WHAT WILL IT FEEL LIKE?
Imagine yourself slowing down to be immersed in nature… resting, daydreaming and stargazing for a week or even longer. Give yourself permission to shift from “doing” to “being”. Bring silence to your planning mind and allow your intuitive spirit to guide you back home to yourself. Sleep in an intentionally designed space for deep, restorative rest. Play, create, and vision whenever the inspiration strikes.
This is a soul retreat by design. Many of the women who find their way here are navigating a career pause, a loss, or a life transition — though this sabbatical retreat welcomes anyone ready to put themselves first.
Receive targeted guidance from our masterful team of space holders who can help bring greater awareness to an area of your life you’d like to revitalize. Together, we will bring sacred ritual into your daily routine through our toolkit of practices, inquiry questions and unique approach to accelerated transformation.
Enjoy a total life reset with this custom curated journey just for you on our sacred land. Our spaces are intentionally attuned for your inner exploration and accelerated transformation.
Curious about what it feels like to take a sabbatical at one of our nature sanctuaries?
OUR MOUNT SHASTA SANCTUARY
Mount Shasta, California is known as the root chakra of the earth— a place to ground into your sense of home.
The healing creek flowing through our 10-acre sanctuary hosts a rare convergence of purifying red and white minerals symbolizing the union of the masculine and feminine energies within each of us. We honor the Karuk and Shasta tribes as the original stewards of our lands.
Our sanctuary is just a 5-hour drive from Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. We are just 1.5 hours ways from two major airports in Redding, CA (RDD) and Medford, OR (MFR) and accessible by train (Dunsmuir Amtrak stop)
OUR HAWAIIAN SANCTUARY
Big Island, Hawai’i is home to Pele, the fire goddess, and is home to the newest land formations on the planet.
Our newest sanctuary is conveniently located near Honaunau Bay, one of the most sacred native Hawaiian ceremonial sites and also the underwater home of diverse marine life— playful spinner dolphins, graceful manta rays and wise whales.
We are located just 25 miles south of the Kona Airport (KOA) in an area called Captain Cook or Honaunau. We are a 5-hour direct flight from all major west coast hubs: Portland, Oregon (PDX), Seattle, WA (SEA), San Francisco, CA (SFO) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX).
seasonal programs offerings
FALL EQUINOX
Sept 17 - 23, 2026
Mount Shasta
Rest and reset in Mount Shasta, California or Big Island, Hawai’i for one full week or longer during any of these dedicated sabbatical weeks.
SPRING EQUINOX
Spring Equinox Week, Mt Shasta
(Coming Soon 2027 Dates)
SUMMER SOLSTICE
(Coming Soon 2027 Dates)
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 a 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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Book a second add-on 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.
What’s Included
Pre-sabbatical coaching call to clarify your needs, desires and intentions
Comfortable private lodging
Healthy meals stocked in your space for the week aligned to your dietary preferences
Guided experiential walk to connect with the healing power spots on the land
Personalised wellness session to support your unique needs and intention
Self-guided journaling tools and rituals to keep track of your experience and insights along the way
Guided fire or water ritual to let go of what no longer serves you
Access to private meditation spaces and stargazing spots
S P A C I O U S N E S S & F R E E D O M !
EXTRA SERVICES
Massage, acupuncture, energy work and other wellness services
Private dance, movement, yoga classes
Guided tours and nature experiences in our area
1:1 post-sabbatical integration and coaching sessions to support your transition back
YOUR INVESTMENT
$2,900 per week (sabbatical lodging with shared bathroom)
$3,100 per week (sabbatical lodging with private bathroom)
SPECIAL GIFTS FOR YOU
All guests will receive a sabbatical retreat kit with an artist-illustrated journal for capturing insights from the week and beyond, our favorite Gratitude Blooming Nature Oracle Deck, and ritual candle with a special intention of healing, curiosity, joy or gratitude.
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.
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A sabbatical retreat is an intentional break from daily life, longer than a typical getaway, designed for deep rest, reflection and personal renewal.
At Hestia, your weeklong sabbatical retreat combines private nature lodging, guided ritual, and self-guided practices so you can fully unplug and reconnect with yourself.
YOUR SABBATICAL GUIDES
BELINDA LIU
HESTIA 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.
AIYISHA CASTILLO
SOMATIC THERAPY, MASSAGE & MOVEMENT
Aiyisha’s passion is to support humans in building a deeper relationship with their bodies.
She spent the last two decades studying psychology, trauma, human development, and holistic healing practices. She’s devoted her life’s work to educating and offering profound, life-changing experiences with a focus on integration and wholeness.
LINDA SHAY
SPIRITUAL MENTOR & PIONEER IN DOLPHIN ENERGY HEALING
Linda awakens joy, love, and transformation through Dolphin Consciousness.
For over 20 years, she has guided people in reconnecting to their hearts through the frequency of joy. Many have experienced profound personal transformations from The Dolphin Heart School that she co-founded.
REVIEWS FROM OUR GUESTS
EILEEN S.
DANA V.
“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.”
KAMILAH M.
“When you arrive, you cross a bridge that reminds you–you are at the right place. The place that allows you to authentically connect with…the little things, reflections, fires, and nature.
A reminder of love, compound words and creative journeys. Inspiration wrapped in the stars that metaphors or transitions to a tree with pretty ribbons named Zora. Whose eyes were watching…the flow of inspiration. It was Hestia with a view of Mount Shasta nestled in a pampered retreat between springs and Weed that offered the standard of Retreat. The place of, be, grow, to …. Live“
ANGELIQUE L.
“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! ”
MISHA H.
“I cannot tell you how deeply healing it was to stay on your incredible land. There was healing energy everywhere! I could feel magic and healing in my bones as I woke up this morning. So much of the adrenaline and trauma brain had subsided and I felt renewed as did my children.
I particularly enjoyed the little notes of wisdom and playful magic that you have infused the land with. This gave me hope after speaking with so many who are completely destitute. My lungs cleared so much during my time here as the smoke from the fires in Ashland was making me and my children very sick. The beds were extremely comfortable as were the blankets and pillows. It was an extra special treat to walk outside at night and see the delicate lights lining the paths and casting light in just the most loving way to the sink or bathrooms.
My husband and two children were in North Ashland when the fire broke out, we rushed to Talent to evacuate my parents and friends. Many of my friends and extended family lost everything and my parents' home will not be livable for many many months. The collective grief we feel as 2,300 homes were lost is real and having a break after a week of supporting those in need from that was truly healing. I now feel restored and able to jump back into the work of helping the community again.
Blessings Blessings Blessings…”
NOLA KESIA BRANTLEY
activist & trainer
“I am forever grateful for the 3 days I spent on the land you and Peter are stewarding. It was amazing. It was magical. It was spiritual. It was life changing.
I have been healing myself as well as guiding the healing of others over for the past two decades. My area of concentration has been sexually abused and exploited children and youth.
I myself am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation. I also come from patterns of historical oppression, generational trauma and generational poverty so my connection to trauma and healing is personal, collective and generational.
I found the land you are stewarding to have some of the most healing energy I have experienced, and I am already a person who considers nature my medicine and my church.”
JANINE PEÑAFORT
“I had the opportunity to visit Hestia on the mini-sabbatical retreat this fall during a critical time of transition in my life.
I chose to stay at Hestia because of my love and connection to Mama Shasta and the alignment I could feel from speaking on the phone with Belinda about my intentions and her work in stewarding the land at Hestia. 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. I came to deeply value the solitude and connection I felt with each of the chakras on the land, and the beauty of my surroundings.
My return home is full of deeper clarity and rootedness as a result of my time at Hestia. As I navigate the void during this period of time, I am grounded in the lessons from Hestia and knowing that abundance and prosperity are near.
I am deeply grateful to the land and the folks that have listened and contributed to taking care of this special place.”
SCOTT G.
“When I visited Hestia in the spring of 2023 from Central Florida I considered it a blessing that this sacred land was allowing me to stay there. 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.
The chakra points were perfectly laid out and they help me achieve a deeper realization into my stuck emotions and questions.
The breathtaking land and spirits at Hestia responded to my gratitude on such a deep level that they responded back and showed me exactly what I needed to see. Hestia has changed my life forever and helped me discover my true self.
I am forever grateful.”
NAMIKO
"I had the pleasure of resting into a weeklong solo retreat on the winnemum wintu lands of Hestia. I entered a wintertime cave of healing, cleansing, and support. I am grateful for the opportunity to slow down and listen to my body in a deeper and more consistent way.
This listening was supported by the land and allowed me to open to deeper levels of compassion for myself, for loved ones, and for the pain of the world. Belinda, Peter, and Amaya were gracious hosts and checked in on me while also giving me space.
The smell of the earth, the bright starry nights, the sound of the flowing river, and the quality of light through the trees all contributed to an awakening of presence and gratitude in my heart. I could also feel the care and respect with which Hestia is stewarded; it seems the land returns and mirrors back the love received.
I will be back. <3 Thank you!"
