Found this place as I was driving on the highway. I saw some unique sculptures and was so curious…read morewhat this retreat is all about. Therefore, I decided to make a stop on our way home. This place is designed for spiritual practice with rooms for meditation. A very peaceful environment for your inner self. My kids and I found the sculptures really interesting so we took pictures for memory. We even found a road runner along the way which followed us underneath a tree tunnel. The grounds were extremely beautiful with a small pond area. You can have lunch at the cafe, but it wasn't open when we visited. It's a must you check out their gift shop because two kind ladies assisted warmly greeting us upon entering the store. They sold jewelry, t-shirts, so many arts, keychains, and so much more. Very spiritual vibes. I really enjoyed just walking around with the kids. We felt at peace.

It's dog friendly outside, and that was why my group stopped in for lunch…read more The service was lovely, the menu is not big. The prices were reasonable. We sat outside by the goldfish pool. The food took awhile, we were a party of six and they didn't seem to have much staff. I had the quesadilla. It was like school cafeteria food. The grounds are interesting but the food is not.

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.

OMG book your next weekend retreat at Yucca Shala!! Besides the grand studio space and clean shower…read moreamenities, Kim is at an elite level which will be sure to up level your asana practice. The space is clean with good vibes. There's accommodations to sleep similar to a hostel with a very loving community feeling to it. It's conveniently located 15 mins from the Joshua Tree west entrance. Message Kim to book your stay immediately!

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.

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...

Amazing experience here. The couple at the front desk was very accommodating and gave us an amazing…read moreroom with excellent service. They treated us with respect and professionalism and I would recommend staying here to anyone in the area. A special thank you Vinay to for all of his kindness and help.

This was one of the worst stays especially for the price we paid!…read more The king "suite" looks like it's straight out of the 60's maybe, with a few newer pieces of furniture thrown in. While the size of the room was nice, the layout left a lot to be desired. The only TV was so far away from the bedroom area that it could barely be seen, not to mention that it was set to face the kitchen area, not the couch or bedroom The couch felt like sitting on a stone bench and the bed was almost as bad! The mattress was covered with some weird, hard mattress cover. After the first night, we tried putting an extra blanket between the sheet and that mattress cover which helped but not much. The pillows were small and thin. We spent two nights trying to get a few minutes of sleep; didn't work out well. The water coming from the sinks was milky-- not sure if it was the hotel or the town, but didn't see it anywhere outside of the hotel. The shower head sucked as well as the water pressure from it. The bath towels were inconsistent-- one was a decent size and thickness, the other was so small and thin it barely dried me off We didn't need to use the kitchen which I'm glad about! The cabinets held dishes, pots and pans, etc but everything was stored haphazardly, most of it looked older than me and one of the drawers even held leftover onion garbage from someone else. This stay was so disappointing. We have stayed in Yucca Valley quite often over the last 30 years and I have always wanted to stay at this location. Previously it was called Oasis of Eden and seemed so nice! This stay was far from nice!! We don't plan to ever stay there again!!