Ma'wa Mamas: Palm Springs Retreat
Friday, December 6, 2024
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Sunday, December 8, 2024
Palm Springs, CA
Beginner
Hike
$450
Sohad Khafagy
Introducing Ma'wa Mamas: experiences dedicated specifically for Muslim women age 40+. We're launching our second trip in the Ma'wa Mamas series by heading to Palm Springs. Trip Duration: 3-days, 2-nights Difficulty Level: Beginner/Easy
Join us for a Muslim women’s-only retreat in the serene landscapes of Palm Springs, California. Recharge, reconnect, and renew your spirit with a thoughtfully curated weekend of relaxation, adventure, and sisterhood.
🌴 Luxury Accommodations: Stay in a private villa with modern amenities and a refreshing pool.
Wellness Activities: Start your day with yoga and guided meditation sessions under the morning sun.
Desert Adventures: Explore the stunning beauty of the Indian Canyons and indulge in scenic hikes through the Coachella Valley.
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: take a ride in the world's largest rotating tram car and take in aeriel views of Mt. San Jacinto State Park (included with registration)
Date Farm Experience: Visit a local date farm in Indio, where you’ll tour lush groves, sample and buy delicious dates, and try their famous date milkshakes (included with registration)
Community & Connection: Build meaningful connections during halaqas, journaling workshops, and art activities.
Sohad Khafagy
Trip Lead
Sohad Khafagy is an Egyptian artist, teacher, and former medical doctor. She moved to the US over 30 years ago and has been an active member in Muslim community as Girl Scout leader at the MCA Santa Clara and principal at the Islamic Community Center of Redlands where she has organized annual summer camps. She raised 3 girls in California and frequently organized weekend family camps in Lake Tahoe and Yosemite for Muslim families in the Bay Area. She also joined and organized 3 Ma'wa trip, the first two were Mother-Daughter retreats in Yosemite and Sequoia. The most recent trip was the first Ma'wa Mamas experience in San Diego.
