Return to Self

A Clear, Grounded Retreat for Women Ready to Listen Deeply

Step away from the noise. Settle into a beautiful, supportive space.
Reconnect with the part of you that already knows.

This intimate luxury retreat includes chef-prepared meals, a 30-minute individual Reiki session, and a guided group breathwork experience woven into a spacious, thoughtfully held container for clarity and renewal.

April 30 – May 3, 2026 · Donnelly, Idaho · Limited to 7 women

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🌿 Early Bird through March 15, 2026

The Invitation

This is not a retreat where you need to perform, fix yourself, or arrive with everything figured out.

Return to Self is an intentionally designed, intimate experience for women who are ready to slow down and listen...to themselves.

Over three nights in a luxurious, supportive setting, you’ll be guided to soften the noise, settle your nervous system, and create space for the kind of clarity that can’t be forced.

There is room here for rest and insight.
For honest reflection.
For meaningful conversation.

Exterior front view of the retreat home in Donnelly, Idaho Back patio and outdoor lounging space at the retreat home Living area with spacious seating in the retreat home Hot tub area for relaxation at the retreat home

A private luxury home in Donnelly, Idaho chosen for its calm, comfort, and the way it invites you to exhale.

The Setting

We’ll be gathering at Evergreen Serenity Lodge, a private, luxury mountain home in Donnelly, Idaho surrounded by forest, fresh air, and wide-open quiet.

This space was chosen intentionally. It offers the beauty of a high-end retreat with the grounded, cozy feeling of a place you can truly settle into complete with a hot tub, a spa-like steam shower, and inviting gathering spaces for reflection and connection.

All meals will be prepared by a private chef, so you can be fully present...no planning, cooking, or decision fatigue required. Just nourishment, presence, and ease.

Everything about this home is designed to help you soften, slow down, and feel held.

What You’ll Experience

This retreat is guided by three intentional pillars. Rather than a packed agenda, these pillars create a spacious container; one that supports deep rest, honest clarity, and grounded forward movement.

Pillar One

Grounding & Regulation

We begin by slowing the pace and helping your nervous system settle. Through gentle, supportive practices, including a guided group breathwork experience and individual Reiki sessions, you’ll be invited back into your body, breath, and present-moment awareness.

There is no pressure to “go deep.” Just space to feel steady, supported, and resourced again.

Pillar Two

Clarity & Inner Listening

With the noise quieted, we turn toward what’s asking for your attention. You’ll be guided through reflective practices, journaling, and meaningful group conversations that support insight around both personal and professional questions without separating the two.

This is not about forcing answers. It’s about creating the conditions for honest listening.

Pillar Three

Integration & Gentle Forward Movement

Clarity is only useful when it can be lived. This pillar is about integration: allowing insight to settle into your body, your choices, and your everyday life.

You’ll be supported to identify gentle, realistic next steps that feel aligned rather than overwhelming.

Investment & Experience Options

Your investment is an offering to yourself: time set aside to be held, nourished, and supported as you return to what matters most.

Private King Bedroom

Early Bird through March 15

$1,888

Standard: $2,110

Includes luxury lodging, chef prepared meals, guided sessions, a 30 minute Reiki session, and a group breathwork experience.

Reserve Private Room

Payment plans available

Shared Sanctuary Space

Early Bird through March 15

$1,333

Standard: $1,555

Shared lodging with your own bed in a comfortable sleeping space, plus everything included in the full retreat experience.

Reserve Shared Space

Payment plans available

Limited to 7 women

Woman standing outdoors in a quiet moment of reflection

Who This Is For

Return to Self is designed for women who are capable, thoughtful, and deeply self-aware yet know that something inside is shifting.

You may be standing at a personal or professional crossroads. Not in crisis but aware that the old way no longer fits, and ready to listen more honestly to what’s next.

  • You’ve spent years being strong, reliable, and responsible
  • You’re craving clarity you can trust without pushing or forcing
  • You value depth, reflection, and meaningful conversation
  • You want rest and insight, without pressure or performance

You don’t need to arrive with answers. Just a willingness to slow down and be honest with yourself.

If you feel a quiet sense of recognition reading this not urgency but resonance, that’s often the clearest signal of alignment.

Your Guide for This Experience

I’m Melissia Melendez, founder of Soul’s Journey Coach. I support thoughtful, capable women who find themselves at a crossroads...not because something is wrong, but because something honest is asking to be heard.

My work blends grounded coaching, emotional intelligence, intuitive insight, and somatic practices that help women reconnect with themselves without pressure, performance, or bypassing.

I know firsthand what it feels like to be competent and outwardly successful while quietly feeling disconnected inside. This work grew from my own experience of burnout, deep listening, and learning how to come back to myself...again and again.

Return to Self is not something I’m hosting from theory. It reflects how I live, how I listen, and how I hold space.

My role during this retreat is to guide, ground, and support so you can relax into your own inner wisdom and clarity.

Melissia Melendez, founder of Soul’s Journey Coach

Frequently Asked Questions

A few practical details so you can feel grounded and clear as you decide.

What are the retreat dates and location?
The retreat takes place April 30 – May 3, 2026 in Donnelly, Idaho, at a private luxury mountain home. Arrival details and the exact address will be shared after registration.
What time does the retreat begin and end?
We’ll begin with a relaxed arrival and opening circle on the afternoon of April 30, and we’ll conclude late morning on May 3. You’ll receive the full schedule after you reserve your place.
Is this a business retreat or a personal retreat?
Both...and neither in the traditional sense. This retreat supports clarity around life and work without separating the two. The focus is on inner listening, regulation, and aligned next steps rather than strategy or hustle.
What’s included in my investment?
Your experience includes three nights of lodging, all chef-prepared meals, guided sessions, a 30-minute individual Reiki session, a group breathwork experience, and plenty of spacious time for rest, reflection, and integration.
Do I have to participate in Reiki or breathwork?
No. Everything is optional and invitational. You’re encouraged to listen to your body and participate in ways that feel supportive for you.
Can I book a longer Reiki session?
Yes. If you’d like to extend your Reiki session beyond the included 30 minutes, longer sessions will be available at a discounted rate during the retreat.
What if I’ve never done breathwork or Reiki before?
That’s completely okay. No prior experience is needed. Practices are gentle, guided, and designed with nervous-system support and safety in mind.
What are the sleeping arrangements like?
There are two private king bedrooms available, along with a shared sanctuary-style sleeping space where each guest has their own bed. All accommodations are comfortable and thoughtfully arranged for rest.
What kind of food will be served?
All meals are prepared by a private chef with nourishment, quality, and enjoyment in mind. Dietary needs and allergies will be collected in advance.
How many women will attend?
This is an intentionally intimate retreat limited to 7 women to preserve depth, safety, and meaningful connection.
What is the payment and cancellation policy?
Payment plans are available. The full balance of your retreat investment is due 14 days prior to the retreat start date.

We understand that life happens and plans can change. If you need to cancel, we’re happy to apply any payments made as a credit toward a future retreat.

You’re also welcome to transfer your spot to another person you find, with prior approval, as long as the transfer occurs before the retreat begins.
Is this retreat right for me if I’m feeling unsure or at a crossroads?
Yes. You don’t need to arrive with answers or certainty, just a willingness to slow down and listen. Many women join precisely because they’re at a thoughtful pause point.

If reading through these answers has brought a sense of calm or quiet clarity, that’s worth paying attention to.

Still have questions? You’re welcome to reach out or book a short clarity conversation if you’d like to talk it through before deciding.

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An Invitation to Return to Yourself

If something in you has softened while reading this, if you feel a quiet sense of recognition rather than urgency, that’s worth honoring.

Return to Self is an intentionally small, thoughtfully held experience. There’s no rush. Just an opportunity to step away from the noise and reconnect with what feels true for you now.

If you’re curious, you’re welcome to choose the option that feels right and reserve your place.

Payment plans available

Or, if you’d like to talk it through first:
Book a Clarity in 30 call

April 30 to May 3, 2026 · Donnelly, Idaho · Limited to 7 women