Frequently Asked Questions

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Desert Muse Festival was created for queer, straight, bi, lesbian, trans, and non-binary women seeking meaningful connection, healing, inspiration, movement, creativity, and authentic community. Whether you are navigating a life transition, seeking personal growth, craving rest and restoration, or simply looking to reconnect with yourself and others in an intentional environment, Desert Muse offers a welcoming and inclusive space to soften, expand, and rise together.

We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, activewear for movement experiences, swimwear, walking shoes for the meditative desert hike, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, sunglasses, and anything that helps you feel grounded and comfortable throughout the weekend. Guests may also wish to bring a journal, light layers for evening experiences, and elevated resort-style attire for the Saturday soirée.

Desert Muse Festival takes place at the iconic Hotel Valley Ho in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Known for its vibrant mid-century modern design, relaxing resort atmosphere, and stunning desert surroundings, Hotel Valley Ho creates the perfect setting for a soulful and elevated wellness weekend experience.

Yes. Curated meals and select wellness experiences are included throughout the weekend. Our intention is to create an immersive and ease-filled experience where guests can focus on connection, restoration, inspiration, and presence while enjoying thoughtfully selected food and shared gathering moments.

Desert Muse encourages elevated comfort, authentic expression, and desert-inspired style. Think relaxed resort wear, wellness retreat attire, flowy fabrics, activewear for movement experiences, swimwear for poolside relaxation, and elevated evening attire for the Saturday soirée. Most importantly, we invite guests to wear what helps them feel comfortable, confident, expressive, and fully themselves.

Not at all. All movement experiences, including rooftop yin and deep stretch yoga, are intentionally designed to be welcoming and accessible for all levels. Whether you are completely new to yoga or have an established practice, the weekend focuses on gentle movement, mindfulness, restoration, and connection rather than performance or intensity.

Hotel accommodations are not included with festival registration unless otherwise specified in your ticket package. Guests are welcome to book directly through Hotel Valley Ho based on availability. Additional hotel booking information and recommended accommodations will be shared as the festival approaches.

Absolutely. Desert Muse Festival was intentionally created as an inclusive and welcoming experience for queer, straight, bi, lesbian, trans, and non-binary women of all ages. We believe in creating a space rooted in respect, authenticity, emotional safety, sisterhood, and meaningful connection where all attendees feel seen, valued, supported, and welcome.

All ticket sales are final. Refund requests may be considered under certain personal circumstances at the discretion of Desert Muse Festival, but cannot be guaranteed for natural disasters, weather events, travel interruptions, scheduling conflicts, or other unforeseen circumstances. We encourage attendees to carefully review their availability and travel plans prior to purchasing tickets.

Yes — and many attendees will. Desert Muse Festival was intentionally designed to foster authentic connection, sisterhood, conversation, and meaningful shared experiences. Whether attending alone or with friends, guests are welcomed into a supportive and inclusive environment designed to help everyone feel comfortable, connected, and part of the community throughout the weekend.

The Sunday meditative hike is designed to be gentle, grounding, and accessible for most fitness levels. Guests will enjoy a low-impact desert walk paired with mindful movement, reflection, breathwork, and restorative practices designed to calm the nervous system, soothe the soul, and encourage presence and connection in nature.

The sound bath experience is designed to support deep relaxation, emotional release, nervous system restoration, and grounding. Guests will be immersed in soothing vibrational frequencies and calming sound experiences intended to help quiet the mind, soften stress, and create space for reflection, presence, and inner connection.

The Saturday soirée is an elevated poolside desert-inspired evening experience featuring live acoustic music, soulful connection, celebration, entertainment, and immersive energy beneath the Scottsdale night sky. Guests are encouraged to embrace elevated resort-style attire while enjoying a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere designed to inspire connection, expression, and unforgettable moments together.

Desert Muse Festival programming concludes at 5:00pm on Sunday. Overnight accommodations for Sunday evening are not included with festival registration; however, discounted room rates through Hotel Valley Ho may be available for guests who wish to extend their stay, continue enjoying the Scottsdale experience, or ease into travel plans the following day.

Guests are welcome to bring their own yoga mat if preferred; however, yoga mats will also be available for use during the weekend’s movement experiences and rooftop yoga sessions. Desert Muse is designed to feel ease-filled and welcoming, whether you are an experienced yoga participant or simply exploring mindful movement for the first time. We encourage guests to dress comfortably, move at their own pace, and fully embrace the restorative and grounding energy of the experience.

Desert Muse Festival is designed for women ages 18–98 who are seeking connection, inspiration, healing, movement, authentic community, and meaningful experiences. Whether you are entering a new chapter, rediscovering yourself, or simply looking for a soulful weekend to reconnect and recharge, all generations are welcome.

Desert Muse Festival weekend registration is $696 and includes access to the full immersive weekend experience at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. Guests will enjoy curated wellness programming, rooftop yoga, restorative sound healing, soulful workshops, live acoustic music, the elevated Saturday soirée, meditative desert hike, poolside experiences, intentional community gatherings, and select meals throughout the weekend.

Hotel accommodations are separate from festival registration; however, discounted room rates at Hotel Valley Ho will be available for Desert Muse attendees based on availability. Additional hotel booking details and room block information will be shared with registered guests as the festival approaches.

Desert Muse was intentionally designed to create an elevated and emotionally grounding experience where attendees can slow down, reconnect with themselves, build meaningful connections, and fully immerse in a weekend centered around inspiration, healing, movement, creativity, and sisterhood.

Yes — Desert Muse Festival is intended to be an annual wellness and community experience designed to bring women together through connection, healing, movement, music, inspiration, and authentic sisterhood. The 2026 festival marks the inaugural Desert Muse Festival weekend and the beginning of what we hope will become a meaningful yearly gathering for women seeking soulful experiences, personal growth, and intentional community.

Desert Muse welcomes queer, straight, bi, lesbian, trans, and non-binary women ages 18–98 from all across the United States and beyond. Our vision is to create an elevated and inclusive destination experience where women from different backgrounds, stories, cultures, and life experiences can come together beneath the desert sky to connect, recharge, heal, celebrate, and rise together.

We are honored to welcome guests traveling from near and far to be part of the very first Desert Muse Festival experience in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Desert Muse Festival intentionally curates experienced and emotionally grounded practitioners whose work aligns with connection, healing, inspiration, movement, authenticity, and sisterhood. Each facilitator is thoughtfully selected for their unique energy, experience, and ability to create welcoming, restorative, and meaningful experiences that contribute to a cohesive and transformative wellness weekend. Every activity and experience throughout the weekend is also carefully scheduled and intentionally designed to support flow, balance, restoration, emotional connection, and personal growth, while the festival’s Mistress of Ceremonies helps weave all facilitators, healers, and experiences together into one cohesive and intentional journey.

Your weekend includes:

🍽️ Delicious Meals – curated to elevate your experience

🌙 Sound Bath – release, reset, and realign

🌅 Rooftop Yoga – move and ground under the desert sky

✨ Soul Workshops – deepen awareness and inspire growth

🎶 Artist Muse Spotlight – music and storytelling that moves you

🥂 Soirée – an elevated evening of connection + live acoustic entertainment

🌵 Meditative Hike – ground in nature, rest the nervous system, and soothe the soul

🏖️ Pool Day – relax and recharge with private hot tub, suite and cabana access

This is more than an event...it’s a space to feel seen, supported, and inspired.