Join us for the inaugural Joshua Tree Camping retreat!
Joshua Tree National Park is a magical place! Enjoy a meditation and hiking retreat in the desert with its Joshua Trees and famous rock formations. The wide-open sky during the day and the incredible star-studded sky at night offer the mind a place to deeply rest and expand at the same time. This time of year is great for a camping retreat as it’s not so hot during the day but also not too cold at night.
We are coming together in the desert to immerse ourselves in the teachings of nature around us and within us.
The retreat is held in noble silence. There will be short Dharma talks, guided and unguided sitting and walking meditations, as well as small group meetings with the teachers to share about your practice and ask questions.
Every day there is an opportunity for a mindful silent hike. Participants can choose on some days if they want to do a longer hike (4-6 miles) or stay with the main group for a shorter hike (1-3miles). Participants can also choose to stay on or near the campground for their continuous, silent practice.
There will be three nourishing vegetarian meals per day.
Fees:
This is shared cost retreat. We offer a sliding scale from $350 – $500.
The higher end of the sliding scale supports people who can’t afford the higher rate. There is an opportunity for teacher dana after the retreat.
Dates: 5 days, 4 nights: Saturday October 31, at 2pm – Wednesday November 4th , 11am Pacific Time
Teachers: Christiane Wolf, Lawrence Schuessler (assistance)
Nature and Outdoors Guide: Lawrence Schuessler
Where we will stay:
We reserved several family campgrounds next to each other at Indian Cove Campground inside Joshua Tree National Park. Please check this link to learn more about the location and the amenities of the place.
Accommodation:
The reserved slots are tent sites, not for RVs. You can park your car at the site. If you’d like to join with an RV, please check the website for RV sites to reserve.
Please bring your own camping gear. We will share recommended equipment list closer to the start of the retreat. We have some extra gear to rent for a nominal fee.
Expected weather/ temperature:
In late October/ early November, Joshua Tree experiences cool, crisp desert weather with average high temperatures around 70°F (21°C) and average low temperatures around 46°F (8°C). The weather is generally mild and sunny, though nights can feel significantly colder in the desert air.
