Return to stillness
yoga, Meditation & Hot Springs retreat
Joshua Tree, CA
Hosted by Michael Peterson & Gaby Colletta
Journey into the wide-open Mojave Desert for a yoga and hot spring wellness retreat designed to awaken and restore your being. As winter loosens its hold and the desert begins to stir, we gather in the expansive quiet of Wonder Valley, near the north entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, where vast skies, ancient land, and the elemental medicine of geothermal mineral waters invite you to rise from the inward season, recalibrate, and return home to your center.
Through daily yoga practices rooted in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, restorative rest, meditations held in and around the water, and the healing embrace of the natural world, we align with the rhythms of spring renewal and discover what it means to live in balance. Expect soulful Vinyasa classes that honor both form and freedom, deep Yin and restorative sessions that soothe the nervous system after winter’s contraction, sound healing to restore harmony within, and meditations—some offered in the mineral springs themselves—that invite you back to the altar of yourself, renewed and fully awake
March 4-7, 2027
Early pricing $100 off with code STILLNESS available until Nov 1
Soak in the quiet power of Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree and the surrounding Mojave hold a different kind of sacredness, an austere, spacious beauty that strips away the unnecessary and leaves you with presence. In spring the desert softens: light lengthens, wildflowers begin to appear, and the land itself seems to exhale. Here the desert asks you to arrive fully, to shed what no longer serves, and to remember the wild, grounded wisdom already living in your bones.
We gather at Wonder Valley Hot Springs, a restorative sanctuary abundant with geothermal mineral water rising to the surface upon expansive desert land. We will stay in a collection of beautifully renovated homes with private outdoor geothermal mineral soaking tubs, open views, and the kind of privacy that lets the nervous system truly settle.
The Healing Power of Hot Springs
The mineral waters at Wonder Valley rise from deep geothermal springs rich in silica, calcium, lithium, and magnesium. Soaking in these waters supports the body in profound ways: easing muscle tension and joint discomfort, improving circulation, calming the nervous system, supporting deeper sleep, elevating mood, and gently detoxifying the skin.
The combination of warm mineral immersion, desert silence, and open sky creates a natural container for release and renewal, especially potent as we emerge from winter’s stillness into the awakening energy of spring.
Throughout the retreat we will weave intentional time in the springs: be it quiet soaks, guided water meditations, and simply floating beneath the stars, as living medicine for body and spirit.
Daily yoga to cultivate embodied balance
Each day moves you through a full spectrum of practice—from dynamic, breath-centered Vinyasa flows that awaken stability, strength, and the rising energy of spring, to slow Yin and restorative sessions that invite deep release and integration after the inward months. Rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom and the quiet power of the desert, these practices are designed to balance energy, calm the nervous system, and return you to a state of harmony and vitality.
Expect intelligent sequencing, refined alignment, playful exploration, and the weaving of ancient tools like pranayama, meditation, mantra, and sound. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, all classes are accessible and adaptable. This is yoga as returning to your ground of being—present, embodied, and fully alive.
Yoga practices are taught by Michael and Gaby (alternating).
Nourishing food as medicine
Food is medicine, art, and life force. Our plant-based menu is thoughtfully crafted with Ayurvedic wisdom, featuring bright, nourishing, nutrient-dense dishes that support the body’s natural emergence from winter. Seasonal ingredients are prepared with care to kindle digestion, stabilize energy, and nourish the nervous system as we move into greater light and activity.
We happily accommodate dietary needs or restrictions.
what’s included
Daily yoga & meditation
Geothermal mineral hot spring soaks
Heart activation Meditation & Guided Cacao Ceremony
Ayurvedic Wellness Workshop
Water Based Meditations
Organic, plant based meals that align with Spring
Sound Bath Journey and Yoga Nidra
3 Night & 4 Day Accommodations
Optional: Guided time in Joshua Tree National Park
Yoga Alliance CE available.
Sample Schedule
7:00 AM Coffee, Tea, Warm Lemon Water
8:00 - 9:30 AM Asana, Pranayama + Meditation
9:30 - 11:00 AM Nourishing Breakfast + Free Time
11:00 - 1:00 PM Wellness Workshop
1:00 - 2:00 PM PM Nourishing Lunch
2:00 - 5:00 PM Free time / Hike / Soaking / Rest
5:00 - 6:00 PM Yin / Restorative Yoga
6:00 - 7:00 PM Light Dinner + Sunset
7:00 - 8:00 PM Evening Meditation
Check-in: 1:00 PM Thursday // Checkout 10:30 AM Sunday
The Lodging
Wonder Valley Hot Springs
Hot Springs retreat to Joshua Tree
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Join for 4 days & 3 Nights: Thursday March 4 and ends on Sunday March 7, 2027.
Programming begins Thursday March 4 at 3 PM. Participants are welcome to arrive as early as 1PM to settle in and enjoy the retreat space.
Retreat close is at 10:30 AM on Sunday March 7
If your schedule allows, we recommend arriving a day early or staying an extra day to enjoy Joshua Tree.
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Our retreat takes place at Wonder Valley Hot Springs in Twentynine Palms, CA
Flying
The closest airport is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), about 1–1.5 hours by car to Wonder Valley Hot Springs (near Twentynine Palms).
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approximately 2 hours by car.
Los Angeles area airports (including LAX) are about 2.5–3 hours by car.
Driving
From Palm Springs: Driving time is about 1–1.5 hours (roughly 50–60 miles).
From Ontario / Inland Empire: Driving time is about 2 hours (roughly 105–110 miles).
From Los Angeles: Driving time is about 2.5–3 hours (roughly 150–160 miles).
From Las Vegas: Driving time is about 3 hours (roughly 180–185 miles).
From Tucson: Driving time is about 6 hours (roughly 390–400 miles).
We recommend renting a car to get to the retreat.
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We offer tiered pricing options so you can modify your retreat experience to your personal needs.
$100 off with code STILLNESS now through November 1
Below is the cost per a person in USD.
Full Bed Bunk - $1500
Full Bed in Shared Room - $1650
Master King Suite with Private Hot Spring - $1850 solo / $1350 shared
Queen Studio with Kitchen, Private Hot Spring - $1950 solo / $1450 shared
King Studio with Kitchen, Private Hot Spring - $2000 solo / $1450 pp shared
A $350 nonrefundable deposit reserves your spot and flexible payment plans are available. We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Final payments are due 60 days prior to the start of the retreat.
Payment plans available!
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All deposits are non-refundable as these are used immediately to support the planning and prepping process of the retreat.
By booking this retreat, you confirm that you are aware deposits are non-refundable. We recommend purchasing travel insurance.
Final payments are due 60 days prior to the first day of the retreat gathering.
If you cancel more than 60 days before the retreat start date and you have paid the full booking amount in addition to the deposit, you may request a partial 50% refund. The deposit is non-refundable.
All retreat payments become non-refundable less than 30 days before the retreat start date. If you have paid the balance in full less than 30 days before the retreat start date, you will not be granted a refund.
About your retreat guides
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Gaby Colletta
YOGA INSTRUCTOR | SOMATIC THERAPIST | AYURVEDIC HEALTH COUNSELOR
Gaby is a Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation Teacher with over 15 years of practice in integrative wellness and healing arts. She facilitates nature-based retreats, guides mind-body courses and coaches individuals on how to create an ecosystem of internal resources that increase resilience and unveil intrinsic potential. Her teachings weave together the Ancient traditions of Ayurveda, Buddhism and Tantra, alongside modern-day neuroscience, somatic psychology and Earth wisdom. Through the tapestry of mind-body practices, Gaby shares tools for deeper intimacy and understanding one’s intuitive abilities, mental powers and pathways to freedom.
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Michael Peterson
YOGA INSTRUCTOR | MEDITATION GUIDE
Michael Peterson is a Tucson based yoga instructor with over a decade of teaching experience since 2014. Accumulating more than 1,000 hours in Vinyasa and Yin yoga, his classes are crafted to inspire, uplift, and leave every student feeling more connected to themselves.
Learn more: www.yogawithmichael.com
