Slow down.
Breathe deep.
Reconnect with yourself.
Surrender & Reconnect is a three night women's retreat set in the ancient stillness of Joshua Tree. Held at Gaia Villa, a serene 3.5-acre sanctuary in the high desert, this intimate gathering invites you to slow the pace, soften the noise, and remember what rest actually feels like.
Through therapeutic yoga, breathwork, sound healing, meditation, reiki and life coaching circles, you’ll be gently guided to release what you've been carrying and return to what matters most. Yourself.
YOGA
BREATHWORK
SOUND HEALING
MEDITATION
LIFE COACHING
Daily Flows that Guide you Inwards
Each day is thoughtfully paced, with just enough structure to hold you and plenty of space to rest, wander, and breathe. You'll be met exactly where you are, and gently guided inward through movement, stillness, nourishing food, and real connection.
Between sessions, savor nourishing meals by Chef Perla, float in the saltwater pool, soak in the jacuzzi, wander the labyrinth, or find a quiet corner of the desert to simply be. During your free time, you'll also have the option to book a private 1:1 life coaching, massage, or reiki session for an additional fee.
Rooms & Pricing
Prices listed are per person.
They include accommodations, meals, and daily guided practices and activities.
Traveling solo? If you’re traveling solo and want to share a room, we’ll thoughtfully pair you with another guest, and you’ll each have your own bed.
If you have any questions before booking, don’t hesitate to reach out via email—we’re happy to help.
How to book.
To honor the depth of this experience, we ask each guest to complete a brief form before booking. This helps ensure the retreat is an energetic fit for all involved—so you can feel safe, supported, and truly held from the moment you arrive.
Click “Reserve Now” below to get started. Once you submit your form, you’ll receive an email with next steps and a secure link to complete your purchase. Payment plans are available upon request.
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Shared Room with Ensuite Bathroom
A luxurious, spacious room on the first floor with your choice of 2-3 single beds. The room features a decorative fireplace, private ensuite bathroom with double vanity (& bathtub!), writing desk and access to an outdoor patio.
3 Twin Beds
2-3 Guests
$2,100 - $2,350
per person
Shared Room
Located on the second story, this room has two single beds. Spacious, tastefully designed, bright light, AC, a closet for your belongings & easy access to the second story lounge and outdoor balcony patio.
2 Twin Beds
2 Guests
$2,050
per person
Shared Room
For the people who love fresh air and opening up the doors! This room on the first floor has either a king bed or two single beds, and features access to the outdoor patio. High ceilings, tastefully designed, AC and a closet for your belongings.
2 Twin Beds
2 Guests
$2,050
per person
Bunk Room
A perfect room for close friends or family who don't mind a bunk bed. This room is on the first floor, receives an abundance of natural light, has a closet for your items, AC and opens up to a patio outside.
2 Twin Beds (bunks)
2 Guests
$1,950
per person
The Women Behind the Journey
At Surrender & Reconnect, you’ll be met with presence, compassion, and care—supported by experienced guides who embody the very practices they share. They’re here to hold space, offer insight, and gently guide you back to your inner wisdom.
Karley Snell
Host & Facilitator
As a Certified Life Coach and Yoga Therapy Specialist with over a decade of experience, I use a holistic approach to help people break free from stress, overwhelm, and constant overthinking so they can make aligned decisions and move forwards. I guide clients to quiet their nervous system, trust their intuition, and take intentional steps toward a life that feels calm and fulfilling.
Kirsten Mendoza
Co-host & Reiki Practitioner
In 2017, I discovered the healing power of reiki while traveling in Myanmar, and then completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training in Australia that same year. Today I work as an intuitive reiki master and yoga teacher based in sunny San Diego. I help other humans simply "be" and feel good in their bodies, both physically and energetically.
From Soil to Soul
We believe food is more than fuel—it’s part of your healing. How you nourish your body shapes how you feel, think, and live. That’s why every meal is thoughtfully crafted to support your transformation from the inside out.
Soulfully prepared by Chef Perla of Elevation Eating, these chef-curated meals are designed to nourish your body as deeply as the practices nurture your heart.
"Before coming to the retreat, I felt a little lost, looking for some direction in this next phase in my life. After the retreat, I feel centered and grounded and have come to some realizations that wouldn’t have come to light without this retreat. It was such a beautiful experience for me and making the connections with the other women was so inspiring and energizing"
– Grace, Retreat Guest –
Location & Venue
Nestled in the high desert just 15 minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, Gaia Villa is a serene 3.5-acre sanctuary that feels genuinely far from the noise of everyday life. Easy to reach from San Diego and Palm Springs, it's far enough to exhale and close enough to get to. With its Santa Fe-inspired architecture, outdoor yoga pavilion, saltwater pool, and wide open skies, it's a space designed for exactly one thing. Slowing all the way down.
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Rest,
Release,
Reconnect.
You've been thinking about this for a while now. Maybe you've talked yourself out of it once or twice. But something keeps bringing you back, and that something is worth listening to. This retreat is intentionally limited to 11 guests.
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