Desert Rose Bahá'í Institute — Eloy, Arizona
Study deeply.
Grow food.
Build a better world.
An institute for arts, agriculture, and Bahá'í education —
open to anyone who believes the world can be transformed.
”Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures.”
— Bahá'u'lláhWhat we offer
A depth of Bahá'í education as envisioned by the Guardian — direct engagement with the writings of Bahá'u'lláh, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi himself, studied carefully and completely.
Scripture Study
Not an introduction — a sustained, serious engagement with the primary writings of Bahá'u'lláh, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, and Shoghi Effendi that can reorient how you understand yourself and the world.
"By faith is meant, first, conscious knowledge."
— 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, Vol. 3
The Arts
Music, visual art, performance — not as decoration but as a form of service. The Bahá'í writings speak of art as one of the most powerful forces for transforming hearts and spreading a vision of unity.
"Music is one of the arts that is of benefit — a cause of the exaltation of the human spirit."
— 'Abdu'l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace
Agriculture
The soil is not background. It is curriculum. Working the land is both practical and spiritual — a way of understanding what it means to be a steward of the earth and a producer, not just a consumer.
"The fundamental basis of the community is agriculture, tillage of the soil."
— 'Abdu'l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace
What's happening
Upcoming Programs & Classes
Classes, workshops, retreats, and intensives. Open to everyone — Bahá'í and non-Bahá'í alike.
Working the Land
Grow food.
Understand the earth.
Become a producer.
At DRBI, agriculture is not a hobby. It is one of the central expressions of our mission. The Bahá'í writings make clear that every person should be a producer — someone who gives back to the world, not only takes from it.
Working the land here means learning to grow food in a desert climate, understanding permaculture and sustainable farming, and participating in something that feeds both the body and the soul.
Learn about our agricultural vision →Our Founder
Hear Marguerite Sears speak
about why Desert Rose exists
Planning to Come
Stay on the grounds
DRBI offers accommodation on our property in Eloy, Arizona — whether you're coming for a program, a personal retreat, or to gather with family and friends for a special occasion. Our listings with full details, photos, and availability are on Airbnb and Evolve.
Questions about facilities or rentals?See our facilities pageor contact us directly.
Voices from the community
What people say about DRBI
These are placeholder testimonials. Real voices from real visitors will replace them — if you've attended a program at DRBI, we'd love to hear from you atinfo@drbi.org.
"I came not knowing what to expect, and left with a sense of purpose I hadn't felt in years. The depth of study here is unlike anything available elsewhere."
A Participant
Phoenix, AZ
"Working the land alongside the community changed how I think about service. It is one thing to read about it — it is another to live it."
A Volunteer
Tucson, AZ
"The quiet of the desert, the depth of the classes, the warmth of the people — I brought my family back the following year and we are planning to return again."
A Returning Guest
California
"I had studied the Bahá'í writings for years on my own. Coming to DRBI was like finally having a real conversation with them."
A Student
New Mexico
"We held our family reunion here. The facilities, the setting, the staff — everything made it a gathering we will talk about for the rest of our lives."
An Event Host
Texas
"I came to volunteer for a week and stayed for a month. There is something about this place that makes you not want to leave."
A Long-Term Volunteer
Colorado
"I came not knowing what to expect, and left with a sense of purpose I hadn't felt in years. The depth of study here is unlike anything available elsewhere."
A Participant
Phoenix, AZ
"Working the land alongside the community changed how I think about service. It is one thing to read about it — it is another to live it."
A Volunteer
Tucson, AZ
"The quiet of the desert, the depth of the classes, the warmth of the people — I brought my family back the following year and we are planning to return again."
A Returning Guest
California
"I had studied the Bahá'í writings for years on my own. Coming to DRBI was like finally having a real conversation with them."
A Student
New Mexico
"We held our family reunion here. The facilities, the setting, the staff — everything made it a gathering we will talk about for the rest of our lives."
An Event Host
Texas
"I came to volunteer for a week and stayed for a month. There is something about this place that makes you not want to leave."
A Long-Term Volunteer
Colorado
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