The Oriole
SHARED CABIN | Two bedrooms. Book solo or split the cost with a spouse or friend.
Available spots
Service Description
The Oriole is one of the most distinctive cabins at Briar Patch Inn, and one of only three two-bedroom options available during the Primal Restart Sedona retreat. It announces itself with character before you ever step inside: an ivy-covered exterior, a shaded patio overlooking the sheep pasture, and a classic Dutch door that opens onto a flagstone floor. This is a cabin with a story. The layout offers genuine privacy for two guests. A primary suite with a king bed and a second bedroom with two twin beds are separated by a well-appointed living room with a brick fireplace. A full kitchen and a dining nook complete the space. For two friends making this journey together, the Oriole provides the shared common space to debrief the day's sessions alongside the private sleeping quarters each person needs. This is not incidental. Primal Restart is an emotionally demanding experience as much as a physical one. Your therapist will guide you through the behavioral dimensions of dietary change: the cravings, the identity shifts, the long-held stories about food. Having a trusted person to process those conversations with at the end of the day is not just nice to have. For many guests, it is what makes the difference between completing the retreat and carrying it forward. The Oriole sits within easy reach of the creek paths and the community gathering areas where evening strolls and campfire conversations take place. Its pasture-facing patio is one of the calmer spots on the property, particularly in the early mornings before the group gathers. Note: Book solo or as a shared cabin for two guests traveling together. For shared, each person registers independently and pays the per-person shared rate. For groups of 3 or 4 contact me for additional discounts.
Upcoming Sessions
Policy
Primal Restart offers 12-day, medically supervised carnivore wellness retreats at luxury destinations across the United States. Because each retreat involves significant planning, expert staffing, and limited enrollment, the following policies exist to protect both guests and the integrity of the program. REGISTRATION & PAYMENT A deposit is required at registration to secure your spot. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the retreat start date. A payment plan is available; details provided at registration. MEDICAL CLEARANCE All guests must complete bloodwork no later than two weeks before the retreat. If the physician determines attendance poses a health risk, the guest will not be permitted to attend and their deposit will be refunded in full. All guests must be 18 or older. CANCELLATION Once the final balance is paid, payments are non-refundable but transferable to another person, subject to medical clearance. Travel insurance is strongly recommended. MINIMUM ENROLLMENT Each retreat requires a minimum of 10 registered guests. If not met, guests are notified 45 days before the retreat start date and credits are issued following notification. WHAT IS INCLUDED • 11 nights private cabin lodging • All chef-prepared carnivore meals and beverages • Lab work, DEXA scans, continuous glucose monitoring • Daily physician check-ins and medical oversight • Nutrition consultations and therapy sessions • Lunch & Learn programming, guided grocery trip, restaurant outing • Personalized post-retreat sustainment plan and ongoing support Not included: spa services and transportation. TRANSPORTATION Guests arrange their own travel. Venue-specific airport and ground transport recommendations are provided after registration. COMPANIONS Companions may attend for an additional fee covering room and board. All meals are strictly animal-based with no alternatives. Retreat programming is reserved for registered guests only. ALCOHOL Alcohol is not served or permitted. It works directly against the healing process. MEDICATIONS Most guests on prescription medications may attend. Any adjustments are made under direct physician supervision. Guests must never self-adjust medications. MEDICAL SUPERVISION A licensed physician is on your team from start to finish, reviewing bloodwork pre-retreat and monitoring vitals and metabolic markers throughout.