreat was a fantastic, unforgettable experience I will cherish forever. Thank you for everything. Marian & Garrett are amazing people and a great couple. The week went by so fast and far exceeded my expectations.

The retreat was excellent and exceeded my expectations; it was so positive.  So glad I chose this retreat and I’m very grateful and happy to have met Marian and Garrett.  It was such an enlightening experience!  The workshops were “right up my alley”.  The views from our hike up Bell Rock were breath-taking! Everything was excellent!

My retreat experience was more than I could have hoped for. All the workshops were wonderful and gave me so much to practice. The Grand Canyon experience was awesome! I learned that everything is in Divine Order. There are no words to describe how well my expectations were met.

From my first email inquiry to making my reservation deposit, they answered all my questions. Their website was full of all the answers I needed to make a decision. Marian’s gifts and experience with the workshops provided me the perfect opportunity for my personal growth. Garrett’s knowledge and insights enhanced the outdoor experiences so much. Saying “thank you” doesn’t seem adequate enough for how much my life has positively changed through five days with Marian and Garrett!

Marian & Garrett are such wonderful, thoughtful, fun and joyous people!  This retreat was just what I needed.  The workshops flowed well and tied into each other nicely.  I loved the Bell Rock climb (couldn’t have done it without Garrett) and the Grand Canyon hike.  Garrett’s knowledge of everything really added to the adventures.  I loved the nature and always felt safe.  I learned the importance of self-love and that everything i s always in Divine Order.

It was such an amazing experience. I’m glad I followed my intuition and found this retreat.

Marian is so thoughtful, compassionate and knowledgeable in the workshops and Garrett was great with the outdoor activities in Sedona and the Grand Canyon. I learned that I create my life through my thoughts, words, feelings and actions. The retreat certainly met my expectations.

The workshops were powerful and amazing, with the information delivered with love and kindness. I learned to feel all my emotions and be honest with myself and those I love. The retreat exceeded all my expectations.

What a blessing…the start of a new journey and personal spiritual growth!

Thank you for all the spiritual and outdoor guidance and hospitality.  In the workshops Marian was caring, funny and intuitive, and her handouts to take home were very helpful. I loved the background information from Garrett about the Sedona area and history, and the Grand Canyon, Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock. I learned to pay attention to all four aspects of my life, emotional, mental, physical and spiritual. This retreat met all my expectations!

When I signed up, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew I was broken and at a low point in my life. I’ve just finished the week with Garrett and Marian and feel so much better. I gave this retreat my undivided attention. I listened, spoke, wept, hiked, and pushed myself. I leave here tomorrow a new man. I have a lot of work to do, but know I can do this . . . and will. They fixed me. I am so grateful!

This retreat experience has enabled me to find and start my spiritual jopurney. All the workshops were wonderful and I loved being out in the stunning nature of Sedona and the Grand Canyon. I learned the critical ABCs – to be Aware, to Breath, and to Communicate. I was healed by this!  The retreat truly exceeded all my expectations.

It was a wonderful retreat! We truly appreciate all the heart and effort that you put into all your workshops. They were all great, especially the intuition and relationship ones. Garrett offered such interesting facts about the area and the vortex spots, and was quite the considerate host. Thanks for hosting such a great retreat.

I think I got what I came for and for that I am grateful! I’ve really enjoyed the classes, the hikes and the new friendships. My sincere thanks to Marian and Garrett. Blessings to you both.

The retreat was a wise investment of time and money that I consider well spent. The entire experience was a great balance of valuable workshops and outdoor activities. The vortex hike around Bell Rock was so peaceful for me. I learned to accept what is in my life and give myself grace.

I received everything I was looking for. Learned that my choices really do come from either a place of love or fear. The workshops definitely met my expectations and the outdoor activities far exceeded them! Thank you!

This retreat was above and beyond what I came for.  I learned tools that I will use forever.  The outdoor activities were perfect (in spite of the rain) and very informative.  I learned to trust Spirit and my purpose in life.

“Thank you” hardly seems like enough for all you’ve given me. I am truly grateful to you for opening my eyes and my heart.

I enjoyed the whole retreat. Too short! My soul was moved and awakened by the Grand Canyon. All the workshops were very good.

Everything was fantastic. I learned to love and trust myself above all else. The Balance & Harmony workshops was the best.

I loved the workshops and the Grand Canyon especially. The week was way above my expectations!

The retreat felt tailored to me specifically. The workshops were great and Marian’s energy, knowledge, insight and love really helped me. They really made me think and look within. Loved the visuals and handouts. Garrett’s knowledge of the area was impressive and his stories enjoyable. Our expectations were met and the retreat brought us closer together.

It was undoubtedly a transformative week! I’m very grateful for the connections I’ve made and the tools I have learned. The workshops were awesome and Cathedral Rock so beautiful. I loved everything. Thank you both so much!

Thank you for your help on my healing journey. You two are beautiful! The retreat was fantastic, with loving, patient and knowledgeable teachers.

Carrie Mar. 2019 Canada

Thank you both for sharing your love, energy and wisdom. I am very grateful for this retreat experience and the opportunity to know the two of you in this lifetime. Garrett, thanks for sharing your knowledge and trivia of Sedona. The retreat far exceeded my expectations!

You two are a wonderful and beautiful couple. I enjoyed everything about the retreat. Exceeded all my expectations.

The combination of workshops and outdoor activities was perfect and so beneficial to me.  The workshop lessons were eye-opening and given with love.  Marian’s presentation of the workshops was spectacular and very beneficial for me.  I enjoyed all the beautiful outdoor activities, but the Grand Canyon was the most memorable.  This retreat met my expectations on everything.  I would highly recommend Marian and Garrett.  Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!

The retreat was absolutely great and I felt so comfortable immediately. I learned to focus on myself and be gentle and trust myself. The workshops were perfect and I’m glad Marian was able to tailor them to our group.

The week far exceeded my expectations! I absolutely loved my experience at Western Spirit. It was truly a life-changing experience. What you both do is so very special, a gift from God. I could not have wanted my 50th birthday trip to be any other way! And Bella, your Aussie, was an added bonus.

It was a fantastic experience, something for the mind, body and soul, taught with warmth and love. Thank you for everything.

My intuition could never have been more right when I was drawn to your retreat center. I leave with a new direction in life, trusting Spirit. I am love and light.

An incredible an invaluable experience with connections for a lifetime! The retreat far exceeded my expectations. The workshops were amazing, safe and healing, and the outdoor places we visited were so beautiful and so much fun. Garrett is quite the knowledgeable guide. I will stay in touch!

The retreat was amazing! There were so many topics covered and valuable tools introduced to me through the workshops. And the outdoor adventures were a perfect compliment to what I was learning this week. It far exceeded my expectations and I want to come back again.

I loved it! A beautiful place with wonderful teachers. I liked all of the workshops; they were a good mix. And all the beautiful places we visited, especially the Grand Canyon! I wasn’t sure what to expect from this retreat, but the time spent with Marian & Garrett was an added bonus. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

It was an amazing experience and I am so grateful for everything. I felt very safe in all the workshops. The outdoor experiences were wonderful and the scenery was gorgeous. The retreat exceeded my expectations by 100%!

On a scale of 1 to 10, this retreat is a 10! I experienced a great sense of renewal – spiritually, emotionally, mentally and of gratitude. Marian’s workshops are very deep and powerful, and she provides a very personal involvement of commitment and leadership. I loved Garrett’s hikes, knowledge of local history and storytelling. Marian and Garrett “knocked” this retreat out of the park. I feel so blessed to have met both of you and to have shared in such a rich, awakening, heart-warming experience! Thank you for the gift of yourselves. I will always be grateful.

To rate the week’s experience a 3 (great) is not a strong enough rating. Everything was so perfect and I learned so much. Marian & Garrett are gifts to this planet! Marian is an amazing intuitive teacher who makes the workshops so special and unique. Garrett is so knowledgeable about the outdoors and local history; a true cowboy. He is an inspiration and joy to be around and everyone is positively affected. The workshops and outdoor activities were perfect and my soul is grinning from ear to ear. I plan on carrying Western Spirit with me forever!

This retreat was so inspiring and I felt welcomed immediately. The workshops completely changed my outlook and my soul, and the outdoor activities brought new beauty and revelations. Marian and Garrett are my new life-long friends!

My retreat experience went above and beyond my expectations. I received so much knowledge from the both of you. I feel a great hope and joy in my soul thanks to you  both. I can’t wait to continue what I’ve started. Marian is so intuitive and taught what I needed to hear. And I loved Garrett’s knowledge. The beauty of the hikes in the Grand Canyon and on Bell Rock were unlike anything else I’ve experienced.

I am blessed to have shared the week with you. You have made my journey that much more exciting. I really can’t quite express my gratitude for both of you and the work you do. Marian is such a bright light and full of love. And Garrett is so knowledgeable and passionate about nature and Sedona. I knew right after our introductions that I would grow and see and feel all of what I needed this week. I understand now that we are all one. Thank you for sharing your love and light. May our paths cross often!

This retreat was by far one of the most impactful experiences I have ever had! It far exceeded my hopes and expectations. The workshops were very thought out and the outdoor activities so much fun. I learned to choose love over fear and surrender to the Universe.

I enjoyed every second and learned so much while on this retreat. The workshops are so educational and engaging. I learned to trust and love myself. It was even more amazing than I expected. Marian is an angel!

This retreat was a great balance between the workshops and the outdoors. Marian’s workshops built on what I’m learning in other courses. Garret’s knowledge of the area and its history is exceptional. I would definitely recommend this retreat to others and would enjoy doing it again.

Thank you both for making my 50th birthday week more wonderful than my wildest dreams! I know I was guided to be here.

The retreat was great and perfect.  Just what I needed.  Marian and Garrett are so fun-loving – the dynamic duo!  Marian’s workshops are presented with love and kindness, filled with intuition and knowledge.  Safety – value – power!  Choose love!

The gifts you have given me are nothing short of miraculous. Thank you for sharing your love and light with the world.

The workshops were all so great. Marian & Garrett are so knowledgeable and compassionate. It changed my life!

Dionne Mar. 2019 PA

This week was an amazing experience and hard to find adequate words to describe it. I learned I am strong and must trust my intuition. The retreat far exceeded my expectations.

The retreat week was such an incredible experience, one that will be with me for the rest of my life. Thank you for being a part of my spiritual journey. The workshops were amazing and helped me see myself more clearly and what I need to heal. Sedona and the Grand Canyon are breathtaking and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. My retreat was so much better than I expected and the combination of the workshops and outdoor adventures was amazing.

The retreat was outstanding, as were all the workshops. I learned forgiveness, manifestation and how to connect spiritually. The Grand Canyon visit and the hiking on Bell Rock were amazing. Everything was over and above my expectations!

The retreat was so much better than I expected. Marian is an excellent, very knowledgeable facilitator who truly cares. Garrett’s knowledge of the area and local history makes him an excellent guide who is very friendly and considerate. I learned to take better care of myself to bring more joy into my life.

The retreat was an intimate, personal, powerful and flexible experience. I truly enjoyed it and felt a strong spiritual connection throughout. The workshops were so inspiring and engaging. I enjoyed the physical outdoor experiences in the beauty of Sedona. I learned to honor my feelings and trust my intuition.  This retreat far exceeded my expectations!

I would certainly return again. It exceeded all my expectations.

Maggie Sep. 2019 CO

I made the right decision to come to Western Spirit’s retreat. The workshop “Choosing Love Over Fear” provided a strong foundation for the week and I found myself coming back to it often. I loved the non-judgmental support and leadership. I am so grateful to have met both of you.

This eye-opening week was everything I hoped it would be, full of self discovery. Marian is so knowledgeable and I learned so much from every workshop. Thank you both!

I am so grateful for Marian & Garrett! The time I spent with them was life-changing. Marian’s workshops were incredibly healing and she was so invested in my spiritual journey. She taught me to be kinder and gentler with myself. The retreat went way beyond my expectations.

This retreat was life-changing and way more than I imagined and expected. The workshops were very well done and the outdoor activities a lot of fun and inspiring. My heart is full and my soul is open. I learned that I always have the power to choose self-love.

Thank you, thank you! The week was epic. . .it was everything I needed.

Angela Mar. 2019 FL

I loved the retreat and it was great to be back here.  All the workshops were great, as usual.  I learned to let go ands be more open, to choose love over fear.

The retreat was very eye-opening and an experience I can take home with me and apply every day. The workshops helped me get more in tune with myself. The outdoor activities were awesome and wonderful! I learned to breathe through my feelings and that I don’t always have to be in “warrior” mode. My expectations for this week-long retreat were greatly exceeded.

An amazing experience! I accomplished all I came for – and so much more. The workshops were great. The retreat far exceeded all my expectations.

You have given me my life back and opened my eyes to the love and joy that was in me and lost. I wouldn’t feel it if it wasn’t for your joy, happiness, spirituality and compassion.

It was such an amazing experience to learn about love and Spirit. The hiking was in such beautiful places. It was wonderful getting to know you both. The workshops were so informative and valuable, and the outdoor activities fantastic. The retreat was above and beyond my expectations. Thank you!

This has been a wonderful, eye-opening, humbling, constructive and fun week. You do a great job! Marian creates a very safe environment for the workshops and I loved the visits to Bell Rock and the Grand Canyon.

The retreat was the perfect combination of very enlightening workshops and excellent outdoor activities. Garrett has a wealth of outdoor knowledge and Marian was very supportive in the workshops. I was blown away by the week!

This retreat was a great program and way better than I expected.  I learned so many important things.  The workshops provided so many great points to incorporate into my life.  I really enjoyed the hike/climb up Bell Rock that pushed me to do what I thought I couldn’t.  The retreat totally changed my way of thinking about myself.

I loved all the workshops and learned to choose love over fear and trust my intuition. The retreat far exceeded my expectations and the outdoor activities were so much fun.

Although the combination of spirituality, kind people and nature made the spiritual retreat so special, it was the workshops that had the most impact on me. I can’t tell you how impressed I was with them. The atmosphere you set provided me with a safe and spiritual environment that gave me the security to examine my fears and get clarity on what I want and where I’m trying to go.

I am so grateful for this retreat experience. I learned to be present and to breathe.

I feel more enlightened and very awake, aware and more connected. This retreat was so much more than I expected. The workshops were so great and the outdoor activities perfect! I learned that I am the power of love and not a victim of fear.

Everything was fantastic. I learned so much, to just breathe and relax. It far exceeded all my expectations!

I thoroughly enjoyed my retreat.  It was just what I needed at the time.  So many blessings in the workshop lessons.

The week was fantastic and amazing! Loving, patient and knowledgeable teachers. You both are beautiful and I thank the Universe for connecting us.

Marian and Garrett are amazing Spirit guides. They gently and intuitively helped me acknowledge places I’ve been holding back and struggling. The insight gained on this retreat will have lasting impact on the shape of my life for years to come. Grateful beyond measure to have found them. I recommend Western Spirit 100% without reservation, if you are looking for a powerful and joyful retreat.

Live in the now, trust my intuition, breathe consciously! Thank you for this wonderful retreat. You both are great examples of balance and harmony.

After I returned home my approach to life completely changed. I can’t even begin to express the gratitude that I feel for you both for the truth that you awakened in me. My relationships with my partner, friends and family have significantly changed and improved. I am completely at peace with myself now. I now take life moment to moment and it is a wonderful journey. With your help, my stay at Western Spirit has completely changed my life for the better. I like to call it my rebirth. I mention your retreat center to everyone who asks what has enabled me to change. God bless you both for the guidance you offer people.

I would highly recommend this to others. It really opened my eyes and changed my heart. This week was a blessing and I feel like I’ve taken a huge step in my spirituality. I have a new and more positive outlook on life. All the activities were great fun and made me feel closely connected to nature. Everything was absolutely beautiful and refreshing.

Thank you both for blessing me with the best week I’ve had in years. Your spiritual retreat has met my every expectation and gone beyond it. You are both inspirations. Thank you for opening your hearts to me and making me feel very comfortable and accepted each day.

Honestly, I can’t say enough about Western Spirit. The week was such a positive experience that I will hold forever in my heart. I hope to return again someday. This week I learned to always choose love over fear. I am forever grateful to Marian & Garrett.

Thank you Marian & Garrett for a wonderful week. The retreat was very well thought out and totally beyond my expectations.  Thank you for your wisdom, Marian.  All your workshops were very informative and I learned a lot from each one.  And I really enjoyed all the outdoor adventures and just loved being in nature.

Thank you for an amazing week! I am truly grateful for all you do.

Thank you so much for an outstanding retreat. I could not have asked for more. Every aspect of the week was fantastic. The workshops were great! Activities were stunning!

Garrett & Marian enusred a personal touch and bonding with the group. Thanks for making me feel so welcome. It was an awesome journey and experience!

The retreat was very real and intimate. You have both made me very happy. . .exceeded all my expectations.

Jacqueline Feb. 2019

Iowa

The retreat was amazing. I loved the workshops, very helpful, truthful and honest. Garrett is an awesome outdoor guide. I learned to be grounded and to recognize my power. I would 100% come back and recommend to everyone.

I just loved all the workshops and outdoor activities! Thank you from the bottom of the heart.

I really enjoyed the sessions with Marian. I learned I am stronger than I give myself credit for and I am not alone.

The retreat was much greater and richer than I expected. The workshops were so important to my healing and the outdoor activities were fun and exciting; the Grand Canyon hike amazing! I learned to breathe, to feel and to love myself unconditionally. This retreat far surpassed my expectations.

I thought it was the perfect mix of wonderful workshops and outdoor activities. This retreat was the perfect launching pad for my spiritual journey. The workshops were informative and the beauty of Sedona awesome. Thank you for sharing your gifts with me!

I felt led to this retreat at Western Spirit. It felt right and necessary; I would definitely do it again. I received something valuable from every workshop and I truly enjoyed all the outdoor activities. I also appreciated Garrett’s historical knowledge, it was both entertaining and engaging. Thank you for this wonderful getaway. I really enjoyed my time with you!

I learned so much at this retreat. You made me feel safe and comfortable. It was a great experience and I learned so much about myself and my relationships. The beauty and energy of Sedona is wonderful and Garrett did a great job leading us around. The love and kindness you shared with us was above and beyond my expectations. This week’s guidance will live on with me forever. I look forward to staying in touch with you both.

Words fail to express how transformational and life-giving this Sedona retreat experience with Marian & Garrett was for me! They provided a balance of workshops and learning mixed with outdoor excursions and activities. Marian and Garrett were well organized, deeply committed to the growth and wellness of the participants, and offered a safe and welcome space for me to embrace precisely what was needed in my life. Our group for the week was PHENOMENAL! Comprised of all different backgrounds and demographics, coming from all over the world…yet brought together by Divine order. We bonded immediately through our shared energy and the common threads woven through our stories. I’m already eagerly anticipating our group reunion with Garrett and Marian next year in Tuscany!

I completely enjoyed this spiritual experience very much.  I loved the combination of the workshops, meditations and outdoor activities and I really appreciated Marian’s gentleness and presentation of the workshop information.  The “Choose love over fear” workshop gave me the awareness to begin making life changes by choosing love.  My first visit to the Grand Canyon was excellent!  I really needed this retreat experience and it far exceeded my expectations!

I felt the workshops and outdoor trips were the perfect combination to feed my soul. The workshops were fun, insightful, and exactly what I needed now. Having the chance to hike with our knowledgeable guide, Garrett, was perfect. The workshop “Communicating with your Angels and Guides” was amazing. And I loved the hike to the Seven Sacred Pools. I’d love to do this retreat again some day.

The retreat was very good; you put your heart into your work and made it the best. Marian has exceptional skills with the workshops, with a warm, personal approach. The outdoor activities were well-organized and interesting. Our expectations were well exceeded.

The retreat facilitators are amazing and very connected to Creator Source and the land here. Enlightening would best describe Marian’s workshops. I could spend even more time together here.

The retreat was enlightening and everything I hoped for. I look forward to using the tools I learned in the workshops. The Living in Balance & Harmony workshop taught me about self-love. The outside meditation was awesome.

Wonderful experience. The workshops were extremely helpful. I highly recommend Western Spirit

Thank you both so very much. I tried not to have any expectations, but you more than exceeded all of them! Marian is a wonderful teacher and presents everything very well. I enjoyed Sedona’s outdoors and Garrett’s commentaries. This week I learned to breathe, to meditate and to follow my intuition.

Thank you so much for a wonderful week. My spiritual growth has been amazing!

The retreat was amazing! I really enjoyed all the workshops, especially the chakra balancing. Thank you Marian & Garrett!