Divine Alchemy
The sacred art of transforming energy into well-being
August 17–21
Mount Shasta, CA.
Five-day retreat in Mount Shasta, CA.
Alchemy is a path of personal transformation that each seeker walks at their own pace.
This is the moment to return to yourself—to honor your body, harmonize your energy, and open to a new way of well-being, with love and awareness, understanding that nothing is separate, and integrating all that it means to inhabit the multidimensional BEING that we are.
Together with Rita Oliveira, we will gather for five days to share valuable tools and practices that have transformed our own lives.
Our intention is for each woman to discover her purest essence and connect with her authenticity and personal power.
You will be held by a group of women, in a judgment-free space, in deep connection with nature, in the heart of a forest overlooking the majestic Mount Shasta—the home of the Earth's Root Chakra.
In today’s fast-paced, demanding society—so full of expectations from others—we often become disconnected from our essence, making it difficult to return to ourselves.
On our own paths, Rita and I have learned that the key to returning to that sacred place within our Being lies in the ability to alchemize or transform our energy.
During this retreat, we will share a variety of practices and activities designed to help you bring your attention and focus back to your purest essence, supporting you in cultivating balance and well-being across all levels—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Indigenous traditions and many ancient cultures teach us about the deep interconnection of all things: Yin and Yang, Heaven and Earth, Sun and Moon, Body and Spirit.
Everything is connected, nothing is separate. We are both matter and energy.
With love and joy
Isa & Rita
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Who we are
Rita Oliveira Medicine woman, soul musician, and guide of ancestral practices. Enthusiastic student of life, nature, and the sacred cycles of the Earth.
Originally from Portugal, her path began through the study of music, a discipline she pursued academically before life guided her to Los Angeles, California, where she now lives.
Rita walks the path of the soul through art and music, weaving intention, presence, and healing into every experience she shares. Her spiritual journey has led her to integrate a wide range of teachings—from classical music and music therapy, to training in yoga, reiki, and Earth-based ancestral practices.
Throughout her path, she has cultivated a deep relationship with the animal and plant kingdoms, especially through her sacred connection with ceremonial cacao and the medicine of sacred mushrooms, whom she honors as wise allies.
Rita has led ceremonies and women’s circles, sharing ancestral practices with profound devotion, reverence, and care. She honors her teachers, elders, and ancestors—those who protect and preserve the sacred medicines that she now carries and shares with integrity.
Isabel Matthes Holistic Therapist · Certified Massage Therapist · Energy Wellness Facilitator. A lifelong student of the healing arts—a dreamer and a manifestor.
She began her studies in massage and holistic therapies in her home country of Chile, where she lived most of her life. In 2020, she moved to Chicago, USA, to study Zen Shiatsu, a healing therapy deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This new path has given her a different understanding of how the body functions and how energy flows through it. She is a certified massage therapist in both countries and brings fourteen years of experience in various holistic disciplines. Isabel is also a sound therapist, chakra teacher, and facilitator of meditation and sacred geometry.
Throughout her journey, she has explored and deepened her understanding of the connection between the body, mind, and spirit, and how their integration directly impacts overall well-being. Her work focuses on therapies that operate simultaneously on different levels, allowing for deep harmonization. On her personal path, Isa has discovered how the energy we are made of profoundly shapes our lives and health.
Her heartfelt wish is for each person to reconnect with their inner power and walk their own unique path of healing and expansion.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS RETREAT
4 nights accommodation at Guru Shasta.
All meals included: vegan and gluten-free, designed to nourish and detoxify the body.
Ancestral massage workshop: learn a massage sequence based on Thai and Shiatsu techniques; activate energy flow through the meridians, harmonize the body’s yin and yang.
We will channel the power of nature through movement and activate Qi (life force energy) with Daoyin exercises.
We will raise our vibrational frequency and transform energy using the wisdom of Chakras and Sacred Geometry.
Immerse yourself in a journey of sound and vibration with sound therapy sessions.
Open your heart with cacao ceremonies, sacred chants, and sacred songs.
Guided tour to Lake Shasta Caverns, where we will connect with the Earth’s root chakra.
Opportunity to soak in the pure and sacred waters of Mount Shasta.
Receive support, care, and guidance in a safe and loving space.
Free time for integration and rest in nature, in a sacred place on our planet.
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare and airport transfers (to and from the airport).
Visa for entry into the United States.
Early Bird Price available until April 23, 2025!!
We offer shared and private rooms located inside the house, cabins, or comfortable luxury glamping tents nestled in the forest. Shared rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have any special requirements, please let us know in the registration form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs and ensure you have an unforgettable experience.
To register, simply click any of the buttons on this page and complete the form.
All payment details are provided in the same form. A deposit of USD $555 is required to secure your spot.
You can pay in up to 3 installments via Zelle (preferred method), or contact us to discuss other payment options.
The full amount must be paid no later than August 7, 2025.
This gathering is for you if you are looking to:
🪶 Open yourself to healing and manifest your highest potential.
🪶 Return to your essence and reconnect with your authenticity.
🪶 Listen to your inner guidance and align with your purpose.
🪶 Take a pause to rest, renew your energy, and expand your spirit.
🪶 Share with other women in nature, within a safe and loving space.
We are happy to walk this path with you and be part of your transformation!
See you in Shasta!
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
The nearest airport is Medford, Oregon (MFR). From there, you can rent a car with other attendees, or we have a contact who can provide one trip per day to pick you up and take you back to the airport for $300 per person. The drive is approximately 90 minutes.
You can also fly into Sacramento, CA (SMF), from where the drive takes about 3.5 hours.
WHAT IF I HAVE FOOD INTOLERANCES?
Please tell us about your dietary restrictions in the registration form, and we will ensure your meals are prepared according to your needs.
All meals will be vegan and gluten-free.
CAN I SHARE A ROOM WITH MY FRIEND / SISTER / MOM?
Yes! After registering, please email us the name of the person you would like to share a room with.
Beds are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
WHAT TIME DOES THE RETREAT START AND END?
The retreat officially begins on August 17th at 5:00 PM. You may arrive at the house from 2:00 PM onward to rest and settle in before the Opening Circle.
We will close the retreat on August 21st at 10:00 AM, after breakfast.
The initial deposit of $555 USD is non-refundable.
If you cancel before June 15, 2025, any amount paid beyond the deposit will be refunded.
Cancellations made after June 15, 2025, are non-refundable, unless your spot can be filled by someone on the waitlist.
You are welcome to transfer your spot to another person. Please notify us via email with the full name and contact information of the person taking your place.
In case of force majeure (natural disasters, illness, etc.), we will assess the situation and offer possible solutions, including rescheduling or partial refunds.
We understand that life happens and will always do our best to support you within our means.