MISSION
"Gaia" is the goddess personified as Mother Earth. She is the life energy that nourishes and integrates all living beings.
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We believe that at the core of human happiness and wellbeing is an innate desire for more meaningful connections. Gaia Villa was designed to serve as an intimate healing space for our guests to connect with oneself, each other, and nature's medicinal energy.
TEAM MEMBERS
MAY
OWNER
Hi, I'm May, owner of Gaia Villa and also the founder of re:YOGA Therapy, an LA-based yoga therapy and wellness provider. Some may say I'm a bit obsessed with holistic wellness but it perfectly led me to Gaia Villa.
I didn’t realize it at the time, but the creation of Gaia Villa was more of a healing journey for me than a business endeavor. My first love and career was in real estate development. In hindsight, it made sense as I experienced a challenged upbringing. Being born of Chinese-Cambodian survivors of the Khmer Rouge and on a refugee camp, our family was constantly on the move even after immigrating to the States. I rarely felt at home or at peace.
This led me to pursue wellness where I studied and taught yoga abroad for 2 years in countries such as India, Nepal, Thailand, and Singapore. During my extensive travels, I envisioned creating a healing space where I can combine my love of real estate, travel, and wellness.
We invite you to be our guest.
Come with an open heart.
Leave stories that no longer serve.
Let's co-create magic!
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May
BRIANNA
MARKETING MANAGER
Meet Brianna, our Marketing Manager extraordinaire! With a 500-hour yoga certification, she's not only well-versed in the art of human connection but has also led retreats and yoga teacher trainings worldwide. Her love for travel and passion for bringing people together shine through in everything she does.
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“I find joy in shaping and sharing the stories that capture our transformative retreat experiences. It's not just about promoting a destination; it's about curating moments of serenity, connection, and transformative wellness. Every endeavor is an opportunity to invite others into the embrace of Gaia Villa's unique blend of nature, nurture, and rejuvenation."
We invite you to be our guest.
Come with an open heart.
Leave stories that no longer serve.
Let's co-create magic!
Brianna
KIM
PROPERTY MANAGER AND
GUEST SERVICES
We are so grateful to have Kim as our onsite property manager! She brings invaluable experience to our team with 12 years in concierge services, 10 years in the ER, 5 years in restaurant management, and a local connection having been born and raised in Palm Springs and having spent the last 5 years in Joshua Tree. But most importantly, she offers a loving, nurturing experience for our guests, meticulously taking care of details small and large and always ready to offer a helping hand before and during your stay.
“What I love about working at Gaia Villa is that I get to be a part of changing people's lives in a small way. Gaia Villa has purpose and it wraps its arms around the guests and provides a safe space to help in their journey and I get to take part in that. It is really life changing.”
We invite you to be our guest.
Come with an open heart.
Leave stories that no longer serve.
Let's co-create magic!
Kim
Our Guests' Experiences
Gaia Villa was the perfect place to host our women's retreat! The space is absolutely gorgeous, the amenities are all spectacular, and no detail has gone unnoticed. I cannot recommend Gaia Villa enough for your next retreat or group gathering.
~ Kelsey
May, thank you for creating the most amazing space EVER for these experiences to happen. Gaia Villa is so special to me. I attended my first retreat here. I co-hosted my first retreat here. And now just hosted my own. It went better than I could have ever imagined. So grateful for you and this house and land.
~ Katie
This villa is everything we could’ve hoped for! Stylishly decorated, well thought out design, different areas to spend time in, and more. We loved the courtyard, living room, many patios, fire pit, and yoga room. The kitchen was a great size and loved using the big dining table for our large group.