Joshua Tree Women’s Yoga Retreat
Rest and Refresh in the Desert
Nourish Your Mind, Body and Soul
March 6th-9th 2025
What to Expect
Accompany Lisa & Tracy for three nights + four days at Gaia Villa. Unleash your potential amidst the breathtaking beauty of Joshua Tree. Our Spring 2025 retreat invites you to embark on a journey of growth and renewal. As the desert awakens with vibrant hues and blooming life, so too will your spirit. Through daily yoga and meditation practices, you'll cultivate inner peace and clarity. Immerse yourself in nature's embrace, hiking through the iconic rock formations and connecting with the vast desert sky. Let the transformative energy of this sacred space inspire you to shed what no longer serves you and step into a brighter, more empowered version of yourself. Immerse yourself in the heart of transformation. Nestled on the edge of Joshua Tree National Park, our Santa Fe-inspired haven offers the perfect setting for you. Let the Mojave Desert's healing energy wash over you as you unwind and reconnect with yourself amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
Location: Gaia Villa Joshua Tree Retreat https://www.gaiavillajoshuatree.com/photo-gallery
What’s Included
3 Nights accommodations in a luxury villa on 3.5 acres in Joshua Tree, California
Daily Yoga
Morning Meditation
On-site chef provided
Guided Hike in Joshua Tree + Sound Bath Under the Stars + Cacao Meditation at an authentic Native American Medicine Wheel
A private guided Wine tasting at the Villa with a local sommelier
Invigorating Breathwork/ Cold Plunge Tub
Opening Ceremony
Labyrinth walking meditation
Hydrotherapy: saltwater grotto waterfall pool, jacuzzi hot soak
Outdoor Firepit
Ample time to rest, hike, stargaze and enjoy Joshua Tree’s healing wonders
Alcohol, shopping, transportation, spa services, tipping, and additional experiences are not included.
This retreat is open to all yogi practitioners from beginners to advanced alike.
INDOOR AMENITIES
6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
Large living room and dining room for gathering
Private indoor yoga studio w/ mats and props
Fully stocked kitchen with industrial range
Entertainment bar
Alkaline water on tap
Board games/library
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
Saltwater pool with grotto waterfall
Outdoor yoga pavilion
7-person hot tub spa with state-of-the-art massaging jets
2 cold plunge tubs
Large outdoor boulder fire pit
Rooftop patio with firepit and amazing desert views
Labyrinth walking meditation
Outdoor kitchen
Multiple patio areas and outdoor games including bocce ball court
Peaceful & upscale neighborhood
Plenty of on-site parking
Convenient access to Joshua Tree National Park, trails & shops
Wifi
Retreat Leaders
Lisa Mello
Lisa is a radiant being and a beautiful soul who strives to incorporate the perfect balance between strength and surrender in each of her classes. The mother of two and founder of Mello Yoga believes that yoga can be for everybody and every body. Her Masters in Education and background as a teacher give her a natural grace and intuitive approach to guiding your practice. Lisa is dedicated to providing an enriching experience that leaves you recharged and re-energized.
Tracy Moore
Tracy started her yoga practice over 15 years ago after a move to San Diego from the midwest. New to the city, yoga provided a much needed space to connect to a community. She found her passion for vinyasa style yoga and breath to movement flow style classes. She noticed after yoga, she felt more calm and less anxious. As her yoga journey continued, she came to love restorative and yin yoga as well. She teaches a variety of classes including, vinyasa, gentle and slow flow yoga. She also loves to teach Restorative and Yin yoga.
She completed her 200 hour teacher training at CorePower Yoga in 2018 and her 300 hour advanced teaching training at Soul of Yoga to become a 500 RYT in 2023. She loves to teach and share her passion for yoga. Her teaching goals are to offer her students a welcoming space to explore their yoga practice and find confidence in their own practice. She loves to infuse yoga philosophy into her classes and teach ways for students to bring their practice off their mats and into their own lives.
Accommodations
All prices are listed per person and include all of the above offerings. If you are traveling solo please reach out and we will help you find a roommate.
Suite- Bedroom #1
$2,395 per person
2 twin beds + 1 twin daybed
Ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, standing shower, double vanity
Decorative fireplace
Walk-in closet
French doors to patio
Bedroom #2 (SOLD OUT)
$2,250 per person
2 twin beds
Expansive window with Desert Views
Shared guest bathroom
Large closet with mirror
Ceiling fan
Bedroom #3- (SOLD OUT)
$2,300 per person (2 twin beds)
2 twin beds
French Doors that open up to Patio
Corner Room w/ Windows on Two Sides
Shared guest bathroom
Large closet with mirror
Ceiling fan
Bedroom #4 (SOLD OUT)
$2,250 per person
2 twin beds
Located on the 2nd floor
Window w/ Desert Views
Ceiling fan
Shared guest bathroom
Bedroom #5 (Quad communal)
*Book together with friends or book solo and meet new friends
$1950 per person
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
Located on the 2nd Floor
Window w/ Desert Views
Shared guest bathroom
*If you choose a double or triple occupancy you will be responsible for booking your other roommates. Please reach out if you need assistance booking.
SIGN UP
A non-refundable deposit of $500 will hold your space and will be deducted from your final total. Upon registering you will automatically be put on a autopay payment plan. The first payment will be due November 15th,2024 and the 2nd payment will be due Jan.15th, 2025. Additional pricing information and details can be found on our registration page.
By paying your deposit, you agree to remit payments on or before the above due dates. You understand your space will be opened to another interested party if payments are not received by the date they are due, and another space will not be guaranteed to you.
No refunds of any processing fees will be offered under any circumstance, except if the retreat is rescheduled or canceled by the event organizers. No refunds of any kind will be offered after your final payment is due. Final payment due on 1/15/2025.
Your Oasis
Meals
3 Family Style Dinners, 3 Family Style Breakfasts, 2 Lunches (grab & go)
High quality plant based meals
With a focus on seasonal & local ingredients
Prepared by a chef with 20+ years experience
Preview of Paradise
Guided Hike
Desert Nature Walk Inside Joshua Tree National Park
We start this experience with a beautiful hike at one of the hidden gems inside the national park. Unknown to most park visitors/travelers, the particular trail we visit offers a stunning roughly one mile loop trail, friendly for all activity levels and is ideal space for groups as we will have the entire trail/space virtually to ourselves.
Designed to activate the mind and body, surrounded by towering boulders and uninterrupted views, the landscape offers the ideal space to connect with and discus the local flora, fauna, geology, geography, cultural/historical significance, as well as, the elemental energies and how they converge in Joshua Tree creating a natural energetic vortex. Perfect location for breathtaking photos.
Joshua Tree National Park
Cacao Meditation + Soundbath+ Medicine Wheel
Upon finishing our walk, we will exit the park and caravan roughly 10 mins to our second destination, an authentic Native American Medicine Wheel. Here we gather our energies in the center of the medicine wheel for a guided meditation, intention setting Cacao ceremony and soundbath under the night sky.
Allowing time to relax the mind and ground source in nature, we start the session with an intention setting Cacao ceremony (ceremonial grade Cacao from Central America), immediately followed by the charging powers of sound vibrations to further connect with and honor personal intentions. Using a variety of instruments and sound frequencies designed to heighten the meditative state and provide a gateway to true interconnectivity. A safe space to fully immerse into the healing qualities of sound, therapeutic properties of mother nature and the abundance of the moment.
FAQs & Safety Precautions
What is the weather like in Joshua Tree?
As average temperature is 72°F high and 48°F low. March is the perfect time to visit. You will enjoy pleasant hiking and rock climbing temperatures and witness the wildflowers blooming.
Are the meals included in my program cost?
3 buffet dinners+ 2 boxed Lunches, 3 Breakfasts All plant based meals
Waivers & Policies
By placing your deposit you automatically agree to our terms and conditions listed below. After receiving your deposit, Mello Yoga will send you a copy of our retreat waiver to sign and return back to us at your earliest convenience.
Waiver of liability
In consideration of accepting this registration, I, the participant, intend to be legally bound and hereby waive or release any and all right and claims for damages or injuries that I may have against Lisa Mello (Mello Yoga LLC) and Tracy Moore), and/or all of their agents assisting with the retreat, sponsors and their representatives, and employees of Gaia Villa for any and all injuries or damages to me or my personal property, before, during, or after the retreat. This includes but is not limited to injuries, losses or damages in connection with accommodations, other facilities at the resort, ground transportation, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, Acts of God, delays, changes or cancellation of travel due to weather conditions, accidents or health-related issues while residing at Gaia Villa and in transit to, during, or after any tours or excursions. I recognize, intend and understand that this release is binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, or assignees. I also authorize the use of photographs or videos that include my image for promotional, informational, or other reasons deemed to be in the best interest of the event. Please note your $500.00 initial deposit is non-refundable. If your personal travel plans are delayed or canceled for any reason, there will be no refunds issued by Lisa Mello (Mello Yoga LLC) After 1/15/2025, there will be no refunds of any kind offered. I certify that I am physically fit, healthy, and well for completing this retreat and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed Medical Doctor. By submitting this registration, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above waiver.
Roommate Policy
If you select a shared room (double or triple occupancy), it is the responsibility of both (or all three, in the case of a triple) individuals to remit payments in full on or before their respective due dates. If one (or two) parties do not submit payments on the above-mentioned due dates, it is up to the remaining individual(s) to choose a single or double occupancy space, if available, or the event organizers will place them in another available accommodation.