UPCOMING
RETREATS
Join a memorable retreat experience at Gaia Villa!
Wellness retreats that are open to the public are listed below. Please click on the "Learn More" button and contact the host for booking inquiries.
Stillness & Silence
A Desert Meditation Retreat, Hosted by Gaia Villa
Guest Facilitator: Adam Moskowitz
December 14 - 17, 2025
Join us for a soulful 3 night mindfulness meditation journey this winter - where the quiet desert invites opportunity for deep innate wisdom to arise. Adam Moskowitz compassionately holds space leading your experience through meditation and silence.
We’ll begin with a day of connection, followed by a full day of noble silence for inner reflection. A mindful hike through Joshua Tree National Park offers time to move gently, breathe deeply, and connect with the land. We’ll close with space to share and integrate.
Curated especially for holistic teachers, therapists, healers, and wellness practitioners, this retreat is offered at a heartfelt ‘thank you’ rate for your service and support. This is an opportunity to replenish your own well-being while deepening the tools that support your work in the world. (Note: This retreat is open to the public with priority access offered to wellness practitioners.)
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!
Seva Leadership Training Retreat
Hosted by: Tobi Fishel, Marc Weigensberg & May Che
February 23 - 26, 2026
A three-night immersive in Joshua Tree, California to strengthen your capacity to lead with steadiness, clarity, and heart.
This training is for those who support others in meaningful ways, including healthcare workers, wellness practitioners, educators, counselors, and teams within institutions and nonprofit organizations. You will learn to create trauma-informed group experiences and retreats that foster safety, connection, and healing, drawing on a blend of ancient traditions, expressive arts, nature-based practices, and modern therapeutic tools. Completion may open opportunities to intern, lead, or co-lead future Seva Seeds retreats and events.
Your enrollment directly supports retreats for at-risk youth through Seva Seeds. Gaia Circle Members receive $200 off.
ZENGEN Retreat
Hosted by: Gina Calderone
December 19 - 22, 2025
The ZenGen Retreat is a 4-day immersive experience for young adults (ages 18–25ish) ready to release the weight of generational patterns, reconnect to themselves, and step into their future with clarity and purpose. Set in the serene desert sanctuary of Gaia Villa, participants will explore BodyMind Patterns—the ways family stories and stress live in the body—through yoga, Pilates, somatic release, journaling, and guided workshops. With nourishing chef-prepared meals, a desert hike in Joshua Tree National Park, a restorative sound bath, and space for reflection, this intimate retreat offers the tools to unravel old narratives and embody new ones. You’ll leave lighter, stronger, and aligned with your deepest values—ready to create meaning and direction in your life.
Vedic Meditation & Breathwork Retreat
Hosted by: Jo Amor and George Peterson
January 5 - 11, 2026
Awaken in the High Desert! Our retreat invites you to step away from the noise of daily life and enter seven transformative days of meditation, breathwork, and self-discovery amidst the sacred, grounding beauty of Joshua Tree. Each day blends Vedic meditation, healing breathwork journeys, self-love practices, and rounding (a harmonized flow of yoga, breath, and Vedic Meditation), all balanced with restorative rest, exploration, and integration. Nourishing meals, quiet desert sunsets, stargazing, and wide-open spaciousness support a nervous-system reset and realignment with what truly matters. Join us on this journey into stillness, renewal, and heart-centred healing.
Root Into Creation
Hosted by: Selena Callahan of Moon Roots Holistics, with guest facilitators joining for select offerings.
January 26 - 28, 2026
Set within the quiet expanse of Joshua Tree, this retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect, and awaken your inner vision. Surrounded by open skies, desert landscapes, and rugged mountains, each day flows with movement, meditation, sound, and nature-based practices that ground the body and open the heart. Time on the land encourages reflection and intuitive exploration, while nourishing, seasonal meals and cozy shared spaces support rest and connection. Over three days, you’ll move through guided practices, spend time in stillness on the land, and engage in a hands-on vision board workshop to carry your intentions home. Step into a space where the earth holds you, where stillness meets inspiration, and where your vision naturally unfolds. Limited space available — reserve your spot today.
Passion to Purpose: Transform Your Health and Wellness Business into a 6-7 Figure Brand
Hosted by: Sasha Hovich and Evan Hovich
January 28 - February 1, 2026
This retreat is designed as both a mastermind and a yoga immersion—where business growth meets personal renewal. Our mission is to empower yoga teachers, wellness guides, personal trainers and health professionals to elevate their coaching businesses and build a 6-7 figure business, while also learning how to balance ambition with rest. Through workshops, mindful practices, and collaborative discussions, we aim to help you transform your passion into prosperity, creating a business that thrives without sacrificing your well-being.
Sonic Tonic: Sound Alchemy
in the High Desert
Hosted by: Allison Bagg
February 13 - 16, 2026
This Valentine’s Day, come fall in love. With yourself, your life, and the pulse of the earth. Join us in Joshua Tree for a 4-day heart-opening retreat inside one of the planet’s most powerful energy vortexes. Through sound immersions, breathwork, and desert ritual, we’ll explore what it means to live from the frequency of love, beyond partnership, beyond expectation, beyond fear. You’ll leave feeling expanded, grounded, and in resonance with your true vibration. Highlights include: Nightly soundbaths under the cosmic desert sky, Heart-centered breathwork and cacao ceremony, Embodied movement and integrative journaling, Nourishing, high-vibe meals and conscious community The desert has a way of stripping away the noise. What remains is truth, tenderness, and the deep remembrance that you are love itself.
Seva Leadership Training Retreat
Hosted by: Tobi Fishel, Marc Weigensberg & May Che
February 23 - 26, 2026
A three-night immersive in Joshua Tree, California to strengthen your capacity to lead with steadiness, clarity, and heart.
This training is for those who support others in meaningful ways, including healthcare workers, wellness practitioners, educators, counselors, and teams within institutions and nonprofit organizations. You will learn to create trauma-informed group experiences and retreats that foster safety, connection, and healing, drawing on a blend of ancient traditions, expressive arts, nature-based practices, and modern therapeutic tools. Completion may open opportunities to intern, lead, or co-lead future Seva Seeds retreats and events.
Your enrollment directly supports retreats for at-risk youth through Seva Seeds. Gaia Circle Members receive $200 off.
Spring Awakening Desert
Yoga Retreat
Hosted by: Rima Sophia with guest teacher Carl Grant
March 9 - 13, 2026
Join Rima and guest teacher Carl for a special yoga retreat nestled in the Mojave. This curated experience offers the perfect balance of structured practice and free-flowing relaxation in one of nature’s most beautiful settings. Start your day with a strong vinyasa practice, nourish your body with freshly prepared meals, and spend your afternoons enjoying the on-site amenities or exploring the surrounding desert landscape. As evening approaches, unwind with a gentle yoga session followed by a group dinner, with time afterward to relax under the clear desert night sky. Rima Sophia has been teaching yoga for over 22 years and brings her expertise as a Physical Therapist Assistant to create a holistic experience that supports balance, health and renewal.
Harmony in the High Desert
Hosted by: Shawn Brown
March 26 - 30, 2026
Harmony is a peaceful alignment of self, relationships, and environment. It brings inner calm, balance, and deeper connection—through respect, cooperation, and living in tune with your values. This spring, welcome harmony, joy, and adventure at Harmony in the High Desert: A Wellness Retreat at Gaia Villa in Joshua Tree, CA. As we enter the season of renewal, join us for a long weekend of yoga, nature, and community. More than just a yoga retreat, this is a playful, restorative wellness adventure. Each day features energizing Vinyasa, grounding restorative yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sound healing. We’ll explore the magic of the High Desert, enjoy delicious meals from a local chef, and reconnect with the rhythm of effort and ease.
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
It’s a quiet, cosmic space for clarity, healing, and deep renewal.
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
Discover balance and vitality at EUNOIA: A Movement & Wellness Retreat in the heart of the desert May 6-10, 2026. Inspired by the Greek meaning “beautiful thinking,” this intimate four-day gathering invites you to reconnect with self through daily movement that includes yoga strength, mobility and breath work, communal meals, and time in nature. Nestled amidst otherworldly landscapes, you’ll unplug from the everyday and tap into presence, stillness, and joyful connection. Twice-daily movement sessions guide your body; soulful gatherings feed your spirit; and time to wander and wonder nurtures that deep sense of presence. Whether you choose a shared or private room, you’ll emerge renewed, grounded, and ready to carry this balance into your everyday. Come join our journey to self through movement and connection.
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.
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
step into the stillness of the desert and reconnect with your natural, luminous self. Wild Light Wellness Retreat invites us all to 6 transformative days beneath the vast Joshua Tree sky- where soulful movement, mindful rest, and nourishing connection unite. In our time together, we'll explore a variety of daily movements including yoga, pilates, and mobility work, instructional workshops, powerful meditations, sound healing therapies, various off-site excursions, and more! We will rediscover balance, clarity, and inner peace and redefine what it means to anchor deeply to self, others and nature. A place for connection- no comparison, no competition. Just love. Space is limited and rooms have been thoughtfully priced to allow for greater accessibility. You & your light belong here. You deserve to be here.
Our Guests' Experience
Our third time hosting a retreat at this incredible property. It never ceases to amaze and the hosts are incredibly responsive, helpful and available when needed. The amenities are well considered and the space has everything needed to host a restorative retreat for a group of people. Highly recommend and will keep coming back.
~ Elena
BEST HOSTS / VILLA EVER!
Just hosted our 5 night - all women’s retreat. We were 14 total and had the most beautiful time. Genuinely the most spacious home with more than enough space and corners to feel like a true RETREAT. The beds were so comfy, the bathrooms were super spacious and the place was spotless clean! The outdoor and indoor (fully stocked!) yoga shalas are beautiful. The new pool with waterfall is incredible. There’s also cold plunges and a grill outside. The living room was my favorite room as you could feel all the energy and magic from the previous guests. A truly magical home to rest, connect, eat, heal, laugh and get away from the noise. This felt like my happy place - connected with the hosts who are so kind and kept checking in. We will be hosting yearly!
~ Natalie
I got to host my first retreat with this beautiful home and I would totally do it again. Everyone that stayed here really enjoyed the scenic views and all the amenities and space that this place offered. So many nooks and spots to relax and getaway. I’m just disappointed I didn’t book more time. The hosts were so accommodating and were such a great help with everything. The yoga room has all the yoga needs one could ask for perfect for doing sound baths :)