Joshua Tree / Three Nights / 2027
Remember Who You Are
A private desert retreat for women ready to turn a challenge into a new beginning.
Led by three-time champion race car driver and mindset coach Martina Kwan.
MARCH 7-10, 2027
Thursday to Sunday, 2027
women, by application
All inclusive
lodging, chef, ceremony
MARCH 7-10, 2027
Thursday to Sunday, 2027
women, by application
All inclusive
lodging, chef, ceremony
the invitation
Joshua Tree is more than a destination, it’s a portal
The high desert's powerful stillness, vast skies, and ancient land create the perfect container to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with your deepest truth.
Spring is the season of rebirth, growth, and becoming. Desert Dreamers is intentionally timed to help you shed what no longer serves, clarify what you're ready to call in, and plant seeds for your next chapter.
This retreat is guided by the ancient wisdom of the Four Elements, Earth, Air, Water, and Fire, each offering something sacred.
Nourishing meals, sound bath under the stars, journaling time, laughter, and meaningful conversation allow your nervous system to soften while your spirit expands. This is not about doing more, it's about remembering who you are.
the experience
What the weekend holds
The high desert of Joshua Tree has been a place of resonance for centuries. Long shaped by deep Indigenous history, it holds an energy people feel the moment they arrive. Martina has hosted here before, and she is bringing a small circle of women back in 2027 to do what she does best: help you remember who you are and fear nothing as you step into the next chapter of your life.
Every morning opens together. Grounded, guided, and led by Martina.
A silent walk into the desert to see, clearly, what you are here to build.
A sound bath under the desert sky with a facilitator from the villa's curated circle.
Heart-opening ceremonial cacao, shared in circle by the boulder fire pit.
One restorative session in the studio, open to every level.
A guided hike through the park with time to be alone with the landscape.
Nourishing wellness meals prepared on site, three times a day.
Martina's signature mindset and confidence work, in circle and one to one.
Gaia Villa, Joshua Tree
A Santa Fe-inspired private estate on 3.5 acres of serene desert, exclusively ours for the weekend. Six bedrooms, 4,000 square feet of living space, and every amenity a retreat could ask for.
- Saltwater pool with grotto waterfall
- Seven-person hot tub
- Two cold plunge tubs
- Indoor yoga studio with props
- Covered outdoor yoga shala
- Labyrinth walking meditation
- Oversized boulder gas fire pit
- Rooftop patio with desert views
- Chef's kitchen and dining for twenty
- Minutes from Joshua Tree National Park
Six bedrooms, Santa Fe soul
from the last circle
Joshua Tree, 2022
The women who came before you.
the itinerary
Sunday To Wednesday
A sample flow. The desert always has the final say.
- 4:00 pmWelcome
- 6:00 pmDinner
- 7:00 pmBonfire ConfessionsTalk freely and spill the beans.
- 8:00 amBreakfast
- 9:00 amMovement: Restorative Yoga
- 10:00 amFIERCE New You Workshop 1: CaterpillarShed the old habits and people who don't serve you. What do you want to change about your life?
- 12:00 pmLunch
- 1:00 pmRest and relaxation
- 3:00 pmHang out with Martina
- 5:00 pmDinner
- 6:00 pmSound Healing
- 8:00 amBreakfast
- 9:00 amJoshua Tree Hike
- 12:00 pmLunch
- 1:00 pmRest and relaxation
- 3:00 pmFIERCE New You Workshop 2: ChrysalisRemember who you are.
- 5:00 pmDinner
- 6:00 pmMeditation and Yoga Nidra
- 8:00 amBreakfast
- 9:00 amFIERCE New You Workshop 3: ButterflyReemerge transformed with new goals and a new community of friends.
- 11:00 amGoodbyes and departure
your host
Martina Kwan
Three-time champion. Emmy winner. Best-selling author. Mother of two.
Martina lived through the Lebanese War as a child, built a Wall Street career at KPMG, PwC and Lehman Brothers, founded two award-winning companies, and at 50 became a race car driver. Today she is a three-time champion in her Porsche 911, an FIA licensed driver, and the CEO of the world's first woman-owned racing school.
She is also a Certified Champion Mindset, Confidence, Abundance and Manifestation Coach, a Harvard Medical School certified Lifestyle and Wellness Coach, and the creator of the FIERCE Method. Her retreats are built for one thing: turning challenges into new beginnings.
"It is never too late to accomplish anything, at any age. Including finding love."
sisterhood
There is something powerful that happens when women gather with intention.
Desert Dreamers creates a warm, supportive sisterhood where you can be fully yourself—seen, held, and celebrated. The connections formed often extend far beyond the retreat, becoming lasting sources of inspiration, support, and friendship.
To lovingly hold the experience being created, I'm sharing who this retreat is designed to support. This clarity helps ensure our time together feels calm, grounded, and deeply nourishing for everyone.
This retreat is a beautiful fit for women who feel called toward:
- Emotionally self‑aware and able to self‑regulate
- Feel drawn to rest, nature, reflection, and meaningful connection
- Appreciate spaciousness, quiet reflection, and unstructured time
This retreat may not be supportive for those who are:
- Seeking trauma processing or therapeutic support
- Needing constant facilitation or emotional holding
- Expecting a highly scheduled, high‑output, or activity‑dense experience
FIERCE Confidence Retreat · Joshua Tree 2027
Choose your room
Six bedrooms at Gaia Villa, 13 places in total. Every room includes three nights, all meals by private chef, every ceremony and session, and the Joshua Tree National Park hike.
◆ Early bird pricing ends SEPT 30th, 2026
Goddess Suite
Triple single beds, or the whole suite to yourself
- Master bedroom
- Ensuite private master bath
- Fireplace
- Terrace access
Antigua
Bunk-bed room
- Bunk beds
- Shared bathroom plus half bath across the hall
Maui
Two twin beds
- Two twin beds
- Shared bathroom plus half bath across the hall
Santorini
Two twin beds
- Two twin beds
- Shared bathroom plus half bath across the hall
St Barts
Two twin beds
- Two twin beds
- Ensuite shared bathroom
- Upstairs
Ibiza
Quadruple room: bunk beds plus two twin beds
- Top bunk, bottom bunk and two twin beds
- Shared bathroom across the hall
- Upstairs
questions
Good to know
Do I need any experience with meditation or yoga?
No. Every session is open to every level. Come exactly as you are.
How do I get there?
Gaia Villa is about 45 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport and roughly two and a half hours from Los Angeles. Group transportation from Palm Springs can be arranged through the villa's transportation partners.
What is the food like?
A private wellness chef prepares every meal on site. Dietary needs are gathered on your application and honored fully.
Can I come alone?
Most women do. You will not be alone for long.
What is the payment and cancellation policy?
A $1297 deposit secures your place and the balance is due . Payment plans are available.
What should I pack?
Layers. Desert days are warm and nights are cool. A full packing list is sent two weeks before arrival.