Cactus Moon :: The Return

“This isn’t about starting over.

It’s about coming back to yourself.”

As the energy of the season shifts, we step out of the intensity of summer and into something deeper, more grounded, more honest, more aligned.

Cactus Moon :: The Return is a space to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and remember the version of you that feels the most clear, powerful, and true.

Through movement, stillness, connection, and intentional experiences, you’ll soften what’s been holding, release what’s no longer yours, and return to your natural rhythm.

Over four unforgettable days, we will move, breathe, laugh, rest, and reconnect in one of the most magical landscapes in the world.

Expect powerful movement sessions, nourishing chef-prepared meals, bodywork, deep conversations around the fire, and moments of stillness beneath the stars.

This retreat is intentionally intimate so that every guest feels supported, seen, and deeply nourished.

Welcome to Cactus Moon.

✨ This retreat is part of the founding Cactus Moon circle — an intentionally intimate series of gatherings designed to create powerful transformation and lasting community.

✨Spots are intentionally limited to maintain a deeply personal experience.

• Luxury accommodations at Cactus Moon Retreat

• Daily Pilates, HIIT Pilates, and yoga sessions

• Breathwork and guided meditation

• Bodywork, massages, face yoga

• Private chef prepared meals

• Joshua Tree National Park exploration

• Excursions to and from Joshua Tree National Park

• Pool and cold plunge time

• Stargazing under the desert sky

• Evening fire circle gatherings

• Welcome gift bag

If you are craving time away from the noise of everyday life…

If you want to reconnect with your body, your breath, and your clarity…

If you love movement, nature, meaningful conversations, and incredible food…

Cactus Moon was created for you.

This retreat is ideal for women who want to reset physically and mentally while connecting with an inspiring community.

No advanced fitness level is required, just a willingness to show up fully and embrace the experience.

Mornings begin slowly beneath the stillness of the desert sky as we gather for sunrise movement , an energizing blend of Pilates, yoga, bodywork and breath designed to awaken the body and center the mind.

After movement, we share a beautiful chef-prepared brunch, enjoyed together at the house while the desert warms with the morning sun.

Late morning is intentionally spacious. Guests may enjoy optional bodywork experiences, relax by the pool, or take a quiet walk through the surrounding desert landscape.

In the afternoon we gather again for movement practice, alternating between Pilates and yoga sessions designed to build strength, restore balance, and deepen connection with the body.

Guests may also choose to book an additional bodywork or healing session, offering deeper restoration and relaxation.

As the sun begins to lower over the desert horizon, we return to the mat for evening movement, allowing the body to release and reset from the day.

Evenings at Cactus Moon center around the table, where we enjoy nourishing chef-prepared dinners shared together in a relaxed and beautiful setting.

The night often closes gathered around the fire — connecting, reflecting, and stargazing beneath the vast desert sky.

A magical hike and meditation in Joshua Tree National Park. Truly an awe-inspiring moment of stillness, connection, and reflection.

Dean Ardvison is a renowned astronomer and celestial guide who leads immersive night-sky experiences beneath the desert stars. During our Cactus Moon retreat, Dean will guide us through the cosmos with live stargazing and offer personalized astrology birth chart insights—blending science, symbolism, and soul for a truly unforgettable evening under the Joshua Tree sky.

Private, Restorative Bodywork Sessions

Step into a one-on-one experience designed to restore, release, and recalibrate the body. These personalized sessions blend intuitive touch with therapeutic techniques to support deep muscular recovery, nervous system regulation, and overall alignment. Whether you’re holding tension, moving through emotional stress, or simply craving a moment to fully exhale, this is your space to soften, reset, and return to yourself—grounded, clear, and renewed.

Elizabeth & Megan :

This experience is intentionally designed and led by two distinct yet complementary energies—one to activate, one to ground. Together, Elizabeth and Megan create a space where you can both push your edge and fully exhale.

Elizabeth Shinn

Founder of The Lab :: by Liz | Creator of PULSE™ | RYT | Director of Fitness at Sol Seek Studios

Elizabeth leads with energy, precision, and presence. As the creator of PULSE™, her signature low-impact, high-intensity method, she has built a movement experience that is both powerful and sustainable—designed to strengthen the body while sharpening the mind.

Her approach goes beyond fitness. Through her teaching, Elizabeth creates a space where discipline becomes empowering, confidence becomes embodied, and transformation feels inevitable. Her retreats are intentionally designed to elevate you—physically, mentally, and energetically—so you leave stronger, clearer, and more connected to yourself.

Megan Eaton

Founder of Bodywork By ME | Ayurvedic Health Consultant | Massage Therapist | Yoga Teacher

Megan’s work is rooted in intuition, care, and deep presence. Drawing from Ayurveda, bodywork, and yoga, she creates a space that is both grounding and restorative—inviting you to slow down, reconnect, and come back into balance.

With a background in caregiving and over a decade in holistic wellness, her energy is calming, supportive, and deeply attuned. Through her guidance, you’ll feel held, regulated, and gently brought back into alignment with your body and your natural rhythm.

Together, they create an experience that is both powerful and restorative—where you’ll be challenged, supported, and completely transformed.

Throughout your stay, you’ll be cared for by our private resident chef, curating a deeply intentional culinary experience designed to support your reset from the inside out. Rooted in the energy of the fall equinox — a season of balance, grounding, and transition — each meal is crafted with purpose, presence, and a reverence for the land.

Expect vibrant, nutrient-dense dishes inspired by the surrounding desert and guided by what’s locally in season. Fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients, often gathered from nearby farms and markets, are transformed into meals that feel both elevated and deeply nourishing.

From slow, sunlit brunches to golden-hour dinners under the open sky, every moment is designed to bring you back into connection with your body, your senses, and the rhythm of the season.

This is more than food.
It’s a sensory experience. A reset. A return.