CREATIVE ROOTS RETREAT
A 4 Day Immersion into Yoga, Process Art and Nature's Elements
Desert Hot Springs, California
Journey to Desert Hot Springs near Joshua Tree, California for a 4-day art, yoga and 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.
March 26-29, 2026
Hot springs of Miracle Hill in a Nature Preserve
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.
Nature Immersion to Joshua Tree
Desert Hot Springs near 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.
Somatic, ELEMENT-INSPIRED MOVEMENT WITH GABY
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 to explore one’s potential.
Yoga asana classes are all levels with modification offered.
PROCESS ART WITH BEVIE
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!
We provide the materials but if you prefer to bring your own, we can supply a list as well.
Our desert Sanctuary
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.
Join the retreat
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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.
Enjoy 8 nourishing meals, from a grounding welcome dinner upon arrival to a send off brunch. (Our full days include all 3 meals).
If you have any special dietary needs or restrictions, we can happily accommodate.
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This is a 4 day & 3 Night retreat from Thursday March 26 and ends on Sunday March 29th, 2026.
The retreat officially begins at 4PM on Thursday March 26.
You will be able to check in to your room/accommodation at 3 PM on our first day. We will have a welcome circle & grounding asana practice beginning at 4pm.
Check out & Retreat close is at 11 AM on March 29th.
If your schedule allows, we recommend arriving a day early or staying an extra day to enjoy Joshua Tree National Park.
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Our retreat takes place at Bubbling Wells Hot Spring Ranch in Desert Hot Springs, California.
Located:
1 mile from the back trail into Joshua Tree National Park; 50 minute drive from North Park Visitor Center
25 minutes from Palm Springs
50 minutes from Yucca Valley / Joshua Tree town
Flying in:
25 minute drive from Palm Springs International Airport PSP
2 hour drive to Los Angeles International Airport LAX
We recommend renting a car to get to the ranch.
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We offer tiered pricing options so you can modify your retreat experience to your personal needs.
A $350 nonrefundable deposit reserves your spot and flexible payment plans are available. Below is the cost per a person in USD.
King Bed in Private Room $1650
Shared King Bed in Private Room $1350
Queen Bed in Private Room $1500
Shared Queen Bed in Private Room $1250
Twin Bed in Shared Room $1350
Campsite - $975
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All deposits are non-refundable as these are used immediately to support the planning and prepping process of the retreat.
For full Booking Terms & Conditions you can read here.
About your guides
Gaby Colletta
Somatic Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Ayurvedic Health Counselor MA, AMFT, E-RYT, AHC, YACEP
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Gaby is a Yoga & Meditation Instructor and Ayurvedic Health Counselor with over 14 years of practice in integrative wellness. She facilitates transformational nature-based retreats, guides mind-body courses, leads teacher trainings and coaches individuals on how to create an ecosystem of internal resources that bring forth one’s greater potential. Her teachings weave together the Ancient wisdom traditions of Tantra and Buddhism with modern-day neuroscience and somatic psychology. Reverence for nature and ritual, embodied presence and deep intention are at the heart of her practices.
Gaby holds a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology from CIIS. She is on the faculty of the Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga & Wellness. She also cofounder of ClimbWell, a resource and retreat series that explores the intersection of climbing, mindfulness and personal development.
Bevie Labrie
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LMFT
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With nearly 27 years facilitating experiences with people of all ages, Bevie has worked as a youth worker, wilderness therapy instructor, art and outdoor educator, cross-cultural worker, and currently as an independent artist and Art Therapist. She intentionally guides people into their intuitive intelligence through process art and nature based experiences focused on body sensation, kinesthetic movement, creative writing and mixed media art practices. Exploring her surroundings both locally and internationally through her artistic lens, yoga and outdoor pursuits such as rock-climbing, backpacking and mountain biking fuel Bevie's creative inspiration and work. It's in these places she has discovered her own resiliency, integrated faith, and authentic voice. Her deepest passion is helping others also discover the depths of their strength, contentment and meaningful participation in their lives through intuitive engagement with creativity and the natural world.
Learn more about her offerings: artfulsoulscapes.org & bevielabrieart.com
FAQS
Everything you need to know about Creative Roots Retreats
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Our retreat venue is in Twentynine Palms, California (near the North Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park).
Driving: Joshua Tree & Twentynine Palms, California lies within a few hours' drive of several major metropolitan areas.
140 miles east of Los Angeles
175 miles northeast of San Diego,
215 miles southwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, and
222 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona.
The closest airports include
PSP - Palm Springs International Airport - 40 miles. Take Hwy 10 West to Hwy 62 and into Joshua Tree
LAX - Los Angeles International Airport - 150 miles. Take Hwy 10 East to Hwy 62 to Joshua Tree. Note: This route takes you across the entirety of Los Angeles; traffic at peak hours can add to drive time.
SAN - San Diego International Airport - 150 miles. Take 15 North to 215 North to 60 East to 10 East to Hwy 62 to Joshua Tree
LAS - Las Vegas Harry Reid / McCarran International Airport - 200 miles. Take 15 South - Or drive through Mojave National Preserve to Hwy 62
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Absolutely! You can join alone, with friends, with family, with a partner, or however you like. Many folks arrive alone and leave with new friendships that unfold throughout our retreat experience together.
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We recommend bringing your own yoga mat and props but if you do not have or wish to travel with these items, don’t worry! We have extra mats to offer during the retreat.
In addition, we do ensure each participant has use of 2 yoga blocks and 1 strap.
As for art supplies, all art supplies are included in the retreat.
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Yes! We work with chefs who are experienced and comfortable accommodating all dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, nut-free, etc. Upon registration, we’ll collect your dietary needs upon registration.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to email us.
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Yes! In the Creative Roots Yoga & Ayurveda Immersion students will gain a knowledge of how to apply Ayurvedic principles to daily life and yoga. Through embodied practices, students will experience the energetics of the 5 elements, 3 doshas, and how to live in alignment with the seasons. All teachings will dive into the Ayurvedic understanding of health or "Svastha".
Hours are accrued through:
3 Vinyasa practices incorporating a blend asana, pranayama, mudra and mantra to explore the elemental energies within and how balance excess in mind and body
1 Yin practice exploring gentle lunar movement for stress resilience, release and relaxation
1 Yoga Nidra & Sound meditation practice exploring sound as medicine and conscious integration
1 Ayurvedic Wellness workshop exploring wise energy management, seasonal wellness
Food, Diet and Lifestyle teachings throughout the retreat
Meditations throughout the immersion
Elemental teachings though Process Art Workshops
Requirements include participation in retreat and submission of a reflection assignment.
This course is eligible for 12 continuing education hours for Yoga Alliance teachers. Opportunity will be available throughout our time to explore questions and individual feedback.
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Our venue has campsites on the beautiful nature reserve.
Bring a tent, a camper van, pop up truck or small RV / trailer.
We have some tent gear for rent.
If you would like to rent a campervan, here are some resources for rentals:
Indie Campervans: https://indiecampers.com
RVezy: https://www.rvezy.com
Outdoorsy - RV rentals by owner: https://www.outdoorsy.com/
Escape Camper Vans (pick up locations from LA, Phoenix and Las Vegas): https://escapecampervans.com/
Road Surfer - Camper & RV Rentals (pick up locations in LA, Phoenix, and Las Vegas): https://roadsurfer.com