Intuitive Painting & Yoga Wellness Escape in Joshua Tree

The retreat runs across five days and four nights. Each morning begins with an optional yoga class led by Laura Bogner, who has taught for over two decades and holds certifications from the Center for Yoga and the PhysicalMind Institute. Her style is gentle and adaptable, with some pilates woven in for core strength. After breakfast, the day's main intuition painting session starts, guided by Montine Blank, the founder of Intuition Painting®. Montine has spent more than 25 years refining this method, which combines intuitive painting, meditation, personal inquiry, and movement. One of the things guests comment on is how safe and supported they feel in the painting space; there's no critique and no right or wrong way to do it.

The afternoons vary. One day you'll go on a local hike or visit the farmers market and vintage shops in town. Another day there's time to relax by the pool or take a walk through Coyote Canyon to see petroglyphs. There are also structured group activities like nature mandalas and authentic movement sessions. Evenings include a fire ceremony and a final celebration dinner. Throughout, the group eats together—either the chef's home-cooked meals at the ranch or at restaurants in Joshua Tree—and these shared meals often become a highlight.

The location itself is part of the experience. The ranch is surrounded by the dramatic landscape of Joshua Tree National Park, and nights bring spectacular starry skies. Depending on when you come, you might catch the spring wildflower superbloom or the vibrant fall arts season with its studio tours. The desert quiet, the art supplies, the daily rhythm of yoga and painting, and the small group of strangers who quickly become friends all combine to make this a week that feels restorative and often a little life-changing. By the end, participants frequently say they feel more connected to themselves and more willing to trust their own intuition.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms (commuter option available) - Daily gentle yoga and mindful movement classes - Intuition Painting® process taught by a master facilitator - All art supplies - Fire ceremony and nature mandala activities - Daily breathwork and meditation sessions - Hike to Joshua Tree trails and overlooks - Walk through Coyote Canyon to see petroglyphs - Daily lunches, breakfasts, and snacks - Dinner on the first and final nights - Water, herbal tea, coffee, and snacks throughout the day - Free parking - WiFi - Pre- and post-retreat support from the team

What's not included

- Airport transfers - 2 dinners (on nights when the group goes out) - Travel insurance - Flights - Additional activities not listed - Massage treatments - Visa fees