NOVEMBER 9 - 12, 2026  |  TUCSON, ARIZONA

The Cholla Room
at The JTH Tucson

The Cholla Room is a quiet, ground-level retreat space, designed for peaceful desert rest and creative ease. This private room features a king bed and a cozy fireplace, along with a small kitchenette and a welcoming patio where morning light and desert breeze mingle gently. The bathroom serving this room is detached and accessed just steps down the hallway, giving you a sense of calm and simplicity in your stay.

You’ll have access to the retreat grounds and amenities during your stay, including the pool, bathhouse, walking trails, and shared gathering spaces (available from 9am–11pm, with quiet hours observed overnight).

Check-in begins at 4pm on November 9.
Check-out is at 11am on November 12.

$4,360

Retreat Ticket: $3,200
Cholla Room (3 nights): $1,160

Please note: transportation is not included. A rental car is recommended.

Limited on-site rooms available

All Desert Retreat tickets include:

  • Access to all in-depth workshops taught by Emily + Tanya during the retreat

  • Full workshop supplies, tools, and materials, including canvases, silk scarves, pigments, dyes, brushes, paints, and everything we could dream of bringing for the most luxurious creative experience

  • Incredibly crafted meals, drinks, and refreshments during the retreat by our private chef

  • Access to the extensive retreat grounds, amenities, pools, bathhouse, walking trails, and communal areas during the retreat days and evenings (quiet hours between 11pm-9am)

  • A curated gallery of professional photographs from our time together

  • Thoughtful surprises woven throughout the experience

Room Photos

Private Entrance to Cholla Room
Your king bed
Cholla Entrance
Cafe station and place to land
Private patio perch
Quiet Luxury
Gorgeous morning light
Detached bath
Shower
Exterior of Cholla Room
Restful sleep
Fireplace
Cholla's king bed
Private patio 
Calming detached bath

House Rules

Check-in: 4 PM on 11/9

Check-out: 11 AM on 11/12

  • Pets not allowed

  • Smoking not allowed

  • Wheelchair inaccessible

Location

The Inn is bordering Saguaro National Park West. The closest airport is Tucson International Airport TUS (45 minutes), & Phoenix PHX (1 hour 30 minutes). We'd recommend renting a car from the airport if you're not road tripping in to give you flexibility during your stay.

The Property

As part of your stay at The Joshua Tree House – Tucson, you’ll also enjoy access to the shared spaces across the property, including the rooftop lounge, canyon pool, hot tub, yoga room, dining patio, fire pit, and expansive desert grounds bordering Saguaro National Park.

Cancellation

Because we reserve the entire property and prepare materials well in advance, all bookings are non-refundable. We encourage you to review our full Terms & Conditions prior to reserving your space.

Venue Photos

JTH Tucson Exterior
Common Area - Dining Room
Common Area - Kitchen
Canyon Pool
Common Area - Fire Pit Lounge
Common Area - Living Room
Hot Springs
Common Area - Rooftop
JTH Tucson Entrance
JTH Tucson Exterior
Entrance to the Gardens
JTH Tucson Exterior

$4,360

Retreat Ticket: $3,200
On-site Stay: (3 nights): $1,160

Please note: transportation is not included. A rental car is recommended.

All Retreat Packages

King Ocotillo Package | Retreat Ticket + 3-night Onsite Shared Stay

$4,125

Cholla Package | Retreat Ticket + 3-night Stay

$4,360

Agave Package | Retreat Ticket + 3-night Stay

$4,940

Saguaro Package | Retreat Ticket + 3-night Stay

$4,960

Queen Ocotillo Package | Retreat Ticket + 3-night Onsite Shared Stay

$3,956

The Desert Retreat Ticket Only

$3,200

Creosote Package | Retreat Ticket + 3-night Stay

$4,850

Yucca Package | Retreat Ticket + 3-night Stay

$4,550