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Salton Sea, California

As you read this, I am probably still in the high desert soaking up the sun. With all my trips to the Mojave recently you might just think I said goodbye to Los Angeles for a life off the grid. Not yet, but don’t think the idea hasn’t crossed my mind. My last batch of photos from Joshua Tree inspired my friend Tania to take her very own retreat and I happily accepted to be her guide. We have been at The Joshua Tree Retreat Center & Institute for Mental Physics a couple of days now and to say I don’t want to leave would be an understatement.

There is so much to report here from Joshua Tree but in the mean time, please enjoy these snaps from our adventures thus far. Photo #1 My new desert pants, Photo #2 Field Notes: California, Photo #3 Us ladies at The Integratron, Photos 4 & 5 Wonders at the Sky Village Swap Meet, Photo #6 Braving the windstorm at Salvation Mountain

Field Notes California

The Integratron, Landers

Sky Village Swap Meet Iguana

Sky Village Swap Meet Jewelry Salvation Mountain Photos

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Joshua Tree Retreat Center , Institute for Mentalphysics

The Joshua Tree Retreat Center & Institute for Mentalphysics is where I stayed during my most recent trip to the High Desert. Excitement was building as I told my friends that I was venturing off to a secret place in Joshua Tree and could not wait to share it with them. Technically this spot is not a secret, nonetheless, I have yet to meet anyone else who has heard of or much less been to this mystical destination.

Designed by world-renowned architects Frank Lloyd Wright and his son Lloyd, most of these unique buildings were built using sacred geometry around 1941. The energy at this center is known to be unique and healing. The land on which it was built rests upon a aquifer (a running river), “producing an intriguing magnetic effect on those who enter this ancient and sacred space.” My friend Martine and I cozied in an apartment on the grounds, shown below, and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Our space was modest, so if you’re bougie this is probably not the place for you. On the other hand, if you love walks in the desert sand sounded by Joshua Trees, incredible architecture, labyrinths, late-night jacuzzi runs and most of all, great vibes, then this place should be added to your must list. Rooms range from $55-$75 a night, plus a $8 pool/jacuzzi fee. The retreat center also has a great book store, offering an amazing collection of Mentalphysics books, a few of which I happened to pick up.

If you are anything like me and enjoy all things mystical, mid-century modern, and full of love, then I encourage you to take some time out for yourself at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center & Institute for Mentalphysics. There is so much more I want to share, but I’ll save it for the book!

Joshua Tree Retreat Center , Institue of Mentalphysics