June17 - 242026 June Retreat: Shadow
Descend into your sacred depths and meet your edges.
Southern California High Desert
June 17 - 24, 2026
2026 September: Fall Portal
A weekend dedicated to the art of receiving without pressure, for women to ignite their unique desires, experience full body turn-on, and overcome obstacles in the way of their pleasure.
Where
A beautiful high desert private retreat space just a few hours from LA
Who
Facilitated by Pamela Madsen and her Back to the Body team
Stay Options
VIP onsite accommodations or non-residential for those who prefer their own space
Food
Snacks and lunch will be provided each day by an extraordinary chef
Awaken Pleasure and Presence
Live demonstrations, workshops, somatic movement, embodiment rituals, and guided practices
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Cancel within 30 days of purchase for a refund or transfer to another retreat up to 90 days pre-retreat
2026 September: Fall Portal
from
$950.00
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Retreat Highlights
- Build a sisterhood in a community of women attending
- Access our virtual community of support groups and popups
- Let yourself be seen in the Art of Adoration and feel cherished in a whole new way
- Experience the Lotus Lift Meditation, as featured in O, The Oprah Magazine
- Enjoy workshops, embodiment practices, and group exercises
Choose Your Experience
most immersive experience
Residential (On-Site VIP Stay)
Best for
Those wanting deeper connection, greater ease, and a supportive retreat-style container.
experience
- Immersive on-site stay at our luxury desert retreat property
- Breakfast + lunch (Saturday & Sunday)
- Morning breakfast experience
- Fire pit evenings
- Hot tub + stargazing
- Early morning pool dips
- Late-night conversations
- Resort-style amenities
meals
Breakfast + lunch included
(Saturday & Sunday)
Dinner on your own
(Pappy & Harriet's right across the road)
time
Check-in
Friday at 3 PM
Check-out
Monday at 9 AM
lodging
Shared and private room options available
Shared Room
Shared bath
$1,500
Shared Room
Ensuite bath
$2,000
Private Room
Shared bath
$2,500
Non-Residential (Off-Site Stay)
Best for
Those who value more privacy, budget flexibility, or plan to share an Airbnb.
experience
- Full access to all March Portal programming
- Community events + sessions
- Same transformational experience
meals
Lunch included
time
You arrange your own arrival and departure timing
lodging
See recommended nearby stays
The Field Station
Joshua Tree
~$250/night
Mojave Sands Motel
Joshua Tree
~$175/night
Best Western
Yucca Valley
~$130/night
Free & Flexible Cancellation
Secure your spot with confidence. Should something unexpected arise, your deposit may be transferred to a future experience in accordance with our cancellation policy. See full terms for details.
"Back to the Body changed my life in the most profound ways. I felt deeply safe, seen, and guided back home to myself, reclaiming parts of me I didn’t even know I had abandoned. The sisterhood and care extend far beyond the retreat."
"I came to Back to the Body feeling disconnected and unsure — and I left feeling alive, seen, and deeply at home in myself."
Your Week at Back to the Body
Day 1 - Crossing the Threshold
You arrive carrying the roles, expectations, and quiet question many women hold: “Is there more for me?” From the moment you enter, something softens. Surrounded by supportive women, we open the weekend by creating safety, consent, and permission. Pamela introduces a powerful idea: arousal isn’t just sexual — it’s life force. By the end of the evening, many women feel a deep sense of relief.
Day 2 - Awakening the Body
Through Pamela’s Lotus Lift Meditation® and workshops like The Art of Adoration, you reconnect with sensation, breath, and your body’s wisdom. As women share their stories, shame softens and isolation fades. This isn’t about learning someone else’s sexuality — it’s about discovering your own desires, pace, and body. By the end of the day, many women feel sensation, confidence, and belonging beginning to awaken.
Day 3 - Owning Your Aliveness
By Sunday, the room feels different. Women feel more grounded, open, and connected. The focus turns to one powerful skill: the art of receiving.
Through demonstrations and guided reflection, you integrate what you’ve discovered and begin to see your own path forward. In the Closing Circle, many women share the same realization: Nothing was wrong with me. I just needed the right space to reconnect with myself.
Meet Our Founder
Pamela Madsen is a world-renowned sex educator, author of Shameless, and the unapologetic founder of Back to the Body. With a Master's degree in Education and more than a decade and a half leading transformational retreats, she has guided thousands of women back into their bodies, their pleasure, and their power.
Somatic Wellness Educator · Women's Empowerment Leader
What’s
Included
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All workshops and facilitation by the Back to the Body™ team
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Lunch and snacks during the retreat
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If staying onsite with us, breakfast and lodging during the retreat
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Lifetime access to our virtual community of support groups and popups
What’s
Not
Included
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Dinners and Breakfast
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If not staying onsite with us, lodging during the retreat
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Airfare, airport transfers to retreat location
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Lodging prior to the retreat and after
Start with a complimentary guidance session
Ask questions, get clarity, and explore your next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Retreats
June17 - 24
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Private island off the coast of Panama
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December8-152026 Dec Retreat: Power, Surrender, & Intimacy Expansion
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Southern California High Desert
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January22-292027 Jan Retreat: Uber Mastery
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