Desert Wellness Escape: Personalized Fitness & Nutrition in Palm Desert

Day one begins with your first massage, a one-hour session tailored to wherever you're holding tension. Afterward, you can ease into the resort's amenities or settle onto the patio with a view of the golf course. In the afternoon, your personal training session gets you moving—the trainer will work with your current fitness level and can focus on something specific like strength, mobility, or cardio. The day wraps up with a recommendation for a local restaurant, or you can cook in the fully equipped kitchen.

Day two is your yoga day. A private one-hour session is scheduled at a time that suits you, either on the patio as the desert warms up or in the living room if you prefer. Midday, you'll meet with the certified nutritionist, who will review your eating habits and suggest changes that make sense for your body and lifestyle. This can cover anything from weight loss to managing energy or digestive issues. The consultation is meant to give you workable advice, not a rigid meal plan.

Your second massage takes place on day three, providing a final release before checkout at 2pm. All sessions are customized for your level, and because they're private, you can ask whatever you like without feeling self-conscious. The host, Brett, has been a personal trainer, yoga coach, and massage therapist for over 35 years, and he's also a former professional tennis player with an elite USPTA certification. He lives a vegan lifestyle and has competed in fitness contests, so he brings a broad, practical knowledge of wellness from multiple angles.

The townhouse itself is a single-story unit with two queen bedrooms and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, accommodating up to four guests. It's part of a larger resort community with 24-hour security, so it feels safe and quiet. The location is about 20-30 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport, and it's an easy base for visiting Joshua Tree National Park or the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Meals aren't included, but you'll get suggestions for healthy dining and can cook in the kitchen.

What's included

- 2 nights accommodation in private 2-bedroom townhouse - 2 x 1-hour massages (per booking, shareable) - 1 x 1-hour personal training session (per booking, shareable) - 1 x 1-hour yoga class (per booking, shareable) - 1 x 1-hour nutritionist consultation (per booking, shareable) - Access to resort amenities: 20 pools, 20 hot tubs, tennis/pickleball courts, gym - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Luggage storage - Free WiFi and parking

What's not included

- Meals - Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments or activities not listed - Resort fees for golf (paid on-site) - Pet fee (if bringing a pet)