Return to the Origin

5.002 reviews
Location icon
20 Hoaka Road, Hilo, HI, USA
Date
October 5 - 13, 2025

Retreat Highlights

  • 🌿 Offer payment to the Earth & ancestors
  • 🌿 Purify body, mind & spirit
  • 🌿 Awaken to our essence as children of the Earth

About this Retreat

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Details of this retreat

🌿 9-Day Sacred Sit & Dieta with the Traditional Practices of the Sierra Nevada
October 5–13, 2025Mu Garden Sanctuary, Hilo, Hawai’i
This is not simply a retreat—this is a sacred calling for those who feel ready to release karmic burdens, heal generational wounds, and step into a new phase of spiritual awakening.
Guided by Mamo Lorenzo Seuny Izquierdo, elder and spiritual leader of the Arhuaco people of the Sierra Nevada, this 9-day dieta offers the rare opportunity to work directly with the ancient wisdom of one of the Earth’s most devoted lineages of guardians.
Through prayer, sacred offerings, dieta, and fire teachings, you will enter a field of purification, remembrance, and rebirth.




✨ This Experience Will Support You In:


Purifying the mind & receiving the ‘thoughts of gold’Dissolve mental chatter and awaken the clarity to live in alignment with divine thought.


Healing generational wounds & karmic patternsRelease inherited trauma and restore harmony to your lineage and bloodline.


Clearing energetic debts through sacred paymentHonor your ancestors and the land with offerings that rebalance and free your spirit.


Reharmonizing body & EarthReconnect with the original frequencies of your being, aligning with the natural rhythms of Mother Earth.


Weaving wisdom by the fireEnter into the ancient practice of sacred word—sharing prayers, truths, and golden speech by the fire.


Carrying the teachings forwardLearn how to continue these practices in daily life, walking in service and harmony with all beings.





📖 Retreat Details
Dates: October 5–13, 2025Length: 9 days, 8 nightsLocation: Mu Garden Sanctuary, Hilo, Hawai’iGuide: Mamo Lorenzo Seuny Izquierdo, Arhuaco Elder & Spiritual Leader




💫 Energy Exchange


$1,800 – 9-Day Sacred Sit & Dieta


$1,350 – 9-Day Sentada (Kamaʻaina, with Hawai’i ID)


Lodging Options:



$25/night – Camping (bring your own tent)


$55/night – Shared room


$111/night – Private single room


Locals may also commute daily without staying on-site


Meals:



$400 for 9 days (shared kitchen, communal cooking, nourishing simplicity)


Locals may bring and prepare their own food





🌎 Why This Work Matters
The spiritual practices of the Sierra Nevada are not just for personal healing—they are offerings to the whole Earth. Through this dieta, you will not only clear your own path but also contribute to the restoration of balance for your ancestors, your lineage, and the collective.




🔔 Invitation
If you feel the pull in your heart—this is for you.Come sit in sacred space. Come remember.Come walk with the wisdom of the guardians of the Sierra Nevada.

Schedule

Daily Temple Flow
Day 1–2 | The Heart Portal
Establishing safety, devotion, and vulnerability.
Discovering hidden beliefs and patterns that block intimacy.

Day 3–4 | Sacred Sexuality & The Hungry Ghost
Clearing the grasping, bypassing, and unmet longings that haunt our lovemaking.
Restoring the erotic as sacred.

Day 4–5 | Divine Union Pujas
Anointing our Beloveds with reverence, pleasure, prayer, and presence.
Feeding Creation with our sacred nectar.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Mu Garden Sanctuary, 20 Hoaka Road, Hilo, HI, USA

Directions

Here’s a clear set of directions to get from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to **20 Hoaka Rd, Hilo, HI 96720**:

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**Directions from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to 20 Hoaka Rd, Hilo, HI 96720:**

1. **Exit the Airport:**
- Once you leave the airport, head west on **Airport Road** (Hwy 2000), following the signs to get onto the main road.

2. **Turn Right onto Kekuanaoa St:**
- After about 0.6 miles, turn **right onto Kekuanaoa St** (Hwy 11), which is the main road leading into Hilo.

3. **Turn Left onto Kanoelehua Ave (Hwy 11):**
- Drive for about 0.2 miles, and then take a **left turn onto Kanoelehua Ave** (Hwy 11 South). This road runs parallel to the coastline and will take you through town.

4. **Turn Left onto Kamehameha Ave:**
- Continue on Kanoelehua Ave for about 0.5 miles and then **turn left onto Kamehameha Ave**. This road runs along the waterfront.

5. **Turn Left onto Pauahi St:**
- Drive on Kamehameha Ave for 0.7 miles, then **turn left onto Pauahi St**.

6. **Turn Right onto Kilauea Ave:**
- After about 0.2 miles, **turn right onto Kilauea Ave**.

7. **Turn Left onto Hoaka Rd:**
- Continue straight on Kilauea Ave for about 1.3 miles, and then make a **left turn onto Hoaka Rd**.

8. **Arrive at 20 Hoaka Rd:**
- Continue along Hoaka Rd for a short distance, and you’ll find **20 Hoaka Rd** on the **right-hand side**.

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This route should take about **10–15 minutes** depending on traffic.

Accommodation

Private, Shared Rooms Camping and Commuter options available

Camping

Accommodation
Bring your own tent and camping accommodations. You will have complete access to all our facilities; bathrooms, landry baths and showers.

Commuter

Accommodation
This choice is intended for individuals who prefer to stay off the property.

Deluxe Glamping Tent (Shared)

Accommodation
The shared glamping tent offers a roomy 200 sq ft space on a platform with wooden floors. Each person is provided with a twin-size bed, nightstand, and mirror, with tent decor differing between each one. Access to shared laundry facilities, bathrooms, and kitchen is all part of the package.

Deluxe Glamping Tent (Private)

Accommodation
This glamping tent covers an area of 200 square feet and features two twin-size beds, nightstands, and mirrors. Typically used as a shared space, it can be made private for those seeking privacy. Guests can enjoy access to shared laundry facilities, bathrooms, and the kitchen.

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Mu Garden Sanctuary

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

Fresh local health conscious Dieta

What's Included

  • Access to the Baths
  • Sauna
  • Accommodations
  • Food

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • camping equipment

Customer Reviews

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Divinely Orchestrated
This retreat was Divinely orchestrated! The moment I met Amma I knew she was my next teacher. She is an abyss of wisdom shared through the heart. This retreat not only covered sonic Love but she also graciously pivoted when thought provoking discussion led to a greater lesson. The food was the best I had ever had on a retreat and the facilities were thoughtfully designed, and provided all that you need. I loved my tent accommodation. Comfortable beds. Lovely hot showers. My favorite space was the dome. I would rise early to meditate and do yoga while the sun rose. It’s a beautiful place to surrender and learn, albeit herbal medicines and all the food growing on the property, or sit quietly under the giant mimosa tree, have a bath in the Temple, … or spend too much time shopping in the crystal shop (oops). It’s just a lovely venue with kind souls sharing their wisdom. If you’re lucky enough to meet Amma, you’ll be captivated in conversation that will spark your soul. I’m very grateful for my time there and will be back… ✨🤍🕊️🌺

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Attention to detail
Thank you so much Amma and Jason for creating such an amazing retreat location. Your dedication and attention to the small details provides your guests with a truly enriching environment. The hot showers with starry views are engraved on my memory. Mahalo nui loa.

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