WELLNESS + WONDER

Women’s Wellness Retreat
Joshua Tree, California
October 5-9, 2025

Yoga mat and bolster in a desert landscape during sunset.

Wellness and Wonder is a transformative Women’s Retreat set in the tranquil beauty of Joshua Tree, California. It’s designed to inspire self-discovery, foster meaningful connections, and provide deep relaxation. We invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace the power of nature and community. Let the desert’s sacred stillness awaken the wonder within you.

Embark on a journey of self-care and wellness through guided practices like yoga, meditation, self-discovery workshops, and nature exploration, all aimed at nurturing the body, mind, and spirit. Step into a sanctuary of serenity and soulful connections, and reconnect with yourself, explore your inner creativity, and find awe in both the natural surroundings and your own personal journeys. You will have the space to recharge and realign with your true essence and leave feeling restored, inspired, and deeply connected.

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WELLNESS

Wellness is the care and balance of the mind, body, and spirit. It is about nurturing your whole self through intentional practices and experiences that promote physical health, emotional healing, and spiritual growth.

Desert landscape with Joshua trees, large rock formations, dry bushes, and a partly cloudy sky.

WONDER

Wonder is a sense of awe, curiosity, and open-hearted exploration. It’s about rediscovering the magic in life, seeing beauty in the small details, and feeling inspired by the unknown or unexpected. Whether it’s gazing at the starlit sky, trying a new endeavor, or simply reflecting on life’s possibilities. Wonder represents the joy of being fully present and open to new experiences.

A desert landscape at sunset with a house in the background, a tall desert tree in the foreground, and dry bushes and grass.

JOIN US

Join us on this 5 day/4 night Women’s Retreat as we experience the mystical beauty of Joshua Tree and welcome in the opportunity to embrace both inner peace and a renewed sense of curiosity. Open your hearts, invite in the stillness of the desert, and connect to a greater sense of purpose and wonder.

A modern southwestern-style house with stucco walls, multiple levels, and black window frames, set against a twilight sky. The house has outdoor seating on a covered patio and a balcony, with desert landscaping in the foreground.

"Gaia" is the goddess personified as Mother Earth. She is the life energy that nourishes and integrates all living beings.

​Gaia Villa is a sanctuary where the grounding, healing, and loving energy of Mother Earth represents just a few of our core intentions. We have made it our mission that all aspects of the property and surrounding land serve a refuge for anyone visiting the space. 

 We also believe that at the core of human happiness and wellbeing is an innate desire for more meaningful connections. Gaia Villa was designed to serve as a home for our guests to connect with oneself, each other, and nature's medicinal energy

- May, owner of Gaia Villa

Living room with wooden railings, a round tufted ottoman, a leather armchair, decorative pillows on a wooden sofa, with windows and a door opening to a patio with outdoor furniture and mountain views.
Living room with seven women seated on beige sectional sofas, some with notebooks and books, in a well-lit room with large windows, white curtains, a central coffee table with flowers, a laptop, and scattered rose petals, decorated with ethnographic wall hangings and potted plants.
Dining room with a long wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by black chairs. A rustic fireplace with a curved, adobe-style chimney is on the left. Glass block windows and a glass door providing natural light. Decorative elements include a potted plant and a coat rack near the door.
A spiral pattern made of rocks on dirt ground in a desert landscape with trees, a modern building in the background, and mountains under a clear blue sky.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 4 nights/5 days at the luxurious Gaia Villa Space

  • Nourishing meals provided by a professional chef

  • Workshops, journal sessions, and guided self reflection

  • Space and time for heartfelt connections and conversations

  • ​Fire + Release Ceremony

  • Evening Sacred Circles

  • Free time for exploring the local surrounding area, relaxing around the villa, or simply creating connection with yourself, nature, and others.

  • Access to hot tub, cold plunge tubs, hammocks, labyrinth, fire pit, rooftop terrace, and yoga space.

  • Private Group Sound Healing Experience

  • Joshua Tree National Park Hiking Excursion + Picnic

  • Yoga + Meditation practices indoor and outdoor spaces (no experience necessary)

  • Opportunity to escape the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in the healing energy of Joshua Tree.

  • We hope you leave feeling recharged, inspired, and full of wonder.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Transportation to and from the retreat space

  • Travel Insurance

  • Tips for Excursions / Chef

TRAVEL INFO

  • Fly into Palm Springs, CA Airport

  • Connect with others for possible carpool to retreat center

SCHEDULE

Schedule of wellness activities and events for a week, featuring images of a poolside setting, desert sunset, indoor relaxation space, succulent plant, and a dining table.
Two people sitting in metal tubs in a backyard hot tub area, engaging in a meditation or prayer, facing each other with hands pressed together, with a small waterfall feature, desert plants, and a wooden fence in the background.
People practicing yoga under a wooden shelter in a desert landscape with hills, bushes, and power lines in the background.

ACCOMODATIONS

  • A bright bedroom with three beds, white bedding, and wooden furniture. Decor includes wall hangings, curtains, and a green desk lamp.

    BEDROOM 1

    2 twin beds and 1 day bed

    OCCUPANCY 3 - $2230 EACH

    Reserve Spot
  • Bedroom with bunk beds, a small wooden side table with a lamp and pink orchid, yellow curtains, and a green carved closet door with a peacock design, with large windows showing a desert landscape.

    BEDROOM 2 - SOLD OUT

    1 bunk bed

    OCCUPANCY 2

    SOLD OUT
  • Hotel room with two twin beds, colorful embroidered pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a small potted plant, and wall art of a tree branch above the beds.

    BEDROOM 3 - SOLD OUT

    2 twin beds

    OCCUPANCY 2 - $2230 EACH

    sold out
  • A bright bedroom with two single beds, each with white bedding and decorative pillows. A small bedside table with a woven lamp sits between the beds. There are patterned curtains and sheer curtains over sliding glass doors, with a tribal-inspired wall hanging above the beds. An area rug is on the terracotta tiled floor, and a wooden chair with a woven cloth is visible in the corner.

    BEDROOM 4

    2 twin beds

    OCCUPANCY 2 - $2230 EACH

    RESERVE SPOT
  • A bright bedroom with two beds, decorated with purple pillows and white textured blankets. A colorful tapestry hangs on the wall above the beds. There is a nightstand with a small lamp between the beds and a window with white curtains letting in natural light. An armchair with a red cushion is near the window, and a small potted plant sits on a wooden side table by the window.

    BEDROOM 5

    2 twin beds

    OCCUPANCY 2 - $2230 EACH

    RESERVE SPOT
  • A cozy bedroom with a single bed, a knot light fixture on the ceiling, a tapestry on the wall, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a bunk bed. The room has a window with white curtains and carpeted flooring.

    BEDROOM 6

    2 twin beds + 1 bunk bed

    OCCUPANCY 4 - $2230 EACH

    RESERVE SPOT

Janice is the heart and soul behind Feel Free Yoga + Wellness Studio in Athens, Georgia, which she opened in July of 2022. Guided by a deep sense of purpose, Janice knows she is living her dharma through the sacred work she offers. Her studio is a sanctuary for healing, blending pratices such as yoga, reiki, sound healing, somatic movement, yoga nidra, and other healing modalities. With four years experience leading wellness retreats, Janice’s passion lies in creating spaces where women can come together to heal as a collective. Her retreats are always full of adventure, nature, cultural experiences, movement, and deep connection to self and others. “There is a magic that happens on a women’s retreat,” she says. “The shedding of layers reveals authenticity and equanimity in each of us. The power of women supporting one another unlocks the gift of healing and self-acceptance.” Janice finds joy and purpose in teaching yoga, leading women’s circles and offering transformative sound healing ceremonies.

Janice Wilson - Retreat Host

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Brenda Neisler - Retreat Co-host

Brenda is a 500 hr. Registered Yoga Alliance instructor with over 10 years of experience. She has an additional certification in Slow Flow and Yoga for Osteoporosis. Brenda currently teaches yoga classes at Feel Free Yoga + Wellness as well as with several private students.

Brenda has been practicing yoga for many years and has discovered not only the physical benefits of toning and strengthening, but also personal growth through self examination and spiritual renewal.

Yoga has given me a deep sense of connection to a Divine Source that opens me to an infinite, unconditional flow of love. This awareness fills me with peace, joy and an assurance that “all is well” even, and especially, in the midst of the uncertainty and challenges of life.

Brenda shines her light wherever she goes. She loves leading retreats and guiding women as we all transform, grow and heal.

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WELLNESS + WONDER
WOMEN’S RETREAT
OCTOBER 5-9, 2025
JOSHUA TREE, CA

WE HAVE 12 AVAILABLE SPACES FOR THIS RETREAT

ENERGY EXCHANGE - $2230 EACH

DEPOSIT OF $500 REQUIRED TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

REGISTRATION IS OPEN


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Please reach out to info@feelfreeyogawellness with any questions.