SPIRIT IN THE DESERT
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
November 27-30, 2026
2nd Annual ThanksLiving Music Fest
Escape the holiday shopping chaos and share your Thanksgiving weekend with renowned Trop-Rock artists Mark Mulligan, Rudy B and Carrie Welling at the ThanksLiving Music Fest. Think ice cold cervezas, margaritas on the rocks, plentiful sunshine and live Trop-Rock music in a desert oasis. This first of its kind intimate musical experience will be held at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in beautiful Carefree, Arizona from Black Friday, November 27th to Cyber Monday, November 30th.
Festival packages are an incredible value and start at just $399 per person and include 3-nights of well-appointed accommodations with daily breakfast, snacks and soft drinks, daily dinner and preferred seating to live daily concerts with Mark, Kelly, and Rudy. We’ll also have other one-of-kind special events and as an added bonus alcohol is BYOB. Ice, limes and blenders readily available!
Individual tickets are available for purchase, too. Dinner is included with your ticket price.
Availability is limited. This will sell-out fast so don’t delay.
About Mark Mulligan
Mark Mulligan deported himself to Mexico 30 years ago, ditching his gold Century 21 Real Estate jacket for flip flops and a guitar. Living south of the border, His songs paint pictures of sunshine, sailboats, and sandy beaches. And his book, “The Three Miracles” (available on Amazon) is a true story of love and faith, all proceeds to charity. Mark performs throughouth the U.S and Mexico, and has also played in Canada, Belize, the Cayman Islands and Costa Rica.
About Rudy B
After meeting Mark on a plane, Rudy has spent 10 years on stage accompanying trop-rock artists all over the U.S and Mexico. Hailing from Colorado, Rudy is also a songwriter, with several albums of original material.
About Carrie Welling
Fans have loved Carrie Welling’s music from the inception and it’s clear to see why. Her bold, sultry voice, reminiscent of Sheryl Crow’s grit, Tom Petty’s pen, and Stevie Nicks’ heart, is upstaged only by the genuine love and connection this performer has with her fans both on and off stage. Read Full Bio
Welling’s latest album, A Crack in the Chaos, invites listeners on a journey to search for the joy in the turmoil – the glimmer of light that always guides us. Melodies rich in Americana pop blend seamlessly with her singer-songwriter roots and empowered, honest lyrics. But while this new collection of songs maintain Welling’s signature raw vulnerability and authenticity – qualities that are essential to her creative process – fans will certainly take note of a more mature and evolved sound.Purchase Individual Tickets!
Purchase Your Weekend Package!
Starting at just $449 per person (quad occupancy) or
$699 per person (double occupancy)
More about Spirit In The Desert!
Spirit In The Desert invites all to experience the beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. With breathtaking sunsets, serene gardens, and cooler evening temperatures at 2,580 feet, it offers a peaceful escape.
Guests are welcomed by a friendly staff and enjoy comfortable rooms with private baths, many with mountain views. Meals are homemade and prepared by experienced chefs, and property amenities include a heated pool, jacuzzi, and fully equipped with WiFi.
Three walking paths offer guided meditation: the Labyrinth, Prayer Pathway, and Islands of Silence. Open to all faiths, Spirit provides a space for renewal, healing, and
transformation—whether for group retreats, meetings, or personal reflection. Experience joyful hospitality and spiritual renewal in this desert oasis.
