Andrea McKenna • July 2, 2026

Desert Bloom Retreat Coming to Borrego Springs

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Four-day Desert Bloom retreat planned at Borrego Springs Resort in January 2027

A four-day Desert Bloom Awakening Retreat will take place Jan. 8–11, 2027, at Borrego Springs Resort, bringing together several healing and contemplative traditions in the Anza-Borrego Desert.


Led by Cherie Salma Bianco, author of Root to Rise and Daily Return, the retreat is designed around nervous system regulation, personal renewal and reconnecting with the body.


Attendance is limited to 16 participants, creating a small-group setting. Resort accommodations and all meals are included.


Four Traditions in One Retreat


The program combines four approaches:


  • Somatic healing and Core Energetics – releasing tension and reconnecting with the body
  • Kundalini yoga, breathwork and nervous system regulation
  • Sacred Q’ero fire ceremonies and earth-based practices
  • Sufi mystical healing, sound and vibrational alignment


Activities will include sacred ceremony, Kundalini yoga, sound practices and time in the desert. No previous experience is necessary.


The retreat is intended for people looking to move beyond stress and overwhelm, restore nervous system balance and return home with practical tools they can continue using.


Retreat Details


Dates: Jan. 8–11, 2027
 Location: Borrego Springs Resort
 Participants: Limited to 16
 Early Bird: $980 through Dec. 8, 2026
 Regular Price: $1,225
 Includes: Resort accommodations and all meals


Reserve your spot: 312-925-0468


Learn more: www.kundalinibianco.com


The setting also gives participants an opportunity to experience Borrego Springs and the surrounding Anza-Borrego Desert while focusing on rest, reflection and renewal.




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