Elysia Hartzell Presents
Return To You
Eight days of healing, adventure, and reconnection on Oʻahu shared with 12 women and the island I love
An intimate invitation
Eight Days to Come Back to You.
Some places in the world reach something deeper inside us.
Hawaiʻi has always been that place for me.
Nowhere else makes me feel as connected to myself and my soul. These islands get into your blood and your bones: the ocean, the mountains, the land, the energy, the people and culture, and the way life feels here. It's something you feel most fully in person.
I have moved to Hawaiʻi twice. I came back. And I chose Oʻahu for Return to You.
For eight days and seven nights, a small circle of us will come together for healing, self-discovery, connection, and adventure, experiencing Hawaiʻi the way those who live here know it.
You'll receive an entirely new Hawaiʻi Sacred Soul Alignment series created for this retreat, a private session with me, healing, ceremony, and experiences designed to help you reconnect more deeply with yourself.
And we'll experience this island together.
We'll swim in the open ocean off the Waiʻanae Coast, visit sacred and beautiful places, stand beneath the Koʻolau Mountains, share Hawaiian culture, gather on the beach for sound healing under the Full Moon, and eat, laugh, explore, and make memories together.
Our days have a natural rhythm, with time to rest, enjoy Ko Olina, float in the lagoon, spend time with friends, or simply be by yourself.
Experience Hawai‘i. Reconnect with yourself. Return home more deeply connected to who you are.
The timing
The Energy of Our Week
There is something very specific about the timing of these eight days together.
Our week together follows the movement of the Moon.
We gather during a Venus and Pluto window, a meeting of the planet of love, connection, and what we truly value with the planet of depth, truth, and transformation. It's an invitation to look at what we love and what may be ready to change, with honesty and tenderness.
All of this builds toward the Scorpio Full Moon on May 20, our final full day together in Hawaiʻi.
Even the Moon's movement through the week reflects the journey we'll take together.
Ground. Connect. Go deeper. Release. Expand.
This rhythm mirrors so much of what Return to You is about: reconnecting with yourself, coming back into balance, and opening to what may be ready to emerge next.
The Moon During Our Week
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May 14 to 15
Virgo Moon
Arriving, settling into the body, and finding the rhythm of Hawaiʻi. A time for grounding and coming home to yourself.
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May 16 to 17
Libra Moon
Connection, harmony, and relationship. We deepen into the group and into the beauty of the island together.
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May 18 to 20
Scorpio Moon
The deeper waters of the week. Healing, truth, release, and space for what may be ready to transform, culminating under the Scorpio Full Moon on May 20 with an evening of sound, ceremony, and healing on the beach.
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May 21
Sagittarius Moon
Expansion, possibility, and looking forward. We carry what we've experienced home with us.
O‘ahu's west side
Your Home Base:
Ko Olina
You'll be staying at Ko Olina Resort on Oʻahu's west side, one of the island's most beautiful resort areas and one of my favorite places to spend time.
Ko Olina has four calm ocean lagoons, walking paths along the water, restaurants, coffee shops, and sweet little gift shops, all close by.
When I want a really good beach day, this is where I go. The lagoons are calm and clear, the sunsets are incredible, and there's an ease here that makes it the perfect place to come home to after a day of exploring the island.
Some days we'll head out together to experience Oʻahu. Other days will hold our healing work, private sessions, time at Ko Olina, or a little of everything.
And when you have free time, it's all right outside your door.
Walk down to the lagoon for a swim. Get coffee with a new or old friend. Have lunch overlooking the water. Take a nap. Stroll along the ocean. Float in the lagoon. Or find a quiet place to sit and take in everything you've been experiencing.
Your free time is part of the retreat too.
Time to explore, heal, connect, and share incredible experiences, and time to enjoy where we are, take it all in, and simply be in Hawaiʻi.
We leave room to fully experience each moment we share.
Your Home for the Week
We'll have two beautiful private condos at Ko Olina reserved entirely for our group.
Two homes give us the best of both worlds: plenty of space to gather, share meals, and have long conversations, along with room to spread out, relax, and enjoy some privacy whenever you want it.
I'll be staying nearby, so both homes are completely yours for the week.
This is a big part of what makes the retreat feel so intimate. We share a home base where friendships deepen, and some of the best moments of the week happen naturally, over morning coffee on the lanai or late-night talks in the living room.
Condo One
One private king room with a view
Two rooms with two double beds each, both with a view
One sofa bed in the living room with access to the lanai
Condo Two
One private king room with a view
One room with two queen beds with a view
One room with two single beds with a view
One sofa bed in the living room with access to the lanai
My O‘ahu
Experience Hawaiʻi the Way I Know It
Come to Hawaiʻi and truly experience it.
Because I live here, I can share Oʻahu with you the way a friend would. You'll see very different sides of this island, from the open ocean and the wild Waiʻanae Coast to the lush Koʻolau Mountains, sacred places, tropical gardens, Hawaiian culture, and some of the places I love most.
Some of our experiences will be adventurous. Some will be beautiful. Some will be meaningful. And some will simply be really fun.
Because our group is small, we get to share them in a way that feels personal and unhurried, like exploring the island with friends.
Experiencing Oʻahu together is woven into the heart of the retreat.
And because I call O‘ahu home, I get to share some of the places and experiences I love most with you.
Out on the open ocean
Swimming with Wild Dolphins + Snorkeling the Wai‘anae Coast
This is one of the experiences I am most excited about.
We are going swimming with wild dolphins.
We'll head out from Oʻahu's west side, along the beautiful Waiʻanae Coast, the part of the island I call home, for a day in the open ocean.
We'll travel well offshore, beyond the resting waters of Hawaiʻi's spinner dolphins, with an operator who honors the dolphins' space and lets them choose how close to come. This is a true in-water experience, and the operator has an excellent track record of dolphin encounters.
We'll also snorkel along the west coast, with the possibility of seeing Hawaiian green sea turtles, tropical fish, and whatever else comes to meet us out there.
Seeing this part of Hawaiʻi from the open ocean is something special. Getting into that water together, looking beneath the surface, swimming, snorkeling, laughing, and seeing the Waiʻanae Coast from a whole new perspective.
This may be one of the days you remember for the rest of your life.
Byodo-In Temple
Tucked against the Koʻolau Mountains on the windward side of Oʻahu, Byodo-In Temple feels like stepping into another world.
The temple sits beneath dramatic green cliffs, surrounded by lush gardens, koi ponds, and peaceful grounds that invite you to wander and take everything in.
Before entering, we'll have the chance to ring the large sacred bell, a tradition said to clear the mind and invite a sense of peace.
We'll have time to explore the temple and gardens, see the enormous koi, take pictures, sit quietly if you wish, and simply experience this beautiful place together.
This day also takes us to the windward side of the island, where Oʻahu looks and feels like a different world from our home on the west side. The mountains are greener and more dramatic, the landscape is lush, and even the air feels different.
A place to slow down, look around, and take in where you are.
Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden
Hoʻomaluhia means "to make a place of peace and tranquility," and it's one of the most beautiful places on Oʻahu.
Set beneath the Koʻolau Mountains, it's lush, green, and dramatic, filled with tropical plants, enormous trees, water, and some of the most breathtaking mountain views on the island.
Depending on the day, the mountains may be perfectly clear or wrapped in mist and clouds. Both are beautiful in their own way.
We'll have time to explore, walk through the gardens, take pictures, and soak in this side of Oʻahu.
Here, you can feel your own relationship with the land, and let it hold you for a while.
An Oceanfront Lū‘au at Ko Olina
One evening we'll stay close to home for Kaula Lūʻau, an oceanfront lūʻau at Ko Olina created and led by Native Hawaiians.
Kaula means "rope" or "cordage," the cord that connects each generation to the ones who came before. The evening tells an original story of a young Hawaiian woman's journey of self-discovery through her grandmother's stories of their family and ancestors. It feels like the perfect story to share during a week called Return to You.
We'll be welcomed with a traditional lei greeting and live Hawaiian music, then enjoy cultural activities like hula, lei making, and weaving before dinner. As the sun sets over the water, we'll settle in for an evening of live music, chant, hula, and fire-knife dancing.
By this point in our week, we'll have shared so much. We'll have explored the island, spent time in healing, had meaningful conversations, laughed, and created memories together that none of us had when we arrived.
So this is a night to get dressed up, go out together, enjoy a cocktail if you'd like, eat good food, watch the sunset, and simply have fun.
Return to You holds space for joy as much as depth. This is a night for friendship, laughter, and feeling fully alive.
This is our celebration night, a beautiful evening in Hawaiʻi meant to be savored.
Kāneana Cave + the Sacred West Side
We'll also travel farther up the Waiʻanae Coast toward Kaʻena Point, into one of the most beautiful and wild parts of Oʻahu.
The mountains rise on one side and the Pacific stretches endlessly along the other. This coastline feels untouched and powerful, and it holds a very special place in my heart.
Along the way, we'll visit Kāneana Cave, a sacred place in Hawaiian tradition, carved deep into the Waiʻanae Mountains by the ocean over thousands of years.
Kāneana is associated with Hawaiian stories of creation and the generative forces of Kāne and Papahānaumoku. For generations, this place has carried deep spiritual and cultural significance, and we'll approach it with humility and respect for the land, its history, and the people who have honored it as sacred.
We'll spend intentional time together at Kāneana, and I'll guide us through a special spiritual experience created for our group and this retreat.
This is a side of Oʻahu few visitors see: rugged, powerful, and deeply beautiful.
A place to feel, to listen, and to honor.
Our Final Night · Scorpio Full Moon
Full Moon Sound Healing on the Beach
I've arranged a private 90-minute sound healing experience on the beach, created especially for our group and the intention of Return to You.
We'll gather as the sun goes down for a guided meditation and an immersive sound journey with crystal singing bowls and other instruments. Everything will be prepared for us, with comfortable mats, pillows, blankets, and eye masks, so all you need to do is settle in and receive.
After a week of healing, connection, adventure, self-discovery, and laughter, this is our time to slow everything down.
To Receive.
Settle in, receive, and allow yourself to be fully present.
To Reflect.
To honor what has shifted and what has opened.
To Integrate.
Gather what you're ready to carry forward.
Eight days together, closing on the beach beneath the Scorpio Full Moon, surrounded by the ocean and the healing frequencies of sound.
I cannot imagine a more beautiful way to spend our final night in Hawai‘i.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
The Retreat Begins Before You Arrive
Your experience begins before you ever get on the plane.
Before we meet in Hawaiʻi, we'll gather for a private small-group call to begin connecting, share what you're hoping for from your experience, and set our intentions for the eight days ahead.
Some of you will arrive with women you already know and love. Others will be meeting everyone for the first time. This call is our chance to begin getting to know one another before we're together on the island.
We'll talk about what to expect, prepare for our time together, and begin weaving a sense of connection within the group.
So when you arrive at Ko Olina, you'll be greeted by familiar faces and a circle that has already begun to form.
We will already have begun.
Because our group is intentionally small, there's room for something truly special: the chance to genuinely know one another, build trust, form meaningful friendships, and share this experience in a deeply personal way.
Room to Breathe
The Rhythm of Our Days
Each day of Return to You has its own flavor.
Some days we'll head out to explore Oʻahu together, onto the ocean or into the mountains. Other days will bring us together for healing, Sacred Soul Alignments, ceremony, private sessions, conversation, or time at Ko Olina.
Often, they'll blend together.
We may spend the morning in deep healing work and the afternoon floating in the lagoon. We may explore a sacred place together and stop for a great meal on the way home. One day may be full of adventure, while another gives us time to slow down and integrate everything we've been experiencing.
The week is thoughtfully planned, with plenty to experience and an easy, spacious pace, and enough flexibility to let Hawaiʻi be part of the experience too.
So much to experience, and time to truly savor it.
WHILE IN HAWAI‘I
A Private Session,
Just for You
One of my favorite parts of keeping this retreat so small is the chance to spend private one-on-one time with each woman who comes.
During our week together, you and I will have a private session on the beach, with time set aside completely for you.
The session is shaped entirely around you. We can work with whatever feels most important at that point in the retreat: healing work, something that has been coming up for you during our time together, clarity around an area of your life, a deeper conversation about what you're moving through, or guidance around what you'd love next.
By then, we'll have spent several days together, and I'll have had the chance to get to know you, which gives our time together a special depth and ease.
And we get to do it sitting together on the beach in Hawaiʻi.
This is your time to go deeper into whatever is most meaningful for you.
The heart of our work
The New Hawai’i Sacred Soul Alignment Series
At the heart of our healing work together is an entirely new Hawaiʻi Sacred Soul Alignment series, created for this retreat and inspired by the wisdom and values of Hawaiʻi.
At least 30 new Alignments, centered on pono and aloha.
Pono is often described as goodness, rightness, and living in balance and harmony with yourself, with other people, and with the land. It's the feeling of being in right relationship with your life. That idea sits at the center of Return to You, and it becomes part of the healing journey we share.
Throughout our eight days, we'll work with the Alignments as they relate to what we're exploring and experiencing. The healing unfolds alongside our time on the land, our connection with one another, our adventures around the island, and the deeper personal work we're doing together.
You'll be the very first group to receive this new series, here in Hawaiʻi, surrounded by the land, ocean, culture, and energy that inspired it.
Everyone is welcome, whether you're a Sacred Soul Alignment practitioner or completely new to this work. All you need to do is receive.
You'll also be attuned to the complete Hawaiʻi Sacred Soul Alignment series, so these Alignments are yours to keep working with long after the retreat. You'll be able to run them for yourself anytime, and if you're a Sacred Soul Alignment practitioner, you'll be able to share them with others as well.
The wisdom of Hawaiʻi, woven into your own journey of returning to you.
This series is offered with deep respect for Hawaiʻi, its people, and its living culture. Pono and aloha belong to the Hawaiian people, and I hold them with gratitude as a guest who has been welcomed by these islands.
AFTER Hawai‘i
The Experience Continues After Hawai‘i
Return to You continues long after we fly home.
Once we're back, we'll gather again as a small group for an integration and support call.
This gives you time to settle back into everyday life, notice what feels different, and recognize what may still be unfolding. We'll reconnect, share what has shifted, and support you in bringing what you experienced in Hawaiʻi into your life at home.
Our eight days on the island become part of a longer journey together.
A little taste of everyday life in Hawai‘i
Meals + Time at Ko Olina
The condos will be stocked with breakfast foods and snacks, chosen with your dietary preferences in mind, so mornings are easy before whatever we have planned for the day.
We'll also share select meals together, including our oceanfront dinner at Kaula Lūʻau. Other meals flow naturally into our days and are on your own.
On days we're exploring Oʻahu, we'll stop for meals along the way, so you can try different restaurants and some of the local food Hawaiʻi is known for.
Closer to home, Ko Olina has plenty of restaurants within walking distance. You might grab lunch with a few women from the group, pick up something simple to bring back to the condo, or meet for dinner after a day together.
Everything flows around what we're experiencing together each day.
EVERYTHING THAT'S TAKEN CARE OF
What is Included
Your Return to You Hawai‘i retreat experience includes:
Seven nights at Ko Olina with the details handled, so all you have to do is arrive.
Airfare and meals not specifically included above are not included in the retreat investment.
01 YOUR STAY
REST & BE CARED FOR
Seven nights at Ko Olina in one of two private condos.
Airport pickup and drop-off.
Transportation for scheduled retreat activities and excursions.
Condos stocked with breakfast foods and snacks.
Select group meals.
Time throughout the week to enjoy Ko Olina, swim in the lagoons, walk the beach, explore the restaurants and shops, watch the sunsets, and spend time with new and old friends
02 THE HEART OF IT
HEALING & CEREMONY
A private one-on-one session with me on the beach, centered around whatever feels most meaningful for you
The complete new Hawai‘i Sacred Soul Alignment series, with at least 30 new Alignments inspired by Hawaiian wisdom and ways of being. Attunement to the complete Hawai‘i Sacred Soul Alignment series, so you can continue running the Alignments for yourself and, if you are a practitioner, with others
A private 90-minute Full Moon sound healing experience on the beach, including guided meditation and an immersive sound journey
Healing work, ceremony, and special experiences woven throughout our eight days together
03 THE ISLAND
O‘AHU EXPERIENCES
Swimming with wild dolphins and snorkeling along the Wai‘anae Coast
Byodo-In Temple beneath the Ko‘olau Mountains
Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kāneana Cave and the sacred west side of the island, Curated time exploring and experiencing different parts of the island
Lei or jewelry making.
An oceanfront lū‘au at Ko Olina, including dinner, a welcome cocktail, cultural experiences, and the live show
HELD BEFORE & AFTER
Supported from the first call to the last
BEFORE
The prep call before the retreat.
DURING
Seven nights together at Ko Olina.
AFTER
The integration call after the retreat.
CHOOSE YOUR BED
Your Room + Investment
Your retreat investment is based on the room and sleeping arrangement you choose.
We have a combination of private rooms, shared rooms, and sofa-bed accommodations available across our two private Ko Olina condos, giving you the option to choose what feels best for you and your budget.
All retreat experiences, healing, excursions, transportation, and inclusions are the same regardless of which room you choose.
Our group is already beginning to come together. Four places are taken, with just eight spaces remaining.
Reserving Your Place
If Return to You is calling to you, here's how to claim your bed:
1) Choose your bed above and click Reserve This Bed.
2) Choose how you'd like to pay at checkout:
Deposit: $1,000 holds your place ($1,500 for a private king room), with the balance in monthly payments completed by April 1, 2027
Pay in full: and receive an additional private session with me, to use anytime before the retreat
All balances are complete by April 1, 2027. Because each room has very limited availability, your bed is secured the moment your deposit is received.
Choose the bed that feels right for you, and I'll see you in Hawaiʻi.
Condo One
King, private room
Ocean view
$6,800
Double, shared Room A
Ocean view
$5,800
Double, shared Room A
Ocean view
$5,800
Double, shared Room B
Ocean view
$5,800
Double, shared Room B
Ocean view
$5,800
Sofa bed, living room
Lanai access
$5,000
Condo Two
King, private room
View
$6,800
Queen, shared room
View
$5,800
Queen, shared room
View
$5,800
Single, shared room
View
$5,600
Single, shared room
View
$5,600
Sofa bed, living room
Lanai access
$5,000
All pricing is per person and includes seven nights of accommodations and the full retreat experience described above.
FROM ELYSIA
This Is Return to You
I have thought so much about what these eight days will be like for the 12 women joining me.
Imagine swimming in the turquoise blue ocean, standing beneath emerald green mountains that rise straight up to the sky, and feeling the beauty and energy of this island for yourself. Eating delicious food. Laughing and crying. Making precious memories with amazing women who are a core part of the experience.
Imagine doing deep healing work in a place whose beauty supports your soul. Exploring what within you is ready to be released. Reconnecting with parts of yourself you may have forgotten even existed. Receiving the new Hawaiʻi Sacred Soul Alignments on the sacred land that inspired them.
There will be adventure and depth. Connection and quiet time. Healing, activation, and laughter. There will be moments that are planned, and moments no one could have planned.
Transformation can happen in so many places.
Sometimes it happens in the ocean, with the water cleansing and supporting you.
Sometimes it happens connected to the ʻāina, where a piece of you is remembered.
Sometimes it happens standing beneath a mountain, watching the sunset, laughing until your stomach hurts, or sitting quietly on the beach and welcoming home a part of yourself you may have thought was gone.
That is what Return to You is all about.
Hawaiʻi always brings me back into pono, that feeling of balance and right relationship with myself, with others, and with life.
For eight days, I would be honored to share it with you.
Come experience Hawaiʻi with me.
Come home with more of yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this retreat for?
Return to You is a small, intimate circle of 12 women. Everyone is welcome, whether you're a longtime Sacred Soul Alignment student or completely new to this work.
Do I need to be a Sacred Soul Alignment practitioner to attend?
Everyone is welcome, with or without any experience. During the retreat, you'll simply receive the healing and experience the Alignments with the group. You'll also be attuned to the complete Hawaiʻi Sacred Soul Alignment series, so you can keep running the Alignments for yourself after you return home. If you're already a practitioner, you'll be able to share them with others as well.
What airport should I fly into, and when should I arrive?
You will fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu.
Plan to arrive on May 14, 2027, ideally between 12:00 and 3:00 pm. Airport transportation to Ko Olina is included, and we will begin our retreat together between 5:00 and 6:00 pm that evening.
Checkout is at 11:00 am on May 21, 2027, so you can plan your departing flight accordingly. Airport transportation is also included for your departure.
What if I want to come with a friend and share a room?
We'd love that. Choose one of the shared-room options and let us know you'd like to be paired together. You can also share a private king room and each save $1,000, while a king room is still available. You'll need to book together for the shared king rate, so email hello@elysiahartzell.com for the code before registering.
I'm coming on my own. How will I connect with the group?
Many women come on their own, and this retreat is designed with that in mind. Our private prep call gives everyone a chance to meet and begin connecting, so you arrive among women you've already started to know.
How are roommates paired?
If you're coming with a friend, we'll room you together. If you're coming solo, we'll [pair you thoughtfully based on what you share with us before the retreat]. Every room has a view, and the condos have plenty of shared space and quiet corners.
How do payments work?
You can pay in full and receive an additional private session with me, or reserve with a $1,000 deposit ($1,500 for a private king room). After your deposit, I'll reach out personally to help you choose how to pay your balance, in full or in monthly payments, with everything complete by April 1, 2027.
Can I arrive early or stay longer?
Of course. Many women love extending their time in Hawaiʻi. Retreat accommodations run from May 14 to checkout on May 21, so any extra nights are booked separately. [I'm happy to share recommendations.]
How comfortable do I need to be in the water?
Our ocean day takes us into the open ocean, so it's best suited to women who feel comfortable swimming in deep water. Life vests and snorkel gear are provided, and you're welcome to stay on the boat and enjoy the view if you prefer. Everything during the week is an invitation, so you choose what feels right for you.
How physically active is the week?
Most experiences involve light walking, such as garden paths, temple grounds, and the coastline. . If you have mobility considerations, please reach out before booking and we'll talk through what will feel comfortable for you.
Can you accommodate dietary needs?
Yes. Before the retreat, we'll ask about your dietary preferences so the condos can be stocked with breakfast foods and snacks that work for you. [Our group meals and the lūʻau offer vegetarian and other options.]
Do I need a rental car?
Transportation is taken care of. Airport transfers and transportation to all scheduled retreat experiences are included, and Ko Olina is walkable, with restaurants, coffee, shops, and the lagoons close by.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
Because Return to You is an intimate retreat with only 12 places and many of our accommodations, excursions, and experiences are reserved and paid for in advance, all retreat payments are nonrefundable.
If something happens and you are unable to attend, you may transfer your place and all payments you have made to another person who can attend in your place.
By reserving your place, you are agreeing to this cancellation and refund policy.
Still Have Questions?
I know that saying yes to a retreat like this is a big decision, especially when it includes travel, being away from home for eight days, and joining a small group for such a personal experience.
If you are feeling drawn to Return to You but have a question that isn't answered here, please reach out.
I am happy to answer your questions, talk through the room options, or help you decide whether this experience feels right for you.
Email me at hello@elysiahartzell.com
I would love to have you here in Hawai‘i with me.
Elysia
