I hope this helps others because I looked at several options before deciding on LVR…read more And I'm glad I did - because I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Laguna Village Retreat. From pick up after surgery to the last day, the level of care I received was exceptional. This is not just a recovery space--it is a thoughtfully curated experience rooted in compassion, professionalism, and true attention to detail. It is clear this is a place designed for healing in every sense. What stood out most to me was the people. Paige and her team have created something incredibly special, and that energy is reflected in every person you meet. I felt genuinely supported, seen, and cared for during a very vulnerable time. Paige personally drove me home from surgery, held my hand walking into my follow-up visit, and made sure every detail was clearly communicated with my doctor. I felt safe, supported, and truly cared for every step of the way. The nursing staff was outstanding--kind, attentive, and truly present. Their knowledge of recovery, combined with a calm and reassuring approach, made me feel completely safe and confident in the healing process. A heartfelt thank you to Katie, Sienna, Dominique, Karen, and Charissa--and to the many others whose kindness and care meant so much during my stay. The environment itself is peaceful and restorative, with a truly zen-like atmosphere that allows you to fully relax and focus on healing. The food was also incredible--thoughtfully prepared, nourishing, and far beyond what you would expect in a recovery setting. This experience changed the way I see healing, care, and support--and I will carry it with me always. If you are considering post-surgical care, this is truly the best decision you can make.

decent experience and would likely recommend to family or friends. Will have to consider for my…read morenext post op

HO #62 here! Yes yes yes you need this retreat in your life. I made friends and memories that are…read moretough to put into words. The cabins at Pali Retreat are brand new (built in 2025!) with heated floors. They are in best condition possible! Healing Odyssey is so intentional in all of their exercises during the retreat. I learned so much. It is so therapeutic to be with 30 other women who know.

I decided to attend the weekend retreat mainly because a friend wanted me to join her on the…read moreretreat. We were placed on a waitlist three days before the scheduled retreat. Surprisingly we were offered a spot at the retreat due to last minute cancellations. We were in a campers dorm. There were four of us and the accommodations were clean and roomy. We each took a section of the campers dorm. We had privacy since the dorm area was not full. There were large bunk bed frames so taking your own sleeping bags and pillows is a must. I liked that the restroom was inside the cabin. The rates for the retreat are affordable and reasonable. Meals are included and accommodations are good but don't expect a hotel room. You are in camper mode. I am thankful that God led me to a place of serene support and love. The staff were attentive and great. The variety of activities and information was just what I didn't know I needed. Lots of self-care opportunities. I made lifelong friends there. The women inspired me to face whatever challenges may come in life. So many women in one place genuinely supporting and caring for you was EXTRAORDINARY. The activities were well planned and inspiring. I have now been in remission for several years....cancer-free. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat for women. I have been in remission for several years. cancer-free. I wholeheartedly recommend this retreat for women. It is life changing.

This place has insane food and drinks. Had chicken and waffles plus their donuts. Just amazing…read more Very nice inside and great service. Will be going back

After a late afternoon show at the Fullerton AMC, we were craving something sweet…read more My Daughter's family suggested their go-to place, the Haven in Orange. We ended up ordering a couple of French Onion Soup's, Black Truffle Mac and Cheese and Crispy Pig Ears. The starters were delicious, our server Olivia was a kick and so attentive even though the place was crowded and she had a few stations to attend to. We did get around to the deserts which included a couple of Sticky Toffee Pudding and the piece de resistance, Butterscotch Pot De Creme. The background music and crowd noise was not overbearing so we could have a conversation across the table without having to raise our voices. The restrooms were clean and the dining room was warm and inviting. Was tough to leave but there were more patrons to seat as we left.

This is more than I hoped for and greater than I ever expected. As you enter, let the healing wash…read moreover you and deliver you from all suffering in mind, body and spirit. My journey brought healing to my almost completely deaf ear. I'm going back and bringing my husband for the the overnight treatments. We live in Los Angeles, so I took a trip out before my friend, Nedalee, even opened. Now Im hearing from people who've been healed of numerous ailments, even blindness. We've known her husband, Cayetano, for some time with blindness in one eye. He's being healed and I've heard from others of all kinds of healing in the light. I also know of complete healing across the autism spectrum. They've thought of everything for the experience of a lifetime, all coming from a place of love. You'll feel it and you'll know. The space is beautiful, peaceful, full of energy and light. As you enter, you know you're in a good light, the beginning of all good things. I can't wait to come back with my husband.

From the owner: Stonehill Retreat Healing Energy Center at Bear Creek – Monrovia, CA…read more Stonehill Retreat is a Private Wellness Ministry offering members a peaceful, faith-aligned space for restoration, prayer, and rest. Located in the foothills of Monrovia, our healing center features the advanced Energy Enhancement System (EE System), creating a powerful bio-scalar energy field that supports deep relaxation, cellular repair, emotional balance, and spiritual clarity. Members choose from two-hour Healing and soothing Power Nap experiences, or overnight Healing Passages designed to encourage stillness and renewal. Each visit is comfortable, and centered on allowing your body’s natural design to restore harmony. We believe rest is not a luxury — it’s a healing you deserve. We are a ministry dedicated to whole-person wellness—mind, body, and spirit. Our members often report improved energy, better sleep, mental clarity, a renewed sense of peace and a shocking amounts of health improvements Now welcoming new members. Membership in our Private Membership Association (PMA) allows access to sessions by appointment only in a safe, caring environment. If you are looking for Monrovia holistic wellness, energy healing, or a spiritual retreat where you can unplug and be refreshed, we invite you to join us. Stonehill Retreat – A Healing Passage in Time…Where Rest and Renewal Meet the Presence of Peace.

We had an amazing staycation weekend Twelve Senses Retreat! We thoroughly enjoyed our comfortable…read moreand clean room and all its thoughtful amenities. Tasty homemade breakfast each morning, and their gracious team. Celebrating our daughter's birthday there with family and friends was the highlight of our stay. With the most relaxing surroundings and delicious custom menu, we couldn't have had a better time anywhere else. Looking forward to staying again very soon.

This was a wonderful quaint, inviting, and pleasant experience. We were greeted with a couple of…read moreindividual bottles of bubbly and snacks in our room. Our room was a studio layout with a large soaking tub in the corner of the room. The tub had a bath salt soaking bag and tea lights to set a relaxing ambiance for my wife. Husbands, nothing better than your wife getting into and taking a bath right in front of you am I right ! Not a bath fan myself so the outside shower was fun to use. Privacy comes at a premium so don't be shy . As a bed and breakfast I ultimately rate Twelve Senses on the food. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Just take a look at my photos and try not to drool . Go and enjoy the service, amenities, and food.

Truly, the aura when you walk in is something else. You immediately feel calm and almost at home…read more Thank you, Dara, for making us feel so welcomed from the moment we arrived! Also, if you're thinking you could never do the ice bath... you absolutely can. Dara's guidance beforehand made all the difference. Coming from someone who struggles jumping into the ocean even on a hot day... I genuinely loved the ice bath She made the whole experience feel empowering instead of intimidating. She even cut up delicious fruit for us to snack on throughout the experience, which was such a thoughtful touch. I also want to give a big shoutout to Kyra!! Her sound bath was mesmerizing. It was exactly what I needed. We went with a very relaxing yoga flow that was perfect for what we were looking for, and I loved that there were options so you could choose what felt most comfortable for you. Such a beautiful, welcoming, and rejuvenating experience. I can't wait to come back!

Dara is truly one of a kind, intuitive and quick to connect with. The space is quiet and…read morerestorative making for a perfect self-care sanctuary. Perfect for a detox, I can't wait to come for my next visit.

We went on a yoga retreat to Bali with Alisha and Mindful Balance Retreats in November 2016.  We…read morehad a fantastic time and met many new friends.  Alisha is very knowledgeable about yoga and international travel.  We were in a group of about twenty people and we were amazed at the ease with which Alisha was able to integrate her concept of mindful balance into our group of different personalities.  Alisha was such a gracious host and by the second day, there was such a great vibe within our group.  The morning yoga was extraordinary and Alisha made sure that each person felt comfortable in the class regardless of their yoga experience.  The personal touch that she demonstrates toward every individual is truly inspiring and by the end of the week I could see many people in the group advancing in their yoga practice.  Alisha is also a great travel planner and guide.  Bali is an exotic location that is truly a unique experience.  Alisha had daily plans available for anybody who wished to participate and she had obviously done her homework on the best places to eat, drink, shop, relax, and enjoy the beautiful beaches and temples.  We highly recommend Alisha because of her commitment to the practice of yoga, her peaceful energy, and her energetic personality.

Greg B. I had a great trip with Alisha's Mindful Balance…read moreRetreat to Costa Rica in November 2016 that was a life changer for me personally. She is such an adventurer and excellent yoga instructor that she took me out of my comfort zone and allowed to expand and challenge myself in new ways, which shifted my prospective of what I could achieve as a lifestyle. All the travel arrangements were excellent and the food at the resort was healthy and delicious. Plus she also plans a lot of extra fun events to enjoy. So by all means become an adventurer and hit the road with Alisha!

I had such hope for this place, however it has been a nightmare of confusion and chaos. I was told…read morea month and a half ago that they had a therapist for me. All I had to do is fill out the paperwork and somebody would call me back. I filled out the paperwork and then a month and a half later I get the news today that they don't have a therapist for me even though they had told me they had a therapist for me they thought they had one that would work well with me and my situation. When one is in a dire scenario and they're really earnestly seeking help to have this happen after a month and a half of waiting and being patient it's been very disheartening especially given mental health issues that are really dire!!!

Walk Intuit has given me a safe place to share my thoughts, feelings, and fears. It is more than…read moretherapy. It's a community. A place to open your mind and shift your perspective to a positive light. Walk Intuit has inspired me in so many ways. Thank you for being a part of my life and a part of my journey. I feel so fortunate to be a part of this community.

This place is fabled (since the time of Old Hollywood Glamour!) for good reason! I needed a reboot…read moreon many levels. Between my mom's transition and the heavy lifting it took to settle her estate, to covid, and then losing 1/3 of my hair (Deva Curl has been nicknamed Devil Curl since February 2020 for a reason) I needed to inject more sweetness, SELF-CARE and nature into my life. I researched deeply but always came back to Golden Door! The environment and the staff literally EMBRACE YOUR LIFE. The life condition on every level was unforgettable. I went on an all-female week and the sharing, fun and bonding were so wonderful. Women AND GIRLS I might never meet or maybe even resonate with in my "outside" life are now treasures! And the sessions!!! The pre-call to determine your preferences, goals and classes was excellent. But the amazing thing was that once I was there it was the sessions I substituted on a whim or because of availability WERE ALWAYS THE ONES WHERE I HAD THE MOST GROWTH AND AHAA MOMENTS! There is so much physical beauty. The serenity of every aspect of the design of my room and its surroundings! The FOOD (even the pizza was epic). The staff the staff the staff! The stillness (cell phone conversations only in your room.) I hesitate to rave about Sandy's fitness training, Daniel's massages, Crystal's skin care and Shannon - a tarot card reader with a true gift- and soooo many more because I will always ask for them!!! (But every woman loved THEIR "people" so there are only winners here!) I returned with new skills, a refreshed outlook and helpful printouts and reminders as tools to maintain the aspects I found most valuable. AND IF YOU LIVE ANYWHERE IN THE EXTENDED LOS ANGELES AREA THEY WILL ARRANGE FOR YOU TO BE PICKED UP AND RETURNED INCLUSIVE!!! (AND YET a teensy critique: Okay... the woman doing my hair service who acted as if doing me and my curly hair was an affront. That (given my recent hair debacle- losing one third of it last year to Deva Curl...now nicknamed Devil Curl by girls across the country) begging for a wider comb (she didn't even pretend to have ever even seen one) and for her to pleeeZe detangle from the bottom not the roots (breakage. Curly!) was insulting to her. Even asking for a slightly firmer scalp massage touch elicited a firm "NO." ( No explanation just...no!) But the fact that she stands out in memory is just A TESTIMONIAL TO HOW UTTERLY PERFECT EVERYTHING ELSE IS!

***I WILL NOT BE RETUNING***…read more Let me start by saying my first visit to Golden Door in January 2024 was one of the most magical, transformative, spiritual and relaxing experience I have ever had. From the food, to the choice of classes, the tranquil property and all inclusive amenities really stood out from anything else I have experienced. I have worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years and this was a very special and memorable place. I had such a wonderful experience the first time I decided to use my savings to return in 2025. The past 5 years has been filled with trauma and major life changes and I felt I deserved to treat myself even though I really couldn't afford to do so. I arrived Sunday, January 19, 2025 and until Tuesday afternoon my experience was exactly as I had remembered. I was so thrilled to be there. Tuesday, January 21, my massage therapist came to my room to give me a massage. The therapist was pretty firm with their pressure, but I assumed this would be good since I normally get soft pressure and my muscles were a bit tense. We discussed their type of massages and they explained they are prone to give deep tissue massages. The massage was ok, although slightly painful. During the last couple minutes of the massage, the therapist focused on my shoulders and neck area. They turned my neck to one side and pressed firm with their knuckles, then flipped my head over to the other side and continued firmly pressing my neck. At one point, for a couple seconds, I thought I may pass out, but soon recovered. I got up from the table and walked to the bathroom and at that moment I felt the room spinning. I told the massage therapist I felt dizzy and they directed me to sit down and drink some water as I could be dehydrated. Then they talked about common dizziness after massages and proceeded to tell me about a time when they gave someone a massage and when the client left, they got in a car accident. I was disturbed by the story but continued to focus on drinking fluids. The massage therapist left 15 minutes later. About 45 minutes later, I called the kitchen to send some coconut water, a banana and some cheese. I thought it was possible my blood sugar was low. Around 8 pm I went to bed, hoping that it was just a minor episode of dehydration and low glucose although the spinning continued after eating and drinking. In the morning I woke up and as I rolled out of bed, again felt the room spinning and became nauseous. At that time I called the front desk to ask about a car to Urgent Care. I spent 2 hours at Urgent Care to be told by the doctor I could have a "cerebral stroke" and I needed to head straight to the Emergency Room for a CT Scan. I spent 6 hours in the Emergency Room to thankfully be told I did not have a cerebral stroke and diagnosed with peripheral vertigo. I want to give you the facts of the story in case there are any future incidences, it could be a liability. I spent Tuesday evening in my room, all day Wednesday in the hospital, through my departure on Sunday mostly in my room trying to limit my movement due to the vertigo. My trip was more than ruined. I was extremely disappointed and disheartened Golden Door only offered to cover an acupuncture session while on property. I sent a letter to the Manager following my return home and they offered to take $2,000 off $12,000 on my next visit. I don't make six figures and don't have a lot of savings. I spent all year looking forward to this return. I had planned to return again next year if my finances allowed, but I will not be returning.