Borrego Springs Pricing

This retreat to Borrego Springs is perfect for you if you are an active person ready to get out for an amazing yoga adventure with like-minded people. We will experience most places by hiking in a desert environment and you can expect daily yoga practices in the morning and evening.

We have planned the days to include plenty of downtime to relax enjoy the small town and hotel amenities. You don’t need any yoga experience, just an open mind, open heart, and a reasonably good fitness level.

This trip may not be right for you if you have conditions or injuries that limit your ability to participate in these kinds of activities as many locations do not have alternate points of access. Please consult with your physician to make sure these activities are safe for your body. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

What’s Included:

• 3 nights accommodation at Palm Canyon
• 3 breakfasts
• 3 boxed lunches
• 3 Dinners
• State Park Hiking Fees
• Transportation to hikes, around town, and Salvation Mountain
• Daily Yoga Practice
• Breath work, Meditation and Sound Bath when listed in itinerary
• Hiking leaders

What’s NOT Included:

• Snacks, drinks, or any items of a personal nature such as souvenirs. 
• Transportation to and from Borrego Springs
• Spa services
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips including gratuity to support the upkeep of Salvation Mountain
• Breathwork facilitator training programming 

A 10% deposit is required at the time of registration except to receive early bird pricing which requires payment in full. Deposit is refundable up to 120 days from the start of the retreat. Cancellations between 90 and 119 days of the retreat will result in a 25% loss of the full trip price. Cancellations made between 60 and 89 days of the start date of the retreat will result in a 50% loss of the total trip price.

Any cancellation made between 59 days and the date of departure will result in the total loss of funds. Reservations made within any time window above will immediately subject to the cancellation policy for that time period. We reserve the right to cancel the trip at any time and for any reason including force majeure and in such an event we will refund the full price of the retreat.

We always recommend that you purchase trip insurance whenever making travel plans and strongly suggest you consider trip insurance that includes covid coverage. You can use our suggested insurance provider and choose a policy option that is best for you.

If you are traveling solo and would like to book the lower double occupancy rate simply check the roommate request form.  We will make every effort to match you with a same gender roommate, if we are unable to find a match, you will not be charged for the single occupancy surcharge.  

You can absolutely bring your partner and your adult children; however, this trip is not suitable for children under the age of 18.

You will need to drive yourself to the hotel, we will work on carpooling arrangements for those who would like to share the cost of gas.  Simply check the carpooling box on the booking form.  

This map will show you the directions to the hotel.

You will be on your own for most meals so you can select restaurants that meet your dietary needs.  For the meals that we provide we will make every effort to accommodate your requests but we must know in advance.  Please complete the dietary requests section of the booking form and let us know your request so we can work on it.  Borrego Springs is a small community and while we will work to ensure vegan options at every meal, there are not a lot of options for vegans or other restricted diets.

Expect cool mornings and evenings in the desert and warm sunny days.  Highs are in the 70’s and lows in the mid to upper 40’s in January.  Pretty much like everywhere else in the SoCal desert.

Packing List:

Clothing:  Pack layers for the desert.  

• Jacket
• Pants and Shorts
• T-shirts
• Yoga Clothes
• Comfortable shoes for town and hotel
• Sturdy shoes for hiking (hiking boots strongly recommended)
• Swimsuit
• Underwear and Socks

Note that this is a laid-back desert town, you will not need to dress up. Even if you choose to eat at the most expensive restaurant in the area jeans and a shirt will be fine.

Gear:

• Day pack (Hydration pack is strongly recommended with a 3 liter reservoir)
• Containers for 3 liters of water (if you do not have a hydration pack)
• Hiking Poles (recommended but not required we have loaners as well)
• Yoga Mat
• Sun Protection: Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, protective clothing
• Camp/lawn Chair for sitting in the desert 
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera

Toiletries:  

• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Shampoo, conditioner, and soap
• Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes for backpack
• Medicines 
• Deodorant
• Brush
• Travel first aid kit

Food:

• Snacks for hikes and road trips:  Nuts, dried fruit, energy bars, trail mix, etc
• Other food is optional such as bringing lunch for the Saturday Hike etc.  

Other:

• You will probably want some cash as there are areas where ATM access is limited.  Like Salvation Mountain.
• Note that there is a nearby grocery store if you forget anything or want to buy food to make sandwiches etc.

Borrego Springs Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive at Borrego Springs

• Bonus Hike
• Check in Anytime after 3pm
• Unpack, relax and enjoy the pool
• Opening Group Dinner 
• Evening yoga practice to stretch out from travel
• Stargazing

Day2: Hellhole Canyon

• Early sunrise meditation
• Morning Yoga
• Breakfast
• Hike to Hellhole Canyon-bring lunch 
• Afternoon relaxing at hotel and exploring Borrego Springs
• Dinner on your own
• Evening Breathwork with Sound Bath

Day 3: Salvation Mountain

• Sunrise Meditation
• Morning Yoga
• Breakfast
• Drive to Salvation Mountain
• Stop for Lunch along the way
• Explore Salvation Mountain with optional side trip to East Jesus
• Return for Sunset 
• Group Dinner
• Closing Bonfire

Day 4:  Check Out

• Sunrise Meditation
• Morning Yoga
• Breakfast/Check out from Hotel
• Explore the famous desert sculptures with optional ridge hike
• Lunch on the trail
• Return home

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