HAWAii SABBAticAls (NEW!)
Expand your visions with the majesty of Big Island’s sacred Kealakekua Bay
JOYFUL EXPANSION. ALIVENESS. PLAY!
In 2019, I received a deep calling from Mount Shasta to bridge the magic of the mountains with the majesty of the ocean. So, my husband Peter and I journeyed to Big Island, Hawaii with a one-way ticket. We traveled there with open hearts and curious minds to connect with Pele’s fire, Mauna Kea’s strength, and the playful spirit of the wild spinner dolphins.
The instant my feet touched the soil, I could feel the strong life force of the island. We were gifted so much from the land…
Gorgeous tropical sunsets, ripe mangoes and avocados growing everywhere, delicious coffee, spontaneous whale sightings, and unexpectedly close encounters with wild spinner dolphins while swimming in the sacred Kealakekua Bay.
My body felt so vibrant from the aliveness of the fiery mountains and the majesty of the ocean! Our first trip on Big Island ended up being nearly 3 weeks long. It was so hard to leave, even though we missed Mount Shasta dearly.
Five years later, after numerous annual Big Island pilgrimages, we are honored to welcome our new Big Island sister site to the Hestia Magic sacred land network!
Our flagship location in Mount Shasta has a powerful way to bring precise clarity, alignment, and grounding to your visions and desires. And once that beautiful vision is clear and anchored deep into the earth, it’s time to play with the oceanic energy of joyful expansion and play with the abundance of Goddess Pele’s fertile, fiery lands.
As you meet the sacred sites and energy spots around Big Island, you will also cultivate your own intimate, reverent relationship with the spirit of the land that’s present here.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU HERE!
WITH LOVE,
BELINDA
HESTIA CO-FOUNDER, LAND STEWARD & COMMUNITY WEAVER
Join us on Big Island, if you desire…
A deeply intimate (non-touristy) relationship with the sacred Hawaiian islands
More unconditional love, joy, flow and expansiveness in your life
Intentional practice with cultivating abundance in all aspects of your life
A deep sense of vitality and aliveness in your body and energy field
OUR SaBBatical FLOW IN THE TROPICS
DAY 1: MON >> GROUND & SETTLE IN
Be greeted by your hosts and settle into your sweet home and resting space for the week
Receive an overview of our weeklong journey with your special sabbactical gifts
DAY 2: TUES >> ANCHOR YOUR INTENTIONS WITH THE MAJESTY OF LAND & SEA
Deepen into your sabbatical intentions with a guided morning visit to the Paleaku Peace Gardens
Use the self-guided sabbatical journaling tools to connect with abundance of the land and the ocean to expand your visions
Enjoy sunset at the Place of Refuge (sacred site close to us) to connect with Hawaiian culture, history and mythology
DAYS 3 & 4: WED & THURS >> HARVEST THE POTENT ENERGY OF THE ISLAND
Receive a custom curated itinerary for places to harvest the medicine of the island aligned with your personal intentions
Book optional wellness sessions to help you heal, rejuvenate and harmonize with your body, mind, spirit
Practice embodying and living your intentions while you’re here by consciously choosing how you want to spend your time and energy
DAY 5: FRI >> RELEASE & INTEGRATE
Early morning journey to Volcano National Park to connect to work with the energy of fire & deepen our connection to Goddess Pele with our prayers and offerings
Enjoy dinner out in Hilo
Create a verbal/visual reminder to facilitate a smooth transition back
DAY 6: SAT >> GIVE GRATITUDE & PREPARE FOR TRANSITION
Create a verbal/visual reminder to facilitate a smooth transition back
Visit the spots that you felt a special connection to on the land and give gratitude before you leave
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Sabbatical coaching sessions to clarify your needs, desires and intentions
Comfortable single occupancy options with ocean & garden views
Sabbatical toolkit and special wellness gifts made by local artisans
Self-guided journaling tools to keep track of your experience and insights along the way
Custom curated excursions aligned with your personal intentions
Access to private meditation spots, yoga studio and ocean views
Guided meditative experiences to connect with the healing power spots near our sister site (i.e., Place of Refuge, Paleaku Peace Gardens & sacred Kealakekua Bay)
Visit to Volcano National Park
S P A C I O U S N E S S !
Releasing ritual to let go of what no longer serves you
your investment
$2,000/person
Ocean view suite with a shared kitchen and bathroom
$2,500/person
Cottage with private kitchen and bathroom
ON-SITE ADD-ONS:
Massage, acupuncture, energy work and other wellness services
Private dance, movement, yoga classes
Guided tours to our favorite sacred sites around Big Island
1:1 post-sabbatical integration sessions to support your transition back
OFF-SITE EXPERIENCES WE CAN COORDINATE FOR YOU:
Coffee farm tour
Entrance to Volcano National Park & City of Refuge
Facials, scrubs and other beauty treatments
Kayaking/snorkel tours
Manta ray tour
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.
A SAFE SPACE FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
When we are facing a major life transition or on the cusp of a personal breakthrough, we often need a safe space away from our daily routines to find our way back to ourselves again.
At these life inflection points, how do we heal our old nagging traumas and find new ways to navigate the changes ahead?
For many travelers, especially female travelers like me, it can be a challenge to feel safe alone in a new place. And yet, a change of context is what’s needed to reset, reboot, and recalibrate our lives.
That’s why we do everything we can to make sure you land softly when you come to Hestia. We schedule a call with you before coming to understand your sabbatical needs and intentions. We have a special way to greet you when you arrive and prioritize creating a safe, cozy home for you. We check in with your regularly to help you get settled (if you need it).
Imagine having your own support team of highly skilled healers and coaches in nature. We tailor each of our add-on services and the experiential flow of your retreat week to accelerate your personal healing, grounding and transformation on the land.
It is safe to be alone together at Hestia. We are here to support you through the changes and transitions in your life!
Location
GETTING AROUND
Our retreat sanctuary is located in a rural area 45-minutes by car from the Kona airport on the western coast of Big Island, Hawaii (the Hilo airport on the eastern coast is a two-hour drive from us)
Local buses and taxis are less frequent and need to be arranged ahead of your arrival
We recommend that you rent a car through a rental car company at the airport or book a car through Turo
GOT QUESTIONS? READ OUR FAQS!
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Our retreat sanctuary is located in a rural area 45-minutes by car from the Kona airport on the western coast of Big Island, Hawaii (the Hilo airport on the eastern coast is a two-hour drive from us). Local buses and taxis are less frequent and need to be arranged ahead of your arrival. We recommend that you rent a car through a rental car company at the airport or book a car through Turo.
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Unless it’s a special sabbatical program week, we don’t offer catered meals. Our favorite organic food coop is close to the airport, so you can grab healthy, organic premade foods on your way here. You’ll receive a guest guide with our favorite neighborhood cafes and restaurants too!
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We offer oceanview suites with private and shared bathrooms on our 5-acre retreat sanctuary.
You will also have access to our yoga studio and communal outdoor kitchen with gorgeous sunset ocean views. Enjoy the best of open air Hawaiian living!
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Our retreat sanctuary is most ideal for unplugging, resting, creative visioning. You can expect 1-2 bars of decent cell service with access to 5 bars of service closeby. We have strong wifi available in every space in case you need to work from here.
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We have oceanview suites with en-suite bathrooms as well as private bathrooms just outside of the suites. The bathrooms are very close to each suite. Our cottages have private bathrooms closeby.
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We offer 1:1 or small group movement, yoga, and dance classes in addition to massage, energywork, sound healing services. Every wellness partner we work with has been carefully vetted and is top notch in their modality! 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.
