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A heart-stirring journey about discovering inner peace, strength and self-love. Join Mary, as she unveils a profound the real treasures of true love lie within.
The Orchid is a peaceful and luxurious retreat founded by Mary and nestled in picturesque Northern California. Its unique healing and empowerment program, featuring invaluable lessons and exercises in awareness, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, and intention, are designed to ignite a transformation from within. It is in this holistic wellness setting where Mary and her team combine ancient wisdom with modern practices, creating a school and spa for the mind, body and soul which guides these women on their journey of introspection.
Weekly, for over two decades, Mary and her team of expert teachers and healers, welcome 30 women each searching for a life-changing experience. Our story follows five Nicole, battling societal pressures; Olivia, overcoming childhood traumas; Jennifer, seeking renewal after betrayal; Stephanie, a ex-model healing from pain; and Sofia, a business owner dealing with ethical challenges and anger.
At its heart, the story is a celebration of emotional resilience, female solidarity, and the power of self-reflection. As the characters navigate their personal growth and transformation, you will too, becoming an active participant in their journey and process. The Orchid is an uplifting festival of emotions, a testament to life, growth, hope and self-love.
Come and spend a week with us at The Orchid and prepare for an experience that will ignite your imagination, stir your emotions, and awaken the powerful goddess within you.

What readers are

“Each character's personal journey reflects somehow a woman we know. In more than one case, I found myself mirroring my own wounds.” Adriana-Mexico
“It teaches that regardless of past challenges—be it personal struggles, trauma, or guilt—we can choose to forgive and move forward with love and understanding.” Charlotte-LA
“A life changing experience. It really gives the reader a perspective on life and how to make it a better journey from within. It makes you feel happy and lighter..!” Claudia- Italy
“A great fiction novel that is easy to read and will make you smile, possibly cry and root for your fellow women friends. The message is always positive [and] the reward is worth it” Claudia-Puerto Rico
"A timeless companion on your quest for self-discovery, and a roadmap to inner harmony. Allow it to be a constant source of guidance, a wellspring of empowerment, and a reminder that the journey towards self-love is both infinite and profoundly rewarding. Fernanda-Mexico
"Particularly beneficial for anyone struggling to cope with their current life situation. It's an ideal first step for those not open to or unable to seek professional help. It's also suitable for anyone aspiring to live their best life." Denise-NY
“It changed my life. Little by little, it was like seeing the world through a different lens. I could understand the details, the changes, and adapt to them. And it left me with precious things like meditation and the awareness of being part of something bigger.” Marisol-Mexico
“It will give you an amazing and accurate view of what each and every one of us can do to exist with ourselves and each other in the most positive of ways.

438 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2024

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Rocio Aquino

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Rocio Aquino, entrepreneur, global explorer, writer, and catalyst for change, is a prime example of the spirit of transformation and empowerment. Her life, marked by extreme challenges such as the devastating loss of her mother at the age of 20, abandonment, sexual abuse, a suicide attempt, and the death of her father, stands as a testimony to resilience and the human capacity for reinvention and transformation.

Her professional career has been diverse, covering media, advertising sales, real estate, and psychology. She has lived in major cities around the world, from Mexico City to Miami, Hong Kong, London, and now Los Angeles, in addition to traveling to many more. Each experience has written an additional chapter in her story of cultural adaptability and personal growth.

It was in Los Angeles where Rocio embarked on a transformative journey, deepening her life's purpose and shaping a vision focused on women's empowerment. Her debut project, "The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses," co-written with her husband of 23 years, Angel Orengo, is a testament to her journey. This novel, grounded in personal and spiritual growth and self-help, tells the stories of five women on their respective journeys of transformation, inspiring readers to undergo their own introspection and embark on their own process of self-improvement. "The Orchid" has been recognized by The Los Angeles Tribune as a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Best Seller for being "Culturally significant."

Currently, Rocio is dedicated to spreading the message of self-empowerment through her book, podcasts, workshops, coaching, and other activities. Her vision extends to creating a digital community, television and film projects, and other initiatives that inspire a shift in thinking, encouraging women to discover their inner strength.

Rocio Aquino is a devoted mother of two teenage daughters, a passionate scuba diver, bilingual in English and Spanish, and a unique blend of strategic sales insight, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for storytelling. She is also a true beacon of empowerment and transformation, making her life an inspiring example for women around the world who, like her, seek to become their best selves.

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189 reviews323 followers
August 18, 2024
Fue una experiencia muy curiosa leer este libro. Es un conjunto de reflexiones, ejercicios y pensamientos sobre espiritualidad, pero disfrazados de novela.

La historia nos habla de un grupo de mujeres que son invitadas a The Orchid, un establecimiento/santuario donde pasarán una semana recibiendo todo tipo de información, talleres y charlas que las ayudarán a sanar todos los problemas y traumas que han cargado durante mucho tiempo.

Honestamente, me pareció una idea muy ingeniosa cómo los autores presentaron todas estas herramientas; el formato de novela permite que conozcamos la vida de las protagonistas y así las acompañemos durante su proceso de reflexión y sanación.

Sentí que le hizo falta narrativa a algunos capítulos del libro; es tanta la información que llegué a abrumarme un poco. Considero que es una novela que debe leerse con calma y poco a poco.

Personalmente pude reflexionar mucho sobre mí misma con esta lectura.
1 review1 follower
February 5, 2024
I ADORED this book! I found it to be a totally and truly self-reflection of myself and the path I have in my life. A MUST READ!!
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1 review1 follower
February 27, 2024
The Orchid catapulted me through a transformative journey where I can honestly say I have grown as a person. Reading the book and documenting my personal experiences with it proved to be a profound turning point in my healing journey, as it encouraged me to embrace vulnerability. Initially expecting a narrative centered on five women, I found the book prompted introspection, challenging me to reflect on my own life journey. Through its wisdom, I discovered the importance of approaching life from a place of love, leading to a significant shift in my mindset. The book's value lies in its illustration of transformative principles, offering tools for personal growth and healing. Overall, The Orchid presents a beacon of hope and guidance for women of all generations, offering profound insights and guidance for navigating life's complexities
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182 reviews15 followers
February 17, 2025
¿Qué tal si pudiéramos reunir a una serie de maestras y sanadoras de todo el mundo y colocarlas en un solo lugar?

The Orchid es un lugar seguro y sagrado para mujeres, donde aprenden herramientas transformadoras de la conciencia y mentalidad, con el objetivo de realizar un cambio y tener vidas más plenas y realizadas.

Veinte años después, seguimos a cinco mujeres: Sofía, Olivia, Nicole, Stephanie y Jennifer, todas con edades y estilos de vida muy diferentes. Sin embargo, todas tenían a una mujer especial que podría recomendarlas para participar en el programa de The Orchid. Es así que, con dudas e inseguridades, se embarcan en este viaje de sanación y crecimiento.

The Orchid es un programa de siete días con un cronograma de actividades para aprender cinco lecciones muy valiosas: conciencia, gratitud, perdón, aceptación e intención.

¿Podrán encontrar estas cinco mujeres la sanación que buscan? ¿Confiarán en el programa?

Opinión personal:
Cuando me dijeron que este libro tendría que hablar desde mi experiencia, me generaron varias interrogantes, pero ahora que lo he leído lo entiendo completamente. En este libro vemos cinco lecciones muy valiosas: conciencia, gratitud, perdón, aceptación e intención.

Sin duda he disfrutado muchísimo de todas las lecciones que nos plantea este libro, porque son cosas que podemos llevar a la práctica en nuestra vida diaria. Incluso, en algunas ocasiones, nos da espacios donde nos invita a participar en las actividades de The Orchid.

Yo soy amor. Yo soy conciencia. Yo soy gratitud. Yo soy perdón. Yo soy aceptación.

Creo que lo que lo convierte en una lectura increíble es poder conocer a cada una de estas mujeres, los múltiples conflictos internos que tienen y con los cuales logramos sentirnos identificadas y conectar con algunas de ellas. De igual forma, cada personaje está tan bien construido, ya que cada una va aceptando el programa en diferentes etapas de su vida, mostrando realmente el crecimiento que cada una tiene.

Por otro lado, me encantó el concepto del libro. Creo que, cuando hay libros que nos invitan a tener este tipo de reflexiones, rara vez son plasmados en una novela, así que este libro, además de presentarte una historia, la complementa con múltiples herramientas para encontrar la sanación.

Para mí, este libro fue un viaje transformador, en donde no solo sanaron cinco personas, sino seis.

En este libro aprenderás sobre:
- Conciencia: la capacidad de distanciarse y observar todo lo que está sucediendo a su alrededor y dentro de ustedes con un sentido de desapego. Ser observadoras de su propia vida.
- La fuerza: lo que les permite ver todo lo que sucede con optimismo y las impulsa a vivir en el momento presente, apreciando con plenitud todas sus circunstancias actuales.
- Perdón: el poder que surge al liberarse del dolor y del trauma asociados a experiencias pasadas, entendiendo que son solo lecciones para su crecimiento y trascendencia.
- Aceptación: la certeza que surge al saber que todo lo que están experimentando y todo lo que se despliega a su alrededor es exactamente como debería ser.
- Amor: el poder más inmenso e impresionante que existe.
- También combina herramientas con las que podrías familiarizarte, como la meditación, la escritura en el diario, el amor propio, el silencio, la práctica de energía, la terapia de respiración y la curación a través del sonido.

Quiero agradecer a Agencia La Puerta por contactarme para el envío de este ejemplar y agradecer a Rocío y Ángel por este increíble libro.
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508 reviews25 followers
October 3, 2025
This rather meticulously crafted work of fiction is the tale of five diverse women attending a week long retreat at an exquisite spa type private resort known as the Orchid. The book is so detailed that I truly felt that I was there. All the women have issues and the experience is offered to mitigate their problems and provide them a path forward to improve their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. They learn awareness, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, intention, and love. The overarching theme appears to be the recognition that we women are not humans having a spiritual experience, but rather that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Exercises assigned during the one week session to the five characters can be actively replicated by the engaged reader to more fully undergo the transformation process like that of an actual participant. I so loved this story and believe that I too have been taught the secret code of a modern goddess! XOXOXOs to the authors, Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo, for creating this totally superb work. It is just amazing:)

Note: My review copy was provided through goodreads.com. Thank you.
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358 reviews54 followers
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May 24, 2024
Yipee! I won the Kindle version of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
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78 reviews4 followers
January 15, 2025
WOW, PRIMER LECTURA CINCO ESTRELLAS DEL AÑO✨

Leer The Orchid ha cambiado mi forma de ver la vida y de afrontar los problemas. Nunca creí que un libro sería capaz de hacerme reflexionar a tal punto de ayudarme en un proceso de sanación que no sabía que necesitaba.
Estoy tan agradecida porque siento que este libro llegó a mí en el momento correcto y ha sido como un abrazo muy muy reconfortante.

Admito que durante mucho tiempo le hacía el feo a los libros de autoayuda porque tenía una perspectiva muy cegada de lo que eran en realidad; creía que ese tipo de libros solo eran palabras que te hacían sentir bien en el momento en que los leías y después el viento se llevaba todo, pero en el momento en que empecé a leer esta historia me dí cuenta del gran error en el que había estado viviendo y el gran aprendizaje que podían dejarte. No solo pude empatizar con los personajes, sinó que también me ví reflejada en la mayoría de ellas y fue algo muy shockeante darme cuenta de cosas que no sabía que me estaban dañando hasta que leí cómo a las mujeres de esta historia les estaba dificultando llevar una vida tranquila.

Desearía que todas las mujeres en el mundo pudieran darle la oportunidad a esta historia que estoy muy segura les ayudará de alguna forma.

El libro se lee súper rápido porque no está pesada la lectura, no se estanca en ningún momento y todo lo que sucede tiene un propósito.

Abarca temas como lo son el abandono, el abus* s€xu4l, un tca, abandono conyugal y demás temas que son muy importantes tratar. En este libro ayudan a las mujeres que han pasado por algunas de esas cosas orientadolas para que puedan encontrar la paz y sanación que tanto necesitan, dándonos herramientas también a las lectoras para poder salir adelante.🤍

Mil gracias a Rocio Aquino y a Angel Orengo por crear este espacio mágico y sanador para todas y darle visibilidad a tantas cosas que sufrimos las mujeres y la sociedad tiende a ignorar. Espero poder tener la dicha de seguir leyendo más obras suyas. 🙌🏽💗

Bien merecidas las 5/5⭐
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276 reviews11 followers
August 18, 2024
What w wonderful story about women finding their own power and strength within themselves. It takes all the long standing healing practices and rolls them into a mystical story that revivals what’s behind the curtain of our hearts. I loved the vivid descriptions of their lodgings, their daily lives and the attention to detail the author provided. These women were real to me. Whether you’re religious or not this book holds a powerful message. One every woman should be allowed to read and absorb.
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1,874 reviews46 followers
August 14, 2024
✍️✍🏼✍🏽🔥❤️‍🔥🔥❤️‍🔥‼️
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270 reviews48 followers
April 9, 2025
This title was selected for IngramSpark's Indie Title Discovery Spotlight 2025!

A moving, inspirational novel with a wealth of self-help gems throughout! Each character's journey to peace and self-discovery is relatable and compelling - you'll be reflecting on these stories long after you finish the last page.
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1 review1 follower
December 12, 2024
Una bella historia que hace pensar en nuestra propia vida y cómo afrontamos los problemas que se nos presentan, cómo nos conducimos con otras personas y qué acciones tomamos para diferentes situaciones.

Definitivamente es una lectura que te hace reflexionar, te invita a perdonarte a ti misma y te brinda herramientas para ser una persona más plena.

Además está redactado en forma de novela, lo que lo hace muy ligero y ameno. Simplemente maravilloso.
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14 reviews1 follower
July 16, 2025
The Orchid is more than a novel, it’s a journey of healing, self-love, and feminine strength. Each woman’s story feels deeply personal, and the blend of emotional depth with practical wisdom makes it both powerful and relatable. If you’re looking for a story that inspires reflection, growth, and inner peace, this is it.
9 reviews
July 29, 2025
The Orchid is a beautiful, soul-stirring journey of self-love, healing, and empowerment. Rocio Aquino weaves together the stories of five women in a way that’s inspiring, emotional, and transformative. It’s the kind of book that leaves you feeling lighter, stronger, and more connected. A must-read for anyone seeking growth and inner peace.
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3 reviews
April 11, 2025
la verdad historias que pudieron ser muy interesantes se pierden en una narrativa muy pobre.
ya le reclamé a quién me lo recomendó.
3 reviews
June 27, 2025
Awesome read. It is a splendid story that I have loved reading. I cannot wait to read the rest. I highly suggest this story to everyone.
3 reviews
June 27, 2025
Brilliant story. It is a delightful story that I have loved reading. I really was hooked on this book from the beginning to the end. I highly recommend this story to everyone
3 reviews
June 27, 2025
I was so enthusiastic for this book and, of course, I didn't have a chance to get on. All-in-all I really enjoyed the book. I'll definitely be reading more by this author.
3 reviews
June 27, 2025
A wholesome and professionally written work. I would like to know when the author is releasing their next book.
3 reviews
June 27, 2025
LOVE it! The author has such a dazzling way of keeping you engrossed with words.
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June 27, 2025
If not for the grammatical errors I would have rated it 5 stars
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526 reviews43 followers
March 5, 2025
Thank you so much to the authors, Rocio Aquino and Angel Orengo, For The Highest Good Press, and Goodreads for the privilege of being able to win The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses in a giveaway. This book was a therapeutic experience, with a novel interspersed with more thought-provoking activities, questions, and reflections sparked by events within the pages. Storytelling is one of the most precious and wonderful gifts of humankind, and the way that the themes and questions were wrapped in a story was genius. It can be difficult to ask yourself questions about your own experiences without context, and it can be hard to bring up memories out of nowhere. Once you have your memory sparked by the plot events, it can be easier to connect with methods of reflection and change. I encourage anyone who is interested in becoming a better version of themselves to read this book and reflect on the activities and more philosophical parts of the book in order to develop the tools you need for healing. There's so many different aspects of life that can be applied to the lessons in this book, that I think it would have a very broad audience among women and anyone else who is wanting to get in touch with the ability to reflect and change. I think the cover is absolutely beautiful, and I liked the color scheme overall. I very much appreciated the book. Thank you again!
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1,874 reviews46 followers
August 14, 2024
#BUCKETLIST WORTHY🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
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