Desert Rose Baha'i Institute
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Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm - Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm (GMT-07:00)
Desert Rose Baha'i Institute
1950 West William Sears Drive, Eloy, United States
Fri Jan 9th 2026 4:00pm - Sun 11th 4:00pm
Join us for an immersive journey through Shoghi Effendi's masterpiece "The Advent of Divine Justice" - his groundbreaking 1937 message to the Bahá’ís of the United States and Canada. This lengthy Christmas-Day letter by the Faith's Guardian is a moral treatise as well as a Bahá’í charter on teaching. This course plunges into the letter's many rich themes, including an appreciation of the precise use of language and the distinctive style of its author.
Each session begins with short lectures unpacking sections of the text, followed by collaborative small group discussions. Through this guided approach, participants will develop:
Join us in examining this transformative work that continues to guide and inspire Bahá'í communities worldwide.
Daniel B. Lord was a Bahá’í pioneer to the Mariana Islands and Korea with his wife Jung-Sook and their three children, and has lived in Alaska for the last 25 years. He holds master’s degrees in education and clinical psychology and a Ph.D. in educational psychology. He has also studied law and will retire soon as a senior attorney. His initial interests in the Bahá’í Faith stemmed from a magnetic attraction to the writings of Shoghi Effendi. He has facilitated many seminars and workshops for Bahá’í communities in different countries.
- 4:00-6:00 PM - Registration
- 6:00-7:00 PM - Dinner
- 7:00-8:00 PM - Orientation and Introduction
- 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast
- 9:00 - 12:30 PM - Sessions
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM - Lunch
- 2:00 - 6:00 PM - Sessions
- 6:00 - 7:00 PM - Dinner
- 7:00 - 8:00 PM - Music/Arts
- 8:00 - 9:00 AM - Breakfast
- 9:00 - 12:30 AM - Sessions
- 12:30 - 2:00 PM - Lunch
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM - Final session & farewell
Our winter and spring retreats at Desert Rose focus on the in-depth study of core spiritual literature and historical texts. Set in the serene desert environment of Arizona, we enjoy a perfect winter retreat environment. These programs provide ain ideal opportunity for reflection, learning, and community engagement.
Attendees are required to register in advance, with fees covering all sessions, meals, and materials. Specific prerequisites for participation and a list of materials to be studied will be provided upon registration.
Registration includes 6 meals, materials and accommodations in our dormitory. If you would prefer to rent a private apartment, these can be booked separately using the link . Apartments fill up quickly and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so book quickly.
If apartments are full and you prefer not to stay in the dormitory, here is a .
Alternatively, we have boondocking-style RV parking for guests and volunteers at no additional cost. These have no power or hookups, just a water and dump station.
Transportation:
DRBI does not yet own a shuttle van but numerous shuttle and Uber options exist from the Phoenix airport only 45 minutes away.
Donations:
Support for our programs is greatly appreciated, and additional donations can be made to help us continue offering these enriching experiences.
Also check out other Workshops in Eloy, Arts events in Eloy, Literary Art events in Eloy.
Tickets for The Guardian's Guidebook on the Divine Plan, with Daniel Lord can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission, $200 | 215 USD |
Early-bird Savings, $160 | 173 USD |
Family Rate, 4+, $100 each | 100 USD |
Sponsor another Participant! | Free |
One Day Rate, $100 | 109 USD |
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