Escape…Explore…Restore.
Are you ready for a long weekend of sun, movement, and magic in the heart of Coachella Valley?
Join us for a 4-day, 3-night yoga adventure retreat in California’s breathtaking Coachella Valley — where the desert’s serene stillness meets the raw power of the San Andreas Fault.
You’ll hike through winding slot canyons, practice yoga under the morning sun, and unwind poolside with new friends at a luxury desert estate. Whether you crave adventure or just need a restorative getaway, this is your chance to reconnect with nature, yourself, and your joy.
Awaken In The Desert
Each morning begins with an energizing yoga practice designed to awaken your body and focus your mind for the day’s adventures. Between hikes and yoga, enjoy long, lazy afternoons by the pool, soak in the hot tub, or challenge friends to pickleball or cornhole.
Unplug from the noise of daily life, sink into stillness, and feel yourself return to balance.
Each evening, we’ll gather for dinner, laughter, and connection under the desert stars.
Enjoy gentle restorative yoga, relax or soak in the hot tub to help you unwind under the desert sky. It’s your time to create space, integrate and enjoy.
All levels are welcome — our practices are inclusive, grounding, and deeply rejuvenating.
The richness of life lies not in material possessions, but in the experiences we gather along the way.
–John Wesley Powell
Explore the Magic of the Mighty San Andreas
Experience the extraordinary beauty of the Coachella Valley’s most iconic trails with daily guided hikes. From slot canyons and sweeping desert ridgeline views, to the beautiful oases that follow the fault line, you’ll marvel at the power of the San Andreas and the stillness of the desert.
Ladder Canyon & Painted Canyon Loop
Our first outing features a thrilling 4.5-mile trek through slot canyons, climbing ladders through ancient rock formations upturned by the fault and carved by water, ending at a stunning overlook. We’ll have lunch at the top before making our way back through Painted Canyon.
On the way back we visit the Salton Sea, one of California’s most fascinating desert landmarks.
Bear Creek Oasis
On our second day, we enjoy a rewarding 9-mile journey to Bear Creek Oasis. One of the most spectacular day hikes in the Santa Rosa mountains with sweeping valley views, ending at a serene fan palm oasis perfect for a peaceful lunch. After lunch we head back the way we came.
Pushwalla Palms Loop
On our final hike we follow the ridge along the San Andreas Fault to lush oases hidden among desert hills — home to rare species and running water.
This loop offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountain and desert as well as the fault line. We will visit the Pushwalla Palms Oasis, and the Hidden Palms Oasis where we will enjoy our lunch.
The Oasis stands in stark contrast to the surrounding landscape and usually has running surface water. We can usually expect to see animals who come to the oasis for water.
Bonus Hike!
If you have the gift of time, join us for a bonus hike on Friday morning before we check in to the house! We will be leading a morning hike to Lost Palms Oasis near the southern entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.
The southern end of Joshua Tree stands in sharp contrast to the more popular northern side as it’s in the Colorado Desert which has very different formations, vegetation, and feel compared to the Mojave Desert with its signature Joshua Trees.
Its beautiful and we may even be fortunate enough to see a Desert Tortoise!
All hikes are optional — choose your own pace. Spend a day by the pool, read, or simply rest under the sun. This retreat is yours to shape.
Your Desert Sanctuary
“Oh La La Coachella Valley”
Our private luxury home is your retreat haven — complete with:
- Resort-style pool and spa
- Pickleball & basketball courts
- Fire pit, BBQ, and outdoor dining
- Game room with ping pong, foosball, and air hockey
- Spacious living and dining areas with stunning views
- Fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs, and cozy lounging spaces
The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it.
-Hubert H Humphrey
Relax, float, nap, or laugh with friends over a sunset soak. Everything here invites you to slow down and savor.
Lodging Options:
Private Room (shared bed): only 2 rooms with this option.
Shared Room: configuration include queen, twin, and full size bunk bed options. For solo travelers with a roommate match request or friends staying together in separate beds.
Rooms assigned in booking order — reserve early for the best selection!
Nourishment for Body & Soul
Food is part of the adventure!
All meals are included from Friday dinner through Monday lunch, with delicious vegan-friendly menus designed for energy, balance, and flavor.
Snacks: Fruit, chips, nuts, granola, tea, and coffee available all day.
Breakfasts: Avocado toast & fruit, pancakes with potato “nachos,” tofu scramble with biscuits & gravy, plus yogurt and toppings.
Trail Lunches: Build-your-own wraps, pasta salad, chips, fruit, and cookies — perfect for mid-hike picnics.
Dinners: Lasagna night, “build-your-own” taco feast, and a Grit Tofu stir fry with spring rolls — followed by decadent desserts.
Expect to feel nourished, energized, and cared for — every bite made with intention and love.
Meet Your Coachella Valley Leaders!
Anna Orbison
Anna approaches yoga with a curious mind and playful attitude. While fun and mindful, her classes are physically demanding. She is passionate about encouraging students through advances in their physical practice, managing stress, and moving beyond perceived limitations. She is excited to bring 20 years of studying and teaching yoga, meditation, and Somatic Psychology, out of the Red Diamond Yoga classroom and into the rugged beauty of the Coachella Valley.
As an experienced international retreat leader, Anna will keep you moving on your journey with the perfect practice to compliment the activities of the day. Whether you are just starting out or an experienced yogi, this adventure will bring growth in your practice and approach to living. Voted one of the top teachers in LA by ClassPass, Anna is passionate about music, eating delicious vegan food, her two pups Cash and June, and going on adventures across the world.
Kevin Montgomery
When we retreat, we offer ourselves the opportunity to press the pause button on life for a time and give ourselves some much needed selfcare. It’s hard to think of anything more relaxing and grounding than spending a few days in nature, practicing yoga and meditation with a group of fun and interesting people.
This adventure combines all of that with the astounding beauty of the Coachella Valley where the mountains meet the Colorado desert in a landscape shaped by the San Andreas Fault. We will be hiking in mountains, canyons and serene desert oases in a region few consider visiting until they have actually been there!
I truly enjoy leading retreats, teaching yoga, and finding community with new people in new and always interesting places. I love to see the transformation that takes place between our opening dinners and our closing campfire, and the lasting memories that are created in between.
I look forward to sharing this adventure with you!
Relax in confidence: All of our leaders are trained and experienced yoga professionals and retreat leaders with CPR, AED, Airway and First Aid certifications. Kevin also maintains his Wilderness First Responder certification and epinephrine license through the National Outdoor Leadership School. We are experienced adventure guides and instructors who will handle all of the logistics, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.
Invest in Your Wellbeing
Cost Includes:
✔️ 3 nights of luxury lodging
✔️ All meals and non alcoholic beverages (Friday dinner – Monday lunch)
✔️ Daily yoga practices
✔️ Guided hikes & transportation to Coachella Valley trailheads
✔️ Optional airport transfers (Palm Springs Airport)
Pricing:
- $950/person – shared room (separate beds) up to 10 available
- $750/person – private room (shared bed) 2 available
Limited to 14 guests. Rooms assigned in booking order — reserve early for best selection!
What’s NOT Included
-Transportation between your home and the Palm Springs Airport (or home to lodging if you are driving)
-Trip Insurance
-Water, snacks, or personal items from the shops and markets
-Meals not specifically included in the trip details and any pre or post trip meals
-Alcoholic Beverages
-Also not included are items of a personal nature such as, gifts, toll calls, medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and evacuation from remote areas, and additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond our control.
Do you long to close your eyes and feel embraced in the arms the earth?
That sounds so perfect!
Practicing yoga and meditation you will feel relaxed and centered as you head out into the desert and canyons each day. Hiking in narrow slot canyons you begin to feel literally embraced by mother earth, your mind begins to calm, you notice things you may have otherwise overlooked in the rush of life.
Each day you feel the warmth of the sun and the wind enveloping your body as your senses immerse in the subtle sounds and beautiful vistas of the desert. You’ll find a peaceful, safe place where all of nature is there to welcome and support you. You’ll wish each moment to ever end!
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.
-John Muir