For centuries, travelers have been led to Sedona, historically revered as a sacred place for retreat and peace. In the Native American tradition, no battles were fought here and no permanent residences were built out of respect for the active spiritual forces that dwell among the energy vortices and towering red rocks. Several Native American elders have visited Avalon Gardens, including Wallace Black Elk—who, when he first came and did a sweat, commented on the living spiritual forces existing at Avalon. Dennis Banks and Russell Means (of The Last Of The Mohicans fame)— were two founders of the American Indian movement who also visited Avalon Gardens, to name a few well-known native elders. In 1989 the Founders of Camp Avalon, Gabriel of Urantia and Niann Emerson Chase, began what would become a lifelong spiritual journey after a 3-month stay at a Sedona campground not unlike this one. They had become humble seekers of life's great mysteries, and the spirit guides of these lands gifted them with the conviction needed to pursue a lifetime of service and community building in the outworking ministry of Global Community Communications Alliance. Nearly 30 years later they have built one of the world's largest spiritual communities, an EcoVillage in Southern Arizona with members from around the globe. Today, their vision to give back what was given to them nearly 30 years ago is manifested in the spiritual nature retreat of Camp Avalon, where travelers and sojourners of all faiths gather from around the world to pray amidst the majestic trees, meditate beside the ribboning Oak Creek, and seek both inwardly and outwardly for the next step in their journey. Here you will discover sacred space and time which we hope may guide you into your highest destiny. At Camp Avalon, may the Earth and sky be your temple, as no edifice is needed to worship the loving Creator who exists all around us.
