WEEKLONG SABBATICAL RETREAT
Big Island, hawai’i
A week to come back to yourself. On a working Kona coffee farm above the Pacific.
Seven days on sacred land. Held by a masterful team. Shaped entirely around you.
“A beautiful place to rejuvenate, relax and reconnect.”
— Nan, February 2026
★★★★★
Something in you already knows it is time.
Maybe you are exhausted in a way that sleep hasn’t touched. Maybe you are navigating a life transition and you need more than a weekend to feel your way through it. Maybe you are deep in burnout recovery and ready, finally, to invest real time in yourself.
Paliuli Farm Sanctuary is a working Kona coffee farm on the Big Island of Hawaii with over ten acres of sacred land above Honaunau Bay, nestled in the Kona cloud forest sanctuary above the Pacific.
Wild spinner dolphins come here to rest. Coffee and cacao grow heavy on the trees. The sunsets stop you mid-breath.
For one week, this healing retreat is entirely yours.
Hands that hold this space
What makes a Paliuli sabbatical different from a beautiful farm stay is this: a masterful team of space holders is here with you.
Before you arrive, your dedicated space holder learns who you are and what you are carrying. They are not wellness coaches with a script. They are seasoned guides trained in somatic inquiry, energy healing, and the deep medicine of this land. They have held hundreds of people through some of the most significant weeks of their lives.
Your two personalized sessions are not built from a template. They are built from you. Guests describe them as some of the most clarifying, quietly transformative conversations they have ever had.
BELINDA LIU
HESTIA CO-FOUNDER, LAND STEWARD
& COMMUNITY WEAVER
Belinda is a nature-inspired visionary, land whisperer, and community builder.
She creates beautiful products, spaces and experiences that bring people back home to themselves. Her super powers are shining a light on people’s strengths and bringing them out into the world. She helps people cultivate and live their sacred purpose in the most joyful and easeful way possible.
AMAYA VILLAZAN
COMMUNITY HOST, MINDFULNESS
& KILOBY INQUIRIES FACILITATOR
Amaya is passionate about authenticity and exploring the mystery that connects us.
She offers a nurturing and loving space for you to dive into your inner world and untie any false beliefs that may be holding you back from your full, authentic, and creative expression.
POLANI
LAND STEWARD & SOUND HEALER
Polani is a blossoming artist whose mediums include pen and ink, nature elements, and musical instruments of all sorts.
She expresses through serving the land and people by conversing both
through words and silent interactions. Prior to becoming a land steward
Polani spent 10 years in education learning and teaching emotional intelligence.
VERUSCHKA NORMANDEAU
HEALING ARTS COACH, LAND STEWARD, PHOTOGRAPHER & FLOWER MAGIC HEALER
Veruschka is a cosmic detective, dedicated to mindset shifts, nature connection & art to help you "change your mind in your body".
As a global citizen, water protector & flower medicine woman, her passion is to help heal through energy medicine & move from fear and trauma to a beauty based life.
“We had a lovely time and already plan to return! Belinda and Peter’s farm is thoughtfully tended to, so the entire location is welcoming. The A-frame is a beautiful place to rejuvenate, relax and reconnect. Belinda provided us with helpful information and guidance throughout our week which enhanced our time. And…their coffee is excellent!”
— Nan · Vashon, Washington · February 2026
★★★★★
Everything you need to
stop managing and start receiving
Every sabbatical includes:
Private lodging in one of four distinct farm sanctuaries
Farm-nourished meals stocked in your space, ready when you are
Full access to the land, the patios, and the sacred bay below
2 personalized sessions with your dedicated space holder
A custom curated journey shaped around your intentions
Sacred rituals to open and close your week
Sabbatical toolkit — journaling pages, reflection deck, and seasonal wellness gifts
From $2,900 per person/week
“We loved exploring the farm and identifying the plants, even gathering fruit for breakfast. The lanai was our favourite part… most evenings were spent enjoying a meal, some music, and just relaxing outside. The view is amazing, as is the lovely ocean breeze.”
— Bonnie · Cochrane, Canada · November 2025
★★★★★
FOUR DISTINCT FARM STAY SANCTUARIES
Each one attuned to the land it sits on. Each one a quiet refuge on a working Kona coffee farm above the Pacific.
Full House
The Lilikoi House
A spacious A-frame opening onto sweeping sunset ocean views.
★★★★★
5.0 · Highly rated by recent guests
Sleeps 63 BedroomsFull KitchenOcean ViewOutdoor Shower
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Suite Pair
The Mango & Pineapple Suites
Two adjoining suites sharing a natural courtyard.
★★★★★
5.0 · Highly rated by recent guests
Sleeps 4 to 5King + QueenPrivate KitchenShared Courtyard
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Intimate Suite
The Cacao Suite
Jungle-facing quiet, epic sounds and views from every window.
★★★★★
4.6 · Highly rated by recent guests
Sleeps 3Queen + TwinJungle ViewDesk
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Intimate Suite
The Coffee Suite
Partial ocean view, a desk for deep work, and the patio just outside.
★★★★★
4.9 · Highly rated by recent guests
Sleeps 3Queen + TwinPartial Ocean ViewDesk
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DEEPEN YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your space holder will offer gentle recommendations based on what they sense you need. From there, you choose what resonates.
Massage: therapeutic bodywork on the farm
Energy healing: sessions with vetted practitioners in our trusted network
Acupuncture: available through our wellness partners
Private coaching: go deeper on a specific transition or vision
Sacred site excursions: guided visits to the most powerful places on the Big Island
Yoga & movement: private sessions shaped to where you are in your body
Nothing is required. Everything is available.
“Amazing place with tons of fresh fruit growing all around. Feels like you are out in the country — in the best possible way — while only being 15 minutes from shave ice, supermarkets, restaurants, and beaches.”
— Ambrose · Seattle, Washington · December 2025
★★★★
SABBATICAL FLOW
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At the beginning of your nature sabbatical, you will be greeted by one of our land stewards to make sure you have everything you need to feel right at home.
You will receive journaling pages and a nature-inspired card deck to help clarify your intentions and capture the breadcrumbs that come your way.
Settle into your sweet home and resting space for the week.
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Clarify your sabbatical intentions with the Gratitude Blooming oracle deck (included in your toolkit).
Join your one-on-one guide for an experiential guided walk of the sacred spots on the land to accelerate your healing, insight and transformation.
Use the self-guided journaling tools and connect with the land to support your intentions.
Rest, reflect and daydream…
Receive your first healing bodywork session to help release the tension from daily life and ground into your retreat experience.
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This day is left intentionally free of programming to help you integrate and deepen into spaciousness and quiet. Practice embodying and living your intentions while you’re here by consciously choosing how you want to spend your time and energy.
Deepen your connection to the land by meditating on Hestia’s energy spots or explore the areas listed in our visitor’s guide customized for each of our nature sanctuary locations.
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Meet with your guide for a coaching session to regroup and illuminate any insights that have been coming up for you so far. Re-inspire your intentions together and co-create practices that will help you to navigate the waves.
Book add-on guided experiences to the mountain with our wellness partners or recommended tour operators.
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Receive your second healing bodywork session to help integrate all the insights and shedding that has brought you this far.
Practice the embodiment practices you created with your guide by re-visiting all the meditation spots on the land.
Begin to reflect on the things you are ready to let go of and the things you are wanting to embody more in your life to prepare for your release ritual the next day.
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Be guided in a personalized releasing ritual to make space for the shifts you want to catalyze in your life when you return home by letting go of what no longer serves you. Create more space for what matters most in your life!
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Visit the spots that you felt a special connection to on the land and give gratitude before you leave!
Create a mantra/visual reminder to facilitate a smooth transition back.
SABBATICAL TOOLKIT
Included with Stay
Every guest receives a curated kit designed to deepen your week and carry its medicine home with you.
Artist-illustrated journal - pages created specifically for sabbatical reflection, capturing insights as they arise during your stay
Gratitude Blooming Nature Oracle Deck - a beautiful tool for daily contemplation and inner guidance
Ritual candle - hand-poured with an intention of healing, curiosity, joy, or gratitude, chosen for where you are right now
We look forward to welcoming and nourishing you at Hestia!
GOT QUESTIONS? READ OUR FAQS!
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We understand it can be a hassle to plan your meals while on retreat, so we offer a simple meal delivery service from a local food cooperative. Your living space would be stocked with healthy catered food to easily heat up at your convenience. Here’s a sample menu to choose from!
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You will have access to a microfridge, toaster oven, stovetop burners, pots/pans/utensils, salt, pepper, oil. You will need to bring additional spices for cooking. Some spaces will include a full kitchen. Ask us for more information on this based on your preferred lodging type.
Complimentary tea and coffee is provided.
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All of the communal bathrooms are a convenient walk from your accommodations.
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The sabbatical experience is designed for you to connect with your internal wisdom by being on the land. So the spaciousness and alone time is intentional. Many people realize how much more solo time they need in their lives and dedicate more time and space to themselves after the sabbatical experience.
You will get a group orientation on the second day of your sabbatical week to meet others who are on the land.
You will receive quite a bit of support from the Hestia team throughout your week to make sure your needs are met.
If you would like more group time, join our special sabbatical weeks or book additional 1:1 coaching sessions with us to get more in-depth support during your stay.
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We offer 1:1 or small group movement, yoga, and dance classes in addition to massage, energy work, sound healing, acupuncture services. Every wellness partner we work with has been carefully vetted and is top notch in their modality!
Some of the healers we work with only offer sessions in their private offices outside of our space. . Many of our wellness partners can come onsite, which is such a treat!
For in-depth coaching support, you can also book 1:1 sessions with our Hestia coaching team. We also offer coaching packages to support your integration back home.
About your host
Belinda Liu is a non-profit education leader, coach, entrepreneur, nature-inspired visionary and co-host of the Gratitude Blooming podcast.
Her superpowers are shining a light on people’s strengths, bringing them out into the world, and creating life-changing tools and experiences for deep, catalytic growth.
She co-founded two purpose-driven businesses, Gratitude Blooming and Hestia Retreat Center, to create new paradigms for personal and group transformation using nature, art and self-inquiry.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Location: Near Honaunau, South Kona coast, Big Island of Hawaii
Nearest airport: Kona International Airport (KOA), approximately 20 minutes
Climate: Warm and tropical year-round, with cooler evenings at elevation. October through May offers the driest conditions.
Connectivity: Limited cell service on property. WiFi available.
Best for: Solo sabbaticals, women's spiritual retreats, small group immersions, creative residencies, couples, organizational offsites, family gatherings on sacred land
The land is ready when you are.
Whatever you are carrying — grief, exhaustion, a vision still waiting for its container, or simply the deep need to stop — there is a week on this sacred Kona coffee farm with your name on it.
You don’t have to know what you need before you arrive. That is what the week is for.
