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Nature and Nurture Retreat – Women’s Retreat

October 18-21, 2026 – 2 Commuter Spots Left

with Melina Meza & Erin Collins at Joshua Tree House Tucson

Join us for an intimate, 3-night Nature and Nurture Retreat at the stunning Joshua Tree House Tucson, a luxurious desert sanctuary near the western entrance to Saguaro National Park.

Our time together will explore the “3·4·5” approach to embracing aging and mortality with an open heart and healthy, life-affirming attitude: the three pillars of Ayurveda, the four ashramas (or stages of life), and the five remembrances. Through gentle inquiry and embodied practice, we’ll reflect on what it means to live fully, age consciously, and meet life’s inevitable changes with curiosity, wisdom, and grace.

Each day includes a nourishing rhythm of yoga, meditation, pool/spa, and contemplative practices, balanced with lively shared meals, morning and evening desert walks, and time under the stars for stargazing and reflection. Creative sessions—offering space for photography, writing, and personal expression—invite you to process and integrate your experience in a way that feels meaningful and personal.

This retreat is designed to be deeply personal and warmly communal. We encourage you to come with a friend, sibling, parent or arrive solo and discover the ease and connection that naturally arise in a small, intentional group.

JTH Landscape

DETAILS

ITINERARY, DAYS 1-4

Day 1 Sunday:

2:00pm Tucson Airport pick up 3:00pm Check in to JTH 4:30-6:30pm Gentle Yoga and Opening Circle 6:30pm Dinner 8:30pm Yoga Nidra/Stargazing

Day 2 Monday:

Silent mornings (bird watching/ labyrinth/nature meditation)
8:00-9:00am Yoga
9:00-10:00am Breakfast
10:00am -11:00pm Workshop
11:15-12:15pm Creative time
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
Free Time/Spa
4:00-5:00pm Workshop
5:00-6:00pm Nature time/Sunset
6:15-7:15pm Dinner
Evening event

Day 3 Tuesday:

Silent mornings (bird watching/ labyrinth/nature meditation) 8:00-9:00am Yoga 9:00-10:00am Breakfast Hiking day w/pack lunch Free time/spa 3:00-5:00pm Workshop 5:00-6:00pm Creative Time 6:15-7:15pm Dinner Evening Program

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

 Day 4 Wednesday:

Silent mornings (bird watching/ labyrinth/nature meditation)
8:00-9:30am Yoga and Closing Circle
9:30-10:30am Breakfast
11:00am Check out
Transfer back to Tucson airport

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Includes:
• Round-trip transportation to and from Tucson International Airport
• 3 nights lodging at Joshua Tree House Tucson
• One Zoom Meetings before our retreat (Topic: Ayurveda for Autumn Season, Four Stages of Life, and Meet and Greet for the Group)
• Breakfast (Mon–Wed), Lunch (Mon–Tue), and Dinner (Sun–Tue)
• Daily yoga practices (4 total), including gentle, contemplative, and closing sessions
• Four immersive workshops exploring the 3·4·5 framework
• Two guided creativity sessions (photography, writing, or personal expression)
• Silent morning practices (bird watching, labyrinth walks, nature meditation)
• Guided desert hike with pack lunch
• Evening programs including Yoga Nidra, stargazing, and group reflection
• One spa day with time for rest and integration
• Ample free time to enjoy the property and surrounding desert landscape

Read more about my co-presenter Erin Collins (some of you might remember her as one of the teachers in our Yoga for Healthy Aging 2.0 trainings).

Tucson Landscape

PRICING & REGISTRATION

Cost: (2 commuter spots left)

Offsite shared 1BR Casita (5 minute walk from retreat location)
$2000 Single room private bath/kitchen (1 available)

Offsite shared 3BR house (5 minute walk from retreat location)
$1800 Single room private bath (1 available) – sold out
$1700 Single room shared bath (2 available) – sold out

JTH
$2555 Single room private bath (1 available) – sold out

$750 Commuter Retreat Guest- no lodging (includes meals)

DEPOSIT – Count me in!!!
$800 due ($400 for Commuter), Payment plan available for the retreat

Zelle (melinameza@comcast.net) or Venmo (Melina-Meza)- 7220

Additional Details

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY INFO

Some rooms are large enough to accommodate two friends or family members sharing a bed or sleeping on air mattress/couch. Please inquire if you’d like to book one room with another person.

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM PARTICIPANTS

14 person max

BALANCE PAYMENTS DUE DATES

$800 Deposit to reserve your spot (non-refundable unless we can sell your spot, minus $200)

Final balance due September 15, 2026.

PAYMENT PLANS

Available upon request.

REFUND & CANCELLATION INFORMATION

Refund amount paid (minus $200) if we can fill your spot. No refunds after September 15, 2026.