Kindred Spirits Gathering 2025

We will meet to collaborate on a theme, the activities and who will be inspired to share their gifts.

Sunday, October 19 - Wednesday, October 22, 2025 

Spirit in the Desert, Carefree, Arizona

Dear Kindred Spirits,

We want to provide you with the following information so you can better prepare yourself for the wonderful experience awaiting you!

Location:  

Event Fee, Lodging & Meals

SINGLE ROOMS LIMITED - ONLY 3 rooms

• Single Room: 3 nights lodging, Event Fee and Meal Package is $1328 (One person in a room)

• Payments begin when you register and end on 8/6/25. Depending on when you register, the monthly payment will be divided by the number of remaining months left before 8/6/25.
• Please note: KSP Level 2 receives a $100 discount of the event fee.

DOUBLE ROOMS COSTS ARE PER PERSON 

• Double Room: 3 nights lodging, Event Fee and Meal Package is $1209.50 per person. (Two people in a room) 

Double Rooms Payment Plan - Per Person  

• Payments begin when you register and end on 8/6/25. Depending on when you register, the monthly payment will be divided by the number of remaining months left before 8/6/25.
• Please note: KSP Level 2 receives a $100 discount on the event fee.

Rates include, Event Fee, Lodging, and the following Meal Package:

Includes Dinner on Sunday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Monday and Tuesday, and Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday.

On your registration form, you will be able to request your meal preference and whether you have any food allergies.

Registration Details

1. Please register for the Kindred Spirits Gathering event right away especially if you want a single room.
2. Once you register you will be directed to a payment page.  
3. Payment Plans - Payments begin when you register and end on 8/6/25. Depending on when you register, the monthly payment will be divided by the number of remaining months left before 8/6/25.
4. The event includes Event fee, Lodging and "Meal Package".
5. The "Meal Package" Includes Dinner on Sunday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Monday and Tuesday, and Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday.
6. Please let me know if you would like to join the apprentices for lunch on Sunday, October 19, 2025.  I will add this to your invoice.
7. There are ONLY 3 Single Rooms.
8. Single Room: 3 nights lodging, Event Fee and meal package is $1328.
9. Double Room: 3 nights lodging, Event Fee and meal package is $1209.50 per person.
10. *Please note you can arrive up to 3 days before the event begins.  You will be billed separately for lodging and meals.
11.  We have reserved the Yackel Lodge.
12. On the registration page, If you are sharing a room with someone, please place their name in the field named “Roommate.” If you do not have a roommate, Select I want to share a room, but do not have a roommate, please assign.
13. Please indicate Protein (meat) ok, Vegan, Vegetarian and allergies, i.e., Gluten Free on the registration page.
14. The Chef can accommodate most allergies or requests, i.e., vegetarian, vegan, GF etc. 
15. Check-in time on day of arrival is 3:00 PM. and checkout time on day of departure is 10:00 AM. 
16. REMINDER: Fires are not allowed on site. Due to drought conditions in  and the extreme risk of fire, burning of candles or incense ANYWHERE on campus is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply may cause the incurrence of a $500 fine.  Smoking is not permitted in any of the rooms. Please do not light candles, smudge, or use incense in any rooms, including the main meeting room. We suggest battery powered tea lights as an appropriate substitute. 
17. Please do not contact Spirit in the Desert regarding meals or lodging or questions about the venue.  Please contact lapregistrar@gmail.com.
18. Spirit in the Desert requires: Meal times are: Breakfast 8:00AM, Lunch Noon, Dinner 6:00 PM.
19. Food and Beverages are allowed in approved areas only. Fees will be charged if carpets are stained.
20. No Smoking Campus - $250 fee per incident will be added.
21. In the event of a fire alarm, vacate premises immediately,
22. Pool and Spa waivers are required for all children under the age of 18.
23. Certified Service Animals only are allowed on campus.
24. KEY Policy: Lodging room keys are given out to guests and are to be returned at check-out.  If all keys are not turned in at the end of the event, a $10 replacement fee will be assessed per incident.
25. Spirit in the Desert is not responsible for lost items.
26. Please observe any current guidelines for COVID at Spirit in the Desert.  Be prepared to wear a mask and observe social distancing of 6 ft if required. 
27. Please be aware that other spiritual retreats may be occurring at simultaneously.  Please do not interfere with such other retreats.  
28. Be sure to fill out the online registration information. Filling out the registration form lets us know you are attending, have received the registration information, and signed off on the event disclaimer for insurance purposes. 
29. When filling out the registration form, there are mandatory fields on the registration page marked with an asterisk*. If you select “submit” at the end of the form and nothing happens, scroll up, using the scroll bar on the right side of the page. Any mandatory field that hasn’t been filled in will be highlighted. Complete each one, and then scroll down to the bottom and select “Submit.” 
30. Refund Policy for Event & Lodging & Meal package: A refund will be issued if request is received by August 1, 2025.  If a cancellation is needed you will receive a refund minus $200.     
31. The event ends at on Wednesday after lunch.
32. Please email us with any questions at lapregistrar@gmail.com 

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Travel Information:

Transportation Options to the Spirit in the Desert

Spirit in the Desert is located on over 7 scenic acres in Carefree, Arizona, USA, nestled in the foothills of the High Sonoran Desert. The retreat center is approximately 45 minutes north of Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix and 30 minutes north of downtown Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Transportation options to/from Spirit in the Desert to Sky Harbor Phoenix Airport – or – Gateway Mesa Airport Spirit in the Desert does not have a transportation system.
• If you are flying in and not renting a car, we have some selections for transport to/from the airports that our guests have used.  Always remember to confirm any online reservation by phone and email!   
• Blue Van Shuttle  1-833-425-8382 www.newbluevan.com Offers safe and reliable airport transportation and shuttle service.  Please book 24 hours in advance and online for best rate.  $47.25 1 person rate to airport. 
• Roadrunner Limousine 480-310-7773  www.roadrunnerlimousine.com Rates start at $50 plus tax, discounts for additional riders. They also have stretch limos for larger groups. Must be made several days in advance for this service. Booking online is easy. Takes all credit cards. As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
• UBER    LYFT    https://get.uber.com https://www.lyft.com/cities/phoenix-az You will need to register online and then follow through. Allow about 15 minutes at the airport for it to arrive for last-minute calls. Our experience so far with reservations is on time--always confirm if you do this in advance. Fees do range, but they are usually much less than a cab.   As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
• Arizona Corporate Coach   602-639-9312  www.arizonacorporatecoach.com Arizona Corporate Coach specializes in providing comfortable, convenient transportation to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, We also specialize in charter buses and tour bus rentals in Phoenix Arizona.  Call for rates or book online easily. Takes all credit cards. As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
• Uptown Car Service 480-427-0985 www.uptowncarservice.com Call for rates or book online easily. Takes all credit cards.  $75.00 ride to airport — 1 to 4 people. As always, call to confirm any online reservations.
• RENTAL CARS: Phoenix Sky Harbor airport has every rental car company available.
• At Gateway-Mesa Airport, the current companies available are: National, Alamo, and Enterprise. This airport is 1-1/2 hours from our center and that is on a good day with little traffic.  Make sure to reserve early Nov – April is very busy and economy cars go very quickly. If you want to rent a car for a day or two in Carefree,  Enterprise has a local office. Call their local number which is (480) 575-6527.  

The Venue 

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center welcomes all people to experience the pure beauty of God’s creation in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. The sunsets are breathtaking and the sunrises are announced by the calls of the Cactus Wren and Gambel’s Quail. The gardens around the facilities on the nine-acre campus are filled with natural plants, trees, and many species of Sonoran Desert cacti. At an altitude of 2,580 feet the campus is somewhat cooler than the Phoenix metro area, especially in the glorious evening and early morning hours.

When you arrive, you will be warmly greeted by a people-centered staff who will orient you to your surroundings. All bedrooms have private bathrooms, a patio or balcony, most with spectacular mountain views. Experienced chefs serve homemade, healthy meals. A heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi are available for guests’ enjoyment and relaxation. Meeting rooms with WiFi and AV support are provided for a successful meeting or retreat.

Kindred Spirits Gathering Basic Schedule

Basic Schedule - Subject to change

Staff and Initiation Minister Mentors will meet after lunch to prepare for the Initiation Ceremony.

October 19, 2025, Sunday (Afternoon-Evening)

October 20, 2025, Monday  (All Day)

October 21, 2025, Tuesday  (All Day)      

October 22, 2025,  Wednesday  Ends after lunch

EVENT INFORMATION

What To Bring

We will be working on the land. We suggest you bring the following items:

• Your personal pipe, tobacco and matches or lighter (remember it can be windy) Not Mandatory.
• Altar items for your lodge altar (all items will go home with you)
• Sacred Vision Oracle Cards
• Drum and/or rattle
• A talking stick (Each Lodge should have one)
• Items for creating a sacred craft project: To be determined. Acrylic paints and brushes,  fabric glue, markers, other beads, little charms or trinkets that you may want to add to a box-based project.
• Large Red cotton cloth to wrap your finished project
• Notebook and writing tools

We will be in the desert in October so it will be cold, dry and sunny! Historically, it is in the mid 60’s to mid 60's during the day, and in the mid 40’s at night. Please dress accordingly.

You should also bring:

• Sunscreen, and Lip Protector; 
• Flashlight; A Compass; Water bottle.
• Hat, small carrying pack, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Layered clothing as described above; Enclosed walking shoes and socks
• A dress or skirt and a shawl with fringe for ceremony, any color; appropriate clothing for men for ceremony.

Please note: If there are additional items you need to bring, we will let you know by e-mail or through your Lodge Chief as we get closer to the event.

What Not To Bring

Please leave valuables at home. No pets are allowed. Please honor Lynn’s wishes not to tape record or photograph any of the sessions or ceremonies of the event. You may take personal photographs outside of the sessions, of course. Fires are not allowed on site without a permit. Smoking is not permitted in any of the rooms. Please refrain from lighting  candles or incense in your room; battery powered tea lights are a nice substitute. You will have to pay air-cleaning of the room if you light materials in your room.

 If you are in Level 2 of the Kindred Spirits program: Please check with your Lodge Chief to see if you need anything specific for your Lodge work and altars.

We look forward to our time together!

Safe Travels, and We'll See You Soon!

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