The Release, Reset, and BLOOM Retreat
Embark on a transformative 4 day retreat from April 3rd-6th designed to help you spark release, reset, and renewal within every level of your being. Set in a breathtaking natural sanctuary in Temecula, CA, this retreat offers a unique blend of Indigenous Plant and Animal Medicine Ceremonies, Shamanic Rituals, and Sound and Energy Healing Practices.
Through guided healing experiences, you’ll be invited to release physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual blockages, shedding the outdated to make space for new growth. This retreat includes transformative soul retrieval practices, shadow work, sound & energy healing, acupuncture, and more, all infused with the wisdom of ancient traditions and modern healing modalities.
This Sacred journey will help you reconnect with your inner self, restore balance, and align with the vibrant, blossoming energy of Spring. Awaken your Spirit and embrace the blessings waiting for you as you step into a Life of deeper clarity, purpose, and abundance!
What's Included?
Sleeping Accommodations
All Ceremonies & Healing Sessions
All Ceremonies & Healing Sessions
Choose from a variety of accommodations options to maximize your rest and snooze time
All Ceremonies & Healing Sessions
All Ceremonies & Healing Sessions
All Ceremonies & Healing Sessions
Dive deep into your transformational journey through our holistic and multi-modal healing ceremonies + rituals
Healthy Nutritious Meals
Access to Amenities on the Grounds
Access to Amenities on the Grounds
Food is the first medicine, so what better way to help your body heal by feeding you fresh, nutritious food of the highest quality ingredients
Access to Amenities on the Grounds
Access to Amenities on the Grounds
Access to Amenities on the Grounds
Take your integration to the next level by taking an introspective hike, relaxing pool-side, or cleansing in the sauna
The Retreat Itinerary - April 3rd - April 6th, Temecula, CA
Thursday, April 3rd
Evening Arrival
Light Refreshments and Tea
Opening Ceremony
Intention Setting Practice
Clearing + Hapeh Circle
Settle In
Friday, April 4th
Fasting + Hydration for Ceremony
Kambo Ceremony
Lunch
Rest and Integrate / Pool / Hike / Labyrinth
Dinner
Fireside Integration + Song Circle
Hot Tub / Rest
Saturday, April 5th
Breakfast
Group Acupuncture and Sound Healing
Lunch
Group Shamanic Plactica & Limpia
Rest and Integrate / Pool / Hike / Labyrinth
Dinner
Cacao Ceremony and Shamanic Drum Journey
Hot Tub / Rest
Your Facilitators
Dr. Tasha Mintzer, DACM, L.Ac. - 4th Generation Medicine Womban and Founder
Sharing the roots of her lineage the Mai-I and Hebrew people along with deep reverence and reciprocity for the teachings and practices of her plant teachers, Oriental Medicine Masters, Indigenous elders and medicine keepers of the Matses, Quechua, Shipibo, Huin Kuin, Yawananwa, Toltecca of the Mayan Peninsula and Hopi and Navajo First Nation cultures. Her passion for working with plants and indigenous cultures compliments her acupuncture journey.
Dr. Tasha obtained a Doctorate and Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Science from UNLV with a minor in Fine Art. She obtained additional training in Japanese Acupuncture and Kampo Herbalism, Facial Acupuncture, Microneedling, Nanoneedling, Pediatrics, and also did her doctoral research project in scalp acupuncture for behavioral disorders including Autism, ADHD, bipolar, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. She answered the call to Kambo and traveled to Mexico to sit in medicine ceremony learning from the frog and her dear curanderas.
Arielle Mesa, LCSW - Shamanic Somatic Psychotherapist, Ceremonialist, and Musician
Arielle Mesa is a Licensed Shamanic Somatic Psychotherapist and Ceremonialist with over 10 years of experience serving people from all walks of life to heal ancestral, systemic, and experiential trauma. Arielle specializes in helping people heal themselves at the root by addressing to the mind-body-emotion-spirit impact of developmental trauma, sexual and domestic violence, and complex grief and loss. Arielle founded her practice, Sacred Space, to bring more of this vital work into this world so we all can remember our humanity and reclaim our inherent healing capacities to bring us back into harmony with ourselves and with all of Life.
In addition to her work as a psychotherapist, Arielle serves as a Plant Medicine Ceremonialist and Integration Guide, assisting individuals in the preparation, facilitation, and integration of their Plant Medicine Journeys. Arielle’s approach to Ceremony pays reverence to the original Indigenous Instructions and Rituals practiced for centuries while incorporating cutting edge approaches of Somatics and Trauma psychology to create a trauma-sensitive and multidimensionally supportive environment that promotes an optimal level of safety within all realms of experience.
Makaio Honor - Sound Maestro, Teacher, Student, and Kambo Practitioner
Makaio is currently a doctoral student of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University, where he double-majored in Special Education and Elementary Education. With over 10 years of experience as a teacher, he bring a rich educational background to his practice connecting with individuals of diverse backgrounds and talents. Additionally, he is a certified Reiki Master in the Usui system and a Kambo practitioner certified through the International Association of Kambo Practitioners (IAKP). His innate healing ability and spiritual connection have been present from a young age.
His practice is inspired by ancient and indigenous traditions, bridging the old with the new and connecting various cultures. He specializes in sound, music, and vibrational therapy, using flutes, gongs, chimes, tuning forks, and other instruments. He also explores microcurrent, light, magnetic, and frequency therapies, integrating these modern techniques with traditional practices. He is dedicated to the continuous exploration and integration of holistic health practices. His work is guided by the wisdom of the classics and indigenous traditions, where he remains committed to lifelong learning and connecting with mentors from diverse backgrounds. His goal is to offer a healing practice that honors both ancient wisdom and contemporary innovations.
