WKNDR × Connect
Guided Experiences
at Joshua Tree National Park
Slow down. Go outside. Connect.
WKNDR x Connect Retreats are custom-curated experiences in Joshua Tree and 29 Palms — led by expert local guides who help you slow down, tune in, and connect with the natural world.
At the forefront of all Connect experiences is connecting to nature, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world and our place in it. Your guide meets you at your WKNDR stay and takes you into the desert with one goal: help you understand what’s around you, and help you feel connected.
All you have to do is show up and connect.
Upcoming Experiences
Choose Your Experiences
Choose from active experiences, restorative practices, creative sessions, or a mix of all three. We tailor every retreat to your energy level, accessibility needs, and interests.
Active Experiences
Guided nature excursions
Rock climbing outings
Mountain biking
Off-road & motorcycle tours
Animal tracking exercises
Restorative Practices
Stargazing nights
Sound baths & meditation
Shamanic treatments
Cacao ceremonies
Yoga or movement sessions
Creative Sessions
Painting
Poetry
Creative workshops
Private concerts
Dance
Your retreat can be as active or as restful as you want it to be.
Meet your guide
Alicia (your primary guide) has spent a decade studying Joshua Tree’s geology, flora, fauna, and cultural history. Guests describe her as warm, deeply knowledgeable, and fun to spend a day with.
She won't just show you the desert — she’ll help you understand it.
Notes from Guests
“I am in love with this place. This was my first time at Joshua Tree, and I loved being so close to the National Park.”
“The stars were so bright and we could even see the Milky Way from the backyard. I would love to stay here again!”
“I cannot praise this location enough! It was even more beautiful than the pictures could capture.”
Simple, flexible, tailored.
1. Inquire
Tell us what kind of retreat you’re looking for — restorative, active, creative, or a mix.
2. We Design Your Experience
Your guide builds a flexible itinerary around your interests, budget, and accessibility needs.
3. You Show Up
We handle the planning. You get time, space, and nature.
CTA: Start Your Retreat Plan
Guests book with us when they want to:
Reset and reconnect
Understand the desert more deeply
Celebrate a moment with meaning
Get guidance in unfamiliar terrain
Introduce kids to nature
Slow down and breathe
You don’t need any experience — just curiosity.
For anyone craving a shift.
FAQs
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Ready to reconnect with nature?
Let’s build a desert retreat that feels good for you — slow, active, creative, or somewhere in between.