Sedona, Arizona · Your hosts

Meet the two women who will hold space for your week.

Every Rise & Restore retreat is thoughtfully guided by Dawn and Candice, who bring together their passion for healing, connection, and personal transformation to create a nurturing space where you can relax, reconnect with yourself, and embrace meaningful growth.

Portrait of Dawn, co-host of Rise & Restore Retreats, in warm desert light

Dawn

Dawn Brockmeyer is an Intuitive Sound Healer, Energy Healing Practitioner, Spiritual Intuitive Coach, and Identity Transformation Coach dedicated to guiding others toward deeper self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation.

Her approach combines sound healing, energy work, meditation, intuitive guidance, and identity exploration to support emotional, energetic, and spiritual well-being. Through these practices, Dawn creates a nurturing space for individuals to explore deeply rooted beliefs, release limiting patterns, and reconnect with their inner wisdom.

At the heart of her work is the belief that true transformation isn't about becoming someone new, but rediscovering who we are beneath the expectations, conditioning, and identities we've accumulated throughout life. Dawn brings her passion for healing and self-discovery into immersive experiences designed to encourage reflection, renewal, and meaningful personal growth.

Her intention is for guests to leave feeling restored, empowered, and more deeply connected to themselves. You don't need to become someone else. You simply need the space to remember who you truly are.

Portrait of Candice, co-host of Rise & Restore Retreats, with red rocks behind her

Candice

Candice Graciano is a compassionate and grounded guide in the journey of healing, specializing in personal transformation coaching, grief support, and sound healing. With a decade of experience, she creates a nurturing space where individuals can release self-judgment, find comfort amid loss, and reconnect with their inner strength.

Drawing on her certifications as a Life & Grief Coach, Sound Healer, Reiki practitioner, End-of-Life Doula, Psychopomp, & Meditation instructor, Candice offers deeply restorative sessions that focus on both mind and body, helping clients release emotional blockages and integrate significant life experiences.

Beyond working one-on-one, Candice also brings her expertise to organizations, often requested to provide corporate sound baths that promote workplace wellness and collective rejuvenation. She has also expanded her offerings to include transformative healing retreats, creating immersive experiences that blend sound healing, mindfulness, self-discovery, and meaningful connection. Through these experiences, Candice provides a nurturing space for individuals to step away from everyday demands, reconnect with themselves, and embrace a renewed sense of balance and inner peace.

A Jersey girl at heart and an ultra-marathon runner, she believes in living authentically and splits her time between NJ, PA, Costa Rica & Arizona. She proudly offers her services in these vibrant communities.

What you'll do with them

  • Sound healing

    Crystal bowls under the stars each evening, and a send-off on the final morning.

  • Meditation

    Gentle sunrise sessions to set an intention for the day ahead.

  • Identity work

    Three guided sessions from the story you've outgrown to who you're becoming.

  • Energy healing

    Book a one on one session with either host during your stay.

Ready to spend five days with us?

Only 10 guests per retreat. A $500 deposit holds your place.

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