Joshua Tree is a quirky, artsy desert town anchored by Joshua Tree National Park’s iconic boulders and wide-open skies—perfect for a travel therapist who wants inspiring hikes, rock-climbing, stargazing, yoga, galleries and a slow, creative pace that makes multi-week stays feel restorative rather than isolating.
For more dining, shopping and an airport, Palm Springs and Palm Desert are within about an hour’s drive, giving you easy access to larger-city amenities while keeping a peaceful base.