Joshua Tree Retreat
August 21-24, 2025
We loved this location so much that we’re bringing it back for round two! Join us for a weekend full of movement, connection, nourishment and more on August 21-24th in Joshua Tree, California. This retreat will be hosted at Gaia Villa Retreat.
About the Property
3.5 acres
Salt water pool
Hot tub & cold plunge tubs
Standalone indoor yoga studio
Covered outdoor yoga pavilion
Alkaline water on tap
6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 16 beds
Agenda
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Arrival 4pm
Community Welcome Dinner
Opening Ceremony
Restorative Yin w/ Keirst Ferguson
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Sunrise Hike
Awakening Meditation w/ Cody Ferguson
Morning Vinyasa w/ April Denning
Group Contrast Session (Cold Plunge + Hot Tub)
Breakfast
Asana Lab Workshop
Lunch
Sacred Silence / Pool Time
Community Dinner
Restorative Yin w/ Ben Kalra
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Awakening Meditation w/ Cody
Morning Vinyasa w/ Keirst
Group Contrast Session (Cold Plunge + Hot Tub)
Breakfast
Kriya Yoga Workshop w/ Ben
Lunch
Sacred Silence / Pool Time
Optional: Flash Tattoos
Community Dinner
Restorative Yin w/ April
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Awakening Meditation w/ Cody
Closing Ceremony
Morning Vinyasa w/ Keirst & April
Breakfast
Departure 10am
Payment Overview
Accessibility is a top priority for Rooted Renewal retreats. If you would like to book your spot to Rooted Renewal - Joshua Tree, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. Upon payment of your deposit, the remainder owed will be split into two payments. Full payment is required by July 21, 2025.
Total Cost: $600 - $2,000 (pricing depends on your specific room selection)
Meet Your Guides
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Keirst Ferguson
Co-Founder & Lead Yoga Instructor
200-HR RYTKeirst is the founder of Afternoon Yoga. She has completed two 200-hour RYT trainings, with an additional 20 hours in Katonah yoga.
Her practice incorporates elements from Ashtanga and Katonah, with a focus on individual empowerment, nervous system regulation and alignment. Keirst is based Boulder, Colorado.
What Keirst will offer in Joshua Tree: Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga & Asana Lab Workshop
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April Denning
Co-Founder & Lead Yoga Instructor
200-HR RYTApril loves inspiring people to connect with themselves through a movement- and inversion-based practice. With the proper guidance and training tools, we make what seems impossible, possible.
As we dive into this journey together, April will be there every step of the way to remind you that yes, this is hard work but this is work that you can do. April is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
What April will offer in Joshua Tree: Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga & Asana Lab Workshop
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Ben Kalra
Co-Facilitator
500-HR RYTBen teaches creative vinyasa practices while remaining rooted in the traditions of Hatha Yoga. He's studied from many paths including Katonah Yoga, Mobility & Functional Range, and Adaptive Yoga.
He seeks to create spaces that are strong yet soft, explorative yet grounded, and embrace the imagination. Ben is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What Ben will offer in Joshua Tree:
Kriya Yoga Workshop & Yin Yoga -
Cody Ferguson
Co-Facilitator
Cody is an adventure enthusiast and a supporting facilitator of Rooted Renewal Wellness Retreats. He helps others develop more compassion and resiliency by guiding meditation and cold exposure practices. Cody is based in Boulder, Colorado.
What Cody will offer in Joshua Tree: Meditation & Cold Exposure
