The two stars are for the view, which is nice of the Joshua trees, but that is where the positivity…read moreends. The woman at the counter, whose name I didn't get but who had pink and white striped hair, refused to serve my boyfriend even though the website said the cafe was open, the door sign said the cafe was open, and people were in the cafe itself eating and drinking coffee at a few of the tables. She said the cafe was closed because she was too busy, even though there were only a few people around. When I asked if it was possible to get coffee, she said alright but we should order the drip coffee because she wasn't very good at making anything else. While we sat and drank our coffees, a group of about six women came up and she let them order food and coffee for the group. A man was next in line and she told him the same thing she told my boyfriend: that she was busy and the cafe was closed. This pattern continued. She served women in groups of any size, but men who asked were told that the cafe was closed. This is unacceptable and I will not be returning, however nice the setting.

Food 5/5 Service 4/5…read moreAmbiance 5/5 This cafe is authentic and makes fresh everything. The sourdough sandwiches tasted amazing. The burrito bowl came in regular bowl but tasted very good. The cold pressed juice was a good add on. Definitely will recommend this place.

Had to last minute finda wedding venue after city permit fell through. Kim and her space at Yucca…read moreShala really came through, not only providing what is an amazing space but great hospitality and kindness to accommodate me and my wife! Highly recommend for the beautiful space where a ton of attention to detail has been made.

I cannot recommend Yucca Shala enough. It was the most beautiful space we could have dreamed of for…read morethe celebration of life we held. But even more important than the space, Kim and Spencer were warm, welcoming and made us feel at home in their space. We worked closely with Kim who was extremely helpful and detailed throughout the entire process. The energy and kindness in this space and the people who run it is truly special.

Stayed here while visiting Joshua Tree and really enjoyed the experience. It's about a 15-minute…read moredrive to the park, which made it a great home base without being right in the crowds. The bungalow itself was thoughtfully designed -- clean, modern, and very comfortable. Loved the natural light, cozy seating area, and the overall desert-modern aesthetic. The bathroom was well done and felt spa-like, and everything was laid out in a way that made the space feel calm and uncluttered. The property was quiet and relaxing, especially in the evenings, and check-in was smooth and easy. Great spot to unwind after a long day of hiking or exploring the area.

Fun quirky property on a retreat. Spacious, well-designed room with floor to ceiling windows on…read moretwo sides for perfect desert views, our room had a little private patio that overlooked the east for sunrise. The units come with a little kitchen with full gas, stove and oven and a full-size refrigerator and stocked with cooking essentials. Perfect after a long day of driving to just be able to whip up some pasta. There is a grocery store about a mile and a half away. The viewing area where you can see both sunrise and sunset was amazing. Huge fire pit too, but it was so warm when we visited that we didn't need it. The retreat was cool to walk through, nice pool area, which we didn't have a chance to use! We were only there one night, but it would be a perfect homebase for a few days exploring the area. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.

Difficult to rate Bhakti (and Shakti Fest). It used to be a 5 star music and yoga experience in…read moreJoshua Tree, CA. So many good memories and friendships made there. Unfortunately it has become commercialized, monetized into retreats in Baja and India for the wealthy = 1 star. None of it occurs in J Tree, it is so entirely different that Yelp might consider changing this listing as closed and start a new one titled the Bhakifest Group (per the new webpage).

Not a fan. Had a 4 days pass but left Saturday afternoon. Friday was fine but Saturday was…read moreovercrowded, barely room to walk around. Everything in the sanctuary and workshop hall was beyond capacity. Only way to get in is to come early morning to the sanctuary and STAY There all day. People come in the morning, maybe 3 or 4 leave allowing 3 or 4 in out of hundreds. They need a better system, a lager venue or limit the amount of tickets that they sell.

Amanda is very helpful but is actually NOT located in Joshua Tree! She's based up in Portland.read more

I have been to 2 of Amarie yoga classes. Two very different classes! One at Crossfit a garage gym…read moreconversion in Yucca, the other at the "MentalPhysics" new agey retreat center hot pool in Joshua Tree. Both were great yoga experiences and I felt comfortable and welcomed as well. Just wish more classes were offered... Hint...