Retreats, Workshops, and Meaningful Gatherings at Orchard Canyon This June

May 25, 2026

Join special June retreats in Oak Creek Canyon including a restorative retreat and a hands-on dowsing workshop in a Sedona nature setting.

June in the canyon offers more than rest. It offers meaningful experiences in nature.

This month, Orchard Canyon hosts two unique gatherings designed to deepen connection - to self, to nature, and to something greater.


Retreat with Beth Claxton, MD - June 25–27

A Summer Retreat | A Two-Night Experience


There’s a point in life when things begin to shift - energy, sleep, metabolism, even how we relate to ourselves and each other. For many, it happens subtly, quietly, and without guidance.


Longevity, Hormones & Connection in Midlife is an immersive retreat focused on metabolic health, hormone balance, and sustainable vitality after 40.

Guests will experience:

• Science-based education in a nature setting 

• Practical tools for supporting long-term health 

• Meaningful time to reconnect as partners 

• Space to reset, realign, and restore in the quiet of the canyon 

Spots are intentionally limited to keep the experience personal.

“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.” - Paracelsus

Learn more & register here. https://www.bethclaxtonmd.com/DrB-retreat-orchard-canyon


Hands-On Dowsing Workshop with Susan McNeill Spuhler - June 9 & 10

A rare opportunity to learn dowsing - often called focused intuition - from a fourth-generation dowser with over 35 years of experience.

Guests will explore:

• Using pendulums and L-rods 

• Accessing intuition 

• Manifestation, self-esteem, and awareness 

• Practical tools for everyday life

All set within the peaceful canyon setting of Oak Creek Canyon.

These gatherings are intimate, hands-on, and perfectly suited to the Orchard Canyon environment.

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