Programs

Programs

These are the classes, programs and events created or sponsored by Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center for its guests. Enjoy exploring the Spirit-sponsored Desert Sojourn Retreats, online or in-person classes, book clubs, and more.

Desert Sojourn Signature Retreats

Desert Sojourn Retreats are developed by Spirit in the Desert for the community at large. All are welcome to these retreats at the beautiful Spirit campus in Carefree, Arizona. Click on the link to indicate your interest online or call the office to register for the event.
A wall of books is used to illustrate the Spirited Book Club

Spirited Book Club

The Spirited Book Club features one book per month that meets online on Thursday, once or twice a month at 12:00 p.m. Arizona time. Book lovers and friends gather in a virtual room to discuss that month’s selection. Most sessions are led by writer and longtime friend of Spirit, Sheri Brown. Follow the link to read a synopsis and reviews of the book, and to register for the discussion. Participants register anew for each title. February 2025 We Survived the…
Advent Centering Prayer: Restore Our Hope; image of advent candles, lit, in front of a stained glass window

Restore Our Hope

Advent Centering Prayer: Restore Our Hope Centering Prayer continues through Advent with the theme, Restore Our Hope. Our 30 minutes together on Mondays in December will take a break from the teachings of Father Thomas Keating. Instead, we will gather around a centering song on Weeks 1 and 3 and a guided meditation on Weeks 2 and 4. The song/meditation time will be followed by our normal practice of 20 minutes in communal centering prayer. Whether you’re one of our…