The Spark Retreat
is a coming together of friendship and community to ignite our inner wellspring of creative energy, our joy, and our truth. The Spark Retreat is about reconnecting to the spiritual fire, to who we truly are. It’s about reconnecting to the creative aliveness that flows within us and from us. When we spark this inner fire, we grow our inner light, and we bring radiance to everyone we are in contact with and in all that we do.
This retreat moves you deep in your body between yoga, meditation, shared meals, and the natural world. We connect to our energy through breathwork. We calm the mind through mantra and movement. We tap into our intuition through writing, dance, and ceremony. We savor joy and connection through shared meals and experiences.
Together, in sacred places and spaces we rest, learn, relax, have fun, and move to a place where we remember the truth that all is well, that we are well, and that we have the power to create and live our most aligned and magnificent lives.
APril 28-May 2, 2027
Tucson, Arizona - Saguaro national Park
From time immemorial, Saguaro National Park has been sacred land for the O’odham people, descendants of the ancient Hohokom. According to their mythology, the land was given to the O’odham by Elder Brother when the Earth was created. It was their sacred home.
We’ll stay nestled in 40 acres bordering the Saguaro National Park at
The JTH
—a beautifully-designed oasis in the middle of the Sonoran Desert.
With views of the giant sentinels, the saguaro cacti, and mountain ranges, The JTH is removed, remote, contained, and quiet.
In The JTH’s words: “Instead of traffic, you’ll hear coyotes howling at the moon, cicadas humming in the mesquite trees, and cactus wrens calling from the saguaros. And sometimes, you’ll hear nothing at all.”
This retreat is a chance to leave the busy world of the ego, to go inward, and to connect to yourself on a soul level.
Each day we’ll practice yoga (asana), meditation, pranayama, and kirtan, as well as creative writing. Whether you’re working on a project or would like to try your hand at poetry or prefer to journal, we’ll explore the creative process.
We’ll savor warm desert days and cool desert nights—early hikes and nights by the campfire—and the magic that happens in between.
This retreat is an invitation to relax, to create, and to heal.
accommodations
The JTH provides generous living spaces designed with a palette of desert hues and soft textures. Each room or suite is shared-bed double occupancy.
Using the booking links, guests have the option to make a reservation for one person or for two people. You may pay in full or pay half to hold your places.
Balances are due by February 2027. Payment plans are available upon request.
Prickly Pear Casita - bedroom #1
A private two bed, one bath home with two king bedrooms, shared bathroom, living room, full kitchen, & private patio
$2,800 per person
agave suite
Private upper-level suite with one queen bedroom, one private bathroom, living room with fireplace (one firelog provided), full kitchen, & private balcony
$3,000 per person
Yucca room
Private lower-level room with one King bedroom, one private bathroom, fireplace (one firelog provided), kitchenette & private patio
$3,100 per person
creosote suite
Private lower-level suite with one king bed, one private bathroom, living room, full kitchen (with stove/oven, dishwasher and fridge) & private patio
$3,125 per person
prickly pear casita - bedroom #2
A private two bed, one bath home with two king bedrooms, shared bathroom, living room, full kitchen, & private patio
$2,800 per person
Cholla Room
Private ground level room with one king bed, one detached bathroom, fireplace (one firelog is provided), kitchenette, & private patio
$2,800 per person
saguaro suite
Private split-level suite with one King bed, living room, and kitchenette, two fireplaces (one firelog provided for upper fireplace, and candles provided for lower fireplace), & bathroom with tub and shower (bath salts provided)
$3,300 per person
What's included:
Accommodations (5 days /4 nights)
Two meals per day (brunch and dinner) plus one substantial snack prepared by a private chef
Yoga / Meditation / Breath work
Creative writing workshops
Hikes, excursions, activities, and ceremonies
One-day pass at the Bath House
Local tea & coffee
Unlimited access to the Chef Kitchen
Unlimited use of the pool and hot tub
Airport transfer, if traveling with the group
What's Not included:
Airfare
Airport transfer, if not traveling with the group
Massages
Incidentals
Past retreats
APril 22-26, 2026
Tepoztlán, Morelos, mexico
Located in the state of Morelos, Tepoztlán is considered by many to be the spiritual epicenter of Mexico. It is the birthplace of Quetzalcoatl — feathered serpent in Nahuatl — an Aztec god with many associations, from literature and culture to wisdom and learning. Quetzalcoatl also symbolizes the union between earth and sky and the endless life cycles — this oneness we are attuning to reach through yoga.
La buena vibra
Nestled in the Atongo Valley Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico, La Buena Vibra is a resort and spa with a spiritual-wellness vibe. It dubs itself a “mystical, magical, paradise.” With a full spa on site, a yoga room, rooms to write, a few pools, and a view of lush, green mountains, it’s a place to dive deep and replenish.
We’ll be ensconced in the retreat section of the hotel, the Pueblito de Paz, close to the yoga room, a pool, and enveloped in healing energy emanating from the Stupa of Peace.
From La Buena Vibra: “The stupa is one of the oldest and most powerful representations of the Buddha . It was built to commemorate the most significant moments of his life, mark the sacred places where these events occurred, and house his relics, as well as those of his most spiritually advanced disciples.
Thanks to the positive energy emanating from these sacred structures, stupas are recognized for their ability to protect and transform negative energy, creating an environment of peace, serenity, and well-being.
The Stupa of Enlightenment is a Buddhist monument of great spiritual significance, dedicated to The Good Vibes by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and consecrated by the venerable Geshe Sherab, spiritual director of Drepung Loseling Mexico.”
In Mexico, we’ll experience many forms of yoga from asana to kirtan, meditation (dharana and dhyana), breath work (pranayama), and writing, while transforming, opening, and awakening in the Valley of the Gods.
accommodations
Rooms are shared (with one king bed or two full beds). All rooms have a full en suite bathroom.
superior room
cost: $2400/per person
Please note: We will follow up with you individually via email regarding roommates and bed preferences.
What's included:
Accommodations (5 days /4 nights)
Two meals/day plus one substantial snack. (Locally-grown and organically-sourced meals)
Yoga
Meditation
Breath work
Writing workshops
Pyramid hike
All excursions, activities, and ceremonies
What's Not included:
Transportation
Spa treatments
Incidentals
APril 30-May 4, 2025
sedona, Arizona, USA
Sedona and its environs are spiritual epicenters—beautiful, high-vibrational, sacred, energy-shifting places in the US surrounded by sculptural red rocks and lush, high-desert landscapes.
Ancient Springs Retreat Center
Located just outside of Sedona in the verdant Verde Valley, the Ancient Springs Retreat Center sits on six acres surrounded by tall cottonwood and sycamore trees. It has its own artesian spring, ponds, and many paths where you can walk and wander.
The land is a sacred, soulful place. Ancient Springs is home to Indios Huichol, a nonprofit that serves tribal and local communities. (On site, a store sells beadwork, jewelry, embroidered and woven bags, and art from the Wixarika tribal people, and all of the profits go directly to support four Wixarika communities and their Elders.)
Sit with your feet in the stream, gaze at the brilliant night sky, stretch, sing, write, hike, experience the energetic vortexes, and move your energy to higher frequencies.
Rooms
The rooms are set between three dwelling structures: The Cabin, The Pueblo House, and The Suite. Other than The Suite, bathrooms are shared. The rooms have a relaxed, retreat vibe.
shared room
(The Cabin)
note: Two twin beds can be made into one king.
cost: $1,800
shared room
(pueblo house)
note: twin beds
cost: $2,000
Shared room
(pueblo house)
note: queen bed
cost: $2,000
Shared room
(The suite)
note: queen bed, ensuite full bathroom
cost: $2,300
single room
(PUeblo House)
note: twin bed
cost: $2,100
*In The Cabin, each room has a sink.
*Rooms in The Cabin share the bathrooms in the Pueblo House, which is right next door.
(Note: The yoga studio, a short walk from The Cabin, has a full bathroom; and the Dining Room has a half bathroom.)
What's included:
Accommodations (5 days /4 nights)
Three meals/day (Locally-grown and organically-sourced meals)
Yoga
Meditation
Writing workshops
Vortex hikes
All excursions, activities, and ceremonies
What's Not included:
Transportation
also, please note:
*The retreat center is located about two hours from Phoenix. Transportation is not included in this retreat.
*The retreat center is a sober facility. No alcohol or drugs are permitted on site.
April 11-14, 2024
Boca de Chavón, Domincan Republic
@ Ki-Ra Holistic Living
Boca de Chavón sits on the coast of the Dominican Republic. The coastline is rugged and transformative, lined with cliffs and underwater sea caves.
Ki-Ra Holistic Living
“Ki-Ra” means “Home of the Earth Spirit” in Taino. A retreat center immersed in nature, the spirit of the place is undeniable. Bordered by Caribbean waters, the lush grounds of Ki-Ra promote healthy, integrated living. Hammocks line the property. A salt-water pool, yoga palapa, and many intimate seating areas promote deep community. Healing, Ayurvedic-inspired meals are prepared using local, seasonal ingredients. The holistic spa offers Naturopathic and Ayurvedic treatments. A butterfly oasis, the property is home to hundreds of butterfly larvae and nectar plants.
Rooms
Ki-Ra Holistic Living is the embodiment of natural, tropical living. It’s a special place that exists outside of our modern, scheduled, hectic, urban lives. WiFi is located only in the communal areas. Here we’ll live among the elements, disconnect to reconnect, and tap into the sacred, grounding, and healing energy which suffuses the space.
Single
with A/C
cost: $2050
Single
without A/C
cost: $1850
*Most doubles are two queen beds.
DOUBLE
with A/C
cost: $1650
*Most doubles look like this.
DOUBLE
without A/C
cost: $1450
What's included:
Accommodations
Yoga classes
Mediation sessions
Writing workshops
All meals, drinks, + snacks
Excursions + ceremonies
Airport transportation
What's Not included:
Airfare
Spa services
Alcohol