Women's Wellness Retreat for Cancer Recovery in Joshua Tree, US

Cancer with Kindness was born from Sandy Duarte's personal journey with Stage IV cancer. During six rounds of chemotherapy, she wrote Cancer Ramblings, a collection of reflections on living through cancer, and today she brings that same spirit of compassion and connection to this retreat. This isn't a retreat that pretends cancer isn't hard—it's about creating space for everything that comes with it, and remembering there is still room for joy, beauty, laughter, rest, and connection.

The retreat is intentionally spacious. Days include gentle Vinyasa and Yin yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound experiences, Qi Gong, a silent desert experience, a Letter to My Best Self workshop, and a fire ritual. Every activity is optional, and you're encouraged to listen to your body and honor your energy. Many women arrive solo, and the small group setting naturally fosters connection over shared meals, around the fire, or on a quiet desert walk.

The Joshua Tree location is part of the experience. The vastness and quiet of the desert invite you to slow down and create space around what you're carrying. The home is a beautiful, spacious Airbnb with a pool, hot tub, garden, and A/C, chosen specifically to support the intention of rest and renewal. Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, you're welcome here exactly as you are.

What's included

- 2 nights in comfortable & beautiful accommodations - Daily cancer-conscious delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Gentle compassionate yoga classes tailored to chemo/cancer body - Daily meditation classes that are easy to take home with you - Daily breathwork (pranayama) classes that calm nerves and are easy to take home - Group excursions/activities to take in the beauty of Joshua Tree - Workshops created for the unique experience we are going through - Pre and post retreat support from host - Luggage storage - Plenty of parking available - WiFi connection - Transportation during the retreat

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (e.g., private yin yoga session - Additional activities not included in the itinerary