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Personal Transformation on Sacred Land | Hestia Magic
 
 
 
 

Mount Shasta Retreat Center

Come Home to yourself

Ten acres of pine, oak and cedar forest, a creek that sings all year, and the quiet that reorganizes you from the inside out.

Sabbaticals, digital detox, month-long stays and group retreats
Mount Shasta, California · Since 2014

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WHY A MOUNT SHASTA RETREAT?

A Mount Shasta retreat begins the moment you slow down enough to hear the creek.

Known as the root chakra of the earth, Mount Shasta has been revered for centuries by the Wintu, Shasta and Karuk peoples. Since 2014, Hestia has tended ten acres of forest at the foot of the mountain as a sanctuary for rest, reflection and return.

You do not need a schedule here. The land holds you, and the clarity comes.

 

Clarity

For the decision or vision you have been circling.

Stillness

Room for a worn nervous system to reset.

Forest Medicine

Cedar, pine and moving water as your guides.

Reflection

Held by guided practice or simply by time alone.

 
 

WAYS TO RETREAT AT MOUNT SHASTA

 

We collaborated with professional energy healers and fengshui masters to cultivate unique resting spaces for optimal healing, vitality, growth and transformation. Each offering is uniquely attuned to a specific healing focus and intention on the land.

Guest on a somatic journey during a 6-night sabbatical retreat at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta

6 Nights

6-Night Sabbatical

A full week to put work down and let the land reset your rhythm.

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Digital detox retreat guest unplugging in nature at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta

3 Nights

3-Night Digital Detox

Unplug, rest and remember what your mind feels like without a screen.

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Month-long immersion and writing retreat stay at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta, California

A Full Moon Cycle

Month-Long Immersion

Stay a full cycle for writing, healing or a season of deep change.

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Candle lighting ceremony during a seasonal sabbatical at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta

Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter

Seasonal Sabbaticals

Special weeks timed to the turning of the year. Come anytime, but these weeks are held with extra intention.

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Group retreat guests laughing together at Hestia Magic's Mount Shasta retreat center

Full Property · Up to 16 Guests

Group Retreats

Bring your circle, team or family. Full property rental with a 4-night minimum.

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Cozy A-frame interior for retreat lodging at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta, California

Stay as Long as You Wish

Lodging

Simply stay, rest and wander the land at your own pace. Add a meal plan if you like.

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“Enjoy the kind of quiet grounding that reorganizes you from the inside out.…

 
 
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Reviews from our guests

Guest Estella, who hosted a team retreat at Hestia Magic's Mount Shasta retreat center

“Our arts and cultural center rented Hestia to host our team retreat and vision planning. It was the perfect place to do so.

The home accommodated our group perfectly. Before we arrived Belinda went out of her way to set beds/rooms to accommodate our large group. The home has many beautiful details that highlight nature and she has a small library of wonderful books. The living room, kitchen and outdoor areas were perfect to gather, converse, and reflect.

Parks Creek with its healing waters runs through the property. It was in a great location for hikes, swimming or heading to Stewart Springs. I look forward to returning!”

Estella
Guest Michael, who stayed with family at Hestia Magic in the Mount Shasta region

“Wow! We have such immense gratitude for Belinda and the folks at Hestia. They truly provide an experience for visitors that is grounded in peace and love.

The home is surrounded by the natural gems of the Mount Shasta region. The home itself is reflective of this beauty, and is a PERFECT fit for larger groups. We visited with our family, including our 11 month old son, and everyone was very happy with the stay!

Thank you for such clear communication, Belinda. We now know we have a second home in Weed!”

Michael
Guest Amelia, who led a women's group retreat at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta

“This was by far above what I could have imagined! Belinda’s land is magical, we could all feel it. I had a group of ladies joining me for a retreat and this place was the perfect location.

The house was extremely cozy and warm, we all felt at home. The furnishings were adjustable in the living room for all our different activities.

When I crossed over the bridge of the Mt. Shasta river to get to the property, it felt as though the old world fell behind and I entered into pure magic. The sounds of the river were so soothing, everyone slept well and had fascinating dreams. There were hidden gems all over the forested property to discover.”

Amelia
Guests Josh and partner on the river near Hestia Magic's Mount Shasta retreat

“The views of the yard and river are breathtaking and there is so much to explore on the property. The house is absolutely beautiful, well kept up and clean. The kitchen was very well stocked. We all loved the many beautiful decorations around the house.

The Stewart mineral springs is so close to the house and definitely worth a visit. We also got to sit in a Native American sweat lodge there that they run every Saturday.

The property is very quiet and magical and I would highly recommend this place to everyone. We will definitely be returning again. Thanks again Belinda, Aho!!!”

Josh
Guest Dana V. reflecting on forest healing during her Mount Shasta retreat at Hestia Magic

“Hestia is a haven for cozy comfort and clear connection with nature right outside your door and window, creeks, pines, mountains and crisp air amidst the healing that happens both within and without.

I have never eaten or slept so well and truly felt at home in your forest. Much needed. Cannot wait to go back. Thank you so much. With gratitude.”

Dana V.
Guest Janine Peñafort describing her mini-sabbatical retreat at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta

“I had the opportunity to visit Hestia on the mini-sabbatical retreat this fall during a critical time of transition in my life.

It was a blissful week that I spent meditating, creating, reflecting, and simply being. The guidance shared at the beginning of my sabbatical helped me to follow my heart and body throughout my time there.

My return home is full of deeper clarity and rootedness as a result of my time at Hestia.”

Janine Peñafort
Guest Scott G. reflecting on spiritual clarity and healing at Hestia Magic's Mount Shasta retreat sanctuary

“I had just reached a point on my spiritual journey where I felt stuck and alone. I have healed so much on my own but there were things I couldn’t heal and I needed help. Belinda and Peter were very kind and conscious land stewards that started me on a journey to self discovery.

Hestia has changed my life forever and helped me discover my true self. I am forever grateful.”

Scott G.
Guest Angelique L. sharing her experience of the forest sanctuary at Hestia Magic, Mount Shasta

“This quiet gem in the middle of the forest is a beautiful, magical oasis. Perfect for respite, relaxation and retreat. A wonderful place for clearing your mind and reconnecting to Mother Earth. And focusing on what is important and creating.

Belinda has thought of every detail and make the experience wonderful with providing local information and providing a relaxing, comforting home environment. Thank you, so much!”

Angelique L.
 
 
 
 
 
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Belinda Liu, founder of Hestia Magic and steward of the Mount Shasta retreat land

Your Steward of the Land

Belinda Liu

Belinda is a nature-inspired visionary and community cultivator who has tended Hestia’s Mount Shasta land since 2014.

 

MOUNT SHASTA RETREAT FAQS

 

    • Our retreat sanctuary is located in a rural area about a 5-minute drive from downtown Weed and 15-20 minutes from Mt Shasta.

    • The closest Amtrak stop is in Dunsmuir, CA. We can help you arrange a local car service from the train stop to our retreat sanctuary.

    • Local buses and taxis are less frequent.

    • We are only a 5-hour drive from Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California.

    • The closest airports are 1.5 hours away in Medford, Oregon (MFR) and Redding, California (RDD).

  • Unless it’s a special sabbatical program week, we don’t offer group meals.

    We do offer a simple meal catering service from a local food cooperative as an add-on. Your space would be stocked with healthy catered food to easily heat up at each meal.

  • We offer yurts, a creekside eco-cabin. vintage camper, deluxe glamping tents fit for every budget. Each space is designed to feel “private” but is also within 1-2 minute walking distance from the shared bathrooms.

  • The yurts, creekside eco-cabin and vintage camper all have a microfridge, toaster oven, stovetop burners, pots/pans/utensils, salt, pepper, oil. You will need to bring additional spices for cooking. Complimentary tea and coffee is provided.

    Our deluxe glamping tents (available spring/summer/early fall) come with a personal cooking kit with a camping stove. You need to bring your own cooler and ice to store your food in your car like in a campsite.

    We have a microwave for guest use in the communal laundry room.

  • Our retreat sanctuary is most ideal for unplugging, resting, creative visioning. You can expect 1-2 bars of cell service with access to 5 bars just 1 minute drive up the road.

    We have basic satellite internet available in one centralized outdoor location. You can ask for the password if you need to check emails.

    For more in-depth computer work/zoom calls, you can book a $30 co-working day pass in our private office in the town of Mount Shasta (which is just a 15-20 minutes away from us).

  • There are 3 toilet/sink combos by the yurts and 1 communal bathroom with a shower by the Mongolian yurt. We have 2 outdoor showers available in the summer under the 30-foot mama yurt.

    The creekside eco-cabin has its own private en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower.

    We use composting toilets to maintain a light footprint on our land. They are very clean and get serviced daily. Just follow the signs on how/where to sit and you’ll be good!

  • We offer 1:1 or small group movement, yoga, and dance classes in addition to massage, energywork, 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 in Mount Shasta. 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 transition back home.

  • Yes. Paliuli Farm Sanctuary on the Big Island offers the same programs in an expansive, ocean-facing setting.

  • Yes. Hestia hosts women's circles, team retreats, workshops and family gatherings with full property rental.

  • Every season offers something. Summer for warm nights and glamping, fall for color and quiet, winter for snow and deep rest, spring for renewal.

 
 
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