Taos, NM Spring Retreat

~Shift the Alchemy within Yourself ~

March 8-13, 2026

Celebrate the coming spring and new beginnings …

reestablish harmony between the mind and body

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Early registration discounts and scholarships are available!

Early registration discounts and scholarships are available!

A rustic outdoor deck with Adirondack chairs, a sled, and a snow-dusted landscape with trees and a house in the background.

Reset. Recharge. Renew.

Visit Taos in early spring and bask in the tradition of the Mabel Dodge Luhan House Historic Inn & Conference Center—the place that brought together Willa Cather, D.H. Lawrence, Robinson Jeffers, Ansel Adams, Georgia O’Keefe, and other creative writers and artists to be inspired by the landscape and its history.

Be present ~ Move with Intention

  • Wooden archway with a horse head design, featuring a hanging bell, leading to a stone pathway in a park with autumn trees.

    Imagine time to recharge from winter.

    This all-inclusive retreat is for anyone looking for a pause—a moment to destress and create balance in the present. Cultivate a sense of stillness and awareness to unlock tension and increase relaxation.

  • A spiral rock garden on a gravel surface with trees and buildings in the background, and a fence with colorful flags or signs.

    Embrace new energy.

    Daily meditation and gentle movement practices will create spaciousness, clarity, and self-compassion. Restore energy flow in the body and welcome vitality and harmony in the new season.

Interior of a spacious room with wooden beams on the ceiling, three stained glass windows, and hardwood flooring. There are two ceiling chandeliers, a single chair, and an exit sign above a door.
A woman with curly dark hair smiling, wearing a red jacket and a multicolored scarf.

Slow down, tune out the world, and quiet your mind. Regulate your body by stepping into the wide landscapes of Taos. Be surrounded by trees, mountains, and a bright blue sky. Unplug from the world and enjoy the simple acts of eating, walking, resting, and gentle movement practices. These are the goals for this six day/five night inclusive retreat—to take a pause as we welcome in spring.

Join a space designed for deep relaxation, reflection, and renewal. Daily meditation and movement sessions as well as reading and writing prompts will prepare our bodies and minds to be expansive and grounded for the coming season and the promise of longer, warmer days. Be transformed by the movement of stagnant energy and inspired by the quiet beauty of the surrounding landscape as we create community in stillness.

Mornings are reserved for our practice. Afternoons and evenings are free for creative time, to rest, or explore Taos. There are several optional activities planned in the retreat schedule and all are invited to enjoy late nights by the fire in the main house.

Community in Stillness

 
Adobe-style house with a flat roof, wood accents, and surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

You will stay at the renowned Mabel Dodge Luhan House, an historic adobe compound founded in the 1920s that sits at the edge of the Taos Pueblo. More than a retreat center, it’s living history—a salon of the creative and poetic, once home to notable 20th-century artists, musicians, writers, and intellectuals.

Taos has many shops, art galleries, and museums to see. Notable landmarks include the Taos Pueblo, Gorge Bridge, Earthships community, and the Ski Valley. Visit Taos for more information about these sites and other activities such as hiking and the local hot springs at Ojo Caliente. Participants will have afternoons and evenings to explore Taos and the surrounding communities on their own.

Daily Schedule

7:30-8 am: Morning reflection (optional)

8-9 am: Breakfast

9:30-12 pm: Meditation and Movement

12-1 pm: Lunch

1-5 pm: Creative free time

5-6 pm: Meditation & Movement (optional)

6-7 pm: Dinner

Mabel Dodge Luhan House

Open landscape with dirt trail, dry grass, distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.

What’s included:

  • 5 nights/6 days at the historic Mabel Dodge Luhan House

  • Breakfast prepared by Chef Sophia (dietary needs will be accommodated)

  • Daily meditation & movement sessions

  • Daily refreshments including coffee, water, and tea are available throughout the day with afternoon cookies and pastries.

Check-In After 3:00 pm: Sunday, March 8, 2026

Check-Out Before 10:30 am: Friday, March 13, 2026

*** Taos Residents: Members of the community wishing to join the retreat without lodging should contact me directly.

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Photo taken from a porch or veranda showing a sunset over a rural landscape with bare trees and a wooden fence, under a partly cloudy sky.
Wooden archway with a horse head design and a bell hanging from its mouth, opening to a pathway in a park with leafless trees and a clear sky.
Inside a cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a door with a decorative window, a potted plant by the window, and part of a leather chair, with a view of an outdoor porch and yard.
  • Interior of a cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, large window, open door leading outside, a leather armchair, a patterned rug, and a tall plant near the window.

    Welcome to the Mabel Dodge Luhan House

  • A small window with wooden bars in an adobe-style wall, with dry vines hanging on the bars and a desert landscape in the background.

    The grounds at Mabel Dodge Luhan House

  • A spiral stone labyrinth on gravel ground with leafless trees and old buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Meditation Circle

  • Cozy living room featuring a white plaster fireplace with a mesh screen, a wooden mantle, a decorative bowl, and a lit fire inside. The room has a high ceiling with exposed wooden beams, a colorful area rug, and a view of a bright, window-lit space with a lamp and furniture in the background.

    Living room in the main house

  • Interior of a rustic dining room with a wooden table surrounded by chairs, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling with exposed wooden beams painted in various colors, and windows letting in natural light.

    Dining room

  • A tall, weathered tree trunk stands in a desert landscape with dry shrubs and leafless trees under a clear blue sky.

    Explore the surrounding area

  • Sunset sky with pink and purple clouds over a silhouette of a house, trees, and a wooden porch post in a rural setting.

    Morning sky

  • A wooden dining table with a breakfast plate, cup of coffee, and orange juice in a cozy restaurant or dining area with multiple chairs and wooden furniture in the background.

    Breakfast in the dining room

  • View of hills and sky through a window with white curtains.

    Rooms with a view

  • Wooden deck with chairs and a makeshift roof, surrounded by winter trees and snow.

    Welcoming spaces

  • Living room with green sofa, red cushions, wooden coffee table, leather armchair, framed pictures on wall, and wooden ceiling beams.

    Relax in the living room by the fire

  • Sunset sky with orange and pink clouds above silhouettes of trees and mountains.

    Sunset

What to Know

When?

The retreat begins Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM with orientation and dinner. Check-in to your room begins at 3 PM. The retreat ends Friday, March 13, 2026 with breakfast. Check-out of your room by 10:30 AM.

Where?

Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, NM — an historic inn and conference center, renowned as a retreat for artists, actors, writers, and musicians for nearly a century.

How much does it cost?

The retreat fee includes instruction, five nights lodging, and some meals:

  • $2500 (private room)

  • $2200 (shared room)

  • SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS

  • A limited number of scholarships may be available. Please contact me at miaqigonghealing@gmail.com.

What is not included?

Participants will need to purchase their own airfare and ground transportation to/from Taos. Travel insurance is recommended as deposits are not refundable or transferable.

Lodging Options?

You have a choice between private or shared lodging based on availability in either the Historic Main House or the Juniper House. Each of the rooms at Mabel Dodge Luhan House are decorated with a rustic, Southwestern charm and are located within a two minute walk to the retreat center. For a detailed description of individual rooms, click here. Please let me know your first three choices—room requests will be assigned once payment is received.

How can I register?

Click here to reserve your space. After registering, you will receive access to an online info session to discuss logistics, answer questions, and review itinerary in early February.

You may pay in full or a $500 deposit to reserve your space by January 14th, 2026. The remaining balance will be due by or on February 4th, 2026. I will reach out to you two weeks before then with your final invoice.  If you are not paid in full by that time, I reserve the right to offer your space to our waiting list and/or the public, and to retain your deposit.

What is the cancellation policy?

Because registration is limited to 12 participants and significant planning goes into this event, all deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Should you need to cancel before January 31, 2026, you are responsible only for the $500 deposit (less processing fee). Those that paid in full will receive the remainder back as a refund. Any cancellation after January 31, 2026 is non-refundable and you will forfeit 100% of the retreat cost.

All cancellations must be done in writing by emailing Michele at mia.qigonghealing@gmail.com.

In case of an emergency?

In the unlikely event that MIA QiGong has to cancel the retreat due to force majeure circumstances (including but not limited to death, illness, family emergency, natural disasters, acts of war, or other unforeseen events beyond MIA QiGong’s control), participants are required to claim any refundable costs through their travel insurance. Therefore, it is essential that you arrange comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation coverage. While MIA QiGong will not be directly liable for refunding any payments made for the retreat, travel, transfer, or other associated costs, I will provide the necessary documentation and support to assist you in making a claim with your insurance provider. This clause does not affect your statutory rights under the United States consumer protection laws.

In the case of acts of pandemic, disaster, war, border closure or unforeseen circumstances, I reserve the right to retain your fees and reschedule or make any necessary changes to the event.

If you need to cancel your trip or cannot attend due to Covid 19 or if you must leave the event due to contracting Covid 19 or developing symptoms, MIA QiGong cannot provide any refund of any amounts you paid. Travel insurance is strongly encouraged for attending this retreat to cover any complications, illnesses, or injuries that may occur. You will be required to sign a release form before attending the retreat.

Travel Tips?

NEAREST AIRPORTS

  • Arriving at the Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) is approximately a 3 hour drive to the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, NM.

  • Arriving at the Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) is approximately a 1.25 hour drive to the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, NM.

  • Arriving at the Denver International Airport (DEN) is approximately a 5-6 hour drive to the Mabel Dodge Luhan House in Taos, NM.

RENTAL CARS, SHUTTLES, & CAR POOLING

  • Your welcome email will contain a list of shuttle services that travel from the airports above to Taos.

  • Prior to attending, many participants may want to coordinate car pooling before/after the retreat.  Please let me know if you are interested in doing so and I will help connect you.

  • If you prefer to NOT rent a car, the Mabel Dodge Luhan House is approximately a ten to fifteen minute easy walk to the historic Town Plaza where many restaurants, shops, and museums are located.

  • Uber, Lyft, and Taxis have extremely limited availability in Taos.

ARRIVE EARLY / STAY LATE

  • The Mabel Dodge Luhan House is a popular retreat and conference center with events booked back-to-back throughout the year. If you wish to arrive early or stay later before or after MIA QiGong 2026, rooms at the MDL House will not be available. Instead, Taos offers many beautiful Airbnbs and hotels for your stay.

TRAVELING FROM OUTSIDE THE US

  • In most circumstances, Canadian citizens do not require visitor, business, transit or other visas to enter the United States, either from Canada or from other countries. There are, however, some exceptions to this situation. Click here for more information.

  • The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Click here for more information.