Our Signature Desert Retreat takes place in one of the Top-10
most energetically and spiritually charged locations on the planet and is
designed to tap into that energy to accelerate personal evolution &
advancement using simple yet powerful tools and techniques.
Recharge your inner self. Rejuvenate your Beliefs and Soul. Recognize and
let loose of the learned behaviors that are holding you back. Experience incredible
Energy Sites.
Meet like-minded people. Re-kindle joy in your life and your unwavering
Love of Self.
This small group retreat awards extra personal time with Marilyn and Dale.
The Retreat (re-charge) is open to singles and couples (over 18 years of age)
who are or want to be...
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Consciously and mindfully on a journey of personal evaluation and
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self-awareness
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Willing to invest in and re-charge their own life through personal growth
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Seeking help breaking through self-defeating beliefs & challenges, past ineffective & learned life habits and roles
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Ready to cultivate the gifts and strengths they were born with
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Inspired to supercharge and Live a Life they genuinely LOVE living
Heal and expand your mindfulness and indulge in reconnecting with your life path. Reconnect with your most authentic self through the specifically designed “Evolution Blocks” (workshops) shepherded by Marilyn and Dale.
Learn and Immerse in the experience of Guided Meditations, Empowered
Life Tools, and do away with the negative energies that impact your life...
October 29th - November 2nd, 2025
"More Inspiring Than Ever Before – and in a New Setting That Will Take Your Heart Away!"
Let's Retreat In Style at the incredible Gaia Villa in Joshua Tree, CA
"Where Stunning Energy Locations Meet Deep Healing – Create Life-Changing Memories That
Will Stay With You Forever!"
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Retreat price includes:
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Four nights at the beautiful Gaia Villa in Joshua Tree https://www.gaiavillajoshuatree.com/
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Three and a half days of amazing discoveries, adventures in internationally sought-after locations, mentoring, engaging, opening, and enlightening with Dale and Marilyn Lawrence.
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Entrance into a Private Group Crystal Bowl Sound Bath at The famous Integratron
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Entrance into Joshua Tree National Park
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Entrance into a Private Group experience at Wind Walker Medicine Wheel on the border of Joshua Tree National Park. This includes teaching, and active engagement with native American traditions including a healing ceremony in the new and traditionally constructed Hogan, a walking meditation in the Navajo Labyrinth, and more. All are led by Shaman Abe Danials in this magical space.
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Professional Chef
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Daily Snacks and nourishment
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Coaching, authentic life enrichment tools, and daily work-shops (Evolution Blocks)
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A like-minded Tribe of beautiful souls dedicated to enlightening their life journey
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Breathing in the glory of your life more deeply than you ever have
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Embracing your Soul Shine! And so much more
Not included:
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Transportation to and from the retreat
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Personal Food
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Personal Expenses
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Dinner at Pappy and Harriet's
Retreat Fee: $2,100 with a minimum of ten and a maximum of sixteen?
Payment plans are available on a limited case-by-case basis for all of the Just Breathe Retreats!
As with all Just Breathe Retreats, space is limited so that we can give personalized healing, goal development, and individual, meaningful attention to each person. Please reserve your spot soon while space is still available.
*Due to the nature of the Just Breathe Retreats and the amount of work Marilyn and Dale do for the attendees before the retreat begins along with the pre-retreat expenses incurred for each attendee, credits, and refunds are not offered. Thank you for your understanding!!
*Rooms are double occupancy and triple occupancy.
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We Will Tap into these Powerful Energy Sites
The Integratron
This is an unforgettable life experience for those who seek deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and introspection. All Sound Baths are 60-minute sonic healing sessions that consist of:
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a brief introduction to the Integratron and its history and sound characteristics,
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35 minutes of 20 quartz crystal singing bowls played live, and
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the balance of the hour to integrate the sound and relax in the sound chamber to ambient music.
You will be resting comfortably in the deeply resonant, multi-wave sound chamber while a sequence of quartz crystal singing bowls are played. Each bowl is keyed to the energy centers or chakras of the body, where sound is nutrition for the nervous system. The results are waves of peace, heightened awareness, and relaxation of the mind and body.
Explore this fascinating info. https://www.integratron.com/timeline/
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is much, much more than a desert landscape. The park is famous around the world for healing energies, vortices (Vortex), incredible stargazing, and UFO sightings.
The energy at the park is inherently spiritual and encourages quiet reflection and, meditation. It is a silent beauty that inspires a deep sense of calm and openness to spiritual growth. In the words of Italian cleric Carlo Carretto: “The desert does not mean the absence of men, it means the presence of God.”
Many of those who attend the Just Breathe Retreat comment that Joshua Tree National Park is near the top of their profound experiences list. It is a place filled with peace and the quiet embrace of Mother Gaia...a place to meditate, pray, honor ourselves, ask for and receive help from the universe and your own spiritual guides...to offer gratitude for our life. Oh, and to hike while doing so if you choose.
Joshua Tree National Park is a sacred space that can help us replenish and cleanse the mind, heal our body, and re-connect with our soul.
https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/jotr/history3.htm
with Shaman Abe Daniels
The Wind Walkers Medicine Wheel is a sacred space for many ceremonies. It has been blessed by the Cherokee(Tsalagi), Navajo (Dine), Blackfoot, To’hono Odahem (Papago), and the Aztec Nations.
Located in a secluded area of Joshua Tree, the backdrop being the National Park. Shaman Abe Daniels. will lead in teaching several heritage modalities including the proper way to conduct drum circles, native American smudging, the spirit guide discovery and meditation...animal guide meditation trail, and the grandmother moon ceremony.
The space was constructed using natural materials and has been a labor of love for the builder and caretaker, Abe Daniels. Learn more here https://www.windwalkersmedicinewheel.com/
Wind Walkers Medicine Wheel
Pappy & Harriets
We think a “let your hair down” evening is indeed a stimulating and fun part of the retreat and Pappy and Harriet's does not disappoint. The food is excellent, the people are awesome and the live music is terrific...Often with very famous surprise guests on stage. Hence, this historic restaurant and site have been a favorite stop for the Just Breathe Retreat since we began.
The legendary Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace has been delighting locals and travelers alike since 1982, with its mesquite barbeque, live music, dancing, and friendly service. There is also a long history here. In 1946, Pioneertown was founded by a group of Hollywood investors with dreams of creating a living movie set — an 1870’s frontier town with facades for filming and interiors open to the public.
More than 50 films and several television shows were filmed in Pioneertown throughout the 1940s and 1950s. Fun facts and Info here: https://www.pappyandharriets.com/history/:
Here’s a Sample of Your High Desert Retreat Journey
Landing Day- Here we go!!
5:00 – 7:00 Evolution Block (*volution Blocks- blocks of time dedicated to teaching tools geared to enhance you and your personal growth).
7:00 – 8:30 Welcome Dinner
8:30 -9:30 Evolution Block (Evolution block, also known as a workshop in some circles)
Day 2- Integratron
9:00- 10:00 Coffee Club… Recap, Recount, and Realizations. Coffee and pastries as we share. Meaningful discussions about the proceeding day's experiences.
10:15 – 1:00- Evolution Block
1:00- 2:00- Recess and Lunch
2:00- Leave for Integratron.
3:00 Arrive at the Integratron check-in & 10-minute meditation
3:30- Sound Bath
5:00 Leave Integratron promptly for Pappy and Harriet’s
5:30 Dinner
Return to Lido
Day 3- Stay at the Lido day
9:00- 10:00 Coffee Club… Recap, Recount, and Realizations. Coffee and pastries as we share. Meaningful discussions about proceeding day experiences.
10:15 – 12:00 Evolution Block
12:00 - 1:00 Recess /Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Evolution Block
2:00 – 2:25- Journaling, DropBox
2:25 - On, Free Time. Enjoy Palm Springs, Time at Lido Palms, and Exploring…whatever you desire. (Things to do in the area list in your field guide).
Day 4- Joshua Tree and Wind Walker Medicine Wheel
9:00 – 10:00 Coffee Club… Recap, Recount, and Realizations. Coffee and pastries as we share.
10:00 – 11:00 Breakfast/Lunch. Pack Hearty Snack Sack for Joshua Tree
11:00- Leave for Joshua Tree National Park
12:00 – 3:30 Joshua Tree. Evolution Block
4:00 – 5:30 Shopping. Rock shop and souvenir store
6:00- Wind Walker Medicine Wheel
Day 5- Saying Goodbye, for now
Check out at 11:00 if you are leaving this day.
If not– you are on your own!
If so, you are welcome to hang out with us until you need to leave for the airport or hit the road.
