Frequently Asked Questions
Planning Your Visit
How do I order Breakfast and Lunch at Outbound Sedona?
For our retreat guests who have reserved the Whole Package there is a daily breakfast and lunch buffet. For all of our other guests there are grab and go options available at the Lucida restaurant, as well as full menu options.
What are the hours of the event?
Check-in opens at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 29.
The Opening Ceremony on the Sunset Mesa Patio begins at 5:00 PM on Thursday.
Festival sessions run Thursday through Sunday, with the closing concert Sunday evening at 6:00 PM.
Most Sunday classes end by 5:00–6:00 PM.
Pre- and post-conference Immersions are available Thursday and Monday at an additional cost — see the schedule for details.
What time is Registration open?
Registration Hours
What time is registration open?
- Thursday, April 29: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Friday, April 30: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, May 1: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday, May 2: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where do I go to check in when I arrive?
Festival Pass Holders:
When you arrive to Outbound Sedona resort, turn right into the parking lot next to the Tennis Courts. Park your car, cross the entrance driveway and head over to Festival Registration at the entrance to Outbound Sedona.
Follow signs for “SYF Registration.” Check in to collect your wristband. All you need is ID — no printed ticket required.
Outbound Sedona – is a fully reimagined, nature-inspired resort located at
1752 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ, 86336
Package Holders with Onsite Room Stay:
If you are checking into a room because you are a Package Holder – wait until after you check in at Registration and receive instruction where your room is located before you bring your luggage.
Immersion attendees:
Check-in for Thursday and Monday Immersions is at Outbound Sedona resort, Main Entrance.
Please arrive 15–20 minutes early to check in before boarding the shuttle to the trailhead. If your Immersion begins before festival registration opens on Thursday, you will check in at the main entrance of Outbound Sedona.
Sedona Weather in Late April & Early May
Late April into early May is Sedona at her most inviting. The desert has shaken off winter, the monsoon is still weeks away, and the red rock glows under long stretches of clear blue sky.
Expect afternoons in the 70s to low 80s and crisp, comfortable mornings, with a May average of 84°F for highs and 53°F for lows. Sedona sits at roughly 4,350 feet, and that elevation keeps the air dry and the evenings cool. It’s an easy rhythm to settle into: a morning on the trail, a slow afternoon in the shade, and dinner outside as the light turns gold. Daylight stretches toward 14 hours by the end of the month, so there’s room for all of it.
Pack layers for the temperature swing between sunrise and midday, plus sunscreen, a hat, and a refillable water bottle. The sun is strong at this elevation, even when the air feels mild.
Do I need a car?
Outbound Sedona is located just off Red Rock Scenic Byway (State Route 179) 10 mins south of the main area of Sedona and is not considered comfortably pedestrian-friendly — if you’re staying near the resort, you will want to make a solid plan how you will get to the festival site either by car, walk, bike or take the local shuttle service.
Once at Outbound Sedona, you don’t need a car to get between most classes and events. A dedicated SYF chartered shuttle takes attendees to and from on-the-land sessions.
Carpooling is encouraged getting to the festival venue, thank you!
Connect with fellow attendees on the SYF Facebook Group if you want to coordinate a rideshare from the Flagstaff or Phoenix airports.
What are my parking options?
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- Reserved Parking — $160/weekend: Purchase at check-in (if not sold out) or pre-purchase (included only with Whole Package pass options).
Purchase at check-in: Passholder (not guaranteed, space available) $90Day $33 (concerts and vendor village both validated with receipt)
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No parking in the residential areas north and south of Outbound Hotel including residental areas of Doodlebug Rd., Lake Dr., Ranch House Circle, Sycamore Road. You will be ticketed and towed.
Parking maps will be provided at check-in.
Please carpool or walk whenever possible!
Connect with fellow attendees on the SYF Facebook Group if you want to coordinate a rideshare from the Flagstaff or Phoenix airports.
Is there a local discount?
Yes! Sedona locals receive a discount of 50% off All Access, 2-Day, and Day passes. Please contact us directly at info@sedonayogafestival.com to apply this discount or see us onsite at Registration during days of the event.
Passes & Tickets
What is Included in an All Access Pass?
Your All Access Pass includes admission to all festival sessions, workshops, concerts, and one complimentary excursion (Thursday afternoon through Sunday evening). Additional excursions and Immersions are add-ons and can be purchased in a addition.
Not included: Immersions, more than one excursion, meals, lodging, and travel. For lodging + meals + pass, see the Whole Package or Whole Package Premier.
Who’s teaching at SYF?
Check out the PRESENTERS page – Presenters for SYF2027 will be announced soon.
Is my Pass transferrable?
Yes. Log into your account in the Pass sales software (found in your confirmation email), select “Manage Pass” –> “Transfer,” and enter your recipient’s email address. Make sure they activate the transfer from their inbox and create their own account.
Important: After the transfer, email us at info@sedonayogafestival.com with the recipient’s email address so we can manually add them to the scheduling software.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?
No — every pass holder must be associated with a unique name and email address for smooth registration and class check-in.
Please transfer the pass (see above) or contact us.
If you need to transfer the ticket to someone else:
Log into your account, select “Manage Pass” (of the pass you want to transfer) select “Transfer” and enter the email address of the person you want to transfer your pass to. Make sure the person you are transfering the pass to goes to their email inbox, activates the pass transfer and sets up their own account.
What is the refund policy?
REFUNDS / EXCHANGES:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. Passes are transferable at no charge through the ticketing system. Passes may not be resold above face value and will be voided if this occurs.
Do I need to print my pass?
No. Our team checks you in digitally at registration. All you need is a valid ID.
Schedule & Sessions
How do I create my Schedule?
Instructions to create your schedule will be emailed directly to passholders when ready.
What if my session starts before registration opens Thursday?
If you have a Thursday Immersion that begins before 3:00 PM, go straight to Outbound Sedona with your ticket — we’ll check you in at the door. Afterward, stop by the SYF registration area during regular registration hours to collect your festival wristband.
Will classes be in studios? Have props?
Please bring your own mat, blocks, strap, and blanket. The majority of classes are bring-your-own. A sarong or necktie works great as a strap in a pinch!
Lodging & Meals
Are lodging and food included in the pass price?
No. Your pass covers access to all festival sessions and events.
Lodging, meals, and travel are separate.
For a done-for-you retreat experience that includes lodging and meals, see the Whole Package.
MEAL PLAN: The meal plan is only available with the Whole Package, but grab & go or seated options are also available at Outbound Sedona’s Lucida Restaurant.
You will have the option to reserve and pay for additional nights at Outbound Sedona or to book your lodging a la carte.
Where should I stay?
The festival venue, Outbound Sedona, is located at 1752 State Route 179, Sedona, AZ 86336, which is 10–20 minutes from “main” Sedona/West Sedona, 30 minutes from Cottonwood, and 50 minutes from Flagstaff.
Whole Package, Whole Package Premier, Whole Package for 2, and Whole Package for 2 premier packages include a 3-night stay on April 29, April 30, and May 1, 2027.
Room rates will be available a la carte for our April 29 – May 2, 2027 festival. Even better: Book your Whole Package now to enjoy the full retreat experience. Book before they are gone, we sold out last year!
What are my transport/parking options getting around the event?
Expect clear parking instructions in the week prior to the event. Check out THIS PAGE for more about getting here and around. Of course, you have the opportunity to explore Sedona in full!
Village of Oak Creek is 15 to 25 minutes from “main” Sedona and there is not any shuttles from main Sedona into Village of Oak Creek. You will either need a car or Uber/Lyft/private car service if you want to travel into main Sedona/West Sedona.
Passholders will be emailed instructions to purchase reserved parking at Outbound Sedona for the duration of the festival April 29 – May 2, 2027 (included only with Whole Package pass options) LIMITED AVAILABILITY. Non-reserved Parking Passes are available, and day parking is available. We encourage you to carpool or take the shuttle wherever possible as parkign is limited.
A map of parking options will be available at Festival Registration. Please carpool or walk whenever possible!
