Desert Muse Festival All-Inclusive Pass
About this Event
Welcome to the Desert Muse Festival!
Women’s Wellness Retreat
Created for women of all ages, backgrounds, and identities, this immersive weekend offers a welcoming space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, build meaningful relationships, and awaken the muse within you.
Your All-Inclusive Pass invites you into the heart of the Desert Muse experience...from Friday evening’s grounding welcome and immersive soundbath through Saturday’s rooftop yoga, transformational workshop, and all-white soirée, followed by Sunday’s guided meditation hike and exclusive poolside escape.
Hotel Accommodations Included
Your All-Inclusive Pass includes a two-night stay—Friday and Saturday nights—in a Signature Room at the iconic Hotel Valley Ho. The hotel’s daily resort fee is also included, allowing you to relax, recharge, and enjoy the complete Desert Muse Festival experience without leaving the property.
Everything Covered by Your Pass:
- Welcome refreshments + opening experience
- Immersive Soundbath
- Rooftop Yin & Deep Stretch Yoga
- Saturday breakfast and included workshop lunch
- Full-day Mind-Body Wellness Workshop
- Ladies’ All-White Soirée with cocktails and al fresco dinner
- Sunday grab-and-go breakfast
- Transportation between Hotel Valley Ho and Piestewa Peak
- Guided Meditation Hike and Nervous System Reset
- Exclusive Sunday pool party and Terrace Suite access
- Private shaded cabana and private hot tub
- Poolside snacks
- Yoga mat and yoga towel
- Hotel Valley Ho resort fee
- Friday and Saturday night hotel stay at the iconic Hotel Valley Ho
Friday - Arrive, Ground & Connect
Friday, September 25
6:00–10:00 p.m.
Tropicana Room | Hotel Valley Ho
Featuring Olivia Halliday, Mistress of Ceremony
Hotel Check-In: 4:00 p.m.
Hotel Check-Out: 12:00 p.m.
6:00–7:00 p.m. | Mix, Mingle & Settle In
Ease into the evening with soothing music, light refreshments, relaxed conversation, and the opportunity to meet and connect with fellow guests.
7:00–7:30 p.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Receive a warm welcome to the Desert Muse Festival, meet the women helping guide the weekend, and discover what awaits throughout this shared experience. The all-inclusive guests will form the festival’s core group, beginning the weekend together while welcoming the energy of women and experiences flowing in and out throughout the festival. The weekend will come full circle on Sunday when the core group reunites for an exclusive Pool & Cabana experience with a private hot tub—beginning as a unit and ending as a unit.
7:30–8:30 p.m. | Awakening the Desert Muse Experience
Begin the weekend with intention, connection, and a shared desire to awaken and arouse your muse. Olivia will introduce the language of energetics, explore the deeper meaning behind Desert Muse, and invite the group to embrace sisterhood as the foundation of the weekend.
8:30–10:00 p.m. | Immersive Soundbath
Tropicana Room | Hotel Valley Ho
Unwind in an immersive, women-only sound bath designed to calm the mind, restore the body, and foster connection through healing vibrations. Taran will guide you through a deeply restorative journey featuring channeled words, meditation, ethereal vocal harmonies, and the healing frequencies of singing bowls, gongs, drums, flutes, hand pan, rain stick, chimes, guitar, piano, harp, and other instruments.
Allow this calming experience to support emotional release, reduce stress, restore balance, and deepen your sense of awareness and ease. Desert Muse encourages comfort, authentic expression, and desert-inspired style, so wear comfortable clothing suited for relaxation and meditation—think flowing fabrics, light layers, or elevated activewear. A yoga mat and yoga towel will be provided for you.
The evening will conclude with meaningful discussion and shared reflection, leaving you feeling grounded, connected, and ready for the weekend ahead. This is a women-only, all-levels experience, and no previous sound-bath or meditation experience is necessary.
Saturday - Awaken, Explore & Celebrate
Saturday, September 26
6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | Hotel Valley Ho
6:00–7:00 a.m. | Rooftop Yin & Deep Stretch Yoga
Mary St. Clair | Certified Yoga Instructor, E-RYT 200, RYT 500
Sky Line Rooftop | Hotel Valley Ho
Welcome the morning with an all-levels, women-only practice atop Hotel Valley Ho’s seven-story tower. Take in sweeping views of Camelback Mountain and Downtown Scottsdale as restorative Yin poses and deep stretches help release tension, improve flexibility, restore balance, and create space to let go of emotions that no longer serve you.
Wear comfortable, movement-friendly clothing such as flowing fabrics, light layers, or elevated activewear. A yoga mat and yoga towel will be provided. We recommend applying sunscreen before attending.
7:00–8:00 a.m. | Breakfast
Tropicana Courtyard | Hotel Valley Ho
Enjoy breakfast and connection with the group in the Tropicana Courtyard before the Mind-Body Wellness Workshop begins.
Full-Day Workshop
Featuring Olivia Halliday, Mistress of Ceremony
Tropicana Room | Hotel Valley Ho
8:00–8:15 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Circle
Settle into the space, establish shared intentions, and prepare for a morning of honest conversation, embodied exploration, and authentic connection.
8:15–10:00 a.m. | The Individual: “I Am a Yes…”
Explore what brought you here, what it means to be a woman, and how feminine and masculine energies influence our individual experiences and the world we hope to create.
10:00–11:30 a.m. | Embodied Sensuality Featuring Dr. Danite
Reconnect with your body through guided movement and sensuality teachings that invite greater confidence, presence, pleasure, and authentic self-expression.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch & Connection
Full-day participants will enjoy an included lunch, recharge, and connect before the afternoon workshop begins.
12:30–2:30 p.m. | The Community: “We’re All in This Together…”
Explore sisterhood, relationships, identity, connection, and the unique gifts each woman brings to her partnerships, community, and our shared humanity.
2:30–3:00 p.m. | Reflection, Journaling & Sharing
Pause to process what has surfaced, capture meaningful insights, and share reflections in a supportive space.
3:00–4:00 p.m. | Authenticity in Action: Play!
Step into a playful, interactive experience that encourages courageous self-expression, genuine conversation, and meaningful connection.
4:00–5:00 p.m. | Integration & Intention Ceremony
Bring the day’s discoveries together through guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and intentional connection. Participants will have space to acknowledge what has surfaced, honor what they are ready to release, and identify the insights they want to carry forward. The experience will conclude with personal intention setting and a powerful closing circle, leaving each woman feeling grounded, supported, and inspired to step forward with greater clarity and authenticity.
6:00–10:00 p.m. | Ladies’ All-White Soirée
Taran Ailey | Acoustic Musical Artist
OHasis Pool | Hotel Valley Ho
As the sun sets over Scottsdale and the glowing Harvest Moon rises, gather beneath the desert sky for an unforgettable women-only evening of sisterhood, celebration, and meaningful connection. Savor cocktails and an al fresco dinner beneath the palms as Taran Ailey sets the mood with a soulful live performance featuring her original music.
Surrounded by Hotel Valley Ho’s iconic mid-century architecture, relax, express yourself, and enjoy genuine conversation in an elevated desert setting. Capture the magic with a special 360° booth experience as we celebrate the connections, discoveries, and beautiful energy shared throughout the weekend.
Please arrive dressed from head to toe in white, off-white, or cream to help us create a beautiful sea of white beneath the moonlight. Choose elevated resort attire with flowing fabrics and comfortable shoes, and bring a light sweater, wrap, or jacket for the outdoor evening.
Come ready to dine, connect, celebrate, and awaken your muse beneath the glowing Harvest Moon.
Sunday - Reflect, Restore & Rise
Sunday, September 27
5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hotel Valley Ho | Piestewa Peak
5:00 a.m. | Meet in the Hotel Lobby
Hotel Valley Ho
Please meet promptly at 5:00 a.m. A grab-and-go breakfast will be provided to enjoy during the drive. Transportation will depart Hotel Valley Ho at 5:15 a.m. for Piestewa Peak, approximately 10 miles and a 22–25-minute drive from the hotel.
6:00–7:30 a.m. | Guided Meditation Hike
Janelle Sheppard | Nervous System Reset Outdoor Wellness Guide
Piestewa Peak—Freedom Trail #302
Begin the final morning of Desert Muse Festival surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Led by Janelle Sheppard of Sweat & Sunshine Outdoor Wellness, this women-only, all-levels sunrise hike blends mindful movement, breathwork, Qigong, Tai Chi, gentle stretching, and guided meditation.
Moving at a moderate, comfortable pace, we will pause for reflection and relaxation while taking in the desert views. The focus is renewal—not strenuous exercise—so you can leave feeling grounded, restored, and connected to yourself and nature.
Hike Details
- Distance: No more than two miles
- Elevation gain: No more than 300 feet
- Sunrise: Approximately 6:19 a.m.
- Restrooms and a water fountain are available at the trailhead
Wear breathable, light-colored layers and supportive walking or hiking shoes with good tread. Bring at least 1.5 liters of water, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Temperatures are expected to range from 75°F to 85°F, and there will be very little shade. Cold water will also be available at the trailhead.
Please be prepared for uneven desert terrain and the possibility of encountering wildlife. All participants must electronically sign the Liability Waiver and complete the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire before attending.
Sisterhood Poolside
10:00 a.m. | The OH Pool Opens
12:00–5:00 p.m. | Desert Muse Pool Party
The OH Pool & Terrace Suite | Hotel Valley Ho
Close out the weekend with a relaxing pool day reserved exclusively for Desert Muse Festival All-Inclusive attendees. Enjoy access to the Terrace Suite and a private shaded Big Cabana featuring comfortable sofa seating, a private hot tub, misters, a mini-fridge, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax poolside and soak up the Scottsdale sunshine as resident DJ Adrian Michaels brings the energy from 1:00–5:00 p.m. After checking out of your hotel room, step into the Terrace Suite to cool off, relax, and enjoy tunes by DJ Marzzi Starzzi whenever you need a break from the sun.
Poolside snacks will be provided, and additional lunch items will be available for individual purchase at the pool.
Agenda
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Check-in
Info: Location: Tropicana Room | Please arrive promptly at 5:45 pm to check-in and get settled
🕑: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, September 25
Host: Olivia Halliday
Info: Begin Friday evening by meeting the women who will share this journey with you. Settle into the weekend through intentional conversation, guided connection, and an immersive sound bath led by Taran Ailey featuring meditation, live vocals, and healing instruments.
🕑: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, September 26
Host: Olivia Halliday
Info: Awaken Saturday morning with rooftop Yin & Deep Stretch Yoga overlooking Camelback Mountain and Downtown Scottsdale. After breakfast, join Olivia Halliday, Dr. Danite, and the Desert Muse community for a full-day Mind-Body Wellness Workshop filled with honest conversation, embodied sensuality, reflection, play, sisterhood, and personal intention setting. Saturday evening, dress in white and gather beneath the glowing Harvest Moon for the Ladies’ All-White Soirée. Enjoy cocktails, an al fresco dinner, a soulful performance of Taran Ailey’s original music, a 360° booth experience, and an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration.
🕑: 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday, September 27
Host: Olivia Halliday
Info: On Sunday, travel to Piestewa Peak for a Guided Meditation Hike led by Janelle Sheppard. This gentle sunrise experience blends mindful movement, breathwork, Qigong, Tai Chi, stretching, and meditation amid the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
Complete the weekend at Hotel Valley Ho with the exclusive Sunday Poolside Escape. Relax at The OH Pool, enjoy poolside snacks, a private shaded cabana and hot tub, and access to the Terrace Suite. Resident DJ Adrian Michaels will perform poolside, while DJ Marzzi Starzzi brings the music indoors for guests ready to cool off after hotel checkout.
Additional Information
Info: Desert Muse Festival is a women-only, all-levels experience.
Sunday’s hike is up to two miles with no more than 300 feet of elevation gain. Expect uneven terrain, limited shade, warm weather, and possible wildlife. A completed Liability Waiver and Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire are required.
Hotel check-in begins Friday at 4:00 p.m.; checkout is Sunday at noon. All-Inclusive attendees may use the Terrace Suite after checkout.
Yoga mats and yoga towels are provided.
Please arrive promptly to all events. Sunday transportation departs at 5:15 a.m. for the sunrise hike.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 1542.70
