UPCOMING RETREATS
Discover curated retreat experiences at Gaia Villa!
These are private programs for registered participants. Click “Learn More” for program details, then contact the facilitators for availability and registration.
Harmony in the High Desert
Hosted by: Shawn Brown
March 26 - 30, 2026
Harmony is the peaceful alignment of self, relationships, and environment, fostering inner calm and connection through respect and cooperation. This spring, join us at Harmony in the High Desert: A Wellness Retreat at Gaia Villa in Joshua Tree, CA, for a weekend of yoga, nature, and community. Experience a playful wellness adventure with energizing Vinyasa, restorative yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sound healing, while enjoying delicious meals and exploring the beauty of the High Desert.
Soulful Living Women's Retreat
February 22 - 26, 2023
Connect and align with your soul! An intimate women's retreat focused on healing, self-care, community, connection, clarity, and alignment. 5 days and 4 nights for you to disconnect from your busy life, enjoy daily yoga, meditation, journaling, soul journey and healing sessions, guided hikes, sound bath, and more!
The Oasis Within
Hosted by: Jenn Choi Bemis & Darren Rhodes
April 3 - 7, 2026
In our busy lives, we often forget the inner sanctuary within. The Oasis Within invites you to pause and reconnect at Gaia Villa Joshua Tree, where the desert's tranquility helps you rediscover your inner oasis. This is more than a yoga retreat; it’s a homecoming to yourself, offering a chance withdraw and find solace through yoga, meditation, and the serene desert landscape.
Commune with Mother Earth: New Moon Aries in the Desert a yoga and breathwork retreat for women
Hosted by: Dana Damara
April 16 - 19, 2026
This desert retreat, aligned with the powerful New Moon in Aries (with six planets in Aries), is designed as a full reset for body, mind, and spirit. Held at Gaia Villa, a beloved and grounding location, it offers a chance to reconnect with nature and realign intentions for the next chapter. Retreat focus includes:
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Reconnecting with Earth and feminine energy
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Tapping into inner inspiration through stillness
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Sharing authentically in a like-minded community
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Recalibrating to a higher level of consciousness
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Raising personal vibration in body, mind, and heart
The SoulPod Retreat
Hosted by: Crystal Cassidy, Cat Mansfield & Stephanie Colson
April 23 - 27, 2026
If you feel a calling within, this retreat is for you. No prior experience in meditation or energy work is needed—just a willingness to embrace your potential. Join us to activate your inner knowledge, stabilize your future-self identity, and experience the power of collective love. Step into aligned leadership and become the architect of the next timeline.
A Full Moon Reset Joshua Tree
Hosted by: Bella Vida Yoga with Kristina
April 30 - May 3, 2026
Beneath the desert sky and glowing full moon, this 3-night, 4-day retreat invites you to reset in nature. Through mindful movement, grounding practices, and evenings spent under the stars, you’ll reconnect with yourself and the rhythms of the natural world. A simple, restorative experience to return home feeling lighter and renewed.
Eunoia Movement Retreat
Hosted by: Ari Vickers Davis & Samantha Deutchman
May 6 - 10, 2026
Join us at EUNOIA: A Movement & Wellness Retreat, May 6-10, 2026, in the stunning desert. This four-day gathering focuses on reconnecting with yourself through daily yoga, breath work, communal meals, and nature. Experience twice-daily movement sessions, soulful gatherings, and personal reflection time. Choose between shared or private accommodations and leave feeling renewed and balanced. Come explore self-discovery through movement and connection.
Moments without Self Retreat
Hosted by: Avastha
May 21 - May 24, 2026
Moments Without Self is a 3 immersive retreat led by meditators and medical professionals, focusing on healing your relationship with yourself. Based on Benito F. Reyes's "Moments Without Self," the retreat features practices that help release ego-based patterns, fostering flow, presence, and expanded awareness. Participants learn to view the ego as a teacher shaped by experience, leading to clarity and emotional freedom. This supportive environment encourages self-inquiry and reflection, ideal for those seeking greater authenticity in their lives and relationships.
Amplify Women's Retreat x Intensive
Hosted by: Mackenzie Stewart
May 29 - June 1, 2026
Amplify is a transformative retreat for women seeking renewal and deeper self-. Led by Coach Mackenzie, you'll engage in coaching, yoga, journaling, and sound healing to ignite your inner fire. Enjoy nourishing meals and moments of reflection while connecting with a supportive community. Discover more about the retreat see if Amplify resonates with you.
Renew Your Spirit
Hosted by: Keri Mandell
June 4 - 7, 2026
Renew Your Spirit is a women-only retreat designed to help you recharge, reflect, and rediscover your strength and purpose. Over this unforgettable experience, you’ll join a community of like-minded women in activities that nurture both body and soul. Enjoy yoga sessions under the open desert sky, guided hikes through Joshua Tree’s iconic landscapes, and moments of mindfulness that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the healing power of nature. Whether you’re seeking clarity, inspiration, or simply a space to breathe, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to renew, refresh, and return to your life with a rejuvenated spirit.
She Rises Women’s Retreat
Hosted by: Alley Florin
June 7 - 10, 2026
A nourishing few days for women to reconnect, restore, and rise into their power. Experience daily yoga, inspiring workshops, a women’s circle, and a soul soothing sound bath. Enjoy trail walks, delicious meals prepared by a private chef, and plenty of time to relax with the pool, hot tub, cold plunge, and sauna. Gather by the fire pit, walk the labyrinth, and share in the magic of sisterhood.
Sacred Pause: Serenity in the Sands
Hosted by: Kate Lessard & Lindsay Jones
June 11 - 14, 2026
If you’ve been craving space to unplug, reset, and reconnect — this is your moment. Join Kate & Lindsay this June in Joshua Tree for four nourishing days of yoga, guided meditation, and intuitive energy healing in the beauty of the desert. Free from constant pings, screens, and everyday distractions, you’ll have the chance to drop into presence and truly restore. Beyond the practices, enjoy desert hikes, a sound bath, stargazing under expansive skies, and quiet time by the pool or walking the labyrinth. This retreat is an invitation to slow down, soften, and come home to yourself.
Breathwork Facilitation Training
Hosted by: Mychal Prieto
July 12 - 16, 2026
This Immersion introduces you to the breath's living lineage, anchoring you in presence, integrity, and wisdom to support others in their inward journey. Focused on the nervous system, you'll learn to lead 1:1 and group breathwork sessions with various techniques, exploring their effects on the autonomic nervous system. Co-facilitated by sound alchemist Raquel Barrantes, you'll also integrate live sound to attune to elements and chakras.
Mother-Daughter Retreat: Adventure, Connection, & Magic in the Desert
Hosted by: Abby Malmstrom
July 19 - 22, 2026
Experience an unforgettable mother-daughter retreat in Tree National Park, hosted by Abby Malmstrom from July 19-22, 2026. This transformative journey fosters connection through breathtaking hikes, nourishing meals, sound meditations, and cozy starry nights. Enjoy memorable activities like photo shoots, special guests, poolside relaxation, and s’mores by the fire, perfect for moms and daughters ages 6–10. Embrace the desert's magic and create lasting memories together.
Wild Light Wellness Retreat
Hosted by: Sam Hittle
September 20 - 25, 2026
Reconnect with your luminous self at the Wild Light Wellness Retreat in the serene desert of Joshua Tree. Join us for 6 transformative days filled with yoga, pilates, workshops, meditations, and sound healing. Rediscover balance, clarity, and inner peace in a supportive environment focused on love and connection. Space is limited, and we've priced rooms for greater accessibility—your light belongs here.
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Embodied Awakening Retreat
Hosted by: Katie Kreidle & Austin Shutler
October 16 - 20, 2026
This retreat invites individuals from all backgrounds to reconnect with their inner wisdom. We balance the divine masculine and feminine to foster trust, safety, and self-exploration. Through meditations, breath-work, and various healing practices, participants will shed what no longer serves them and awaken to their authentic selves. Join us on this journey to reclaim your essence and live your true purpose.
Joshua Tree Retreat
Hosted by: Leah Hansen
November 8 - 12, 2026
This retreat, inspired by my Las Vegas upbringing, welcomes you back to the desert, a source of resilience and stillness. With over five years of yoga teaching, I focus on restorative practices to calm the mind and regulate the nervous system. We’ll enjoy Vinyasa flows, restorative sessions, a Sound Bath, and Yoga Nidra, along with desert hikes, sauna experiences, creative writing, and cooking. Expect quiet mornings, hammock time, and meaningful reflection, creating space for movement, nature connection, and intentional rest.
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