SPIRIT IN THE DESERT
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
November 28 – December 1, 2025
1st Annual ThanksLiving Music Fest
Escape the holiday shopping chaos and share your Thanksgiving weekend with renowned Trop-Rock artists Mark Mulligan, Kelly McGuire and Rudy B 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, Nov 28th to Cyber Monday, Dec 1st.
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!
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 Kelly McGuire
Kelly made a living at music for 15 years before starting to write songs. His songs reflect the Gulf, Boats, Islands, Sailing, Beaches, Buffett , Belize and his years as a yacht broker. There are also fan favorites about Life , Love, Guitars, Daughters & Mom & Dad and his Galveston Bay area home. While living his dream, Kelly won Album of the Year award as well as nominations for Entertainer of the Year & Producer of the Year from the Texas Music Awards.
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.
Purchase Your Weekend Package!
Starting at just $399 per person (quad occupancy) or
$599 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.
