30-Day Off-Grid Meditation, Yoga, and Hiking Retreat in Arizona

The Savanna Hermitage was built by Karl Skyhawk, who lived alone in solitude for nine years before deciding to open his land to guests in 2021. It's a small, quiet retreat specifically for practitioners of meditation, qigong, and yoga. Each day starts with a two-hour guided session at the outdoor Meditation Circle, incorporating meditation, yoga, and qigong. The rest of the day is yours to structure, and you're encouraged to spend a minimum of two to three hours in meditation practice.

On hiking days, you'll drive into the Chiricahua Mountains for hikes of four to five miles on rugged trails, where Karl leads meditations at specific spots—rock formations, springs, waterfalls—that carry a special energy. The area is spectacular: the Chiricahua National Monument with its famous hoodoos, evergreen forests, and Turkey Creek waterfall.

Accommodation is in a zero-carbon, off-grid cabin with two private rooms, each with its own entrance. There's a shared vegetarian kitchen, and guests prepare their own meals (basic ingredients provided). The cabin is heated passively by the sun and cooled naturally, so you need to be comfortable with some temperature variation. It's a basic, comfortable setup that prioritizes simplicity and sustainability.

This retreat has selective admission. You apply, get interviewed, and are accepted before you can book. It's for experienced practitioners who are self-sufficient, independent, and able to handle a lot of alone time. There's no internet, no alcohol, no drugs, no smoking, and no pets. It's a space for solitude and deeper practice, not for entertainment or escape.

What's included

- 29 nights private room with comfortable twin bed - Meditation and yoga gear (zabuton, zafu, yoga mat) - Daily 2-hour guided meditation, yoga, and qigong sessions - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Free pickup and dropoff at train/bus stops in Benson and Willcox, Arizona - Transportation during the retreat - Parking - EV charging - Basic vegetarian food ingredients for self-catering

What's not included

- Flights to Tucson International Airport (TUS) - Host pickup from Tucson airport ($50 each way) - Additional food items and personal purchases - Travel insurance - Personal expenses