Retreats

Retreats

Nov 21 – 23, 2025

Healing of Memories Workshop for Veterans

This workshop for all Veterans is a safe place for participants to explore personal histories and gain insight and empathy for themselves and others.
Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2025
Mark Mulligan and Klly McGuire performing, Thanksliving Music Fest

‘Thanksliving’ Music Fest

First Annual Thanksliving Music Fest at Spirit in the Desert! Escape the holiday shopping chaos and share your Thanksgiving weekend with renowned Trop-Rock artists Mark Mulligan, Kelly McGuire and Rudy B at the ThanksLiving Music Fest. Think ice cold cervezas, margaritas on the rocks, plentiful sunshine and live Trop-Rock music in a desert oasis. This first of its kind intimate musical experience will be held at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in beautiful Carefree, Arizona from Black Friday, November…
Jan 5 – 9, 2026
Executive Skills for Church Leaders

Executive Skills for Church Leaders

Join us for a transformative week-long continuing education event designed specifically for pastors, deacons, and church leaders. This program provides a dedicated space to delve into leadership and various aspects of congregational life or whatever your ministry context may be.
Jan 16 – 19, 2026
Living into a New Story Retreat; a close-up view of the Earth's surface

Living into a New Story Retreat

Explore what the natural sciences can teach us about Christian theology at the ‘Living into a New Story’ Retreat at Spirit in the Desert.
Mar 10 – 13, 2026
Illustration of a baseball set against a desert landscape with cacti and mountains at sunset.

Play Ball and Connect Retreat

Play Ball and Connect! is a retreat that celebrates the spirit of baseball, fellowship, and the joy of being together in the Arizona sun The PLAY BALL AND CONNECT! retreat will inspire you to embrace the joy of baseball, deepen your connections through fellowship, celebrate the game, and follow your faith in every inning of life. Dave’s love for baseball started with his mom’s encouraging words, “Go out and play!” This retreat captures that spirit, blending the excitement of the…