Do you hear the call of the wild? Come back home to yourself with Mother Earth as your guide.
Since 2014, we’ve been building a global network of 8 nature sanctuaries nestled in the earth’s sacred mountains and waterways. We host hundreds of people each year to heal, grow and transform at an accelerated pace in order to bring harmony and balance back to our beloved planet.
We invite you to experience Hestia’s magic!
In nature, we trust.
Meet our Sacred Lands
FOUNDED IN 2014mOUNT SHASTA, CALIFORNIA
Bring precise clarity, alignment, and grounding to your visions & desires
Mount Shasta known as the “root chakra” of the earth is revered as a sacred mountain by the local Wintu, Shasta and Karuk tribes. Our 10-acre forest sanctuary honors the alchemy of wood + water and welcomes you with a flowing creek filled with pure healing minerals. We offer an intricately woven constellation of powerful meditation spots to catalyze deep healing and accelerated transformation.
FOUNDED IN 2024Kealakekua Bay, Big Island, HAWAiI
Expand your visions with joy, play & wise discernment
Kealakekua Bay, known as the “Pathway of the Gods”, is an ancient ceremonial site for native Hawaiians. Home to abundant marine life, the wild spinner dolphins come to rest here and remind us to live, play and create with joy and aliveness. Our 5.5-acre sanctuary honors the oceanic element of water. We offer gorgeous sunsets and sweeping views of the sacred bay in all our beautiful sleeping and gathering spaces.
FOUNDED IN 2025PALIULI FARM, Big Island, HAWAII
Savor the abundance of fertile soil while learning to tend to it responsibly
Paliuli, known as the “Garden of Eden” in Hawaiian mythology, is our beloved Kona coffee farm and home to abundant year-round tropical fruits, cacao and other medicinal plant life. Our newest 10-acre sanctuary honors the fertile alchemy of soil + fire. We offer restful, grounded spaces for the expansion of your dreams and visions combined with a prevailing sense of inner peace.
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OUR VISION
In these times of great political, environmental and economic instability, humankind is being tested to evolve. Hestia is where we can listen to Mother Earth for clues to navigate our way forward.
We are a spiritual playground for practicing new ways of being, living, working and communing— starting with a reverent relationship with sacred land.
We are kind, caring, spiritually grounded people committed to doing our inner work in order to birth a beautiful new world for future generations to flourish.
our SPECIAL SABBATICAL WEEKS
Take a special pilgrimage back to the land with us to honor Mother Earth’s seasonal shifts. Together, in community, we witness her changing moons and rhythms to become masters of change in our own lives and to gracefully navigate the complexity of these chaotic times!
Fall Equinox Sabbatical Week
September 18 - 24, 2025
Mount Shasta, CA
co-hosted by Belinda Liu (Hestia co-founder) & Dr. Paul Wang (Doctor of Chinese Medicine)
What of the lessons we harvest each year lead to tangible change?
Fall ripens release and the fruition of our realizations. Select the most valuable experiences and distill them as treasures. These are the principles and values without which we become lost. Embodied, they gift us the wisdom and power to transmute our problems into gold. These themes are related to the alchemical element of Metal. Join us in Mount Shasta, the powerful root chakra of the earth, during Fall Equinox, for a deeply restorative sabbatical week to slow down, reset and come back into balance with your body, mind and spirit.
3-Day Gratitude Blooming Nature Immersion
October 10 - 13, 2025
Big Island, hawaii
co-hosted by Belinda Liu & Omar Brownson (from the Gratitude Blooming Podcast)
Do you feel weighed down by the turbulent change, uncertainty and chaos of the outer world?
Join us for 3 nights of deep rest, nourishing food and inspired connection. The Gratitude Blooming team will curate a multi-sensory experience for you to attune to the messages, melodies, tastes and scents of nature to harness the powerful medicine of the shifting seasons.
By unwinding and unplugging together in nature, we will develop more courage and resilience to navigate the stress, anxiety and chaos of daily life.
Winter Solstice & New Year’s Eve Sabbatical Week
December 28, 2025 - January 3, 2026
Big Island, Hawaii
co-hosted by Belinda Liu (Hestia co-founder) & Dr. Paul Wang (Doctor of Chinese Medicine)
What do you wish to incubate this winter?
Winter invites a return to our origins for death creates rebirth. That which flows must also ebb as the tides of our life. If we can surrender into what we fear its frozen frequencies can be freed as creativity. These themes are related to the alchemical element of Water. Join us on the Big Island of Hawaii, home of Mauna Kea and sacred Kealakekua Bay, for a special winter sabbatical week to receive the restful, introspective medicine of winter. Together, we will slow down to rest and root deeply into our winter visions with the support of the community and the silence and stillness of the land.
OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
hosted on sacred earth sanctuaries honoring the water, soil, wood and fire elements
SABBATICALS
to Accelerate Your Transformation
DIGITAL DETOX WEEKENDS
to Rebalance Your Inner & Outer Life
IMMERSIONS
to Activate Your Creative Potential
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OUR ONLINE & ON LAND GATHERINGS
Living in alignment with the seasons and cultivating awareness of our body's natural cycles is how our ancestors survived and even thrived. In all our offerings, we integrate ancient healing traditions with emergent, modern-day practices for fostering holistic wellness.
Maintain a healthy seasonal flow by pausing with us and attuning with the seasonal shifts in nature.
Let’s be masters of change in the world by dancing with the external chaos and uncertainty through inner alchemy!
REVIEWS FROM OUR GUESTS
HODARI
“From the moment we drove over the bridge into Hestia, we felt warmly welcomed by staff and community members.
The landscape is a beautiful mix of hemlock, Ponderosa pine, and cedar, with a creek running through it, providing spaces of respite and rich riparian plant communities.
With thoughtful simplicity and attention to detail, Hestia’s off-the-grid yurts offered us everything we needed to be comfortable for quiet time away from the city.
The site staff were attentive and accessible while respecting our privacy. Shared spaces were clean and friendly, and the yurt structure is both captivating to gaze within, and thoughtfully organized.
And Hestia is in a gorgeous part of California! We took advantage of easy access to Mt Shasta and the McCloud River to enjoy botanical walks and bird watching. Even in a really particularly hot stretch of summer, the access to the higher elevations on the mountain made it comfortable to manage our exposure.
We can’t wait to come back!
NISE & DEIRDRE
ESTELLA
“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!”
MICHAEL
“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!”
AMELIA
“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.
JOSH
“ 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!!!
OUR UNIQUE APPROACH TO LAND STEWARDSHIP
Becoming a Land Steward with Belinda Liu
Home to Her Podcast with Liz Kelly
What does it mean to be a steward of land - not just taking responsibility for its preservation but also listening to the wisdom it offers?
Land-Care as Self-Care
(Daologos on Stewardship)
Daology Podcast with Dr. Paul Wang
Let’s awaken inspiration from deepening our connection to nature, land and community.
your sTEwArds
BELINDA LIU
HESTIA STEWARD, COMMUNITY WEAVER & CULTIVATOR
Belinda is a nature-inspired visionary and community cultivator.
She creates beautiful products, spaces and experiences that bring people back home to themselves. Her superpowers are shining a light on people’s strengths and creating life-changing tools and experiences for accelerated growth. She co-founded Gratitude Blooming and Hestia retreat centers to facilitate personal and group transformation using nature, art and self-inquiry. She is also a level 3 reiki healer of people, land and spaces.
PETER COOPER
HESTIA STEWARD & CULINARY ARTIST
Peter is an artisanal chef, educator, adventure-seeker, and storyteller.
He has spent most of his professional career supporting education initiatives around the globe, with a focus on increasing the educational opportunities for disadvantaged communities. He enjoys exploring and sharing his love for the outdoors with others. He also takes pride in his ability to entertain and take care of those around him with his delicious food and storytelling.