GATEWAY IMMERSION

Scottsdale | December 3-6, 2026

A groundbreaking experience designed to awaken your mind and expand your consciousness.

Allyn Evans

CEO Monroe Institute

Luigi Sciambarella

Chief R&D Officer

Gain the power to discover your own answers for your highest well-being in the Monroe Institute's ground-breaking experiential consciousness retreat.

“A voyage of self-discovery through the gateway of expanded awareness.”

- Robert A. Monroe

During this four-day immersive weekend, you will:

Explore Deeper Realms of Consciousness

Gateway Immersion provides a safe and structured environment to explore expanded states of awareness, experience profound levels of relaxation, and discover new dimensions of consciousness through direct experience.

Learn to navigate the non-physical realm

Gain the tools and techniques needed to navigate the nonphysical realm and enter specific levels of expanded consciousness, like the "state of no time". Find the guidance that leads to profound insight. You’ll also explore the out-of-body state and other life-changing energy systems.

Experience Deep States of Relaxation and Renewal

Move beyond the stress, noise, and constant demands of everyday life and experience a level of relaxation many participants describe as profound and transformative.

Learn Practical Tools You Can Use Long After the Event

Walk away with practical techniques to support greater focus, balance, and well-being. The skills you develop during Gateway Immersion can continue supporting your personal growth long after the event ends.

Discover More of Your Untapped Potential

Imagine trusting yourself more deeply, accessing greater clarity when making decisions, and feeling more connected to your purpose and direction in life.

You'll gain a renewed sense of possibility, greater confidence in your inner guidance, and a deeper understanding of who you are and what you are capable of becoming.

Shift the Way You See Yourself and the World

When you begin exploring beyond the boundaries of ordinary awareness, something remarkable can happen: your perspective starts to change.

Discover a greater sense of appreciation for your life. Challenges that once seemed overwhelming can be viewed through a new lens, opening the door to greater clarity, understanding, and possibility.

MONROE INSTITUTE has a proven, research based and structured method to access altered states of consciousness safely and reliably.

For over five decades, the Monroe Institute has refined a proven method for expanding human consciousness, combining precise audio technology with a structured, research-based process for personal transformation.

Using Monroe Sound Science technology and guided experiential exercises, you'll discover practical tools for expanding awareness, quieting mental noise, accessing deeper states of relaxation, and exploring the remarkable capabilities of consciousness.

THE RESEARCH BEHIND THE WORK

50 years of research. 1.2 million participants. Zero guesswork.

Monroe doesn't ask you to take its methods on faith. Every program is built on decades of brainwave research using EEG technology mapping exactly what happens in the brain as participants move through expanded states of consciousness.

The results have been studied by neuroscientists, consciousness researchers, and academic institutions around the world. What they keep finding: this works, it's measurable, and the effects are real. The technology does the work.

Discover What's Possible Beyond Ordinary Awareness

  • Explore beyond physical reality while remaining fully conscious, safe, and grounded.

  • Experience expanded states of awareness using Monroe Sound Science

  • Receive practical tools, proven practices, and expert guidance to deepen your exploration.

  • Move beyond the limits of the five senses and discover new dimensions of consciousness.

  • Gain greater meaning, clarity, healing, and a deeper understanding of what may be possible.

  • Return from the experience transformed, with new insights you can carry into your everyday life.

Monroe Institute meets Celebrate Your Life Events in a mind expanding, soul-stirring experience.

Dear Friends,

We are so honored to welcome you into this beautiful community experience, created with great care, intention, and excitement for all that we will explore together.

Monroe brings more than five decades of structured consciousness exploration, pioneering sound technology, and experiential training.

Celebrate Your Life brings the warmth, connection, joy, production expertise, and deeply supportive soul-tribe community attendees have cherished for more than 30 years.

Together, we are creating an experience that is both grounded and expansive, structured and deeply personal.

We look forward to sharing this extraordinary and expansive experience with you!

With Much Love,

Liz Dawn & Allyn Evans

CEO Celebrate Your Life & CEO Monroe Institute

Meet Your Workshop Leaders

Allyn Evans: CEO of the Monroe Institute

Allyn has helped bring direct experiences of expanded awareness to more than 1.2 million people. A Monroe trainer since 2010, her path began with a personal search for more meaning, more purpose, and a deeper connection to intuition. Driven by a desire to understand her purpose and become more intuitive, she entered a lifelong journey of consciousness exploration. Allyn blends heartfelt leadership with spiritual curiosity, helping others awaken inner wisdom and live with greater clarity, purpose, and possibility.

Luigi Sciambarella: Chief R&D Officer and Board Secretary

Luigi a consciousness researcher, hypno-psychotherapist, and international educator exploring the transformative potential of altered states of awareness. His work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative practice, investigating experiences such as deep meditation, lucid dreaming, and other non-ordinary states. Through research, technology, and immersive training programs, Luigi helps develop practical tools that allow individuals to safely explore expanded awareness.

ALSO FEATURING. . .

Paul Citarella

Monroe Institute Sound Science Technology Expert

Deryn Winchester

Program Facilitator and Monroe Institute Trainer

Steve Winchester

Program Facilitator and Monroe Institute Trainer

You’ll be guided and supported by an experienced team of Monroe trainers.

Allyn Evans and Luigi Sciambarella will introduce Monroe’s foundational concepts along with Focus Levels, prepare you for each exercise, and help you understand and integrate your experiences.

Paul Citarella will explain Monroe Sound Science technology and how it supports deep relaxation and expanded awareness.

Steve and Deryn Winchester will be present throughout the retreat, offering guidance and support.

WHAT ARE FOCUS LEVELS?

The Monroe Institute uses the term Focus Levels to describe different states of awareness or consciousness.

Think about the different states you naturally experience every day. You know what it feels like to be fully awake and alert, deeply relaxed, daydreaming, or just on the edge of sleep. Your awareness feels different in each of those states.

Focus Levels give names and numbers to particular states of awareness so you can learn to recognize them and intentionally return to them. During Monroe exercises, sound technology and guided instruction help you relax the physical body while maintaining conscious awareness.

Thursday, December 3 at 5:00 PM - Sunday, December 6 at 1:00 PM

A Shorter Format Designed for Busy Lives

Enjoy the Gateway experience in just four days making it easier to attend.

During the retreat you will. . .

  • Listen to Monroe audio exercises designed to support expanded states of awareness

  • Be introduced to Monroe Focus Levels in a clear, accessible way

  • Receive setup and guidance before each meditation experience

  • Have time after each exercise to reflect, journal, and process what happened

  • Participate in group discussions with other like-minded explorers

  • Receive support from Monroe Outreach Trainers and experienced volunteers throughout the weekend

  • Explore your own inner guidance, impressions, insights, and personal experiences in a grounded setting

Four immersive days of powerful experiences, meaningful connection, and personal discovery within a supportive, loving community of like-minded souls.

Early Registration Price: $1499

On Sale Now >> $1299

Your Registration Includes:

  • SPECIAL BONUS: After you completed the live in-person event, you'll have SPECIAL BONUS access to the Gateway Voyage Online course with 26 hours of training, having access to this powerful online course will keep you focused on your transformational work. Valued at: $595

  • EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS: Participate in immersive experiential exercises and meditations using Monroe Sound Science technology

  • STEREO HEADPHONES: Each day you'll receive your own pair of stereo headphones to deepen your experience.

  • GROUP LUNCHES: Three delicious group lunches and an opportunity for you to connect with like-minded, supportive and fun community!

  • COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE BAR: Each morning and afternoon enjoy complimentary coffee and tea with all the delicious fixins!

  • DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOM RATE: Enjoy a beautiful Scottsdale resort with sparkling pools, relaxing Jacuzzis, and gorgeous desert surroundings, all for the special group rate of just $219 per night, including the resort fee! (See below for details.)

Questions? Call us at 480-970-8543 or email us: [email protected] We are happy to help you decide if this is the right fit for you.

Retreat Location

Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort

5401 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
December 3 - 6, 2026

Getting to Scottsdale is easy! You'll fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and from there, it's a 20 minute ride to the resort.

The Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort is located in the heart of Scottsdale, just a short drive from many restaurants and shops. The hotel has a beautiful heated pools, jacuzzis, 20 acres to wander, and beautifully appointed rooms.

We have a special group room rate for retreat attendees only:

$219 per night for single or double occupancy and includes resort fee!

Event Schedule

Thursday, December 3rd

5:00pm: On Site Check In Opens

7:00pm: Opening Session

Friday, December 4th

7:30am - 9:00am: Complimentary Coffee & Tea

9:30am - 12:30pm: Workshop Session

12:30pm - 2:30pm: Delicious Group Lunch

2:30pm - 5:30pm: Workshop Session

5:30pm - 7:30pm: Dinner break on your own

7:30pm - 8:30pm: Evening Meditation

Saturday, December 5th

7:30am - 9:00am: Complimentary Coffee & Tea

9:30am - 12:30pm: Workshop Session

12:30pm - 2:30pm: Delicious Group Lunch

2:30pm - 5:30pm: Workshop Session

5:30pm - 7:30pm: Dinner break on your own

7:30pm - 8:30pm: Evening Meditation

Sunday, December 6th

7:30am - 9:00 am: Complimentary Coffee & Tea

9:30am - 12:30pm: Workshop Session

12:30pm - 2:00pm: Delicious Group Lunch

Come for the experience.

Leave with new friends, lasting memories, and a community that feels like home.

MEDITATIONS FOR EXPANDED CONSCIOUSNESS

LAUGHTER TO UPLIFT YOUR SOUL

SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT YOU

LET LOOSE AND EXPERIENCE PURE FUN AND JOY

Have Questions?
Below are our most frequently asked questions.
If you still need assistance, please feel free to call or email us!
[email protected]

480-970-8543

Frequently Asked Questions

I have food allergies. Will the meals accommodate me?

We provide delicious and nutritious food and Vegan and Gluten Free options. To keep you feeling energized and focused as you learn from great spiritual teachers and embark on incredible journeys, we do our best to provide food that nourishes the body, mind and spirit. Do you have a food requirement that we did not list? Please email [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

What if I come alone? Will I feel welcome?

At Celebrate Your Life! we do everything in our power to ensure no one comes to our retreats or events feeling alone. When you register for a retreat, you will receive an invitation to join a private Facebook group specific to the retreat or event you are attending. Over the past 30 years, we continue to hear the same feedback: our events feel like home, like family, because of our connected and engaged soul tribe community. Our community gives you a sense of belonging from true soul connections made before you even attend one of our events.

How can I find a roommate to share a hotel room with?

When you register for an event, you will receive an invitation to join a private Facebook group for the specific event. In this group, you can post a request to find a roommate or to carpool with others who are attending. This is also a great way to get to know each other and build connections prior to attending the event.

Can I come for just one day or one workshop?

The retreat is designed as a complete, immersive journey each day builds on the last. The healing processes the Monroe teachers guide you through work cumulatively, and many attendees say the breakthroughs happen on day three or four, after the earlier sessions have prepared the ground. For that reason, we offer the retreat as a complete experience only. If cost is a consideration, our payment plan makes it easy to get started with no extra fees.

Can I get author’s books at events, and will they be available to sign books?

At CYL we have created a book store where you will be able to browse the latest releases by our presenting author’s as well as some favorite titles and items. The authors will have a book signing after their presentation.

What should I wear?

We recommend that you dress comfortably. You will be sitting, standing, meditating, moving and want to feel good. The spaces are climate controlled. While we do our best to ensure that it is not too cold or too warm, we do know that everyone is different. Therefore, we suggest that you bring layers in case you get chilly or warm. Comfort is key!

Does the price include the hotel room?

While we do arrange for a group rate at hotels, the payment for the hotel is handled separately by you. You will receive hotel information via email upon registration. We always recommend that you book your room as soon as you register for the event to avoid discounted rooms being sold out. You are also responsible for travel to and from the event/retreat destination. 

What airport do I fly into?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is about 20 minutes from the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort in Scottsdale where the event is taking place. Ground transportation suggestions are sent to all attendees via email upon registration.

Do I need to rent a car?

You will not need transportation to participate in all aspects of the retreat. In addition, there are plenty of dining options at the hotel and within walking distance. Taxis and Rideshares are also readily available. In the end the decision is yours.

What is your refund policy?

For any deposits made as part of the Founding Member Registration of $240, if the event is cancelled or postponed, you will be refunded in full.

At Celebrate Your Life, we understand that life can sometimes bring unexpected challenges and circumstances beyond our control. We deeply care about our community and always do our best to approach each situation with compassion, kindness, and understanding.

Because of the many contractual commitments, venue agreements, staffing, and expenses involved in producing our events, all ticket purchases are non-refundable once registered.

However, we also recognize unforeseen situations can occur. In certain extenuating circumstances, we may be able to offer a credit toward a future Celebrate Your Life program or event. Each request is reviewed individually and thoughtfully, and we take into consideration the information shared with us. Supporting documentation may be required in order for us to properly evaluate the situation.

Please know that any approved credits are offered at the sole discretion of Celebrate Your Life and are intended to honor both the needs of our attendees and the significant commitments involved in creating these experiences.

We are truly grateful for your understanding, your trust, and for being part of our community. You can always call us with any questions: 480-970-8543