Spirit News

Spirit News

Keep up to date with happening at Spirit in the Desert ~ staff, campus, board, retreats and friends.

Howie Wennes Celebration of Life

Howie Wennes Celebration of Life

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, August 14 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Thousand Oaks at 1:00 p.m. The service will also be livestreamed during that time on Ascension’s website at https://alcto.org/. The service also will be available for viewing at a later date. 
Remembering Howie Wennes

Remembering Howie Wennes

“We miss you, Howie Wennes, and we thank God for your work in lighting the lamp of Spirit in the Desert that continues to guide us today.”
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The Gift of Years Retreat Open to Commuters

Want to participate in Spirit’s ‘The Gift of Years’ retreat, but sleep in your own bed? Spaces are now open to locals who prefer to commute to Carefree. Participate in the program, the meals, the yoga, the camaraderie and the fun ~ everything but the overnight sleeping ~ for only $199!
Your Story Your Legacy Retreat at Spirit in the Desert

Legacy Workshops Now at Spirit!

The ‘YOUR STORY, YOUR LEGACY’ RETREAT COMES TO SPIRIT IN THE DESERT! Mary Price Dunn, founder and creator of The Legacy Workshop, brings her full-day Your Story, Your Legacy Retreat to Spirit in the Desert! The greatest task in life is finding meaning and living with purpose.It is the making of your story – and your legacy. Mary P. Dunn In ‘Your Story, Your Legacy: A Full Sensory Exploration,’ Mary Price Dunn leads transformational conversations that bridge the spiritual dimensions…

Job Openings at Spirit in the Desert!

Below are the open job openings at Spirit in the Desert. Please spread the word! Applications can be sent to Eric Simonson or call Eric at 480.488.5218. Administrative Assistant / Associate Marketing Manager The Spirit in the Desert Administrative Assistant and Associate Marketing Manager is responsible for supporting guest services and marketing activities. The person will interact with guests and assist in the communication of relevant, product, program, promotional or branding information. Housekeeping The Housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining…
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200 Touchpoint Meditations!

Congratulations to Jim Hanson for officially recording 200 Touchpoint meditations! All 200 tracks of Jim’s insightful, engaging and often very humorous Touchpoints are available on Soundcloud.
Amy Cassidy is on the board of directors at Spirit in the Desert

Cassidy Named to Spirit Board Post

Energy for Caring Meet Amy Cassidy. The first time Amy Cassidy visited Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, she quickly assessed this was a special place with an important mission. The occasion was a dinner for a small group of people, that included Amy and her husband Joel (Joey), hosted by Executive Director Eric Simonson and his wife Michelle.   Amy listened to Eric describe how the center provides hospitality to retreaters who are on a journey of renewal, whether for one…

Griller Named to Spirit Board Post

Fair Justice for All Meet Gordy Griller. “Very few people want to come to my workplace,” said Gordy Griller of Scottsdale, Arizona whose life work has been as a court administrator, a place where the legal resolution of disputes are usually emotionally charged. Mr. Griller has served as administrator and chief executive officer for various courts in Hennepin and Ramsay counties in Minnesota and Maricopa County in Arizona. He was appointed in May, 2021 to the Board of Directors of Spirit…

Job Openings at Spirit in the Desert!

Below are the open job openings at Spirit in the Desert. Please spread the word! Applications can be sent to Eric Simonson or call Eric at 480.488.5218. Administrative Assistant / Associate Marketing Manager The Spirit in the Desert Administrative Assistant and Associate Marketing Manager is responsible for supporting guest services and marketing activities. The person will interact with guests and assist in the communication of relevant, product, program, promotional or branding information. Housekeeping The Housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining…