Tangle in the Desert Retreat

Escape to a desert oasis of creativity at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center situated on 9 acres of the Sonoran Desert in beautiful Carefree, Arizona.   

All lodging rooms are located on-site and have private bathrooms, microwaves, refrigerators, a patio or balcony, and most have mountain views.  All meals are included and are prepared on-site.  Free wi-fi is accessible throughout the campus.  Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center is a non-smoking campus.

In your free time, you may wish to explore the three walking paths consisting of a Labyrinth, the Prayer Pathway, and Islands of Silence.  Downtown Carefree is within walking distance, with plenty of parking as well.

This all-inclusive, in-person-only Zentangle-inspired art retreat features classes led by your host, Maryland/Arizona CZT Angie Gittles, along with Texas CZT Terri Young; Washington CZT Lisa Anderson; Maryland CZT Lauri Shaw; and Canadian CZT Deb Bowyer.  All class supplies are included, but you can always bring your favorite supplies to have on hand.

While not restricted to CZTs, tangle experience is required. Please note this is a "tangle-along" event, and no permission is granted to reteach any of the retreat projects.

This retreat is limited to 46 tangle enthusiasts.

Single Occupancy $1,400 (sold out - wait list available)

Double Occupancy $1,300

Triple Occupancy $1,200 (sold out - wait list available)

A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to reserve a spot.  Final payment may be made at any time by December 1, 2026, and may be split up into payments over the months until then.  

NOTE:  If you are interested in attending and want a private room, there is a hotel within walking distance.   Contact me to discuss this option further.

Should you need to cancel, a full refund is available (minus non-refundable $100 deposit) until December 1, 2026.  After that, there are no refunds or cancellations unless your spot can be filled by the waiting list, if pertinent.  If the Retreat is cancelled, participants will receive a full refund.

The closest airport is the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), approximately 35 miles away.  There is no free shuttle to the Retreat Center.  You can rent a car or use a car service.  There is plenty of free parking at the Retreat Center.