Personal retreats are always welcome! Meal options available when chefs are on. Rooms range from 2 single beds to 2 queens or king beds. Spacious, linens and towels provided. Heated pool, Jacuzzie, private balconies on every room, full baths, 2 full ADA compliant rooms, 6 conference centers, 2 chapels. Beautiful grounds include labyrinth, prayer walking path, 1/5 mile meditation path, and gorgeous sunsets, sunrises and Sonoran Desert campus surrounded by mountains and a quaint village town. ALL are welcome!
We can help provide personal retreaters with a Spiritual Director, Masseuse, plus maps and direction to events in and around the campus, including hiking, biking, music, sports, cultural, museums, etc. We aim to provide you with what is necessary to make your time with us one of renewal, healing, transformation and reconciliation.
We also cater to family reunions! If your family is looking to gather at one place, try us! Unlike busy hotels, we offer a quiet setting with lots to do! We have staff that can offer nature hikes and nature/photograph talks, spiritual direction, classes on 3rd Chapter of Life, as well as fashion a "retreat with a theme" for your family.
Pet Policy: only service animals allowed.
Faith
Christian:
Christian (no specific type)
Interfaith:
Interfaith (no specific type)
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Spirit in the Desert is a holy place, where people experience hospitality and renew their callings in the world.
Average Cost: $ - $$$
Cost ranges from $75 per night/off season to $95 per night high season. This does not include meals. Breakfast is $14, lunch is $14, and dinner is $18. Meals are chef cooked, homemade, buffet style, salad bar, desserts, and beverages. Delicious - our food is a hallmark of retreat experiences here at Spirit in the Desert.
Work Exchange:
Yes!
No offerings current. All work exchange is CLOSED.
Environment: Desert, Mountain
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Drugs, No Smoking
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
Directed, General (no specific type), Guided / Programmed, Individual / Private / Solo, Personal, Sabbatical, Silent
Features
Nature / Wildlife:
Nature / Wildlife, Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type)
Outdoor / Adventure:
Outdoor / Adventure, Nature Tours, Outdoor Adventure (no specific type), Swimming
Spa Services:
Hot Tub
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Chapel / Temple, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Library
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Direction
Room Types: Hotel
Total Number of Rooms:
27
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: Rooms range from twin to queen to king beds. Lush linens and towels provided, also spa towels provided. All rooms have private full en suite bath, and private balconies overlooking the beautiful desert and mountains. 2 rooms are fully ADA compatible.
Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site
Location of this Retreat:
7415 E Elbow Bend Rd
Carefree, AZ 85377
United States
Travel Info: Phoenix International Sky Harbor Airport is 45 minutes south of the center. Uber, Supershuttle and taxi, limo services are available there and online. Spirit in the Desert does not have its own transportation.