Why Choose Blisstopia Retreats
“The desert doesn’t ask you to change—it simply reminds you who you already are.”
Blisstopia is more than a spiritual wellness center—it’s a sanctuary nestled in the tranquil heart of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. Surrounded by endless skies, healing sunlight, and the soft hum of desert life, it’s a space where peace isn’t sought—it finds you. Many guests describe their arrival as a deep exhale, as if the land itself whispers, “Welcome home.”
Here, transformation unfolds naturally through a range of offerings. We host our own signature wellness and transformational retreats, monthly community events, sound baths, women’s circles, yoga and breathwork classes, and trainings in yoga, energy work, and holistic practices. For facilitators and retreat leaders, our property is also available for private retreat rentals—complete with our guiding support to help your vision come alive.
Beyond retreats, guests can enjoy a stay at Blisstopia through our bed & breakfast experience or room rentals, offering the comfort of home and the grounding beauty of the desert—perfect for rest, reflection, or a soulful escape.
What truly makes Blisstopia unique is our way of being. “Care here isn’t given—it’s lived.” Our onsite caretakers embody the retreat lifestyle, creating an atmosphere of warmth, authenticity, and genuine connection. You won’t be told how to heal, but you’ll always be held in spaces that honor your own rhythm. From guided meditation and sound healing to shared laughter and quiet starlit moments, everything is designed to reconnect you to what’s already whole within you.
Before your stay or retreat begins, you’ll be gently invited to set an intention—a compass for your experience. Whether you’re seeking renewal, clarity, or simply rest, Blisstopia offers the stillness, community, and nature’s wisdom to meet you exactly where you are.
At Blisstopia, transformation isn’t forced—it’s gently remembered.
Who We Are: Lana & Mark Royce
"We don’t just hold retreats—we live the path we invite you to walk.”
At the heart of Blisstopia are two people devoted to creating spaces of healing, growth, and renewal. We’re Lana and Mark—partners in life, in purpose, and in this shared mission of transformation.
For Lana, this path began over 30 years ago. With decades of study in yoga, meditation, somatic therapy, energy work, and holistic health, she has guided hundreds of students back into their bodies and breath. Her approach is rooted in compassion and presence—“no judgment, just invitation.”
Mark’s journey began with martial arts, fitness, and the hard-earned lessons of resilience. Overcoming personal trauma led him to a lifelong study of breath, movement, and self-mastery. Through martial arts and mindfulness, he teaches not just strength, but balance—bringing ancient principles to modern life in a way that feels real, grounded, and empowering.
Together, we’ve woven these worlds into something unique: a retreat experience that’s holistic, heart-led, and deeply transformative. “Wellness here isn’t about perfection—it’s about practices that sustain your whole being: mind, body, and spirit.”
At Blisstopia, you’ll find yoga, sound healing, martial arts, breathwork, mindfulness, and community—all grounded in the practices that have shaped our own lives.
But more than anything, you’ll find care. “Our greatest joy is watching people leave lighter than when they arrived—clearer, stronger, and more alive.”
Welcome to Blisstopia Retreats
Wellness Ministry & Retreat Center
Blisstopia Retreats is a 508(c)(1)(a) Tax-Exempt Association and is a Spiritual Wellness Ministry and Private Membership Association serving members through retreats, trainings, and holistic wellness experiences.
As a member-based community, services such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound healing, Ayurveda, fitness, and energy work are provided in a private spiritual-educational setting rather than to the general public.
Our 7,000 sq. ft. villa on 2.5 off‑grid acres at the base of Sunrise Mountain includes lodging for up to 17 guests, a fully equipped yoga studio, pool with waterfall, hot tub, sauna, outdoor labyrinth, hiking access, and sacred gathering spaces.
Members gather here for hosted retreats, custom group experiences, and ministerial wellness services designed to support mind, body, and spirit.
What is a Private Membership Association (PMA)?
A Private Membership Association is a voluntary association of individuals who choose to come together around shared values or goals, operating in the private domain rather than offering services to the general public.
Members enter into a private agreement, allowing the ministry to provide holistic, alternative, and spiritual wellness services within a protected, faith‑ and education‑based context.
In this structure, Blisstopia’s services are framed as spiritual, educational, and ministerial support for members, not as conventional public healthcare or commercial services.
Blisstopia Retreats – Donation‑Based Wellness Ministry
Blisstopia Retreats is a 508(c)(1)(a) Tax-Exempt Association, & a Spiritual Wellness Ministry and Private Membership Association located in Peoria, Arizona.
All prices listed for retreats, services, and programs on www.blisstopiaretreats.com are suggested donation amounts that help cover operating costs and allow the ministry to continue offering transformative experiences to the community.
Suggested donations support the upkeep of the 7,000 sq. ft. retreat villa, off‑grid property, utilities, supplies, and the ongoing development of classes, trainings, and community offerings.
Every contribution—whether at or above the suggested amount—directly supports the mission of providing holistic, spiritually grounded wellness in a safe and beautiful environment.
