wild thing yoga | Retreats

Palm Springs
Yoga Retreat

Palm Springs, Ca | October 19-23, 2026

Booking Closed
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what
to expect

Slow down with Lauren Clark for a 4-night yoga retreat experience set within a 1930s old-Hollywood, Spanish Revival villa - where boutique accommodations meet sunlit courtyards, set against the San Jacinto mountains. A high-desert, low-key, one-of-a-kind retreat experience in Palm Springs, California.

With a small group of just ten guests, the atmosphere is intentionally intimate. We’ve curated a space where you can show up exactly as you are and fall into the rhythm of the desert and mountains that surround you.

Wild Thing Yoga retreat to Palm Springs. Group of people hiking on a desert trail in tahquitz canyon, Palm Spring California, with rocky hills and sparse vegetation under a blue sky.
People practicing yoga or meditation on mats outdoors, lying on their backs with eyes closed, in Palm Springs, CA yoga retreat with Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark

Each day will be filled with unique discoveries and simple rituals as we match pace with desert-time.

The morning light will guide our practice each day with movement, simple meditations, reflection, and easy-to-follow breathwork: ritual practices that you can take home with you. We will balance energetic output with nourishing meals, thoughtfully prepared by a private chef, and spend our days discovering the beautiful and healing natural landscapes that surround us. There will be ample time to bicycle through the old Hollywood era neighborhoods and mid-century modern architecure, or visit the local botanical garden, read a new book by the pool, or take an adventure on horseback through the desert canyon trails.*

This unique retreat also includes an in-studio workshop, a restorative class under the stars (set to vintage vinyl), a special gift, and a trip to Joshua Tree for an Integratron sound bath in a historic, high-frequency wooden dome. It is a profound, "only-in-the-desert" sensory experience. You can also expect a couple of little surprises here and there!


Practices and workshops are all optional. *Horseback ride an optional excursion for an additional cost, transportation provided.

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Sample daily schedule

7.30a

8:00a

10:30a

12:00p

2:00p

6:00p

9:00p

Coffee or Tea available

Yoga practice, meditation, journaling

Brunch

Free time, Relax + Explore

Trip to Integratron Sound Bath

Dinner

Connection + Wind-down

View available rooms
Luxury outdoor patio with lounge chairs by a pool, illuminated hanging lanterns, and a cozy firepit area with built-in seating, surrounded by trees and a stone house exterior at dusk. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Auric House
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Available rooms

Bright bedroom with white walls, a large mirror leaning against the wall, a leather lounge chair, a bed with beige pillows, two nightstands with lamps, and a decorative wall hanging. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Auric House

Main House King Room #1

Double-Occupancy — $2875‍ ‍$2775/per person

King Bedroom located within the main house. Each bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom and access to the main house living areas, kitchen, and dining areas. Easy access to the shared courtyard, outdoor fireplace, and Moroccan style pool. 

* This room is  double-occupancy, Booking must be made with someone you plan to share with. Bed is not reserved until both deposits are received.
Price includes Non-refundable $600/per person.

Cozy bedroom with a bed, twin pillows, and a blanket, wooden furniture including a side table, dresser, and chair, wall art, and natural light through large window. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Auric House

Main House King Room #3

Double-Occupancy — $2875$2775 /per person

King Bedroom located within the main house. Each bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom and access to the main house living areas, kitchen, and dining areas. Easy access to the shared courtyard, outdoor fireplace, and Moroccan style pool. 

* If Booking double-occupancy, Booking must be made with someone you plan to share with. Bed is not reserved until both deposits are received.
Price includes Non-refundable $600/per person.
A bedroom with a bed, side tables, a wooden desk with a chair, a window with curtains, a door with glass panels, and artwork on the wall. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Auric House

Main House King Room #2

SOLD OUT
Double-Occupancy — $2875/per person
Single-Occupancy — $3400

King Bedroom located within the main house. Each bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom and access to the main house living areas, kitchen, and dining areas. Easy access to the shared courtyard, outdoor fireplace, and Moroccan style pool. 

* If booking double-occupancy, Booking must be made with someone you plan to share with. Bed is not reserved until both deposits are received.
Price includes Non-refundable $600/per person.
Bedroom with a black four-poster bed, beige pillows, and a blanket. There's a nightstand with a lamp and a plant, a chair, and an open door leading outside to a patio with a pool and garden. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Auric House

Casita King Suite

SOLD OUT

Double-Occupancy — $2975/per person

This spacious King Suite is located across the courtyard from the main house for a more private retreat stay with a friend or partner*. This suite has a king bed, twin daybed for lounging, and full en suite bath.

* Must book with someone you plan to share with. Room is not reserved until both deposits are received.

Non-refundable $600 Per person required to reserve room.
A bedroom with white walls featuring a bunk bed with striped blankets and pillows, natural wood desk with a table lamp and books, a wooden chair, a striped rug, and a glass door leading to an outdoor patio. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs

Main House Bunk Room

SOLD OUT
Top Bunk — $2500

SOLD OUT
Bottom Bunk — $2500

Room sleeps 2.

Register with a friend or be paired up with a roommate in this cozy bunk room within the main house. Room has exclusive use of separate full bathroom. The bunk room also has easy access to the main house living areas, kitchen, and dining areas, as well as the shared courtyard, outdoor fireplace, and Moroccan style pool.

Non-refundable $600 Per person required to reserve room.
Living room with white walls and ceiling, sliding glass doors, brown leather furniture, a fireplace, and decorative items. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Auric House
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Living room with white walls, a fireplace, and four armchairs surrounding a round coffee table. There is a large sliding glass door leading outside and a wooden dining table with chairs. Wall art includes a framed picture above the fireplace and a landscape photo on the wall.
Bright dining room with a white table and five wooden chairs, opening to a patio with outdoor furniture, potted plants, a stone fireplace, and trees. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Auric House
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What’s
Included

  • 4 nights accommodation

  • Transportation to and from all included activities

  • Excursion to Integratron Sound Bath in the desert

  • Daily Yoga, Meditation, + Journaling

  • Yoga + Animal Flow Workshop In-Studio

  • Group Hike to Tahquitz Canyon Waterfall

  • Coffee delivery each morning

  • Brunch and Dinner each day prepared by a private chef

  • Signature Welcome Cocktail or N/A Mocktail

  • Al-fresco Hearth-to-Table Family-Style Welcome Dinner

  • Access to the villa’s private pool and outdoor shower

  • Light Snacks

  • Complimentary Bicycles

  • Access to Korakia Pensione Moroccan Bar

  • A special gift from me to you :)

ADD ON EXCURSION:

Canyon Haul on Horseback

Woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat riding a brown horse through a desert landscape with rocky hills and mountains in the background. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Joshua Tree

Horses are trailered from a local ranch into the beautiful, scenic Indian Canyons for a ride along streams and native Palm Groves. Ride from Andreas Canyon to Murray and back, approx. 1.5 hr guided ride. Transportation is provided to and from this optional excursion.

$235 add-on (includes taxes, fees, & gratuity)

*Please note there are specific height/weight guidelines and waivers for safety. You will receive a separate email with booking detail form. 

local dining and activities
A white, dome-shaped building with multiple small windows and a door, under a clear blue sky. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, Joshua Tree Integratron
A dining table with plates of salad, a glass of dark soda, a glass of dark red soda, and lit candles. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, retreats
A dirt path surrounded by large rocks and tall palm trees with green fronds. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, retreats
Modern house with flat roof, wooden slats, and stone exterior, surrounded by desert plants and rocks. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, retreats
A cable car named Palm Springs ascending a rocky mountain, with a view of distant mountains and a cloudy sky. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark, Palm Springs CA, retreats
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Your host
A woman with long, wavy brown hair and bangs, smiling, wearing a light-colored sleeveless top, standing in front of a light background with a large piece of driftwood or tree branch behind her. Wild Thing Yoga, Lauren Clark

Lauren Clark

@wildthingyogi

Lauren (she/her) is an E-RYT, YACEP, 500+ HR yoga instructor and student in the Philadelphia area.

Lauren has a Master of Social Work degree and M.Ed. in Human Sexuality, and is dedicated to creating a learning environment with a strong focus on trauma-informed practices. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, Lauren strives to create a safe and inclusive space for students to embark on their yoga journey.

Specializing in intelligent sequencing and hand-balancing, Lauren blends strength, flexibility, and mindfulness to guide students through transformative experiences on the mat. Lauren’s teaching and education experience also includes Baptiste, Yin, and mobility-based yoga techniques and Animal Flow. She recently served as a Lead Trainer for Earth and Gold Wellness School of Yoga 200hr YTT, a guest trainer for other local 200 + 300hr YTTs, and has led a number of continuing ed modules for yoga teachers.

Rooted in empathy and a commitment to healing, Lauren empowers individuals to harness their inner strength, cultivate resilience, and embody the practice of yoga.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Airfare and transportation fees to and from the airport are not included. We are happy to help you arrange group transportation with other retreat members, just reach out! Fees + Gratuity for any additional services or add-ons unless noted otherwise. Any additional meals outside of our brunch and dinner service and light snacks (provided to entire group at the villa) can be purchased off-site within a short walk/bicycle distance.

    We chose this location because of the many local options for relaxation and exploration, so we have woven in plenty of free time for you to venture out (or stay in) on your own. An itinerary will be provided in advance to help you plan your stay and we will be happy to offer plenty of suggestions!

  • We will accommodate any dietary restrictions provided ahead of time. A survey will be sent out shortly after deposit to ensure we receive all of the important information we need to help you have an amazing retreat experience.

  • We will have a longer form movement practice once a day along with other daily opportunities for lighter movement. Woven throughout the retreat will be opportunities for meditation, breathwork, sound bath, and scheduled group hiking.

    A 2-hour canyon trail horse-back ride with Smoke Tree Stables is an optional excursion for an additional $235.

    All activities are optional and no pressure to attend each one. We will also provide a list of other activities (Mid Century Architecture Bike Tour, Aerial Tramway + Mountain Trails, Botanical Gardens, Joshua Tree Day Trip, etc), If you are looking for other activities to do on your own or with a friend.

  • During your free time you can take advantage of the many local pool and spa day passes for purchase or check out the local Surf Club! We are also able to book on-site massage or other spa services if given advance notice.

  • Yes, however alcohol will not be included in the cost of your retreat stay. You are welcome to purchase beverages at any local store that you would like to have at the house with you. There is a well stocked bar at Korakia Pensione (a short walk from the villa), however those purchases cannot leave the premises of the hotel.

    Included in your welcome dinner is a round of alcholohic/non-alcoholic offerings. We ask that attendees be intentional with their consumption and mindful of the group as a whole.

  • Free time is woven into this retreat experience to enjoy the surrounding areas and activities on your own or with a friend. Stay by the pool for an afternoon or venture out for hiking, shopping, or exploring.

    An itinerary will be sent out in advance to help you plan your stay. Additional activity and travel expenses are not included, and should be arranged individually.

  • A non-refundable $600 payment is requred to book your spot. Final payment is required 60-days prior to the retreat (August 20, 2026).

    If youd like to set up a payment plan schedule, please contact us.

  • Each individual must provide a non-refundable $600 deposit to secure your spot and help assist with the planning process for your stay.

    While we understand that things happen, we will do our best to work with you if you need to cancel. The sooner you can let us know if you need to cancel, the more likely we are able fill your spot and offer you a possible refund. If you let us know you need to cancel after you have made your final payment, it will be up to you to find a replacement for your retreat space to receive reimbursement.

  • Transporation to and from off site planned group activities will be arranged for you.

    Airfare, transporation to and from the airport, and any transportation to free time activities should be arranged individually. We will be happy to offer suggestions or help assist in finding group transportation within the retreat.

    While a rental car is not necessary, depending on your travel needs/plans you may be interested in sharing a car with other retreat attendees.

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