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Spring Into Wellness
The Body, Soul & Spirit Retreat
A restorative, joy-filled 4-day retreat for women and couples, designed to renew your whole being: body, soul, and spirit.
Date: April 18-22, 2027
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Carefree, AZ
Event Dates
April 18-22, 2027
Carefree, AZ
$1,795 / person
You're Invited.
Join us for Spring Into Wellness: The Body, Soul & Spirit Retreat, a 4-day retreat for women and couples.
Our approach is one of the most unique in the world. We include classes on physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing, and spiritual wholeness. We’ve been told there is no one doing what we do in bringing it all together. For over 14 years, people have come from all over the world for the juice retreat and discovered so much more! Many people have been healed of a variety of ailments in just a short time.
Everyone who wants to get healthier, de-stress, rejuvenate, lose weight, prevent disease, or address a health opportunity will thrive in this environment.
Event Details
Don't Miss Our Next Retreat
Join us April 18-22, 2027!
This is not a bootcamp. It’s not a clinic. It’s a sanctuary.
Each day unfolds with a beautiful rhythm of nourishment, movement, learning, rest, and soul-level renewal. Set among the magnificent boulder hills of the Sonoran Desert, this is where your body can heal, your mind can exhale, and your spirit can rise.
Register today for an experience of a lifetime!
Join us for Spring Into Wellness at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona, set among the boulder hills of the Sonoran Desert.
Spend 4 days with the Juice Lady and her husband Fr. John. Each room has 2 beds and a private bath.
What your retreat week looks like
Mornings: nourish and awaken. Your day begins with a delicious plant-based breakfast crafted to energize, detoxify, and delight. For those who wish, a peaceful morning chapel with Fr. John offers grounding, reflection, and spiritual centering. At 9:30 a.m., you’ll step into your first teaching session: rich, practical, and deeply transformative. At 11 a.m., enjoy Pilates to strengthen, lengthen, and awaken your body. Lunch is served at noon with vibrant, healing foods that taste as good as they make you feel.
Afternoons: learn, explore, restore. At 1:00 p.m., another inspiring class awaits. After that, the afternoon is yours. Walk the serene desert trails. Lounge by the pool or soak in the jacuzzi under the Arizona sun. Wander into the charming village of Carefree, just a short stroll away. Or treat yourself to a spa day with our skilled practitioners offering massage, foot detox baths, and other healing therapies.
Evenings: dine and learn. After a delicious plant-based dinner, there’s class at 6:30. Then the evening is yours.
Every meal is plant-based, delicious, and designed to support detoxification, cellular repair, and vibrant wellness.
A retreat designed for freedom
Nothing is mandatory. Everything is invitational. Rest. Relax. Renew. Prayer is offered, never required.
This is your week to breathe again.
- 7415 E. Elbow Bend Rd., Carefree, AZ 85377
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
Just north of Phoenix lies a jewel in the Sonoran Desert. With spectacular views, two lovely water features, a full-size pool and hot tub, and walking trails on the grounds, you will have plenty of room to rest and renew. Meeting rooms, sleeping rooms, and the dining hall are just steps apart.
Each room has 2 beds and a private bath.
The center is about 30 minutes from the Phoenix airport. Many guests take Uber or Lyft.
Want a luxury spa experience?
Stay about 5 minutes away at Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale, book your own room at the resort, and drive over each day. You would pay the commuter rate of $895.
A glimpse of the retreat
Desert gardens, sunny patios, fresh juices, and delicious plant-based meals from our past retreats at Spirit in the Desert.
Retreat schedule
A life-changing journey of renewal and restoration: 4 transformative days, with breakfast and check-out on Thursday
18
Apr 2027
Sunday, April 18
- 3:00 - 5:30 PM
- Check-in
- Snack in the dining room
- 5:30 PM
- Welcome juice cocktail in the dining room
- 5:30 PM
- Dinner (plant-based foods)
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Orientation in the classroom
- 9:00 PM
- Night night: rest and settle in
19
Apr 2027
Monday, April 19
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM
- Breakfast (plant-based foods)
- 9:00 AM
- Morning prayer chapel
- 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- Class with Cherie: "Juicing for Health"
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Pilates
- 12:00 PM
- Lunch (plant-based foods)
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM
- Class with Fr. John: "Living from the Heart and Being Resilient"
- 2:15 PM
- Free time and rest
- 5:30 PM
- Dinner (plant-based foods)
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Class with Fr. John: "Emotional and Mental Detox"
20
Apr 2027
Tuesday, April 20
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM
- Breakfast (plant-based foods)
- 9:00 AM
- Morning prayer chapel
- 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- Class with Fr. John: "Love and Forgiveness"
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Pilates
- 12:00 PM
- Lunch (plant-based foods)
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM
- Class with Cherie: "Food and Juice Prep"
- 2:15 PM
- Free time and rest
- 5:30 PM
- Dinner (plant-based foods)
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Class with Alana: "Soul Healing: Healing the Wounds Within"
21
Apr 2027
Wednesday, April 21
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM
- Breakfast (plant-based foods)
- 9:00 AM
- Morning prayer chapel
- 9:30 - 10:30 AM
- Class with Cherie: "Detoxing for Life"
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Pilates
- 12:00 PM
- Lunch (plant-based foods)
- 1:00 - 2:00 PM
- Class with Fr. John: "Heart Biofeedback"
- 2:15 PM
- Free time and rest
- 5:30 PM
- Dinner (plant-based foods)
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Class with Alana: "Soul Recovery: Rebuilding What the Wounds Affected"
22
Apr 2027
Thursday, April 22
- 8:30 - 9:00 AM
- Breakfast (plant-based foods)
- 10:00 AM
- No morning prayer today
- Please vacate your room by 10:00 AM
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Time to mingle and photo opportunities
- 12:00 PM
- Retreat ends. Goodbye to our sweet friends!
Plan your retreat.
Reserve Your Spot!
Enjoy the sunshine and nice weather in April!
$1,795 Per Person
Includes lodging, meals, and classes. Each room has 2 beds and a private bath.
Room to yourself: $1,795
Shared room (2 per room): $1,695 per person
Commuter rate: $895 per person for meals and classes, no lodging
Early bird special: save $100 when you register by November 30, 2026.
An $850 deposit is due when you register, with the balance due 30 days before the retreat. Full refund is available until 2 weeks before the retreat. After that, only half will be refunded.
Who Are These Retreats For?
Anyone who wants to get healthier, de-stress, rejuvenate, lose weight, prevent disease, or address a health opportunity will thrive in this environment.
Enjoy a delicious gourmet juice and raw foods diet designed for cleansing the body, disease prevention, anti-aging, and weight loss. Experience special workshops with nutritionist Cherie Calbom and behavioral medicine specialist Fr. John, who will help you cleanse your mind and emotions, and learn to live with less stress and a happy heart. By cleansing the body, feeding it well, and cleansing the mind and emotions, you can rejuvenate and renew the body.
Many people lost weight and some lost several waist sizes. One person said it was the best days of his life. Several people were healed. Join us for our next retreat!
Transformational teaching sessions
How the body heals itself, when we stop getting in its way
Detox for energy and longevity
Biofeedback for nervous system reset
Emotional and mental detox
Forgiveness and soul healing
Food demonstration and tasting with Cherie
Rebuilding and restoring the soul
Benefits of The Juice Retreat
Weight loss, anti-aging, smoother younger skin
Mental clarity, better sleep, more energy
A sense of well-being, balance, and a stronger immune system
Lessening of aches and pains and healing of ailments
Better digestion and cleansing of the entire body
Detox waste that interferes with the nourishment of cells
Improve metabolic rate and cell oxygenation
Food demonstration and tasting with Cherie
Rebuilding and restoring the soul
We Empower You!
These 4 days will empower you to take charge of your well-being, restore and maintain health, and create lasting habits through hands-on experience.
Why people love this retreat
- You feel lighter: physically, emotionally, and spiritually
- You reconnect with your purpose
- You experience deep rest you didn’t know you needed
- You learn how to support your body’s natural healing
- You return home renewed, inspired, and transformed
A guest’s experience
“I lost eight pounds during the retreat and have lost a total of fifteen pounds in the two weeks since returning home. I am so grateful for this experience and encourage anyone who feels that something is missing from the daily grind of our fast-paced society to treat their mind, body, and soul to the Trinity Wellness Juice Retreat.”
Lanniece F. Hall, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
“I just love your retreats. Everything about them. This will be part of my life. It is an honor to attend.”
Meet The Team
Cherie Calbom, MS, CN
Cherie is a leading authority on juicing for health and detoxification. Known as The Juice Lady, TV chef, and celebrity nutritionist, she has helped in pioneering the fresh juice movement around the world. A graduate of Bastyr University with a Master of Science degree in whole foods nutrition, Cherie is the author of 35 books including The Anti-Inflammation Diet, The Juice Lady’s Big Book of Juices and Green Smoothies (in English and Spanish),The Juice Lady’s Turbo Diet, Juicing, Fasting, and Detoxing for Life, The Juice Lady’s Living Foods Revolution, The Complete Cancer Cleanse, and Juicing for Life (in Spanish and English). Cherie has helped thousands of people restore their health through her juicing and cleansing programs. She has worked as a nutritionist with George Foreman and Richard Simmons and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows and in scores of magazine articles. Cherie offers numerous online classes including The Comprehensive 30-Day Detox and The 5 Day Juice Fassst.
Cherie's Classes
- Juicing for Health
- Food and Juice Prep
- Detoxing for Life
BONUS Food Demo: Juicing, raw soup, almond milk, dehydrated kale chips, onion rings, zucchini chips, and chocolate pudding.
Fr. John Calbom, M.A.
Fr. John Calbom, M.A, is an inspirational speaker, corporate chaplain, consultant, certified HeartMath provider, and a Russian Orthodox priest with degrees in theology and psychology. He is the co-author with his wife, Cherie, of The Complete Cancer Cleanse and Juicing, Fasting, and Detoxing for Life. He integrates Biblical truths with insights from neuropsychology, cardiac psychology, and behavioral medicine as part of training for excellence to reach our God-given potential in all aspects of life. His popular seminar Who Am I; What Is My Purpose helps people discover the dreams in their hearts and how to live them fully. He helps individuals and organizations discover their purpose, create a vision for the future, and come into alignment spiritually, psychologically, and physically so that they might fulfill the reason for which they were created. He also teaches how to de-stress and bring the heart into coherence in order to live from a heart of love.
Fr. John's Classes
- Living from the Heart and Being Resilient
- Emotional and Mental Detox
- Love and Forgiveness
- Heart Biofeedback
Alana de la Cruz
Retreat partner and workshop leader. Alana de la Cruz is a singer, #1 international best-selling author, transformational speaker for women and youth, entrepreneur, and media visionary. She is the Founder and CEO of SOLWIN (Shining Our Light Women’s International Network), a global Christian media company dedicated to advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through media, storytelling, and strategic partnerships, with a reach of over 100 million viewers worldwide.
SOLWIN is available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, LG TV, Samsung TV, mobile apps, and the web, featuring faith-based and family-friendly series, podcasts, films, music, and original programming. The heartbeat of SOLWIN is to see women, especially survivors of abuse whom Alana calls “Diamond Survivors,” experience healing, restoration, and true prosperity according to 3 John 1:2.
Alana is also the Founder of the Crowned Diamond Voices Foundation, a Texas nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, and TXCFEI (Texas Christian Film Expansion Initiative). As a two-time survivor of domestic violence, she is passionate about helping women and youth discover their God-given identity, heal from trauma, and walk confidently in their purpose.
Alana's Classes
- Soul Healing: Healing the Wounds Within
- Soul Recovery: Rebuilding What the Wounds Affected
Plan your retreat.
Reserve Your Spot!
Early bird special: save $100 when you register by November 30, 2026.
$1,795 Per Person
Includes lodging, meals, and classes. Each room has 2 beds and a private bath.
Room to yourself: $1,795
Shared room (2 per room): $1,695 per person
Commuter rate: $895 per person for meals and classes, no lodging
Early bird special: save $100 when you register by November 30, 2026.
An $850 deposit is due when you register, with the balance due 30 days before the retreat. Full refund is available until 2 weeks before the retreat. After that, only half will be refunded.
