Blisstopia Retreats Blog

Blisstopia Retreats is a private, faith-based wellness sanctuary in the Sonoran Desert near Peoria, Arizona — where the desert meets the divine. Founded five years ago by Mark and Lana Royce, built on 35+ years of wellness, fitness, yoga, and natural health experience.

Who We Are: A faith-based wellness ministry and Private Membership Association, not a commercial business. Mark and Lana live on-site as full-time caretakers, overseeing every detail so guests and hosts receive high-touch care. No judgment. No expectations. No experience required. Come as you are.

What We Do: We host our own retreats and events, and partner with outside facilitators, from solo venue rental to full partnership sharing hosting, meals, and marketing. Offerings blend ancient and modern healing: yoga and 200/300hr Yoga Teacher Training, guided meditation and breathwork, sound bath healing, Reiki, past life regression, Ayurveda testing, martial arts, and an Ayurvedic chef with meal plans.

Where It Happens: Our ~7,000 sq ft villa sits on 2.5 secluded, off-grid acres at the base of Sunrise Mountain, powered by well, septic, solar, and propane. Amenities: 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 17 beds, a fully equipped yoga studio (20 mats), pool with waterfall, a 104° hot tub, infrared sauna, hiking trails, a natural labyrinth, a fire ring, and free-range chickens.

Why It Matters: Owning our facility lets us offer retreats at a more affordable price without sacrificing quality or intimacy. Every stay is curated for comfort, care, and clarity, and we custom-build retreats from 3 to 14 days. Before Blisstopia, Mark and Lana built fitness centers and a boutique yoga studio in Minnesota. Lana brings 25+ years as an HR psychotherapist; Mark ran 10+ martial arts/boxing gyms and led a security company with 30+ years experience.

On October 10th 2026 we will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary. OPEN HOUSE 7am - 5pm - free classes and sessions and more Join us! OPEN to the public.