3 Day Hello 2026! New Year's Eve Wellness Holiday for Women in California, USA
New Year Wellness Holiday in the USA for Women
As you bid farewell to the past year, let's take a moment to appreciate and reflect on all you've experienced. With hearts full of gratitude, you'll welcome the New Year with a fresh sense of energy and the power of the light within you. This will be a multi-wellness experience where Sandy & Brittni bring various healing modalities into the retreat. Join Sandy & Brittni for a serene and joyful celebration in the tranquil beauty of Joshua Tree. There you will find calm and stillness, embrace positivity, and share in the joy of new beginnings.
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Highlights
- NYE Welcome 2025 Workshops
- Yoga classes suitable for all levels
- Silent Meditative Nature Hike
- Breathwork and guided meditations
- Simple Chi-Gong practices to awaken your body and start your day revitalized
- 2 nights in beautiful 5-star accommodations featuring a pool, hot tub, and cold plunge
- 3 daily delicious and nutritious thoughtful meals
- Airport group pick-up on the day of arrival
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Accommodation
Guests have two options: shared accommodations with a maximum of two per room, or private rooms for a more personal retreat. Choose the option that best suits your soul and enjoy your stay!
Program
There is something special about the last few moments of leaving behind the year with appreciation and reflection for all that was, while getting still and clear with anticipation for all that can be in the New Year ahead.
Go and find calmness, stillness, gratitude, reflection, positivity, and joy as you greet the New Year ahead together with other women in the deep tranquility that is Joshua Tree.
With good food, uplifting vibes, and positive intentions, let's step into the New Year aligned and ready for all the amazing possibilities ahead. Greet 2026 with renewed harmony, and be ready for all that awaits by finding balance and rejuvenation to let the magic of life flow in.
A new year's women's retreat where you will leave with:
Connection
Connected to like-minded women, you will find community and formulate meaningful friendships and connections that reach beyond a weekend - a sisterhood, a female tribe.
Cultivation
Cultivate tools through breathwork and meditation to handle the stresses of life with more ease. Take some tools home in order to take you out of fight or flight and towards "rest and digest" mode instead—a tool that will ease your suffering and life's stresses.
Reawakening
Reawaken the inherent wisdom of your body through yoga and movement. Connect back to your body and learn to move your body in a way that can bring healing to your nervous system.
Start bright, start light
Self-care and self-love are no longer some things thought of as a luxury; they are necessities. As the world changes and people change, it's more important than ever to stay grounded, connected, and at peace inside. To find these, one must sometimes step away from life's noise and tap inside their inner power and peace.
Whether you have meditated and done yoga before or never have, this retreat is for you. Sandy cherishes the simplicity of powerful tools that aren't complicated to access and make a part of your life. They are tools that have seriously worked for her during incredibly challenging times. She will share them with an open heart.
Go and be enveloped by the beauty and serenity that is Joshua Tree, a vast protected area in Southern California, characterized by rugged rock formations and stark desert landscapes. Named for the region’s twisted, bristled Joshua trees, the park straddles the cactus-dotted Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, which is higher and cooler.
Sandy welcomes you. She will have a pre-retreat chat with you and get to know you before the event and share more details with you in advance to ensure that you're prepared and have peace of mind for what you signed up for.
Solo travelers
People are sometimes concerned about attending retreats on their own because they are worried about being the only one traveling solo and feeling like an outsider.
However, the majority of guests attend retreats on their own and find that it is a wonderful way to meet new people and make friends, as well as enjoy some solo time with the best friend you'll ever have, which is yourself.
New Year's Eve is a wonderful time to gift yourself with a nourishing and relaxing experience that will leave you reawakened and ready for all that the year has in store for you.
Gift yourself this time of celebration, peace, and tranquility.
Itinerary
Sandy has curated an itinerary that welcomes community but also allows for plenty of solo / independent free time to yourself. They want you to truly enjoy the environment and follow your heart's bliss.
You will be welcome to skip anything on the itinerary. Participation isn't mandatory. Honor how you feel and attend anything you would like to. This weekend will be there for you with beautiful options.
Day 1
- 14:30 Arrivals and check-in
- 15:30 Opening circle introductions, meditation, and weekend intentions
- 16:30 Slow flow Vinyasa yoga —unwind from the commute and embrace the tranquil days ahead
- 17:30 Free time
- 18:30 Dinner
- 19:30 Free time
- 20:30 Relaxing Yin yoga class to unwind your body and mind from the travel of the day and prepare ourselves for a deep relaxing evening and 2025 embrace
- 23:15 NYE countdown: GOODBYE 2025 & HELLO 2026. Fire ritual & group meditation with breathwork and Champagne at midnight!
- 12:15 You may go to bed or quietly enjoy the grounds in peaceful reflection of the new year upon
Day 2
- 07:30 Light breakfast with coffee / tea before embarking on a meditative hike
- 08:00 Walking meditation hike at the deeply sacred, serene, and beautiful Joshua Tree National Park with Qigong warmup and breathwork
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Free time
- 14:30 Vinyasa yoga flow
- 15:30 Free time
- 16:00 Workshop: The Simplicity and Power of Gratitude
- 16:30 Free time
- 17:00 Yin yoga with healing tuning forks
- 18:00 Dinner
- 19:00 Free time
- 20:00 FREEDOM FLOW MOVEMENT DANCE CELEBRATION & last evening cake celebration with gratitude ceremony/shares and gorgeous Sound Bath with Crystal Singing bowls
- 22:00 You may go to bed early or quietly enjoy the grounds in peaceful reflection and tranquility
Day 3
- 07:45 Wake up to a silent walking meditation
- 08:00 Vinyasa morning flow with breathwork
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Workshop: Greeting the new year with new possibilities—Letter to my best possible self
- 11:00 Pack-up and goodbyes
Included excursions
Meditative hike
On lovely grounds in the spectacular beauty that is Joshua Tree, the group will hike to Joshua Tree National Park. You will enjoy the peacefulness of this time (the Yin quality of life) while also enjoying the energy (Yang) part of your time together.
Instructors
Sandy Duarte
Sandy is an award-winning actor / producer where the powerful balance of yoga is in everything she does professionally. She says, "Yoga creates balance, clarity, and openness to ideas, people, and positive outcomes in all areas of life. I infuse this passion into everything I do." With a teaching style that is intuitive, caring, and genuine, she wishes to send you home with tools you can take away into your daily life for greater mobility, peace of mind, and inner greatness. She received her RYT-200 from Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico.
Maja Malovic
As a dedicated coach, they're passionate about guiding individuals to realize their dreams and execute their startup visions. They're especially committed to empowering women, fostering courage and self-belief within them. In addition to coaching, they are a yoga instructor with a deep affinity for Karma yoga.
Location
Step away from the everyday and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the sacred Joshua Tree desert. Join Sandy Duarte for a transformative retreat designed for relaxation, healing, and empowerment.
You'll keep returning to this tranquil oasis because of the profound sense of peace and rejuvenation it offers. Surrounded by the vast stillness and natural splendor of Joshua Tree, you'll find a space for deep reflection and renewal.
Experience the magic of Joshua Tree
- Rugged rock formations: Marvel at the striking desert landscape.
- Diverse deserts: Explore the unique ecosystems of the Colorado and Mojave Deserts
If you’re considering attending on your own, know that many guests do, and it’s a fantastic way to connect with like-minded individuals while also enjoying valuable solo time. You’ll leave with new friendships and a renewed sense of self.
Come and let the beauty and serenity of Joshua Tree guide you towards healing and empowerment. Embrace the opportunity to connect deeply with yourself and others in this sacred space.
Join Sandy Duarte for a journey of transformation and renewal!
Food
Homemade meals will be served throughout your stay, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sandy Duarte offers plenty of tea, water, and coffee, plus homemade detox juices, as well as champagne at midnight to ring in the New Year 2026!
If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please let them know in advance so they can accommodate your needs. Inquire with Sandy Duarte for any special dietary requests. Cheers!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- Gorgeous 2 nights comfortable accommodations with great amenities
- Airport group pick-up on the day of arrival! One of the team will be there to greet you and drive back
- 3 daily delicious and nutritious thoughtful meals
- Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day
- Curated gift bag! Sandy Duarte's way of saying thank you
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily meditation classes
- Daily pranayama (breathwork) classes
- Sound healing singing bowls and tuning forks for deep healing and relaxation
- Workshops from the heart tailored for the NYE 2026 positive intentions to start it off right, light and bright
- Welcome drink! Healthy homemade juice
- Wi-Fi connection to stay as connected as you need (but do try to unplug!)
- Pre- and post-retreat support from the Sandy Duarte team
- Plenty of parking
- Transportation during the retreat to excursions
- Luggage storage
- Free gift
What's not included
- Airport pickups
- Travel insurance
- Flights costs
- Visa fee
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Palm Springs International Airport
56 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
Guests have had much success with either a rental car, or cab / Uber to the location. Its about one to one and a half hours from Palm Springs to Joshua Tree / Yucca Valley area.
But if you are in Los Angeles or flying into LAX, the drive to Joshua Tree is something to experience once in your lifetime. The drive is generally about 2 hours and 45 minutes, pending on traffic and the pace you personally take.
Sandy will be happy to help you further. Please ask the organizer anything.
Arrival by airplane
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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