Joshua Tree, CA

September 26-27, 2026

Big Star Ranch is hidden away in the high desert of Joshua Tree, surrounded by wide-open skies and the stillness of the desert at night. The retreat includes access to the private two-acre ranch property, offering the perfect setting for creative ignition beneath the desert stars.

  • $800 - $1000 - Solo Occupancy

  • $400 - Subject to Availability

  • $300 - Optional Twin Day Bed

    Only One Available in La Casita

Rates include retreat access, accommodations, and meals

Rooms are reserved per booking party and are not shared between unrelated guests

    • Free Wi-Fi

    • Free parking on premises

    • Central air conditioning

    • Private hot tub

    • Cowboy pool

    • Cotton bed linens

    • Extra blankets and pillows

    • Room-darkening shades

    • Towels and toiletries

    • Exterior security cameras on property

  • No smoking of any kind anywhere on the property.

Your Stay

A cozy bedroom with a bed featuring a woven headboard, white and patterned pillows, and a blanket. The room has large windows with blinds, a black dresser, a basket, and decorative wall art. The ceiling is wooden with exposed beams and a modern chandelier. The floor is terracotta tile with a cowhide rug.

Stargazer Queen Room

Private queen bedroom in the main house with warm desert-modern decor and private entrance with easy access to communal patios.

$800 - solo occupancy, $1200 for two guests

A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio, a bed with white and blue bedding, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wood stove, and natural light.

Desert King Suite

Private king bedroom in the main house with full bathroom, fireplace, smart TV, and patio access overlooking the desert landscape.

$1000 - solo occupancy, $1400 for two guests

Modern bathroom with white walls, wooden accents, a shower enclosed with pebble tiles, a vanity with a black faucet, a toilet, a window, and a door leading outside.
Modern bathroom with white walls, wooden accents, a shower enclosed with pebble tiles, a vanity with a black faucet, a toilet, a window, and a door leading outside.

Desert King Bathroom

Private ensuite bathroom with shower.

A bedroom with a wooden vaulted ceiling, a bed with black and white patterned bedding and yellow pillows, two wooden nightstands, a mirror above the bed, sliding glass doors to an outdoor patio, a small table and chairs outside, a large green plant, and a white dresser with a keyboard on it.

La Casita

Detached private casita with queen bed, single day bed, kitchenette, full bath, sofa, fireplace, and private patio.

$1000 - solo occupancy, $1400 for 2, $1500 for 3

A modern bathroom with a wooden ceiling, white tile walls, a glass-enclosed shower, a small wooden vanity with a sink, a black wall-mounted lamp, a mirror, and a window with natural light.

La Casita Bathroom

Private ensuite bathroom with shower.

Bathroom with a vanity, mirror, towels, toilet, shower area with patterned shower curtain, and wooden bench.

Shared Full Bathroom

Full bathroom with shower in the main house.

All bathrooms include fresh towels, hair dryer, soap, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.

Full payment is required at the time of booking to confirm registration. Retreat bookings are fully refundable within 72 hours of purchase.

Because of the small size and boutique nature of this retreat, limited installment plans may be available on a case-by-case basis. If you’re interested in a payment plan, please contact us before booking.

Schedule

Subject to change

A desert landscape at sunset with Joshua trees, shrubs, and rocky mountains in the distance, under a partly cloudy sky.

Saturday

Meet Your Muse

  • Arrive, settle in, and get situated.

  • A delicious Greek-inspired lunch to welcome the Muses.

    We’re happy to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice, but we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment for guests with severe allergies.

  • Get to know your fellow creatives.

  • A guided group ritual to invoke the Muses and begin forming your relationship.

  • The first deep dive. You’ll take what came through in the invocation and start start building something from it.

  • A chance to share what you worked on or talk through anything that came up.

  • Time to step away and reset or keep creating if you’re in the zone.

  • A proper feast to fuel us for the evening ahead.

    We’re happy to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice, but we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment for guests with severe allergies.

  • A deeper dive into working with your muse and strengthening the connection.

  • A chance to share what you worked on or talk through anything that came up.

  • Time to step away and reset or keep creating if you’re in the zone.

  • Honor the Muses with fire and wine (non-alcoholic alternatives available).

A desert landscape at dusk with a large Joshua tree in the foreground, smaller trees in the background, mountains in the distance, and a pastel-colored sky.

Sunday

Bring Your Muse to Life

Deepen the connection and build ways to keep it alive after you leave.

  • A guided sun-salutation flow to wake up the body and connect with your muse through movement.

  • A communal breakfast to wake up the day. Coffee, conversation, and quiet are all welcome here.

    We’re happy to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice, but we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment for guests with severe allergies.

  • A guided ritual to reconnect with the muses and pick up where you left off.

  • A guided session where your muse takes hold and starts shaping your work.

  • A chance to share what you worked on or talk through anything that came up.

  • Time to step away and reset or keep creating if you’re in the zone.

  • Time to enjoy one last meal together before the weekend comes to a close.

    We’re happy to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice, but we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment for guests with severe allergies.

  • Bring everything together to encourage an ongoing relationship with your muse real.

  • We close the weekend by sealing the relationship you’ve built with your muse, so it doesn’t fade when you leave.

  • A final farewell, with post-retreat support to help keep your connection to the Muses alive after you return home.

  • Browse our upcoming retreats to find the one that feels right for you. We host retreats year-round in all different locations and climates.

    Current offerings:

    Bend, Oregon • August 22-23, 2026

    Joshua Tree, CA • September 26-27, 2026

  • Reserve your spot today! Payments are processed securely through bookretreats.com. Payment in full is required to reserve your space.

    Please note that Chrysalis Creative Retreat is non-refundable, so please book mindfully.

    Reservations may be transferred to another participant or moved to a future retreat date one time, subject to availability and approval. Please contact us to request a transfer or resale.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure!

How It Works

Say Yes to Your Muse