YOUR LUMINOUS NATURE
A Full Moon Immersion in Light, Embodiment, & Your Creative Life Force
Your Luminous Nature is a four night journey into the wisdom of the body and the creative light that moves you. Through Reiki, ritual, creative practices, movement, and heart-centered community, we'll connect with the inner-knowing that guides you--coming home to your true nature, your luminosity, your aliveness.
Culinary alchemy prepared by a private chef providing three meals a day as well as nourishing bites between meals.
Joshua Tree & Yucca Valley, California
February 18th-22nd
In the Desert
there is so much space
to breathe in the heart
that holds the light
of infinite stars
shining crystals of fire.
The rocks talk and cactus speak
to our light that wants to shine
The moon pulls oceans
of knowing through our bodies,
and the sun, she smiles
back to warm our face
Here we find
the luminous nature
of the heart.
Invitation
There is a world--no, an entire universe of brilliant light--waiting to wake up in you.
In the ethereal dreamscape of the California desert, in February’s potent Full Moon, we invite you to come home to your luminous nature. To feel the clay of your body come alive with the flow of the universe pulsing through you. To find the spark of your creative fire--your light--and let it move you toward greater expressions of love and aliveness.
We’ll leave the rational world behind, and come into the realm of the heart whose alchemy transforms light into the wondrous matter of your unique being.
Together, we will allow the moon to awaken our emotional body, the wind to connect us to the breath of all our ancestors, and the sun and the stars to ignite our celestial fires.
Together we will worship our bodies as creative miracles of Earth made to create miracles on Earth.
Experience
This immersion in your light will be led by your intuition--your spiritually guided light force energy--and facilitated by Reiki Masters and Intuitive Guides Amy Potter & Jonny Ahdout.
You will meet yourselves as uniquely designed instruments of intuition, and discover how your light plays through you to create the beautiful music of your life.
We will meditate and enjoy guided journeys, do energy work, connect with the natural world around us and within, make art, have conversations and play. We will have time to connect as a community, engage in rituals, and eat incredible food together. We will have plenty of time for solo self reflection and to rest and recharge in the rich healing energies of this landscape.
Our intention is for each person to leave with a fuller heart, a deeper expression of their luminous nature, clarity on how to connect with their divinely designed intuitive body, and to carry home practices that continue to help shine their light and creative powers out into the world.
Each day will include embodied, spiritual and creative practices designed to connect you with the unique ways your body and intuition speak.
During the immersion you will:
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Explore how your intuitive body communicates
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Practice using your intuition to channel inspiration, download information, and communicate with the natural world on the spiritual plane
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Deepen your relationship with the four elements of Earth, the four elements of alchemy
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Worship the moon with a full moon ritual in Joshua Tree National Park, create charged blessing water, and bathe in dessert moonlight.
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Connect with your inner child, one of our direct connection points to Source, through creative expression and play
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Grow within a safe, supportive and intimate community
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Create and share phenomenal food
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Connect with yourself, your body, and the world around you during free time in the spacious landscape
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Enjoy guided meditations, Reiki, and guided movement
Venue
Saguaro Ridge in Yucca Valley is the main retreat site, tucked into 5 acres of boulders in an exclusive enclave of Yucca Valley for a one-of-a-kind Joshua Tree experience.
Framed by imported Moroccan gates and centered around multiple outdoor lounges, the property is a destination in itself, featuring a gorgeous pool and spa, outdoor shower, and yoga room, and multiple fire pits.
Intentionally placed at the base of the hill for privacy, the pool sits beneath five towering palms, while a 12-foot built-in daybed lined with Moroccan pendants and plush pillows, invites space for relaxation. Beyond the main outdoor patio is a one-mile walking path illuminated by over 300 twinkling lights winds through the property, leading to a peaceful meditation labyrinth, creating an immersive desert retreat day and night.
Inside, the estate unfolds into a series of immersive hangout spaces – from the Mario Bellini leather sofas to the bonus game room that spills onto the pool deck, there are endless spaces designed to gather and play outdoors. Every bedroom offers patio access, while the outdoor kitchen and fire-feature dining table encourage al fresco living at its finest. Custom mood lighting and Sonos speakers are featured throughout.
Whether you’re stargazing from the hilltop yoga deck, soaking in the spa, or unwinding under the lantern-lit built-in lounge, Saguaro Ridge captures the soul of the desert with the luxury of a boutique hotel.
Along with Saguaro Ridge, Big Star Ranch just a few miles down the road will house additional participants and staff. A gorgeous Desert Mid Century oasis with all the modern amenities: hot tub, cowboy pool, AC, fire pit, and yoga area, Big Star Ranch sits on 2+ acres teeming with native juniper, pine, Joshua trees, and breathtaking views.
Amy Potter
FROM THE EARTH HEALING ARTS
Based in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, I am an Intuitive Reiki Master & Spiritual Guide, I help people embody the magic of earth & heart. I am here to uncover the light within, to illuminate your soul path, so that your heart fire expands into every aspect of your being, opening you to the magic, wonder, and mystery--the eternal & ephemeral nature--of calling this body, this planet HOME TO YOUR SOUL .
You came here to LIVE an artful life in the fullest expression of your light: to love, to feel, to create, to connect, to touch & taste, to sense all that being a soul embodied on this earth gifts you.
So, whether you are an artist who makes art, or longing to live an artful (heartful?) life, our work together is about restoring flow and opening up the path for your soul's expression, so you may experience your vibrancy of life here on earth.
I am here to remind you that we all have magic in our bones & blood, ancient Spirit from Divine Source longing for manifestation. Your magic is your unfettered soul expression.'
Jonny Ahdout
LIGHTSPREAD
'I am a lover of life, love, and light.
I am a Reiki Master, teacher and intuitive guide based in Los Angeles. My most important relationships in life are with my inner child, my higher self, and Source. These relationships are my access point to all life.
Through my practice, I have come to believe that the reason we are here on Earth is to aid in the spreading of light. As the light spreads into the infinite possibility of the void, the Universe expands, and with it, the capacity to love grows.
My work centers on helping people come home to themselves. We are each born with a unique cosmic spark of ineffable magic, which contains within it a creative power that is infinitely wise and unconditionally loving. There is no greater joy in my life than finding my way home to this spark, and sharing what I have learned with others so that they may find their way home to their light, and shine it outwards onto others. '
Food Alchemist
YASMINA KSIKES | LALLA MINA
'I see food as a harmonious thread between humans, places, and connections. So I exist to feed people to heal the body and soothe the soul, musing nature and us as One.
Lalla Mina is the living tribute to my grandmothers' culinary legacy. A name that carries the flavors of my lineage, my life's calling.
Born in Rabat and raised in Casablanca, I was nurtured by a household rich in spices, music, and great food. My mother and grandmothers teachers by tradition passed down the sacred rituals of Moroccan cooking. They inspired me not just to cook , but mostly how to infuse food with spirit, joy, and devotion.'
Food as Ritual
During your stay with us, making and sharing food is not merely a pause in the day to feed our bellies but a continuation of the immersion into our luminous nature by experiencing food as sacred ritual to nourish our whole being. We will have the opportunity to gather together in the kitchen and the table to be a part of Yasmina's alchemy: creating love and light through food in community.
A feast for the senses--visually, aromatically, flavorfully--food becomes a full-body awakening of one's own light force.
Ben & Chris
Movement
CHRIS NORTON & BEN AUMAN | AUMANA YOGA
You will have the opportunity to join Chris Norton & Ben Auman of Aumana Yoga in a daily heart-centered yoga practice designed for all levels. Not only is the intentional movement of yoga a way to honor the gift of our bodies and to feel the joy of our light force awakening, but it is also a powerful tool of self-discovery and integration as we deepen our relationships with mind, heart, body, and spirit and expand our luminosity.
'We created Aumana Yoga in Manassas, Virginia, in 2024 to share the practices that have brought greater joy, connection, and meaning to our own lives. Through yoga, meditation, music, philosophy, and healing arts—including Ben’s work as a licensed massage therapist—we invite others to come home to themselves, quiet the noise of the mind, and awaken to the wisdom of the body and heart. Our teaching draws from Bhakti, Kripalu, Vinyasa, Reiki, and yoga philosophy, with a deep belief that practice becomes more powerful when it is shared in community.'
Additionally, Ben, a licensed massage therapist since 2015,
will be available for a limited amount of massage bookings.
Accommodations & Pricing
Each immersion booking includes four nights at either Saguaro Ridge or Big Star Ranch, daily chef-prepared meals, all retreat practices, rituals and experiences, access to all Saguaro Ridge amenities, and trips into Joshua Tree National Park.
The experience is the same for every guest. The pricing below simply reflects your choice of sleeping accommodations and level of privacy.
We’ve created a range of intimate and comfortable accommodations so you can find the space that feels right for you.
SAGUARO RIDGE PROPERTY
Private King Room — $2,888/pp
Single Occupancy
A private king bedroom with access to a 'Jack & Jill' adjoining shared bathroom. A lovely option for those wanting a private space to experience the retreat.
SOLD OUT Two rooms available
Couples | Besties King Room — $2,488/pp
A shared king bedroom for two people. A wonderful option for couples or close friends who are happy to share their space and experience the immersion together. *This room is meant for booking together, individual spaces are not sold separately.
SOLD OUT Two rooms available
'Two Kings' Room — $2,488/pp
A spacious 'bonus room' with two king beds, and a pool table (of course!!) shared by two participants. A nice option for someone who likes a big comfy bed and is happy to share space and experience the immersion together.
SOLD OUT Two beds available
BIG STAR RANCH PROPERTY
Private Queen Main House — $2,588/pp
Single Occupancy
A private king bedroom with access to a 'Jack & Jill' adjoining shared bathroom. A lovely option for those wanting a private space to experience the retreat.
SOLD OUT One room available
'The Bungalow' $2,388/pp
'The bungalow' is a detached, private guest house with its own bathroom & kitchenette featuring two full beds. Great for friends or individuals who are happy to share space and experience the immersion together.
Two Beds available
'The Casita' $2,288--$2388/pp
'The Casita' is a detached, private guest house with its own bathroom & kitchenette featuring one queen bed and one queen sleeper sofa . Great for friends or individuals who are happy to share space and experience the immersion together.
SOFA BED AVAILABLE Two beds available
BOOKING
YOUR LUMINOUS NATURE
We are intentionally keeping things intimate, limiting invitations for this immersion to our personal clients and friends (friends of friends are welcome, too!), so we can deepen existing relationships and connect the heart people in our lives with an incredible shared experience of earth & spirit.
Our booking process reflects that personal connection.
To reserve your spot, please reach out to Amy.
TEXT OR CALL: 540.270.8546 (EST)
EMAIL: Amy@fromtheearthhealingarts.com
An $1188 Deposit due upon booking.
The Opening
Bare soles
pink desert earth holding
the sun’s fire still
beneath your feet
Your fullness
the moon
rising, illuminating
mountains curved at the edge
of winter sky
the ancient
moves in you
like a well-spring returns
to an ocean of memories
an unfamiliar mother intimately known
tangled with fragrance
of night blooming jasmine
vines of white stars
climbing into the heavens
joined with your light
weaving together the space between
constellations and galaxies
suddenly your heart breathes
the entire universe alive
dreams and rivers
lovers and echoes
of whale song and
clay pots over burning coals
sparks flickering
against the indigo threshold
waiting for the alchemist
to return
to remember
her luminous nature
her play of light.
~AJP