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The Heart Codes:
Unlocking the Light of Your True Self

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEXT JOUNEY TO AVALON, MAY 2026

The Heart Codes:
Unlocking the Light of Your True Self


October 18–25, 2025

 San Miguel de Allende Heart Codes Retreat
​Where Wise Souls Come Home to Themselves

This is not just a retreat, it's a homecoming to your sacred heart wisdom.

For one transformative week, step into the soul of San Miguel de Allende, where sun-warmed cobblestone streets and colonial beauty mirror the radiance within you. Here, as the pace slows and your senses awaken, you'll remember what it feels like to live from your heart's deepest knowing.

We stand at humanity's turning point. While uncertainty surrounds us, you possess the consciousness to choose differently, to be the inner revolution our world needs.

When you awaken your heart's sacred intelligence, everything shifts. You move from reaction to creation, confusion to clarity, fear to love. This becomes your new home frequency: wisdom, joy, unshakeable peace, and authentic empowerment.

Led by Vera Lopez, Magdalene Priestess and founder of Spirits of the Earth, you'll join a sacred sisterhood of women ready to reclaim their luminous essence. With 36 years guiding transformational journeys worldwide, Vera blends mystical wisdom with grounded insight, creating the perfect container for your awakening.

You Will:

Reconnect with your authentic self beyond all roles and stories
Awaken your sacred heart through ancient wisdom and deep inquiry Experience San Miguel's living artistry as a reflection of your own beauty Emerge with clarity, purpose, and tools for heart-centered living

Come as you are.
​Leave as the woman who knows her own light and lives from it.


This is your time. Your sacred calling awaits.

Imagines of the amazing diversity of art, beauty, colors, and magic of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.​

San Miguel de Allende: Your Sacred Sanctuary
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This UNESCO jewel calls to women ready for profound awakening. Resting on powerful energy lines, San Miguel naturally amplifies your spiritual gifts while its golden light opens hearts and clarifies purpose.
Why San Miguel Transforms:
  • Sacred spaces woven through every cobblestone street invite constant Divine communion
  • Energy vortex heightens meditation and inner clarity
  • Vibrant artistic soul ignites your creative fire and authentic expression
  • Ancient healing wisdom supports your spiritual renewal through time-honored Mexican traditions

San Miguel doesn't just host retreats, it becomes your co-creator in awakening.
Your inner sanctuary finds its perfect outer reflection here.
Our Return to Self Retreat Offers:

Sacred Heart Opening – Gentle practices that dissolve barriers around your heart, revealing the wise soul who has always lived within you.

Authentic Self-Reclamation – Deep inquiry and reflection to strip away roles and expectations, reconnecting you with your true essence.

Wisdom Activation – Ancient tools and modern insights that awaken the codes of knowing already present in your soul.

Conscious Sisterhood – Heart-centered connection with like-minded people walking the same path of self-discovery and empowerment.

Cultural Soul Nourishment – Immersion in San Miguel's artistic beauty and sacred energy that mirrors your own radiance.

Empowered Presence – Practices that strengthen your inner authority and confidence in living from your most profound truth.

Integration for Life – Practical wisdom and tools that seamlessly weave into your daily reality, creating lasting transformation.

Sacred Remembrance – Soul-stirring moments that awaken what you've always known but perhaps forgotten about your magnificent self.
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Everything you need to come home to the woman you were born to be.
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October 18, Saturday: Sacred Arrival

Welcome to San Miguel de Allende

Arrive in this magical Mexican sanctuary by 5:00 PM and settle into our beautiful hotel. Feel the immediate shift as you step onto sacred ground where your transformation begins.

At 6:00 PM, we gather in our first Sacred Circle—a heart-opening welcome where we share intentions and create the container for our week of awakening together.

Tonight, we celebrate with a Welcome Dinner (included), savoring Mexico's flavors while basking in the joy of sisterhood and the palpable magic of this enchanting place.
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Your sacred homecoming begins now.
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Sweet dreams — tomorrow, the journey begins.
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October 19 – Sunday: Sacred Release & Renewal

After breakfast, we journey to Portal de Luz, our sanctuary of transformation and light. Through sacred ceremony and heart-centered conversation, we gently release what you've carried too long, creating fertile ground for fresh vision and authentic intention.

​VEGETARIAN LUNCH (included).

Our afternoon unfolds in guided reflection, dissolving limiting beliefs and patterns that no longer serve your highest good. Feel the spaciousness that emerges as clarity and freedom take root.

Evening brings rest, journaling, and integration at the hotel. Gift yourself this sacred stillness.

5:00-7:00 PM: Jim Hostler offers Higher Ground Pendulum Sessions (included). Schedule your private session here: [link] to make sure you can experience this powerful healing work.

Sweet dreams—tomorrow we journey deeper into your awakening.

October 20 – Monday: Discovery & Authentic Self
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Begin with a walking tour through San Miguel's enchanting cobblestone streets, immersing yourself in Mexico's vibrant colors, textures, and flavors. Experience the warmth of local people and colonial charm while discovering the rich stories that make this city so magical.​
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After lunch, return to Portal de Luz for profound self-discovery work. Together, we gently dissolve layers of conditioning and expectations, revealing your radiant, authentic essence. Through guided reflection and soulful practices, reconnect with your inner light and feel your spirit shine from within.

Evening brings rest, journaling, and integration at the hotel.

5:00-7:00 PM: Jim Hostler's Higher Ground Pendulum Sessions continue (included). Schedule your private session here: [link] to secure this powerful healing experience.

Sweet dreams—tomorrow, we journey even deeper into your awakening.
October 21 – Tuesday: Awakening Your Sacred Intuition

Activating the Temple of Intuition & Entering the Tiny Space of the Heart

In our rapidly changing world, finely tuned intuition is essential for living with clarity, joy, and purpose. This morning, we awaken your Intuitive Mind, exploring the sacred relationship between science and spirit while discovering how to access wisdom beyond logic.

Learn to trust your inner knowing and unlock your true potential.
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After a vegetarian lunch (included), we journey into the profound practice of Entering the Tiny Space of the Heart, your inner sanctuary where creation itself is born. This ancient technique opens the doorway to your most profound wisdom and divine guidance.
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Evening is yours to savor. Consider rooftop dinner at Quince, ATRIO, or La Azotea for panoramic views of San Miguel's golden skyline (reserve 2 days ahead).

Sweet dreams—your heart temple is awakening.
October 22 – Wednesday: Sacred Waters & Deep Renewal

At 6:30 AM, journey to San Miguel's enchanting mineral baths for immersion in sacred waters—the perfect sanctuary for meditation and soul renewal.
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Water awakens your receptive, intuitive nature. As you soak in warm mineral pools, allow these ancient waters to cleanse, restore, and awaken your inner flow. Feel your psychic gifts stirring as the waters mirror your own depths.​
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After brunch, return to Portal de Luz for continued self-discovery work. Through gentle exploration, we peel away more conditioning layers, revealing your luminous, authentic essence.

We conclude at 6:00 PM, leaving your evening free to explore magical San Miguel. Stroll the Centro, enjoy live music, and bask in the golden glow of the Parroquia.

Dinner suggestions: Quince, ATRIO, or La Azotea rooftop restaurants (reserve 2 days ahead).

Sweet dreams—tomorrow brings new illumination.
October 23 – Thursday: Ancient Wisdom & Sacred Ceremony
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As Within, So Without – As Above, So Below Cañada de la Virgen & Full Moon Cacao Ceremony

At 8:00 AM, journey to Cañada de la Virgen, one of Mexico's most mystical archaeological sites. After arriving at the visitor center, we begin our gentle 30-minute walk along the ancient path to this sacred temple complex.
Rising from San Miguel's 6,300 ft to 7,000 ft, we'll pace ourselves mindfully, pausing to absorb our guide's insights into this sacred place's history and mystery. Once at the plateau, the terrain becomes flat and easy to explore.

The main pyramid's ascent is optional, equally powerful to remain below in meditation as the ancient energies speak to your awakening heart. Here, surrounded by sacred geometry and celestial alignments, you'll feel the profound truth: As Within, So Without – As Above, So Below.
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Once we arrive at the top, the terrain becomes flat and easy to explore. The ascent to the top of the main pyramid is steeper and optional; for those who prefer, it’s equally powerful to remain below in meditation. 
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About Cañada de la Virgen:

Surrounded by gorges and perched on a high plateau, this ancient site was settled around 540 A.D. in a lush, cooler climate. Known as the Reloj Cósmico (Cosmic Clock) and the House of the Thirteen Heavens, the complex is believed to have been aligned with lunar cycles and celestial movements, suggesting a possible matriarchal society. Here, priest-astronomers studied the heavens and honored their gods and ancestors, seeing the interaction of heavenly bodies and landforms as the divine at work. The pyramid itself remained hidden for centuries, rediscovered only in 1985, and opened to the public in 2011.

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Tonight, under the full moon's blessing, we gather for a sacred cacao ceremony, sealing this day of ancient remembrance.
​Sweet dreams, your spirit has traveled far today.

​October 24 – Friday: Embracing Your Radiant Light

Begin with a leisurely morning wandering San Miguel's vibrant local market and enchanting art galleries. Absorb the final moments of color, texture, and inspiration that have held us all week.

After lunch, return to Portal de Luz for our sacred closing circle, honoring the profound transformations and beautiful sisterhood we've shared.

October in Mexico is deeply sacred, when the veil between worlds grows thin. In this spirit, we honor loved ones who have passed and celebrate your own journey of becoming. This afternoon unfolds in a unique ritual: adorning yourself in ceremonial attire while one of San Miguel's renowned artists paints your face with sacred designs.

Each brushstroke becomes a blessing, an honoring, a celebration of life itself. With the town's beauty as our backdrop, you embody joy, remembrance, and authentic self-expression, marking this threshold moment into your next magnificent chapter.
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You leave not as you arrived, but as the radiant woman who has always lived within you.
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After a lovely Dinner, it's time to say farewell. 
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Sweet Dreams!

October 25 – Saturday: Farewell & Sacred Homecoming

After this transformational week in Mexico's heart, we lovingly release you, yet you do not leave as you arrived. You return home carrying awakened insights, sacred connections, and the radiant light now blazing within you.

May your heart's wisdom guide every step, infuse your days with joy, and continue blossoming long beyond this sacred threshold.

Would you be willing to extend your stay? We're happy to help with arrangements. Departure times are flexible today; simply reserve airport transfers in advance.

Until we meet again on another Adventure for the Soul, know you remain forever cherished in our
Spirits of the Earth family.

Blessings & Love,

Vera Lopez

You came seeking. You leave knowing. You are the light you were always meant to be.
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A Sacred Convergence of Ancient Wisdom & Heart Intelligence
San Miguel de Allende offers a powerful spiritual landscape where history, culture, and energy converge to awaken your soul. Within this vibrant setting, our retreat creates a structured, heart-centered sanctuary for wise women ready to deepen their spiritual practice and explore transformative pathways.
Whether you're new to shamanism, shadow work, or heart-intelligence practices, or already seasoned in these arts, this immersive week invites you to embody profound teachings. Through sacred ceremony, guided journeys, and empowering sisterhood, you'll expand your understanding, strengthen connections to ancient wisdom, and integrate these gifts into daily life.
Together, we cross the threshold into shamanic mysteries and eternal heart wisdom, where hidden truths reveal themselves, outdated patterns dissolve, and infinite possibilities are born.
Join this unforgettable awakening that will open your heart, ignite your spirit, and connect you to the boundless wisdom already living within you.
Your soul remembers this path. Your heart knows it's time.
Spaces are limited — reserve your place today.
To confirm availability and ask for enrollment, please email Vera Lopez at [email protected]
We can’t wait to welcome you to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
​And share this unforgettable journey with you.
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Highlights of What’s Included
☽☾ 8 days / 7 nights accommodations in our carefully selected lodging.
☽☾ 3 delicious meals: October 18 - Welcome Dinner. Then 19, 21, vegetarian lunch.
☽☾ All sacred ceremonies and teachings will take place throughout the retreat.
☽☾ One Higher Ground Pendulum Session with Jim Hostler.
☽☾ All transfers to and from the sites we visit during the retreat.
☽☾ Guided visits to our featured sites: Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende, La Gruta Mineral Springs,
​and Cañada de la Virgen.
TRAVEL INSURANCE FREE QUOTE

What past participants have to say...

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Sand and I, 1993, in Peru
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Sandi and I, 2023, Mexico
I’ve been blessed and honored, to have met Vera Lopez in 1993 when she led a group of us on a spiritual journey to Machu Picchu. This was the most memorable and enriching trip of my life; until, I arrived in San Miguel Allende , 🇲🇽 Mexico in March, 2023
to participate in the “Shamanic Mysteries of the Sacred Heart Retreat”.  Both trips are number one for me and my book

Read Vera‘s impressive bio and you will be amazed of her Professional expertise In leading mystical, spiritual tours throughout Europe, Africa/Egypt and now spectacular Mexico. 

Research the itinerary in October, and you will be impressed as to how well everything is organized, (but be flexible) and the best of everything Mexico has to offer regarding hotels, food, transportation, etc. Assimilating with the locals daily was a favorite for me. 

I’m 76 years old, a retired schoolteacher of 25 years and I give Vera/Jim an A+++ ❤️🇲🇽

My trip to San Miguel Allende was the most exciting, informational, spiritual retreat I’ve ever engaged in.  Life-changing.  So much so for me, I am moving to San Miguel de Allende soon.

San Miguel is very safe, clean (no dogs or wild animals running around), awe-inspiring small city with many things to explore. 

I had quite a fondness for the cobblestone, narrow streets. I brought several pairs a good, comfortable safe shoes for walking/hiking. “ A must”.

I cherished the days and nights visiting the center where people congregate close to the cathedral.  Mariachis singing, playing instruments and onlookers were dancing 🕺.💃 

I enjoyed visiting the boutiques, specialty stores, coffee shops, pastry shops, and particularly enjoyed the warmth I experienced mingling with the locals. (Vera stays away from the tourist traps, which I appreciate).  

I experienced astonishing surprises every day.  I have beautiful videos/pictures to enjoy.

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San Miguel de Allende here I come. 🇲🇽 ❤️🥰💃

Sandi Powell
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I love traveling with Vera Lopez and fellow travelers, drawn to “Spirits of the Earth’s” adventures.

My life long desire to explore Machu Pichu, Peru, was fulfilled when I learned a girlfriend and her new friends on the West Coast had hired Vera Lopez and “Spirits of the Earth” to guide them there. I JUST HAD TO GO on the already full trip, even though I only knew my friend and we lived in different cities.  . . . . I did!   It changed what was possible for me and brought “magic” into my life.

The sacred sites we visit are beautiful and located in the most incredible natural environments.  

I feel awe. (Sedona, Arizona red rocks; Glastonbury, England and Avalon; Canadian forest and lakes;  Cusco, Peru and Machu Pichu).  

Myths and legends cloak these places of powerful energy and as I learn of them, my knowledge expands. ( Stone Henge, Egyptian Pyramids, Hopi Indian Reservation, Arizona; Ste. Marie de la Mer, France).

We may participate in rituals and ceremonies which transport me and give me my own experience of the power of these sites.  I connect to a higher vibration and state of consciousness.  (Full moon ceremony on Solstice, Machu  Pichu; Awakening the Heart, San Miguel de Allende, México).

Whether in Peru, Brazil,  Sedona, Arizona, England, France, Egypt, Spain, Canada, or Mexico, I learn and grow in the safe company of like-minded women.  I make new friends, have a lot of fun and laughter, sight see, hike, and in between levitations (Gotcha! HaHa) enjoy shopping and of course fabulous food.  What’s not to love?

These soulful adventures are FUN and connect me both to ancient wisdom, which my life takes on as I go home and then shows up as greater kindness or compassion to myself and others.  Thank You Vera Lopez and to my fellow travelers. ​


Linda Pasts
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“I followed the divine golden thread to SMA for Vera’s retreat with an intention to heal my heart. All the pieces fell into place to create a soul healing that exceeded my expectations. It’s with deepest gratitude that I thank you for the journey of a lifetime.”

​Helen Marie
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I have had the honor and pleasure to have Vera as a guide on several trips. When traveling to Peru and to England, Vera immersed us in the experience on many levels. She works with people to provide both historical information and spiritual occurrences.  These are not guided tours - they are transformative experiences. Vera holds space for each person in the group with no expectations, allowing healing and transformation for every individual.  There are many “A-ha moments” felt deep in your being, at a soul level. Although in a group, each person has their own experience unique to them.

San Miguel de Allende provided a different experience for me. I trusted that Vera would magically combine her gifts with the loving skills of others to provide, again, something that changed my life. Working with Vera, Jim Hostler, and Ann Webb was incredible. Each of them brought something different to the week, and the result was a synergistic masterpiece. Areas of my life and different aspects of myself came together like a puzzle. I also know that the finished product, “me”, is ever-changing. I have new tools to trust and enhance this evolutionary process called life. 

I step in with an open heart. No matter the place or the focus, Vera loves to provide a full and rich experience, allowing time for fun, relaxation and integration of the body, mind and spirit.

Shawna Neal
creator of Thank You, Body cards
www.givingbackwellness.com
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Exploring the earth and your inner self with Vera Lopez is an amazing experience.  The Shamanic Mysteries of the Sacred Heart Retreat in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico was the third journey I have taken with Vera and Spirits of the Earth.  We also journeyed to Machu Picchu and sacred places in Peru in 2019 and then to Stonehenge and other sacred places in southwest United Kingdom in 2022.  All of these trips are amazing as Vera blends exploring yourself and sacred places with learning ancient traditions and growing spiritually.  She is a master at creating the perfect mix into a trip of a lifetime by incorporating spiritual development, self-growth, and energetic healing along with experiencing magical places up close, exploring new cultures, fine dining, shopping, and wonderful accommodations.   Vera’s own spirituality, love, and positive energy makes her a fabulous teacher and a wonderful person to explore the universe with.    
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John Neal
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Giving Back Wellness
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Will you be the next? I look forward to welcome you!
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Our Retreat Leader: Vera Lopez

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Vera Lopez, founder of Spirits of the Earth, is an international teacher, priestess, coach, medium, and spiritual counselor devoted to guiding seekers into the mysteries of the ancient world and the depths of their own hearts.

Trained for 14 years under Brazilian master Luiz Gasparetto, Vera was later personally mentored by Debbie Ford, becoming a certified Integrative Coach with the Ford Institute and serving as one of Debbie Ford’s coaches in Shadow Work. She also worked for 10 years alongside Drunvalo Melchizedek in Awakening the Illuminated Heart trainings.
For over 36 years, Vera has led transformational pilgrimages across Peru, Brazil, England, France, Spain, Egypt, and Mexico, channeling timeless wisdom from sacred lands into practical, heart-centered transformation.

She is the author of Shamanic Mysteries of Peru (Inner Traditions | Bear & Company, 2020). Now based in Mexico,  Vera facilitates retreats on the Shamanic Mysteries of the Sacred Heart and continues to guide journeys worldwide, empowering others to awaken and live from the wisdom of the heart.

Special Participantion: ​Jim Hostler

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Jim is the founder of the OM Spiritual Center (.com), the Metaphysical Bible Journey (.com), and the author of "SOAR: Your Blueprint of Holistic Success and Self-Mastery." He holds a master's degree in metaphysics and has extensive training as an ontological coach.

​He blends these philosophies, "OM," to create services that help you overcome past limitations and embark on a journey of self-mastery.

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  • About Vera Lopez
  • MAGDALENE LEGACY
    • Gospel of Mary Magdalane
  • SACRED JOURNEYS
    • MEXICO - MARCH 26
    • ENGLAND BELTANE, MAY 2026
    • HEART OF PARIS
    • WOLF FRANCE
    • EGYPT 11:11
    • SPAIN 2027
  • Testimonials
  • Travel Insurance
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