Journey to Desert Hot Springs near Joshua Tree, California for a 4-day wellness retreat to renew and rejuvenate your being. Reconnect to body and spirit through daily yoga practices rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. Discover self-care rituals that align with the rhythms of the Earth. Nourish your creative potential with guided art process workshops that rekindle your intuition and expression.
This long weekend is perfect for caregivers, professionals, nature lovers, artists, therapists, climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, teachers, social workers and more. You don’t have to have experience painting or practicing yoga—all you need is desire to re-connect to your inherent wisdom, to be in nature and community, and to replenish your heart. Join for an intimate gathering of connection, intuition and inspiration.
The expansive 107 acre wild desert preserve overflows with an abundance of native plants, trees and wildlife, lending itself to myriad activities, including hiking, biking and exploring. Truly a desert oasis, it offers the unique experience where crisp snow-capped mountain views blend with the natural hot springs, sunny energetic winds and euphoric feeling of the energy vortex. This is the location where the mineral waters were discovered and Miracle Hill was named.
Renowned for the discovery of the Hot Spring aquifer under what was named “Miracle Hill”. It’s vast underground aquifers, containing both hot & cold natural mineral springs are what established the city of Desert Hot Springs, a unique phenomenon — attracting travelers from around the globe.
Joshua Tree, California is truly a place like no other. Artists, creators, seekers and adventurers of all sorts have traveled to this land to step through the portal of inspiration and awe. It is the convergence of the Mojave and the Colorado-Sonoran deserts, holding two distinct ecosystems in symbiosis. With its wild shaped yucca forests, amidst the ancient boulders strewn over the desert sand, Joshua Tree undoubtedly speaks to an otherworldly existence.
The desert holds the essence of Air & Ether elements: the energy of expansive being, ethereal dreaming, creative freedom, and powerful shifts. It is a place of resilience and raw beauty in both seen and unseen ways. Our experience will invite rich immersion into these elements as we walk through the joshua trees, feel the warmth of the sun, explore art and nature in the outdoors and moonlit hot tub soaks under the stars. Drop into Nature’s ways of regeneration and renewal.
Enjoy two yoga classes daily, intended to inspire embodied awareness and personal expression. Each class is guided with mindfulness, alignment focus, and Ayurvedic principles to integrate body, mind and heart.
Morning Asana is inspired by solar energy, a Vinyasa class unfolding consciousness through the dance of breath with movement. In the afternoon, we wind down the day with a lunar-inspired practice such as Restorative, Aromatherapy Grounding Flow, or Yoga Nidra. One can expect meditation, pranayama, breath awareness, mudra and mantra. Whether a seasoned practitioner or new yogi, instruction and modifications are given for each individual explore one’s potential.
Process arts access the intuitive, body based intelligence that we all have, offering profound and personal wisdoms. Process arts involve a way of being with your creative process and your life that encourages abundant presence, emotional awareness and courage. You can expect play, group interaction, strengthened intuition, experimentation, new discoveries, break-throughs in stagnant corners, and art that is alive and connected to your story. The techniques learned shine a new light on your engagement with your life and may give you new insights as to how to move through stuck places. You also may begin to notice differences in your relationships, parenting, health challenges, or even athletic endeavors. Process arts shift our internal locus of control; and when this compass shifts, everything changes.
No art experience necessary!
A wealth of art materials will be provided, but if you have items you'd like to bring, please feel free to do so!
Enjoy a retreat menu intentionally crafted to nourish and heal. We believe food is medicine and our chef, prepares each dish with enthusiasm, mindfulness and love. Each meal is made with Ayurvedic principles that align with the transition of seasons and the local harvest. All meals are plant-based with organic ingredients that are sourced for their high quality, nutrient-dense and nourishing essence. We support our local farmers when possible.
If you have any special dietary needs or restrictions, we can happily accommodate.
The retreat weekend provides a community living experience. We greatly value the interactions and relationships that are built in this kind of environment of sharing and have witnessed deeper connections and expansion in the group settings.
Bubbling Wells Ranch is a 107‐acre estate located on the historic Miracle Hill in Desert Hot Springs with 360 degree views. This area is best known for its natural healing hot water springs and breathtaking panorama views of the Coachella Valley and the San Jacinto Mountains. Our unique sanctuary is home to a a variety of micro-climates and unmatched wildlife, just 1 mile from the back trail into Joshua Tree National Park.
We recommend investing in trip insurance.
3 Nights + 4 Days of accommodation
3 organic and locally-sourced vegetarian meals daily
Element-inspired Yoga Classes: Solar + Lunar Movement each day
In-depth workshops with Individual and group process art guidance through art journaling and process painting
In Nature with additional individualized guidance
Ayurveda & The Nervous System: Resources for Rejuvenation & Resilience
On Miracle Hill
Guided meditation with Himalayan Singing Bowls
Guided Nature and Art-based Mindfulness Experiences
A wealth of creative materials to use including paints, fibers, and more.
To and from retreat space
