She is at EASE
April 9th - 13th, 2026
Women’s Retreat in Sedona, Arizona with Beth and Candice
Tap into your most joyful, easeful state in the heart of Sedona.
Step fully into your power at this one-of-a-kind retreat. Sedona’s sacred land is alive with powerful energy vortexes, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant skies, epic hiking, delicious cuisine, and a thriving arts scene. With direct flights from Detroit and an easy drive from Phoenix airport, this desert getaway is as accessible as it is unforgettable.
Beyond the stunning scenery and adventure, this retreat is a true calling—a space for women who know they deserve to feel deeply embodied in their authentic essence. Imagine returning home rested, renewed, and ready for more adventure and play.
This is more than a retreat; it’s an invitation to experience the magic of real sisterhood—connection, support, and freedom to be your truest self.
Our vision celebrates all the best parts of being a woman—
Slumber party vibes,
Laughing until we cry,
Savoring simple pleasures,
Reading by the fire,
Swinging in outdoor chairs and soaking in epic views,
Frolicking and exploring Sedona with wide-eyed wonder.
Every experience is an invitation, never an obligation. Our weekend blends meaningful group activities with plenty of leisure, so you’ll return home deeply rested, filled with love, and connected to a new sisterhood.
Retreat Schedule:
Arrive Thursday early evening for our opening ceremony and dinner
Depart Monday morning
We’ll also gather for a group intro call before the retreat and an integration meetup afterward to support your journey.
Together, we’re creating more than just a weekend away—it’s a movement toward embodying the life you truly want. It’s about feeling healthy, whole, and slowing down enough to notice the tiny, beautiful moments in your life.
This retreat is your permission slip to honor yourself, listen deeply, and bring this magic back home to your family and everyday life.
Your Retreat Guides - Beth + Candice
Beth James
Hey Beautiful Beings
A longtime yoga teacher (over two decades), I started Barefoot originally as a yoga festival set in the woods of Michigan. My vision has always been to bring people together and combine my favorite healing things: yoga, community, and nature!
That was over 12 years ago. Since then, as my life has grown and shifted, so has my business. I have led people on over 30 international retreats, plus dozens more smaller community-based events right here in Michigan. My original educational background is a degree in anthropology, and I have always been a wanderer (just ask my mom!). The same first year as the festival, I began running international retreats, and I’ve never looked back. Bringing people together to learn about themselves and other cultures throughout the world has been one of my most rewarding and gratifying jobs.
Over the last five years or so, my mission and purpose have not only deepened but also shifted. I am now remarried, raising my two beautiful daughters, and I consider myself in my midlife. I’ve spent the past five years broadening my knowledge on all things womanhood—studying feminine archetypes, psychology, tantra, and training with feminine embodiment leaders and coaches. At first, this was about my own curiosity and wanting to return to a more feminine state after ending a long marriage where I was overly in my masculine and essentially burnt out. I started to feel like the yoga community wasn’t serving me, so I began a deep dive to once again become a seeker.
Now, my business is centered around creating health and harmony—first and foremost within my family, and then focused on a regulated nervous system. This has led me to work specifically with women, both one-on-one and in small group containers, doing what I refer to as Embodiment work. At its core, this work is a blend of tools and healing modalities to help you feel best equipped to keep your nervous system calm and steady, ultimately guiding you to live authentically.
I run leadership trainings twice a year, coaching others in this industry—those who also want to run events and retreats and are looking for ways to deepen their connection to their purpose and mission, while staying in integrity and good health.
I will forever be a student of life. My daughters are currently my greatest teachers, and much of my inspiration for working with women and helping heal past trauma, disempowerment, and insecurities is for future generations. Our festival mission is very family-centric. We have many families who return year after year, and together we’ve watched our families grow. The community is full of incredible people not just from Michigan, but beyond. It is here to be a source of support, inspiration, growth, healing opportunities, and a reminder of what is possible in the world today. We need places and spaces where we can safely and authentically connect with one another and with nature—ultimately, to bring this work home and be better for our families.
When you work with me, I welcome you with open arms, giving you permission to be vulnerable and to feel safe. It is my mission to serve from the highest good and to continue doing the work on myself so I can be a vessel of love and light.
Candice Lamarand
For close to two decades I've focused my studies and experiences around Trauma-Informed Somatic work. I incorporate many different healing tools & modalities in my offerings including, but not limited to: Intuitive movement, energy work, yoga, mindful meditation practices, shamanic practices, and breath work. I’ve also apprenticed with mentors, elders, the shipibo in the Amazon of Peru.
I am deeply passionate for creating safe, intentional and sacred spaces for humans to come together, connect, explore, and discover their own healing and awakening path. It is my great pleasure to be in service to those stepping into their highest purpose and power. I am also a seasoned photographer for wellness practitioners, retreat settings, ceremonial experiences, and embodiment photo shoots.
I believe that one's healing journey is the greatest gift we can give to not only ourselves, but to our children, loved ones, and humanity. I look forward to connecting on your awakening path.
From Past Retreaters
“Candice and Beth are each unique and special beautiful souls.
My heart is filled with gratitude for them. Their blended energies working together are magic, offering a catalyst for personal life changing experiences.
Over the years I have been fortunate to have experienced numerous offerings and modalities with each of them as part of my ongoing wellness and healing journey. They have a gift for curating opportunities to feel alive in the present moment, leaving you with tools and a heighten self awareness to support you on your personal journey. Offerings are personal, bringing people together in a supportive holistic way. Events are always uplifting, empowering and enlightening, even when facing shadows and darkness for growth and evolution.
They highlight and exemplify the importance of joy and fun, and how we can choose to dance through the flow of emotions and life with greater depth of self love, and acceptance.
They lead and hold space with raw vulnerability, integrity and kindness for authentic experiences, meeting you where you are at.
Most importantly I have always felt seen, safe and supported with them.
Their energy of safety draws me in, compelling me to continue coming back for more.
Investing in opportunities to grow and connect with Candice and Beth as facilitators has been rewarding and life changing, part of positively impacting the trajectory of my life.
They are healers that helped me to ignite a fire within, embrace my feminine goddess, release trauma, surrender, face fears, find my voice… and so much more.
I can’t wait for upcoming retreats/experiences with them, and to see what the next chapter of life’s journey reveals with them as guides.”
~Tanya Bidoczka
Our Location
Set amidst the stunning vibrant formations of Sedona’s magical and breathtaking views, This is far more than a destination. This space was created for you to take a piece of Sedona’s enchanting spirit with you when you return home feeling uplifted, invigorated and connected. It’s a place where breathtaking natural beauty connects with the spiritual realm.
The Africa Room - SOLD OUT
This room has one queen bed, one double bed, and one king bed.
Enjoy the panoramic Sedona view that surrounds this beautifully appointed room. The occupants of this room share the Shower Room which houses two showers, two toilets, and a double vanity.
The queen and double beds are priced for one person. The king has an option for one person or two people planning to come together.
The Library Loft - SOLD OUT
This unenclosed loft space has two double beds.
Summit the uniquely hand carved teak staircase for the most stunning views of the majestic Red Rock Mountains from the Library Loft. This is a special area perched above the main living room (please note that this is not an enclosed room) and overlooking Cathedral Rock and Thunder Mountain. This room shares a bathroom with the Shanti Room.
The India Room
This room has two double beds.
Two intricately handmade wooden beds create a special oasis as well as bring the essence of India to life. This room is also the coolest in the house during the hot summer months. It also provides direct access to the community courtyard with its own private entrance. This room has an attached bathroom shared with the main Great Room when needed.
The Shanti Room — SOLD OUT
This room has a king bed for one or two guests.
The word shanti means peace, which is what you’re sure to find while staying in this beautiful room. The Shanti Room has one of the best views in the house. There is a king-sized bed and seating area that opens out to a large private wooden deck overlooking the Mandala Pool and the Red Rock Mountains. This room shares a bathroom with the loft guests. The king bed has an option for one person or two people planning to come together.
The Primary Suite
This private room has a king bed for one or two.
The Primary Suite is an extraordinary and completely private oasis equipped with a California King-sized bed, a full sitting area with a stunningly beautiful rock fireplace, an enormous walk-in closet and full newly remodeled bathroom handcrafted in local stone. The seating area opens to the Maple Tree Garden where you’ll find a hanging bed to cozy up to or walk out to the outdoor dining area and pool.
Your Retreat Includes:
Daily breakfast
Thursday night welcome dinner
2 lunches and 2 dinners (other meals enjoyed at Sedona’s amazing restaurants and cafés—pay as you go)
Daily hikes and ceremonies at Sedona’s sacred vortexes
Daily yoga and somatic movement sessions
Breathwork ceremony
Embodiment photoshoot
Womb ceremony
Sisterhood experiences galore
Special welcome bag
What’s Not Included:
Flights and transportation to the retreat house
If you’d like more freedom to explore, we recommend renting a car
Not required—there’s a shuttle from Phoenix airport to Sedona (we’re happy to help arrange this)
Bodywork sessions on site (details shared after sign-up)
Meals out around town
Extra snacks or beverages you may want
About Our Stay
Our retreat home is truly a sanctuary, offering everything you need for relaxation and inspiration:
Saltwater pool
Jacuzzi
Library with thousands of books
Incredible yoga temple
Spacious outdoor patios
Unbelievable views in every direction
Just a short trip to town, yet nestled in an extremely peaceful and quiet area
This is the perfect setting to unwind, connect, and soak in the magic of Sedona.
Earlybird pricing is available for the next two weeks only! After that, room prices will increase by $200 per spot.
A $600 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Due to the nature of planning these special events, all deposits/payments are nonrefundable. The final balance is due 90 days before the retreat. Payment plans are available—just let us know if you need special accommodations.
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This retreat is for the woman who is ready to make herself her health and wellness of priority. This is for the woman who is longing for a vacation that is more than a vacation and experience that she will come home rested and renewed.
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We love having newbies-
But if you aren’t sure reach out to us and we can set up a call and see if it is an alignment for all of us.
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The retreats yoga practice is always in direct alignment with those attending.
Beth and Candice’s Yoga background is hatha yoga based. On retreats it’s typically centered around soulful and insightful practices, catering to a combination of flow style with yin and restorative mixed in plus plenty of breath work and hands-on adjustments.
Candice will be guiding us through a very powerful breath, work ceremonial experience, and if there are more questions about this, we are happy to touch base with you prior to the retreat.
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We actually love having people new to yoga. What’s most important? Is your willingness and your readiness. Coming open to receive wanting to take some new patterns.
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Everything that we offer is an invitation and nothing is required or mandatory that being said Sedona is an amazing place to hike so we will be offering daily hikes. Some of them will be a little more vigorous than others, but there is always an option to do a shorten version or to just go and be a sightseer!
We recommend letting us know if you have any physical limitations that you think would be impeding on your participation.
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Once you put down your deposit, we will reach out to you with the welcome email letting you know that we received it and excited to have you on board and we can be available to help you navigate flying information about the house if you’re looking to get a ride we can help you with this as well as the shuttle from the Phoenix airport. If you’d like to have more leisure time and you know you want to have time to explore Sedona, we do suggest renting a car however this is not necessary.
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We can cater to all diets, but our focus is on whole nourishing as organic as possible healthy fresh food. Typical typically most of the meals are gluten-free, but please just let us know your dietary restrictions and we are happy to accommodate.