Partner Retreats

Partner Retreats

Oct 10 – 12, 2025
Man reading Bible illustrates Miles Christi Silent Retreat at Spirit in the Desert

Men’s Silent Retreat by Miles Christi

The Miles Christi Spiritual Exercises are a weekend silent retreat for men 16+ with spiritual talks and time for personal meditation.
Oct 24 – 26, 2025
Woman to Woman Retreat; image of many hands clasped together, affirming one another

Woman to Woman Fall Retreat

The purpose of Woman to Woman is to create an atmosphere to share experience, strength and hope, promote friendship among alcoholic women in recovery throughout the greater Phoenix area and offer women a glimpse of a new way of life.
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.