FAQ'S

  • I am registered, what is next?

    When we receive your registration an email will be sent with more information about the retreat.  You will also receive an INTAKE FORM & Waiver in your email.  The intake form and waiver are mandatory to attend the retreat.  Please complete ASAP.

  • When is the final payment due, & How Do I Make that Payment?

    An invoice will be sent via email. Payment is due on or before 30 days prior to your retreat Check-in. Retreat Payments can be sent via Zelle (preferred) Venmo, PayPal, or Credit card. For ALL credit card transactions, a 3.5% processing fee will be added to the total.  

  • What Are the Accommodations Like?

    • Blisstopia Retreats features a large 2-story villa with 6,800 sq ft of space
    • 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
    • Family room, dining room, and front foyer sitting room
    • Rooms are shared accommodations with separate beds for each guest
    • We limit our retreats to 18 guests.
    • Features a very nice Indoor yoga studio, & Outdoor Yoga Studio.
    • Relaxing swimming pool with waterfall
    • Volleyball court
    • Outdoor games including Bocce Ball, Cornhole bags, horseshoes & others
    • Desert mountain hiking trails right outside our backyard gate
    • Nature hikes and mountain meditation with breathtaking views
    • Bedrooms are shared with two to four other guests unless you book a private room.
    • Shared bath per room.
    • When booking, you'll be able to choose your accommodation - private or shared - first-come, first-serve on all rooms.
    • Linens and towels are furnished.
    • Wireless internet available
    • The villa features a full spacious gourmet kitchen, a living and dining area, and a large patio with incredible mountain views.
    • Outdoor patio grill & full kitchen.
    • The Villa also features stone fireplace in the family room, a 2nd gas fireplace in the front foyer, an outdoor gas firepit, and a wood-burning fire pit.
    • Laundry facilities on both 1st and 2nd floors. (detergent is not provided)
  • What's the Yoga Like?

    • Yoga is for all levels, including beginners and advanced students.
    • If you have limitations, please share the information on the guest intake form after booking.
    • Check the specific retreat schedule for the amount and frequency of yoga.
    • We meet you right where you are at!
    • Our experienced and skilled teachers lead you through your practice. However, it is always YOUR practice.
  • What About Injuries or Food Allergies/dietary Restrictions?

    The intake form you will be sent immediately after registering will ask about any issues you are facing, injuries, limitations, medications that may affect your ability to participate etc..


    Injuries: If you have specific injuries or health conditions that may interfere with your yoga practice or other activities, please indicate the details on your intake form.


    You are encouraged to practice at your level and honor your body. Blisstopia Retreats is not liable for injuries.


    Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions: Each Retreat menu is prepared from scratch, and you may choose what best suits your lifestyle. Indicate food allergies or restrictions in detail on your Intake Form. We use organic and local ingredients whenever possible.


    We appreciate your understanding when there are fewer options to choose from when personal dietary restrictions are involved. You are welcome to bring additional food, snacks, or beverages.  We will store them for you.

  • Do You Offer Massage?

    Yes! For the majority of our retreats we offer 1 hour massages. Massages are available on site with one of our talented massage therapists during retreats only. The suggested donation is $135 for 1 hour.  Registration and full payment must be completed no later than 10 days from your retreat start date. (drop-in requests are not available) Suggested donations are accepted via Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or Credit card (a 3.5% transaction fee will be added for all credit card payments). Please remember to tip your therapist.

  • Do You Offer Healing Touch Therapy and or Reiki?

    Yes! Sessions are available on-site with our talented & experienced Energy Healing Practitioner (Lana Royce). The suggested donation is $250 for 1 hour. Sign up before your retreat or during your stay. Payment is due a minimum of 1 hour before service (drop-in requests may or may not be available) Suggested donations are accepted via Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or Credit card (a 3.5% transaction fee will be added for all credit card payments). Please remember to tip your practitioner.

  • What is the Minimum Age?

    You must be 18 years of age or older to attend a retreat at Blisstopia Retreats.


    • Exceptions can be made for Mother/Daughter events.
  • What Are You Doing to Maintain Guest Wellness & Safety?

    • We care about the safety and wellness of each and every one of our retreat guests as well as our staff
    • Cross ventilation in the yoga studio and throughout the main house.
    • Smaller group size of 6-18 guests total.
    • Private rooms are available. Additional charge applies.
    • Our Dining options include multiple places to enjoy your breakfast, lunch & dinner options.
    • Blisstopia Retreats is professionally cleaned and sanitized after each retreat.
  • When and How Do I Make the Final Payment?

    Final Payment is due on or before 30 days prior to your retreat Check-in. Payments are accepted via Zelle, if you need to pay with (Venmo, PayPal, or Credit card a 3.5% transaction fee will be added for all credit card payments). Your reservation is subject to a late fee if payment is not submitted by the final due date of 5% of the total.

  • What is the Cancellation Policy for Attending a Retreat?

    Deposit

    • 100% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before the retreat start date.

    • 50% deposit refund for cancellation 31-59 days before the retreat start date.

    • 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-30 days before the retreat start date.


    Remaining Balance

    • The remaining balance is due 30 days before the retreat start date.

    • If paid at the time of booking, a full refund of the remaining balance is available up to 31 days before your retreat start date less the deposit.

    • If you cancel 0-30 days before your retreat start date, there is NO refund.

    • No refunds or credits will be given for failure to attend or complete the retreat, arriving late, or leaving early.
    • It is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policies.
    • We recommend purchasing your travel/trip cancellation insurance so your trip fees will be covered in case you have to cancel your retreat.
  • What is the Cancellation Policy for Hosting a Retreat?

    To Secure dates for your retreat or event – a non-refundable 15% deposit is required at the time of booking.


    A monthly or bi-monthly payment plan may be set up for you to pay your balance.

    • If canceled more than 120 days from retreat date = full refund of any additional payments collected less deposit.
    • If cancelled 119 days or less No Refunds
  • Can I Join A Waitlist?

    Yes! We'd love to have you join us if a spot opens up. Click the button "Join Waitlist." You will be contacted if and when a spot should open up. The suggested donation or a deposit will be due at that time to finalize your booking.

  • Will I have access to Wi-Fi?

    Wi-Fi is available. Some of our guests use the opportunity to take an optional digital detox. Our Dining Table and Yoga Studio are designated phone-free zones so we may honor our community.

  • What About Pets?

    Unfortunately, due to liability issues, we are unable to accommodate pets, including emotional support animals.  We do have a dog on site (Bodhi is his name, he is a healing dog) And we also have free-range chickens behind our RV garage to get your animal lover fix.

  • What if I Leave Personal Belongings at the Retreat?

    If your item is found, we will contact you, & you will receive an invoice for shipping and handling. Once that is paid, it will be returned to you. Lost items are returned on the 1st of the month following your retreat.

  • Are You Hiring?

    For any job opportunities please send us a message on our Contact Us page. 

    We are hosts, chefs, healers, and experienced facilatators in the retreat industry.  We do not typically hire yoga teachers or other healers for our retreats.

    If you are interested in hosting a reteat, please reach out.

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  • What do I need to bring with me?

    1. A good pair of walking/hiking shoes

    2. Comfortable clothing – workout wear

    3. A hat and sunglasses for when you're enjoying the outdoors.

    4. A swimsuit for the pool and hot tub

    5. A small backpack that could be used during a hike

    6. Personal items, toiletries 

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  • Do you offer tours or drop in visits?

    We do NOT offer drop in visits.  We are a Private Membership Spiritual Retreat Center.  The staff live on site and are the trustees of the ministry.  

    We offer a general tour to retreat hosts that have committed to renting our facility.

    Our website has a very good description of our layout, and you can find more about us on our social media pages.

Blisstopia Retreats Mission

OUR MISSION

Blisstopia Retreats' goal in our global community is to inspire others through a variety of wellness practices including holding space for retreats, and events, improving self-care, natural health practices, and awareness, and growing in the light, and being in the world, but not of the world, and to act in accordance with God, our Creator, and serve as stewards, with the dominion over all earthly things as commanded by our creator.  Additionally, it is important to have a place and space for other wellness practitioners to support their communities.


Blisstopia Retreats purpose

The Ministry is organized in part for worship and for educational, spiritual, and beneficent purposes, and is

established under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bylaws and Ecclesiastical Law as interpreted by Blisstopia

Retreats, for furthering the upliftment and enlightenment of all people throughout the World and the betterment

of life on planet Earth. The formation of the offices of Trustees and Director does not incorporate the spiritual

society, Blisstopia Retreats, which must always remain unincorporated.


Blisstopia Retreats Values

OUR VALUES

Blisstopia Retreats has evolved over the past 20 years. Evolution is about providing support, healing, and community to our members. The belief is that WE, not I can create an environment where there is safety, security, knowledge, caring, nurturing, and space for healing to occur. When there is we, the energy moves more freely. Everyone desires a place and space to feel accepted, tended to, and appreciated for who they are in order for BLISS to come through the womb of our souls. This is where you will find your Bliss through various wellness practices, passionate teachers, and teachings.  So, we encourage you to join us, our retreat space is only a short trek from Phoenix, AZ, USA.

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