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September 18-21st, 2025 Mesa, Arizona

A Desert Moon Collective retreat experience

Imagine getting to see one of those stunning Arizona sunsets in person, paddleboarding (optional) with the wild Salt River horses, spending a day focusing on your mind, body, & soul with Yoga, Tea & Tarot, tapping into your creativity by making your own crystal Sun catcher, grounding yourself in the desert during golden hour & aligning your chakras with a floating crystal sound bath all at your own private desert resort on Quail mountain in East Mesa, Arizona. 

Authentic Arizona

Celebrate the end of Summer Arizona style. The Autumn Equinox is on Monday, September 22nd. We are gathering for the last weekend of Summer & embracing the Sun while we experience equal day & night hours. A time to align yourself & recharge at your own private desert resort. This retreat is centered around the magic that is the Sonoran desert, the energy of the cosmos, and connecting to the Earth during a time of celestial alignment of the Sun & Moon. The Virgo New Moon partial solar eclipse is the last day of the retreat. This is the perfect opportunity to learn to let go of unrealistic expectations (south node in Virgo) & connect with your wild spirit (north node in Pisces) under the desert Sun.

All Inclusive

All of the details have been carefully thought out and planned with safety and comfort in mind. As soon as you arrive you can unwind and tap into the magic that is the Sonoran desert. For 3 nights and 4 days you will be asked to remain present, take care of your physical self, know your limitations, and allow the beauty and wildness of the southwest to nourish your soul. 

Private desert resort

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Welcome to the Quail Mountain private desert resort in East Mesa, Arizona. We will have full use of this stunning 3400sqft custom home equipped with its own nature trail where you can watch those stunning Arizona sunsets from your own private mountainside. While not guaranteed animals you may encounter here are: bunnies, quail, roadrunners, javelina, coyotes, bobcats, snakes, gila monsters and more. The home is located 2 blocks south of Usery Mountain Regional park and the animals frequently wander into the neighborhoods. The home also has a pool, game room with a pool table and dart board, cornhole, a heated outdoor shower, and outdoor seating for 25 people. Reserve your room now with a $500 deposit and the balance is due 9/15.

Wild Horses Wild Women Wild Souls Welcome

The experiences

Get ready to run wild

When planning this retreat I prioritized sunsets, and allowing you ample time to experience the unmatched beauty that is Arizona. We are blessed to have a resort style home on the border of Usery Mountain and just a few miles from the Tonto National Forest and the Salt River where the horses and people run wild. You will get to see a true desert oasis on the outskirts of Mesa, Arizona. But it doesn’t stop there. You will have a full day of recharging our bodies with a 90 minute Yoga class led by Carolyn of Wild Girl Wellness. After you will be treated to my Tea & Tarot brunch where the Tarot will spill the tea while you sip it. Imagine dressing up for a magical tea party featuring fine China, Crystal goblets, flickering candles, crystals and delicious baked goods from Elysian Fields Bakery while you receive a 6 card Tarot reading by Michelle of Desert Moon Collective. You will also get to use your creativity and make your own diy crystal Sun catcher during this time to capture the last of the Suns rays before we begin to lose daylight that following Monday on the Autumn Equinox. We will have dinner then go for a sunset desert walk in Usery Mountain Regional Park where Casey Olson of CaseyOlsonDesigns.com will capture you in the stunning golden hour lighting in the desert. When we return home you will unwind from the weekend with a dual practitioner floating crystal sound bath. It’s fun in the Sun meets Practical Magic for 3 nights at an absolutely gorgeous private desert sanctuary. Scroll down to meet all of the hosts.

 For more information about the Tea & Tarot brunch see the Tarot & Astrology tab.

The Itinerary

3 nights of desert magic

You may arrive at the Quail mountain resort on Thursday, September 18th at 4:00pm AZ/MST or later. We must be out of the house no later than Sunday, September 21st at 10:00am AZ/MST.

Thursday, September 18th

4:00pm ~ Arrive to chips, salsa, queso and margaritas. 

6:00pm ~ Dinner. Fajitas & Rita’s catered. After dinner you will be able to get settled, mingle, and prep your lunch and cooler for Paddleboarding the next day.

Friday, September 19th

Paddleboarding the Salt River. 


While I would love everybody to paddleboard, all activities during the retreat are optional. Carolyn from Wild Girl Wellness, who is your Yoga instructor on Saturday, will be joining us paddleboarding as an additional chaperone. 


You will have the morning to yourself. We will depart for the Salt River at 9:30am. It is approximately a 15 minute drive to the top of the river where we will launch at Water Users, also known as stop 1. We will stretch as a group prior and you will receive paddleboarding instruction. We will be stopping for lunch at a secret spot approximately an hour and a half-2 hours after launching. We will have an hour, or longer if we choose, to eat and play in the water. Upon leaving we will paddle another 45 minutes to the next stop known as Sandy beach. Horses are often seen in this area around the corner from Mud Cliffs. We are planning on paddling to stop 5, Phon D Sutton. This will give you the best opportunity to see the most horses. We should be off the river by 4:30pm and back at the house by 5:00. Dinner will be catered BBQ at 6:00pm. 

Saturday, September 20th

Breakfast to yourself


9am: Carolyn of Wild Girl Wellness will be leading you in a gentle post paddleboarding Yoga flow. 


11am: Tea & Tarot brunch. We will begin with an astrology chat discussing the Virgo New Moon partial solar eclipse and the Autumn Equinox. Picture mimosas, tea, fine china, crystal goblets, artisan baked shortbread cookies, croissants, tea sandwiches, fresh fruit & vegetables, mini tartlets, cupcakes and a personal 6 card, Mind, Body, Spirit, Past, Present, Future Tarot reading. We will also be making diy Sun catchers during this time. Brunch will last from 11am-3:00pm. Dress in your high tea witchy best. We will have a professional photographer and I will be setting up a backdrop against the mountain. Inspiration would be Stevie Nicks, the original desert witch, and Practical Magic. 


5pm: Dinner catered, tbd


6:30pm: Sunset desert walk at Usery Mountain with Casey our professional photographer.


8pm: Floating crystal sound bowl healing session with Greg and Seraphim. 


This will be the last scheduled activity of the retreat. 

Sunday, September 21st

Breakfast to yourself, pack, and depart Quail Mountain by 10am

Meet your hosts

Michelle Hall

Owner of Desert Moon Collective, Michelle was born in Tempe and has lived her entire life in Arizona. She has been paddleboarding for more than 10 years having taught more than 20 women and is an experienced Tarot reader, crystal dealer, and Astrologer. She is a Sagittarius and former Registered Nurse having worked over 15 years in healthcare. She left healthcare in 2018 and opened Desert Moon Collective in 2020. She is your primary retreat host and will be present at the home everyday as well as leading the paddleboarding adventure and Tea & Tarot brunch.

Carolyn Lyons

 Carolyn is the owner of Wild Girl Wellness. She is an experienced personal trainer of 20+ years, a  paddleboarder, and will be your Yoga instructor on Saturday morning as well as a chaperone for paddleboarding on Friday. She is a Gemini and a dog lover who operates her own gym in Tempe, AZ offering personal training exclusively to women. You can find all of her offerings at WildGirlWellness.com

Casey Olson photographer Arizona

Casey Olson

Casey is our retreat phographer and will be joining us for part of Tea & Tarot to capture our magical moments and during our sunset desert walk at Usery Mountain. We are so lucky to have her. She has an eye for the natural wonder that is Arizona and captures it beautifully. View her work at CaseyOlsonDesigns.com and on her Instagram @reminiscement

Greg & Seraphim

Meet your sound healers Greg & Seraphim. They will be closing out the retreat Saturday night with a dual sound bath using crystal sound bowls, flutes, and drums. This will be poolside at our mini red rocks resort. You will have the option to float during their sound bath or lay poolside on a lounger or yoga mat. Greg is a Gemini and Seraphim is an Aries.

3 rooms left

$500 down to reserve your room 

and the balance is due 9/15

Package options

Master suite

Master suite for an Arizona retreat. Paddleboarding, yoga, Tea and Tarot, crystal sound bowls

The master suite can be booked for 2 people to share or one person to enjoy all to themselves. It has a King size bed, smart TV, as well as a Jacuzzi tub and an open snail style shower in your private bathroom. This room for 3 nights including all of the activities is $2400.

Bedroom 2

Arizona retreat room. Southwest luxury and soul nourishment.

Bedroom 2 has a King size bed and a smart TV. It has a Jack & Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 3. This is a single occupancy room. You will be required to share the shower with 3 other attendees. There is another half bath for those reserving bedroom 4 or the pull out couch. This room for 3 nights including all activities is $1400.

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 has a King size bed and a smart TV. This is a single occupancy room. It has a Jack & Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 2. You will be required to share the shower with 3 other attendees. There is another half bath for those reserving bedroom 4 or the pull out couch. This room for 3 nights including all activities is $1400.

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4 has a King size bed and a smart TV. It is a single occupancy room. It does not have an attached bathroom but there is a 3rd half bathroom in the house that will be shared with whoever books the pull out couch. You will share the shower in the 2nd full bathroom or may utilize the outside shower. This room for 3 nights including all activities is $1400.

Pull out couch

Pull out couch

This is a sitting room that has a sectional couch with a double pull out bed. There are privacy curtains and this room will not be utilized by other retreat attendees. It is a single occupancy room. It does not have an attached bathroom but there is a 3rd half bathroom in the house that will be shared with whoever books Bedroom 4. You will share the shower in the 2nd full bathroom or may utilize the outside shower. This room for 3 nights including all activities is $1000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at azdesertmooncollective@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

This retreat is open to any woman aged 27 or older who is looking to have a weekend of recharging and relaxing in the Arizona desert. A woman unafraid to embrace her natural wild side while connecting to the cosmos and trusting the divine. 

If the retreat sells out there will be 5-6 people sleeping overnight at the house. This is dependent on if the master suite is booked as single or double occupancy. Your host, Michelle, will not be sleeping overnight at the house if all rooms are booked. She lives 4 blocks away and will be at the house every morning at 8am and will stay until everyone is settled for the evening as well as be available via cell phone overnight in case of emergencies. 

No. If this retreat is just what you have been looking for but you are not comfortable paddleboarding the river you are more than welcome to still attend. The home has a true resort style backyard that is yours to use for the entirety of the stay. It also has a game room with a pool table, dartboard and is 2 blocks south from Usery Mountain Regional Park where there are numerous hiking trails rated for beginners as well as covered picnic tables and vault restrooms.

The weather in Arizona has been anything but typical. While rain is so needed it is unlikely. However, if it does rain due to a thunderstorm we cannot be on the water holding metal poles. In the event of thunderstorms I intend on having Carolyn lead us in a Yoga class at the home and we could still utilize the outdoor covered patio for relaxation and enjoying the intoxicating smell of desert rain. 

No. Should an emergency occur and I am able to fill your spot I will return your deposit minus a 10% fee up until 9/6. If final payment is not received by 9/6 your deposit will be forfeited, your reservation cancelled, and your room made available again for someone else to book. 

If you want to paddleboard yes. You will be required to sign a waiver releasing both Michelle Hall of Desert Moon Collective and Carolyn Lyons of Wild Girl Wellness of any liability related to any injury up to and including death. 

Yes. While you will be provided a life vest to wear I ask that if you wish to paddleboard you must regard yourself as a decent swimmer and in moderate physical strength. 

Yes. Three meals a day. The home will be stocked with continental breakfasst type items. Think yogurt, fresh fruit, baked goods, juice, coffee & tea. You will make your own pack lunch for paddleboarding on Friday with provided sandwich items, chips and trail mix. Dinner all 3 nights will be catered. Tea & Tarot brunch on Saturday will have a spread including everything mentioned above in the activities section. You are welcome to bring any special dietary needs and will receive a google doc after booking asking about any allergies or preferences. 

Yes. All packages include the rental of one 10 foot inflatable paddleboard per person including the paddle and life vest. Max weight capacity is 275lbs. 

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