Where is Blisstopia Retreats located?

Blisstopia Retreats is nestled in the Sonoran Desert Valley of the Sun in Peoria, Arizona—just outside Phoenix, surrounded by natural beauty and healing desert energy.

What makes Blisstopia different from other retreats?

Every retreat is intentionally designed to balance wellness, spirituality, and community. We keep group sizes intimate, offer nourishing meals, and guide you through transformative practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, and more.

Do I have to be experienced in yoga or meditation to attend?

Not at all! Our retreats welcome beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Every activity is guided and can be adapted to your comfort level.

How do I book a retreat at Blisstopia?

You can reserve your spot directly through our website at www.blisstopiaretreats.com. Simply select your retreat, fill out the registration form, and submit your deposit.

What is included in the retreat price?

Most retreats include accommodations, daily yoga and meditation, workshops, wellness practices, and nourishing meals. Some retreats may also offer optional add-ons such as private healing sessions or excursions.

What is your cancellation policy?

Deposits are non-refundable, but we do allow transfers to another retreat date if you need to change your plans within a certain timeframe. Full details are shared at booking.

What should I pack for a retreat?

Comfortable clothing for yoga and meditation, a journal, reusable water bottle, swimwear (for pool or cold plunge), and layers for desert mornings/evenings. We provide yoga mats, props, and all workshop supplies.

Yes! Many of our guests come solo, and we create a warm, welcoming environment where new friendships naturally form.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Absolutely. We provide nourishing meals and can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs with advance notice.

What additional healing services are available?

During your stay, you may book private sessions in Reiki, bioresonance hair analysis, energy healing, transformational breathwork, or hypnotherapy.

Can I rent the retreat center for my own event?

Yes! Blisstopia Retreats is available for private rentals. Contact us to host your own retreat, workshop, or gathering in our serene desert setting.

MEET OUR FACILITATORS

lana Royce

Founder - Trustee - Retreat Leader

Blisstopia’s host and beloved founder, Lana Royce. Lana is a master’s-level psychotherapist and certified energy healer, combining more than three decades of clinical experience and mind-body expertise with deep compassion. Having guided over 60 retreats and supported hundreds of people through profound emotional healing, Lana holds space with care, wisdom, and intuitive guidance that blends psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and holistic energy work. She creates a grounded and nurturing environment where grieving, release, and deep soul renewal can truly happen—ensuring each guest is supported, seen, and safely guided through whatever they’re carrying.

Geli Ulku

Retreat Leader

Some women talk about transformation. Geli is it.

Retreat Host Angelika "Geli" Ulku has spent decades walking the path few dare to take — stripping away the stories, the armor, and the performances — and emerging more herself with every step. She doesn't coach from a textbook. She coaches from the scar tissue.

As a doula, she held space for new life entering the world. As a financial and business coach for 30 years, she helped women claim their economic power. As a certified yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner, she learned that the deepest currency we carry is the truth of who we are when no one is watching.

Raw & Wild is Geli's invitation to you: Come undone. Come alive. Come home to yourself.

mark Royce

Co-Founder - Managing Trustee - Retreat Leader - Embodiment Coach

Mark brings a grounded, empowering masculine presence to the LIT Within Retreat experience. With over 45 years of martial arts training and 35+ years of teaching fitness, boxing, and self‑defense, Mark embodies balance, discipline, and heart‑centered strength. A father of four and proud grandfather of two, he carries the wisdom of life experience and the compassion of an open heart. As a certified personal trainer, nutritional coach, regenerative health practitioner, and security expert with more than 25 years of experience, Mark blends physical mastery with emotional awareness to help others feel both safe and supported in their transformation. Having guided more than 60 wellness retreats, he now brings his steady masculine energy and leadership to help women reconnect with their inner light, strength, and divine truth