STEPPING INTO THE RADIANT FREQUENCY OF LOVE
A Sanctuary of Sovereignty
We are entering a time where we are leading each other home, stepping out of the exhaustion of the “seeker” and returning to our original blueprint of ease and abundance.
This retreat is for the woman who has already done the deep work.
You have spent years tending to your healing, mind, body, and spirit. You have read the books, taken the courses, walked through the challenges, and reclaimed your health in ways that have forever changed you.
You aren’t looking for another breakthrough, another transformation, or someone to tell you how to become more empowered. You already know who you are. What you’re longing for now is something different.
You’re ready to soften instead of striving. To remember instead of fixing. To live from the quiet wisdom you’ve already cultivated rather than searching for the next answer. Perhaps you’ve been feeling the gentle pull toward women who speak the same language as your heart.
Women who value kindness over competition, presence over performance, and authenticity over perfection. Women who understand that healing isn’t a destination, it’s a way of being.
If you’ve been quietly wondering, “Where are my people?” This retreat may be the answer.
This is a gathering for women who are entering a beautiful new season of life, one where rest is sacred, beauty is medicine, nature is home, and sisterhood nourishes the soul.
Here, there is nothing to prove. Nothing to become. No pressure to heal another wound or chase another version of yourself. Only an invitation to slow down, to remember who you’ve always been, and to be held in the company of kind, loving, wholehearted women who are choosing to live with more grace, more joy, and more ease.
If your heart whispered “yes” as you read these words, we have been waiting for you.
“Our bodies are temples of creation, and our hearts are the hive. We build not with walls but with wings, spinning golden hexagons of harmony through every act of kindness.”
Three years ago, five women gathered in the mountains with open hearts and no expectations beyond simply being together.
None of us knew that one weekend would become the beginning of a lifelong sisterhood.
What unfolded over those few days was something none of us could have planned. We slowed down. We listened. We laughed. We rested. We witnessed one another with open hearts. And when the retreat ended, the connection remained.
Over the years, we have continued to walk beside one another through life’s seasons, celebrating, encouraging, supporting, and reminding each other of who we truly are. It has become one of the greatest gifts of my life.
That experience taught me something I will never forget:
Every gathering creates its own unique Hive.
A Hive is not something that can be manufactured or recreated. It emerges naturally when women gather with open hearts, shared intention, and a willingness to simply be.
This retreat is an invitation to discover what is waiting to unfold when women who have already reclaimed so much of themselves gather together. Women who are ready to stop searching for what is next and begin savoring what already is. Women who long for meaningful conversation, quiet moments in nature, heartfelt laughter, and the comfort of walking beside kindred spirits.
There is nothing you need to prove.
Nothing you need to become.
Just a sacred space in the mountains where kindred women gather, each bringing her own wisdom, her own story, and her own light.
Who knows what beautiful Hive might be born?
Perhaps this is the circle your heart has been searching for,
We each walk our own unique path, yet we were never meant to walk it alone. In this circle, there is nothing to prove and nothing to perform. Just open hearts, authentic connection, and the quiet nourishment that comes from being fully seen, exactly as you are.
A homecoming to the heart where we create simply by being in the presence of love and what already is. Like a hive, we discover that the sweetest things in life are created together.
There comes a time when the search begins to soften, and the quiet wisdom within becomes enough. Here, we gently lay down the need to strive, fix, or become someone more. Together, we remember the beauty of slowing down, listening deeply, and allowing life to unfold with greater ease, grace, and trust.
Like bees gathering nectar without hurry, we discover that life’s sweetest gifts are found not in striving, but in simply being present.
Every woman carries a light that becomes brighter when it is reflected in the hearts of others. As we gather in nature, share our stories, and simply be together, we gently remind one another of what has always been true… that we belong, we are enough, and home has been within us all along.
Just as a hive is lovingly created one bee at a time, so too is sisterhood built through presence, trust, and the simple act of showing up for one another.
Everything in this sanctuary is intentionally designed to support your unspooling, allowing you to return to your natural rhythm.
There is something deeply restorative about being held by the mountains. Here, surrounded by towering pines, whispering aspens, wildflowers, and expansive alpine skies, the pace of life naturally begins to soften.
You wake to birdsong, breathe crisp mountain air, sip tea as the morning sun kisses the peaks, and remember what it feels like to simply exhale.
In this sacred landscape, nature becomes medicine. The forest quiets the mind. The mountains steady the heart. Every walk, every sunrise, every gentle breeze invites your nervous system to settle into its natural rhythm. There is nothing to chase and nowhere else to be.
Imagine a few days where no one needs anything from you.
No schedules to keep. No meals to prepare. No decisions to make. Just the gentle rhythm of mountain mornings, nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, quiet moments in nature, and spacious time to simply breathe.
This is your invitation to set down the weight you've been carrying, not because you have to be strong for everyone else, but because, for a little while, you don't have to carry anything at all. Here, you'll be lovingly cared for, deeply nourished, and given permission to soften, receive, and simply rest.
Like bees returning to the warmth of the hive after gathering from the fields, you'll be held in a circle of kindness and gentle presence, where your body can exhale, your heart can soften, and your spirit can be nourished by the sweetness of simply being.
There is a sweetness that can only be found around a shared table.
Every meal is lovingly prepared as a celebration of the Earth's abundance. We honor food as far more than fuel for the body, it is living energy, vibration, nature's medicine, and a sacred expression of love that nourishes the body, awakens the heart, and feeds the soul.
With every colorful plate, we remember our connection to the Earth and her natural rhythms. Like bees gathering nectar from wildflowers, we receive her gifts with gratitude, discovering that the sweetest nourishment is found in beauty, presence, and the abundance of simply being alive.
There is a quiet magic that unfolds when women gather with open hearts.
Without expectations, roles, or the need to have all the answers, something beautiful begins to emerge. We listen deeply. We laugh freely. We honor one another's stories. Around the evening fire beneath a sky filled with stars, we remember that we are woven from the same stardust as the mountains, the trees, and one another.
Like bees returning to the hive, each woman brings her own unique gifts, wisdom, and sweetness. Together, we create something none of us could create alone, a circle of sisterhood woven through kindness, presence, and love that continues to nourish long after the retreat has ended.
Everything in this sanctuary is intentionally designed to support your unspooling, allowing you to return to your natural rhythm.
There is something deeply restorative about being held by the mountains. Here, surrounded by towering pines, whispering aspens, wildflowers, and expansive alpine skies, the pace of life naturally begins to soften.
You wake to birdsong, breathe crisp mountain air, sip tea as the morning sun kisses the peaks, and remember what it feels like to simply exhale.
In this sacred landscape, nature becomes medicine. The forest quiets the mind. The mountains steady the heart. Every walk, every sunrise, every gentle breeze invites your nervous system to settle into its natural rhythm. There is nothing to chase and nowhere else to be.
Imagine a few days where no one needs anything from you.
No schedules to keep. No meals to prepare. No decisions to make. Just the gentle rhythm of mountain mornings, nourishing meals, meaningful conversation, quiet moments in nature, and spacious time to simply breathe.
This is your invitation to set down the weight you've been carrying, not because you have to be strong for everyone else, but because, for a little while, you don't have to carry anything at all. Here, you'll be lovingly cared for, deeply nourished, and given permission to soften, receive, and simply rest.
Like bees returning to the warmth of the hive after gathering from the fields, you'll be held in a circle of kindness and gentle presence, where your body can exhale, your heart can soften, and your spirit can be nourished by the sweetness of simply being.
There is a sweetness that can only be found around a shared table.
Every meal is lovingly prepared as a celebration of the Earth's abundance. We honor food as far more than fuel for the body, it is living energy, vibration, nature's medicine, and a sacred expression of love that nourishes the body, awakens the heart, and feeds the soul.
With every colorful plate, we remember our connection to the Earth and her natural rhythms. Like bees gathering nectar from wildflowers, we receive her gifts with gratitude, discovering that the sweetest nourishment is found in beauty, presence, and the abundance of simply being alive.
There is a quiet magic that unfolds when women gather with open hearts.
Without expectations, roles, or the need to have all the answers, something beautiful begins to emerge. We listen deeply. We laugh freely. We honor one another's stories. Around the evening fire beneath a sky filled with stars, we remember that we are woven from the same stardust as the mountains, the trees, and one another.
Like bees returning to the hive, each woman brings her own unique gifts, wisdom, and sweetness. Together, we create something none of us could create alone, a circle of sisterhood woven through kindness, presence, and love that continues to nourish long after the retreat has ended.
For the sister who is ready to surrender to the gentle flow of life to radiate beauty, kindness, and joy through the sanctuary of self-love that already exists within.
Through our hearts, may the hive of humanity remember itself.
Your Host
Elena Villanueva
Weaver of Hearts & Homecoming
For more than two decades, Dr. Elena Villanueva has helped thousands of people restore their health and vitality through a truly holistic approach to healing. As the founder of Modern Holistic Health and BioOne Sciences, she is a trusted practitioner, educator, and mentor who believes our greatest healing unfolds when we honor the wisdom of mind, body, spirit, and nature.
Long before she became a doctor, Elena was a little girl who loved bees. While others ran from them, she would quietly sit among the flowers, fascinated by their gentleness, intelligence, and devotion to the harmony of the hive. That childhood wonder never left her.
Three years ago, Elena gathered in the mountains with four extraordinary women for what became a life-changing retreat. During one unforgettable moment, hundreds of bees descended around their circle. There was no fear, only an overwhelming sense of peace, awe, and blessing. Whether understood as a beautiful encounter with nature or as sacred messengers between Heaven and Earth, each woman knew they had experienced something extraordinary. That weekend became the beginning of a sisterhood that continues to this day.
The experience planted a seed in Elena’s heart. She knew she wanted to create a gathering where other women could experience that same sense of beauty, belonging, remembrance, and connection that had so profoundly touched her own life. The Heart’s Return was born from that vision, a sanctuary where nature, nourishment, rest, beauty, and sisterhood gently weave together, inviting women to rediscover the sweetness of simply being.
Throughout the retreat, Elena will gently guide the rhythm of each day through meaningful conversations, moments of reflection, time in nature, and experiences that invite women to reconnect with their own inner wisdom. Rather than offering another path to become someone new, her intention is to create a space where each woman can simply remember who she has always been.
Alongside the bees that inspired this journey, Elena will also share the quiet wisdom of her horses. Their calm, intuitive presence offers a beautiful opportunity to slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and experience the kind of wordless connection that reminds us some of life’s deepest lessons are simply felt. Together, they become another gentle thread woven into the experience of The Heart’s Return.
Your Guide
Greg Platz
Steward and Guardian of Hearth and Home
Greg Platz did not begin his career in holistic health. Trained as an aerospace engineer, he spent years understanding how complex systems work together with precision and purpose.
As he watched Elena help people restore their health through a truly holistic approach, honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and nature, Greg became fascinated by another extraordinary system, the human body. What began as curiosity became his own journey, and for nearly ten years Greg has been an integral part of Modern Holistic Health, sharing a passion for helping others experience greater health, vitality, and wholeness.
Those who know Greg describe him as calm, grounded, thoughtful, and quietly generous. He has a natural gift for making people feel welcome, at ease, and genuinely cared for. His steady presence reminds us that some of life’s greatest expressions of love are found in simple acts of hospitality.
At The Heart’s Return, Greg helps create the welcoming atmosphere that allows women to fully relax and receive. The kitchen naturally becomes a place where nourishing meals are lovingly prepared, stories are shared, laughter fills the room, and strangers become family. Whether you find yourself chopping vegetables, sipping a warm cup of tea, or simply enjoying the company, you may discover that some of the sweetest moments of the retreat are found gathered around the heart of the home.
Greg has always been captivated by the mystery of the night sky. Looking into the heavens has long inspired in him a sense of awe, curiosity, and reverence for the incredible intelligence that surrounds us. As darkness settles over the mountains, those who feel called can gather beneath a canopy of stars where planets, distant galaxies, and the moon quietly reveal themselves through the telescope. Standing together beneath the vastness of the cosmos, conversations naturally soften, perspectives gently expand, and hearts remember that we are each part of something beautifully infinite.
Greg believes that creating spaces where people feel welcomed, cared for, and at ease is one of life’s quiet joys. His hope is that every woman leaves feeling nourished not only by the beauty of the mountains, but also by the experience of genuine hospitality, meaningful connection, and the quiet wonder that comes from remembering both the universe above and the universe within.
Your Guide
William Henry
Our Fireside Story Weaver & Keeper of the Golden Thread
There are few people who can transport you across centuries quite like William Henry.
With warmth, humor, and an extraordinary gift for bringing ancient wisdom to life, William has spent decades exploring the sacred mysteries woven throughout history, from Mary Magdalene and the Divine Feminine to the symbolism of ancient civilizations and humanity’s spiritual evolution. More than a teacher, he is a master storyteller who invites us to discover that the ancient paths are not separate from our own. They are part of the Golden Thread connecting us to who we have always been.
William is an internationally recognized author, publisher, investigative mythologist, retreat leader, and speaker whose work has inspired audiences around the world. Through his bestselling books, sacred site pilgrimages, teachings, and appearances on Gaia TV, he has become one of today’s most respected voices in the exploration of ancient wisdom, sacred symbolism, human transformation, and the deeper story of consciousness. His lifelong passion for uncovering humanity’s forgotten history has helped countless people see the past not as something left behind, but as a living guide for navigating the extraordinary times in which we now live.
His accomplishments are matched by something even more meaningful, his kindness. William carries his wisdom with humility, an open heart, and an infectious sense of wonder. Listening to him feels less like attending a lecture and more like gathering beside a trusted friend who has spent a lifetime collecting the stories that remind us where we came from and why they still matter today.
During The Heart’s Return, William will invite us to settle into the quiet rhythm of the mountains as we journey through the mysteries of ancient civilizations, the wisdom of Mary Magdalene, sacred symbols, forgotten teachings, and the timeless messages our ancestors may have left for us during this remarkable period of human evolution. Each afternoon becomes an opportunity to slow down, open our minds, and explore the deeper questions that have inspired seekers throughout history.
As evening settles over the mountains and the fire begins to glow beneath a canopy of stars, the stories often continue. History, mythology, and spirit weave together in ways that awaken wonder, expand perspective, and gently remind us that we, too, are participants in a much greater story still unfolding.
Pull up a chair, settle into the warmth of the fire, and allow yourself to be carried along the Golden Thread toward something ancient, luminous, and beautifully familiar. You may leave with a deeper understanding of history, but more importantly, with a renewed sense of your own place within the extraordinary story of humanity and the unfolding evolution of consciousness.
Your Guide
Julie Belfor
Our Weaver of Joy, Beauty & Play
There is something undeniably radiant about Julie Belfor. She has a rare gift for helping people feel instantly at ease, inviting them to relax into their most authentic selves with warmth, laughter, and an open heart. Her presence is magnetic yet deeply grounding, a beautiful blend of wisdom, playfulness, grace, and genuine joy.
For many years, Julie has been a respected educator, facilitator, and guide in the field of plant medicine, compassionately supporting people through profound journeys of healing and self discovery. Her experience has given her a deep understanding of the many layers of transformation, mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual, and of the care required to hold space with both strength and tenderness.
Through her work with individuals and her years of co creating transformational retreats alongside William Henry, Julie has cultivated an extraordinary ability to create environments where people feel deeply seen, honored, supported, and free to reconnect with their true nature. She understands that healing is not always solemn. Sometimes it arrives through beauty, laughter, wonder, movement, creativity, and the freedom to feel fully alive.
At The Heart’s Return, Julie will share her knowledge of sacred plants, exploring their ancient history, their cultural significance, the emerging science behind their remarkable potential, and the evolving role they are playing in the future of healing. Her approach is thoughtful, experienced, and grounded in reverence, creating a welcoming space for curiosity, learning, meaningful conversation, and deeper understanding.
Julie also brings an unmistakable sparkle to every gathering. Whether sharing a meal, laughing beneath the mountain sky, gathering around the evening fire, or simply celebrating the beauty of being together, she has a beautiful way of helping women feel safe enough to soften, open their hearts, and reconnect with the vibrant essence that has always lived within them.
In Julie’s presence, joy becomes a sacred practice, beauty becomes an expression of the soul, and play becomes a doorway back to the heart. You may leave with more than new knowledge and beautiful memories. You may remember the radiant, sensual, joyful woman who has been within you all along.
Heber City, Utah
Nearest airports: Salt Lake City International (SLC), Provo (PVU). Both airports are about 45 minutes from the retreat venue.
Sunday, September 27 - Thursday, October 1, 2026
The first 11 women who answer the call to Heart's Return will become our Founding Circle with a founding investment of $3,333.
Once the Founding Circle is complete, the investment will be $4,297.
Space is intimately limited to maintain the depth and sacredness of this container. Please schedule a call to begin the journey.
This retreat is designed for the woman who has already laid the foundational groundwork of her healing journey. She is likely feeling the exhaustion of constantly being a “seeker” or “fixer” of herself. If you feel a quiet stir in your system calling you to drop your somatic armor, step out of force, and surrender into the gentle flow of life alongside a supportive sisterhood, this space is for you.
Unlike traditional retreats that pack the schedule from dawn until dusk, The Heart’s Return is woven with the intention of deep rest and unspooling. While we will have guided intimate circles, somatic settling practices, and communal meals, there is a profound emphasis on expansive open time. You will have ample space to wander in nature, sleep, connect authentically with other women, and simply be.
Every meal is treated as a ceremony of abundance. You will be served vibrant, high-frequency foods that are lovingly prepared to deeply replenish your physical vessel. We focus on healthy, beautiful, and grounding ingredients that delight the senses. (Note: We happily accommodate specific dietary requirements.)
Not at all. You do not need to learn any complex new techniques or have a certain level of “experience” to join us. The only prerequisite is an open heart and a willingness to soften. This gathering is not about acquiring new spiritual tools; it is about remembering the natural blueprint of ease and love that already exists within you.
Our gathering takes place at a private estate cradled by trees, water, and open space. The space is designed to help your nervous system sync with the slow, grounding frequency of the natural world. Whether we are gathering in the main house or resting in our private quarters, every corner of the property is curated to hold and support you.
The first 11 women who join us will become the Founding Circle of The Heart’s Return and are invited at a special founding investment of $3,333. Once these places have been filled, the investment will be $4,297.
This includes your accommodations, all prepared meals and snacks, and all guided experiences and materials during our time together. Please note that airfare and transportation to and from the estate are not included, allowing you the flexibility to travel in the way that best suits your needs.
What is the primary goal of this appointment?
Biological Visit
Focus on physical symptoms, lab tests, gut health, toxins, and targeted nutrition protocols.