A women’s retreat of creativity and rebirth

JOSHUA TREE, CA | MAY 10 - 12, 2024

MAY 10 - 12, 2024

Buried beneath a world of shame and myths, the medicine of the feminine is calling us to wake up and reclaim our wisdom and power to guide us towards freedom, truth and creativity.

WOMB is a women’s retreat based in remembering and reclaiming who we have always been so that we can embrace our power as mothers, maidens, enchantresses and crones and take our place in the eco-system of change and transformation. Through desert dreaming, dynamic movement practice, radical reflection and conversation, rituals of remembering and reclaiming, space to imagine better and dream bigger, we will develop the courage and capacity to not just meet this moment with skill and compassion but become powerful catalysts of change.

RETREAT PACKAGE STARTS AT $785

*If you need more assistance, please email info@americandetox.co

the experience

Healing the wounded feminine requires us to unpack and unlearn all that we’ve accumulated along the way: limiting beliefs, habitual patterns, negative thoughts – so that we can break down the barriers and breakthrough to freedom. Through dynamic movement practice, radical reflection and conversation, rituals of remembering and reclaiming, space to imagine better and dream bigger, we will develop the courage and capacity to not just meet this moment with skill and compassion but become powerful catalysts of change.

what it includes

Beautiful desert accommodations and grounds

Nourishing plant-based meals

Dynamic movement to excavate stuck energy and unleash our potential

Radical inquiry and courageous conversation

Rituals to clear obstacles and call in courage and clarity

Dream design work and tools for direction and manifestation

Space for rest and play (hot tub, hammocks, fire pits, hiking, stargazing)

Sisterhood and mutual support

It will be a balance of dynamic and embodied inquiry and spacious rest as we reclaim ourselves and the future that we all deserve. 

about kerri

Kerri Kelly

A community organizer, wellness activist and author of the book American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal, Kerri Kelly is recognized across communities for her work to bridge transformational practice with social justice. She’s been teaching yoga for over 20 years and is known for making waves in the wellness industry by challenging norms, disrupting systems and mobilizing people to act. Her leadership has inspired CTZNWELL, a movement to democratize wellbeing for all and is committed to creating the conditions where everyone can thrive. 

Kerri has been working at the intersection of wellbeing and justice for over 15 years. She is known for facilitating dynamic (and fun!) experiences that provoke deep inquiry and inspire profound change on and off the mat. You can learn more about her work at kerrikelly.co and ctznwell.org. 

Women's Retreat

Women's Retreat

Joshua Tree / Yucca Valley

The desert is a place of emptiness, where we get to practice unhooking ourselves from our attachments so that we can return to the truth of who we are and what is possible beyond what we have inherited. It is from this place that we can see more clearly what is in the way of our wholeness and what it’s going to take to get free and live into our full power and potential.

Our host space, Gaia Villa, was designed to serve as an intimate healing space for our guests to connect with oneself, each other, and nature's medicinal energy. Enjoy the quiet and peaceful ambiance of the property with mesmerizing desert views and fauna. Black Rock Campground with hiking trails is only 5 minutes away.

the food

Food is an integral part of our detox experience providing energy and nourishment the body needs to do its work. Our chefs will artfully craft locally sourced ingredients into mouthwatering, unforgettable meals that meet your dietary needs and fuel your journey.

RETREAT PACKAGE STARTS AT $785

*If you need more assistance, please email info@americandetox.cO

the practice

The medicine of the womb is intuitive, and cyclical dancing through creation, birth, and death in a current that is never-ending, forever flowing, flowering, blossoming, and eventually decaying back into the earth and ethers. But so many of us have get disconnected from our bodies and stuck in our heads rationalizing, intellectualizing, strategizing and “being busy.” By parking our bodies the spaces of “doing”, we have lost touch with our own deeper, instinctual knowing.

Healing the wounded feminine requires us to unpack and unlearn all that we’ve accumulated along the way: limiting beliefs, habitual patterns, negative thoughts – so that we can break down the barriers and breakthrough to freedom. Through dynamic movement practice, radical reflection and conversation, rituals of remembering and reclaiming, space to imagine better and dream bigger, we will develop the courage and capacity to not just meet this moment with skill and compassion but become powerful catalysts of change.

indoor amenities

✨ Bedrooms

✨ Large living room and dining room for gathering

✨ Fully stocked kitchen with industrial range

✨ Entertainment bar

✨ Oversized washer + dryer

✨ Wifi powered by Ubiquity Unifi Networks

✨ Smart TV, board games, library of books

✨ Alkaline water on tap 

✨ Whole house water softening system

outdoor amenities

✨ 7-person jacuzzi spa with state-of-the-art massaging jets

✨ 2 cold plunge tubs 

✨ Large outdoor boulder fire pit (propane)

✨ Rooftop patio with firepit and amazing desert views

✨ Outdoor kitchen (32" BBQ grill, sink, and fridge)

✨ 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

the rooms

MAIN ROOM#1

$1049 per person

  • 4 twin beds

  • Ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, standing shower, double vanity

  • Decorative fireplace

  • Writing desk

  • Walk-in closet

  • Twin pull-out trundle can be used as 4th bed

All inclusive (room, food, practice, play).

GUEST ROOM #2

$1199 per person

  • 2 twin beds (1 set of bunk beds)

  • Shared bathroom

  • Desert view

All inclusive (room, food, practice, play).

GUEST ROOM #3

$1249 per person

  • 2 twin beds

  • Shared bathroom

  • Desert view

All inclusive (room, food, practice, play).

GUEST ROOM #5

$1249 per person

  • 2 twin beds

  • Shared bathroom

  • Desert view

All inclusive (room, food, practice, play).

GUEST ROOM #6

$1049 per person

  • 4 twin beds (2 twins and 1 set of bunk beds)

  • Shared bathroom

  • Desert view

All inclusive (room, food, practice, play).

DAY PASS

$785 per person

Inclusive (food, practice, play).

*Packages DO NOT include airfare and transfers to facility.

FAQs

  • WOMB is a ritual and retreat for women who are ready to own their power and place in the world. Our journey will be supported and inspired by majestic desert habitat, nourishing plant based meals, replenishing self care practices and guided ritual. Through embodied movement, radical inquiry, rituals of remembering and reclaiming and mutual support and care, we will awaken our feminine power to hold change and birth new worlds for ourselves and each other.

  • Healing the wounded feminine requires us to unpack and unlearn all that we’ve accumulated along the way: limiting beliefs, habitual patterns, negative thoughts – so that we can break down the barriers and breakthrough to freedom. We will explore this through dynamic movement practice, radical reflection and conversation, rituals of remembering and reclaiming, space to imagine better and dream bigger, we will develop the courage and capacity to not just meet this moment with skill and compassion but become powerful catalysts of change. Our journey will balance effort and surrender, movement and rest, personal and collective engagement as we prepare ourselves to step into our power and purpose in the world.

  • Our host, Gaia Villa, sits upon 3.5 acres of land in the majestic Joshua Tree National Park. The home is spacious and stylish featuring desert views, indoor and outdoor yoga studio, hot tub, salt water pool, fire pit, labyrinth and comfortable sleeping accommodations. All rooms and bathrooms are shared.

  • WOMB is for women who are navigating transition, moving through cycles of change, contemplating their next chapter and ready to level up. It is a retreat of reclaiming ourselves and rediscovering our inherent power as creatives, catalysts and change makers.*

    My intention is to create a container that recognizes the complex history of gender identity and expression and honors the broad scope of womanhood/sisterhood. We welcome women (cis and trans), femmes and genderqueer people. As a facilitator, I am actively examining my own shaping, and am invested in ongoing learning and skill development around gender diversity and trans inclusion, (and welcome any questions or requests from interested applicants).

  • We will be providing a thorough welcome packet to prepare you for our journey. But in the meantime, you can begin to consider what’s in the way of your power and growth and what you are ready to step into.

  • This retreat will balance group-guided and self-guided time featuring dynamic movement practice, radical reflection, community coaching, nature exploration, shared meals, collective ritual, shared meals, star gazing, hot bathing, salt water swimming and more.