THE VORTEX RETREAT | SEDONA
For the Creative Entrepreneur Craving Depth, Vision, and Something Real
April 24th–27th, 2026
This Retreat is For You If…
You're a business-minded photographer who feels everything deeply. You want your work to mean something – not just to your clients, but to you.
You see both art and business as sacred practices. You're done compartmentalizing and ready to build a creative life that honors both heart and hustle.
You're craving quiet from the noise. You want clarity, grounding, and space to realign, strengthen and build a sustainable business during uncertain times.
You're not here for another cookie-cutter portfolio-building workshop. You're ready for something deeper – a sift in your business, your mindset, and your creative direction.
THE VORTEX RETREAT: SEDONA
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
3-Night Stay
in a private 7-suite mansion, where every window frames the wild poetry of Sedona’s red rocks.
Soak in golden light from the pool, let the hot tub melt your bones, and watch the desert sky do what it does best—take your breath away.
One Styled Shoot Excursion
Because business should always be balanced with pleasure.
We’re leaning toward a styled elopement shoot—but we’ll co-create something epic based on the group’s vibe and vision.
Welcome Dinner+Mixer
to kick off the retreat and connect with your fellow artists.
Content Creation Hike+Headshots
let's set out together across Sedona's sacred red rocks with the sole intent of creating content for your business
Vortex Yoga Excursion
set out on a guided hike and grounding yoga session among Sedona’s iconic red rocks—right in the heart of one of its powerful vortex sites.
Aura Photography Session
Collaborative Business Consult
Your Business, Your Vision—Collaboratively Refining. No fluff...just what YOU need. SEO, Using Pinterest as a Marketing Tool, Reels? Let's chat and make a plan of action for your business.
Business Coaching Intensive
Rachel Traxler will guide you in building solid business foundations, craft intentional funnels, and attract dream clients (Workbook Included)
WHERE YOU'LL STAY:
WHO'S COMING WITH ME???
NEW TO UNRAVELED, LEAD Instructor
Rachel Traxler
Meet Rachel—a wedding photographer, podcaster, and photography business coach with over 12 years of experience in the wedding industry. Through her high-level coaching program and podcast, she’s helped countless photographers build solid business foundations, craft intentional funnels, and attract dream clients who book their highest packages yet.
Rach believes we’re all given gifts for a reason—and hers were meant to serve. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help photographers build not just better businesses, but better lives because of them.
THE GANGS ALL HERE – MEET YOUR UNRAVELED TEAM
The Unraveled Team
Your girls, Melissa, Sarah and Laura are back together again for the Sedona Retreat and ready to make some serious magic with you. Think of us as your retreat hype squad – here to support you, feed you, make you laugh, hand you a drink, and keep the inspiration flowing all weekend long.
We'll be setting up and styling a dreamy sunset shoot and making sure you leave feeling lit up, connected, and totally taken care of. Whether it's pep talks, posing help, snack runs, or styling tips – we've got you. The girls are back in town, and we cannot wait to hang with you in the red rocks.
We'll be setting up and styling a dreamy sunset shoot and making sure you leave feeling lit up, connected, and totally taken care of. Whether it's pep talks, posing help, snack runs, or styling tips – we've got you. The girls are back in town, and we cannot wait to hang with you in the red rocks.
Lesson series
THE VORTEX RETREAT: SEDONA
This isn’t just a retreat—it’s a reset.
Set in the energetic heart of Sedona, The Vortex Workshop blends soul and strategy for the creative entrepreneur who’s ready to do business differently.
Together, we’ll slow down, tune in, and get clear on what truly matters—so you can build a business that’s aligned, intentional, and built to last.
This isn’t about hustle.
It’s about grounding, vision, and real momentum.
Root down. Recalibrate. Rise.
This is it.
Write your awesome label here.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
What is included in my investment?
All education, Group Transportation to all shoots+excursions, Sound Bath Healing Excursion, Theraputic Connection to Magnetic Self, meals, beverages and snacks+pool hangs, Business, Media+Marketing Development.
Is transportation included?
No, transportation is not included in this event. If you are arriving from out of state you will want to fly into Phoenix, Sky Harbor international airport and rent a car for your time here. The drive from Phoenix to Sedona is one of the most beautiful drives in the country with numerous adventures to be had along the way!
Are food and drink included?
Yes, all group meals and beverages are included. If the group decides to eat out then each artist is responsible for their bill.
What are the MOST important details to know?
📍 Location | Sedona, Arizona
🗓️ Dates | April 24–27, 2026
🏡 Stay | Private 7-suite mansion
🛏️ Accommodation | Included
✈️ Arrival | Sedona arrival by 5 PM Thursday
🚶♀️ Activities | Styled shoot, hikes, yoga, aura photography, business intensive
🍷 Extras | group meals and beverages, connection with fellow artists, pool time and endless belly laughs!
If you have any additional questions feel free to contact us directly at connect@theunraveledacademy.com
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