Mother/Daughter Retreat in
Joshua Tree, CA
July 19-22, 2026
It's not just a vacation.
It's adventure, connection, and memories with your daughter!
Awesome Local Adventures
Lifelong Friendships: for moms and daughters (ages 6-10)!
Play & ReTREAT
For daughters aged 6-10
Check with Abby if your daughter is just outside of this age range and you would still like to participate. Activities will be geared for girls ages 6-10.
A magical summertime mother/daughter Trainer In Your Back Pocket®
Empowered Escape Retreat
Experience sisterhood and adventure on our first ever mother/daughter women's retreat taking place in Joshua Tree National Park. Embrace the high desert energy as connect with your daughter(s) ages 6-10, recharge your soul with breathtaking hikes, delicious meals, healing sound meditations, and so much more!
Tentative Itinerary
Activities and days are subject to change.
Day 1
Arrive at our high desert retreat home at 4pm (that's check in time). We will have meet and greet activities, share a family style dinner, and spend the evening getting settled in for our adventures ahead! Quiet your mind with a meditative labyrinth walk on the grounds of the property. Relax in the hot tub, swim in the pool, or simply enjoy the sunset and cozy up with a cup of tea. Connect with your fellow retreat-mates! The evening is yours! There will be a welcome activity for mothers and daughters to meet each other and have fun!
Day 2
Let's adventure! Today we will take the girls on an adventure into Joshua Tree National Park for some hiking. We will choose 1-2 hikes about 1 mile each, and beat the summer heat with a morning spent in the park. We will return to the retreat house for lunch and an afternoon of swimming, playing, and activities designed to connect moms with moms and daughters with daughters, as well as moms with daughters! There will be s'mores by the fire pit, and amazing stargazing at night!
Day 3
Let's have fun today with empowering activities such as tai chi, kids (and grown ups) dance parties, scavenger hunts, and more! The highlight will be our evening soundbath under the stars inside Joshua Tree National Park. This will be a magical. memorable night for all attending.
Day 4
Enjoy a peaceful morning with a meditation walk through the labyrinth with a cup of coffee or tea. Then we will enjoy our breakfast, farewell activities, and pack up to depart at 10am.
The Details
Cost: $2,222 per mother/daughter couple ($2,888 for mothers bringing 2 daughters).
What's Included:
- 3 night stay at our high desert oasis retreat home, Gaia Villa.
- All meals included, fresh juices stocked in the fridge, and more! (Sunday dinner; Monday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Tuesday Breakfast, Lunch Dinner; and Wednesday Breakfast)
- Sound bath healing meditation
- All park fees & activities
- Tai Chi and meditations led by Abby, labyrinth walks, and more!
- Kid-Only activities led by our kids leader.
- Mother-Only activities led by Abby or a special guest.
- As always, all activities are optional!
What's not included:
- Travel/Airfare to/from Joshua Tree and our retreat house in Yucca Valley, CA. Nearest airports: Palm Springs Airport (approximately 37 minutes drive), Ontario International Airport (approximately 1.5 hours drive) and Los Angeles LAX (approximately 2.5 hours drive). Carpooling and the sharing of rental cars is recommended.
- Souvenirs
- Extra gratuity for any tour guides.
How to reserve your spot/get on the wait list: (Registration opens April 2025 for TBP members, and May, 2025 for non-TBP members)
- Email Abby your room/bed preference and if you will be sharing with a friend. (One room has 4 twin beds, so will be reserved for two mother/daughter couples). [email protected]
- $500 non-refundable deposit due to reserve your space. 50% of your remaining cost due December 1, 2025, final 50% due April 1, 2026. Payments can be made via check, Venmo or Zelle/Bank Transfer. Other option: a 3% credit card fee will be added for anyone needing to pay via CC. Discuss this option with Abby so she can send you the correct credit card payment link.
- No refunds after June 1, 2026. Refunds before June 1, 2026, will incur a $500 non-refundable fee.
Choose your Room Preference
Room preferences are first come, first served, based on availability. All rooms and bathrooms are shared. Note, if bringing two daughters, you will need to share 1 king bed between the three of you, so that you can stay in the same room.
- Room of 2 Twin Beds or 1 King Bed: (3 available).
- Room of 4 Twin Beds (1 bunkbed and 2 twin beds): (1 available)
- Bunk Room (2 twin beds): (1 available)
About our Retreat House
Indoor Amenities
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Large living room, 2 dining rooms
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Indoor yoga studio fully stocked w/ yoga supplies
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Large kitchen with industrial range w/ all cooking and serving supplies
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Entertainment bar w/ wine fridge
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Oversized washer + dryer
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Alkaline water on tap
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Whole house water softening system
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Smart TV, board games, library of books
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Wifi powered by Ubiquity Unifi Networks
Outdoor Amenities
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Saltwater pool w/ grotto waterfall
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Labyrinth walking meditation
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Outdoor yoga pavilion
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7-person hot tub spa with state-of-the-art massaging jets
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Large beautiful outdoor fire pit (propane)
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Outdoor kitchen (32" BBQ grill, sink, and fridge)
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2 cold plunge tubs
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Rooftop patio with firepit and amazing desert views
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Multiple patio areas and expansive backyard
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Outdoor games: Bocce Ball, Cornhole, Jumbo Jenga
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Peaceful & upscale residential neighborhood
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Plenty of on-site parking
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Convenient access to JT National Park, trails & shops
Empowered Escape Testimonials
"Abby's Well Weekends are a breath of fresh air, much needed "me" time and a wonderful time to connect with new friends. I can't express how much these well weekends feed my mind, body and soul."
Mandy Curry
Lake Tahoe, Destin FL, Moab UT & Yosemite Well Weekends
"Yosemite was amazing! Breathtaking views as we hiked the beautiful waterfalls, and the evening belly laughs at the pizza party. However, Lake Tahoe has my heart. My souls feels at peace near the water. Its beauty from seeing it from the plane in the sky to viewing on ground though... just wow! My favorite was yoga by the water one morning, the calmness, the sun shining on us, and being in tune with me. Ahhh!! Such great memories!"
Jenia Vest
Yosemite & Lake Tahoe Well-Weekends
"Abby’s Hot Springs retreat was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience. Abby is a wealth of knowledge and has such a giving heart. She truly wants everyone to be their healthiest self, mentally, physically and emotionally. Taking time to recharge and rediscover yourself is something everyone needs to do now and then. Having a few days of self reflection and growth was exactly what my soul needed. I can’t wait for the next one!"
Lindsay Nunn
Calistoga Hot Springs Retreat
"I came to the 2018 Well Weekend (Napa Valley) not quite sure what to expect. What I found was a group of welcoming, kind women from all over the country looking to make themselves a priority and to build relationships with each other. The food was great, the location was great and the company was the best part!"
Tami Hackbarth
Napa Valley Well Weekend
"I have been on 7 Well Weekends and they all offered something unique. A Wellness Weekend is a place you can speak and not be judged. Vacations are great, retreating with positive, strong women...life changing!"
Brandy Womble
Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Moab UT, Destin FL, Napa Well Weekends
Slideshow of Past Empowered Escapes
Check out some of the great adventures we have had over the years!
COVID (and other illness issues) Information
Due to COVID (and any other potential illnesses), we recommend sharing a room only with someone you are comfortable sharing with. By joining this retreat, you understand that you will be sharing a house with several other women. We will respect and follow any rules and laws that California has in place to keep their cities and state safe.
Thank you for understanding.
