Aloha ‘āina

WE ARE LISTENING

to the Land
to the Spirit
to One Another

We are Earth's stewards and eternal students, gathering to learn from Mama Gaia and each other. In this sacred container of community wisdom, we unite our diverse gifts and experiences to explore regnerative ways of living, healing, and creating. Here, ancient knowledge meets future vision as we cultivate spaces of integrity, joy, and practical action. Together, we rise in service to life's flourishing.

ALOHA 'ĀINA 𖤓

ALOHA 'ĀINA 𖤓

You’re Invited to a Living Laboratory

Aloha and Welcome,

We warmly invite you to join us for a transformative gathering on Hawaii's Big Island—where you can choose to stay for one week or extend your journey up to eight weeks, with increasing discounts for longer stays.

We are honored to be guests on Hawaiʻi Island, a place of profound cultural significance and natural beauty. This gathering takes place on ancestral Hawaiian lands, where we humbly seek to learn from local cultural practitioners about Aloha ʻāina - the Hawaiian value of love and responsibility for the land. The island's diverse ecosystems, from mountain to ocean, offer opportunities to deepen our understanding of local and global environmental stewardship.

Each week stands as its own complete experience, thoughtfully designed so you can join for the week that best aligns with your interests and schedule. Whether you're drawn to indigenous wisdom, regenerative design, climate solutions, or personal growth, you'll find a week that speaks to your journey. Many participants choose to stay for multiple weeks, allowing for deeper integration and greater savings through our extended-stay discounts.

As guests on these ancestral lands, we approach this gathering with deep respect and gratitude. Our program has been thoughtfully crafted in consultation with cultural advisors to ensure alignment with local values and practices. You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Learn from respected Hawaiian cultural practitioners

  • Engage with global thought leaders in sustainability

  • Experience traditional ceremonies and healing practices

  • Develop practical skills in regenerative design

  • Connect with a community dedicated to positive change

  • Advance your professional goals while nurturing personal growth

We welcome families and understand the importance of intergenerational learning. Our facilities support both focused work and peaceful retreat, allowing you to maintain professional commitments while experiencing deep transformation.

This gathering is more than a retreat—it's an invitation to be part of a growing movement of individuals committed to healing ourselves and our planet. Through small acts of kindness and larger collaborative efforts, we're creating ripples of positive change that extend far beyond our time together.

We look forward to welcoming you to this sacred space where ancient wisdom meets future possibilities.

Me ke aloha pumehana (With warm aloha),
Gaia Temple

Choose your weeks of transformation…

A Living Laboratory for Personal Growth & Planetary Service

Join our gathering of Earth stewards and changemakers on Hawaii's Big Island, where ancient wisdom meets future vision. Each week offers a complete journey blending cultural teachings, ecological practices, and professional development. Stay for one transformative week or deepen your experience across multiple weeks. Here, you'll find:

  • Daily practices that nurture mind, body, and spirit

  • Hands-on learning with sustainability leaders and cultural practitioners

  • Professional guidance to align your work with planetary purpose

  • A supportive community of like-minded individuals

  • Special rates for extended stays

  • PROGRAM RATES & DATES

    February 2 - March 29, 2025, Big Island of Hawaii

    FLEXIBLE STAY OPTIONS
    Choose your length of stay - extend anytime while onsite

    Our Community Partnerships & Cultural Integration
    For Local Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian): Teaching opportunities and full scholarships available, see below for details.
    For Local Hawaii Residents (with valid state ID): Local rates and Kuleana positions offered, see below for details

  • 1 Week Stay

    Investment: $3,000
    Perfect for focusing on one specific theme

  • 2 Week Stay

    Investment: $5,000
    Deepen your experience across two modules

  • 3 Week Stay

    Investment: $6,000
    Immerse yourself in multiple learning tracks

  • 4 Week Stay

    Investment: $7,000
    Experience a full month of transformation

  • 5 Week Stay

    Investment: $8,000
    Explore diverse aspects of regenerative living

  • 6 Week Stay

    Investment: $9,000
    Develop deeper community connections

  • 7 Week Stay

    Investment: $10,000
    Extended integration and learning

  • Full 8 Week Stay

    Investment: $11,000
    Complete immersion in all program elements

  • Optional Add-On: UpGames

    United Planet Adventure Week: $1,000
    Daily guided field trips across the island (Week 7 of the program)

  • What's Included

    Shared accommodation

    Organic meals

    Daily workshops

    Professional co-working space

    Program materials

    Community activities

    Access to grounds & facilities

Join for 1 week or stay for 2 months

Choose Your Perfect Week: February - March 2025
Flexible Stays: Join for 1 week or up to 8 weeks
Special Savings: Increasing discounts for extended stays

REGISTER TODAY

Week One

Rebirth & Renewal:
Orgasmic Birthing & Healing Generational Trauma

  • Each week follows a journey of personal regeneration, community regeneration, and planetary regeneration.

    The first week we regenerate the self by healing ancestral. conception and birth trauma.

    This week is for both women and men. For couples and singles. For those who are desiring to conceive children in this life, and for those only interested in furthering their knowledge as a healer, birth doula and family counselor.

  • Elena is the founder and Director of Birth Into Being, is a pioneering leader in Conscious Evolution, with over 40 years of experience, including her work in Russia's Conscious Birth Movement, creating birth camps with wild dolphins, leading business management seminars that influenced socioeconomic shifts in the USSR, contributing to Citizen Diplomacy efforts that helped end the Cold War, and being featured in the U.N.-sponsored book A Force Such as the World Has Never Known alongside 30 global women leaders.

  • Imagine a world where birth was natural, pleasurable, and even orgasmic. Where human beings entered this planet through bliss, deep security, presence and peace.

    Unfortunately, this isn’t commonly the case- we bring laboring mothers into sterile environments with fluorescent lights, abrupt sounds and endless logistics to mentally configure. This prevents women from relaxing into their bodies during labor, creating tension and painful stress.

    Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova has been traveling around the world since 1982 teaching women and men how to heal birth trauma and practice orgasmic birthing. She has established dolphin birth camps and served tirelessly as a doula and teacher in this specialized field.

    We are incredibly lucky to have Elena guiding us into a 5 day journey, Birth Into Being. Here we will learn everything from conscious conception, to orgasmic birth, to healing birth trauma and ancestral trauma.

    We will collectively consider what the world will look like as these practices grow in popularity. As well as how to create spaces for the children born into the world in this miraculous way, amplifying their light.

    At the end of the week we will take a field trip hiking into the crater of an active volcano to send our prayers into the steam vents. Afterwards we spend a day at a private property soaking in mineral geothermal spring pools, and luxuriating with papaya body scrubs.

    On this private property we will ideate what it would look like to transform the facilities into a natural birthing center. Getting the once in a lifetime opportunity to absorb Elena’s expert opinion and advice on how to hypothetically open the island’s very first birthing center…

  • Foundation Work

    • Resetting nervous system patterns

    • Creating new emotional reference points

    • Working with conception to birth memories

    • Understanding birth trauma

    • Exploring creativity and love capacity

    Early Childhood Work

    • Healing parent-child dynamics

    • Breaking through personal blocks

    • Building healthy relationship patterns

    • Establishing personal boundaries

    • Working with family dynamics

    Adolescence & Integration

    • Transforming difficult experiences

    • Building self-integrity

    • Creating positive childhood memories

    • Working with relationship dynamics

    • Developing abundance mindset

    Key Focus Areas Throughout:

    • Nervous system regulation

    • Emotional healing

    • Personal empowerment

    • Professional development

    • Community building

    • Recalibration of nervous system for better emotional regulation

    • Creation of new, positive emotional reference points

    • Enhanced capacity for love and relationships

    • Resolution of deep unconscious conflicts

    • Transformation of birth and childhood trauma

    • Development of healthy boundaries

    • Breaking patterns of victim mentality

    • Release of addiction to suffering

    • Improved prosperity consciousness

    • Better understanding of personal priorities

    • Enhanced creativity

    • Increased emotional comfort

    • Development of inner wisdom

    • Stronger sense of self

    • Better family dynamics

    • Improved sexual awareness and healing

    • Enhanced ability to live in abundance

    • Greater self-acceptance

    • Deeper capacity for forgiveness

    • Improved stress response

    • Better understanding of personal sensory experiences

    • Enhanced decision-making abilities

    • Release of limiting beliefs

    • Greater emotional intelligence

  • Career Development:

    • Development of deeper emotional intelligence (crucial for leadership)

    • Enhanced decision-making capabilities

    • Improved boundary setting in professional contexts

    • Better stress management in high-pressure situations

    • Increased confidence in professional settings

    • Enhanced communication skills through emotional awareness

    • Greater resilience during workplace challenges

    Leadership Enhancement:

    • Better understanding of team dynamics through personal healing work

    • Enhanced ability to manage complex interpersonal situations

    • Improved capacity for empathetic leadership

    • Stronger presence and authenticity in leadership roles

    • Better conflict resolution skills

    • Enhanced ability to create safe spaces for teams

    Career Transition Support:

    • Clearing emotional blocks that prevent career changes

    • Building confidence for new professional directions

    • Release of limiting beliefs about professional capabilities

    • Enhanced creativity for new career paths

    • Better alignment with true purpose and calling

    • Improved prosperity consciousness for career growth

    • Stronger decision-making abilities during transitions

    Business Applications:

    • Better client/customer relationship management through enhanced emotional awareness

    • Improved negotiation skills through better boundary setting

    • Enhanced creative problem-solving abilities

    • Better team building through improved interpersonal skills

    • Stronger networking capabilities through authentic connection

    • Enhanced ability to handle professional challenges

    • Better work-life balance understanding

    Entrepreneurial Benefits:

    • Enhanced risk assessment through better emotional awareness

    • Improved resilience for business challenges

    • Better client relationship management

    • Enhanced creative thinking for business solutions

    • Stronger decision-making in uncertain situations

    • Better boundary setting with clients/partners

    • Enhanced ability to create sustainable business practices

Elena Tonetti-Vladimirova

Week Two

Voice Activation:
Singing & Communication tools to Empower the Intuitive Voice

  • The second week you’ll access a sense of total freedom through radical self acceptance, self love and Play! There will be lots of toning, singing, and lessons around how to feel confident communicating your most authentic self.

  • ​Marly Benedicto is an advocate for Earth's voice and a visionary artist, bridging business, healing, and spirituality to catalyze cultural change. Influenced by native water cultures of Bali, Hawaii and Mt. Shasta, she collaborates with artists globally to raise awareness for Water's Voice. Through Gaia Temple, founded in 2020, Marly organizes transformational events worldwide, fostering Earth stewardship and personal growth. She teaches the Harmonize method in these gatherings. Certified in various healing modalities, Marly emphasizes that personal healing is inseparable from planetary healing.

  • Each person has a one-of-a-kind perspective uniquely shaped by all their thoughts, all their feelings, and how they were raised and their cultural background.

    While each person is totally unique, often groups will conform towards a singular identity. This is rooted in deep survival mechanisms. We need diversity to evolve with equality, this means that your voice matters!

    The anecdote is listening to your inner voice and speaking your most authentic truth.

    As you open your voice, your creativity blossoms, and this is the key to becoming a conscious cocreator with life! The path towards liberation is allowing life force energy to move freely in your body, expressing itself through and as you.

    With simple singing techniques originating from the temples in India, to structured communication formulas- you’ll learn how to harmonize your mind, body and Spirit and use your words as your wand.

    As we use these somatic singing techniques to drop deeper into the body, we’ll begin to engage our intuitive abilities and begin practicing the Hawaiian tradition of listening to nature. Ultimately, to also liberate the voice of Gaia through and as us. So that we can speak for the “voiceless.”

  • Voice & Sound Healing

    • Ancient Indian temple singing techniques

    • Somatic voice activation practices

    • Sound healing and vibration therapy

    • Development of personal soul song

    • Liberation of authentic voice expression

    Body & Energy Work

    • Somatic healing practices

    • Energy flow activation

    • Body-voice connection exercises

    • Release of vocal blocks and trauma

    • Integration of mind-body-spirit

    Nature Connection

    • Hawaiian nature listening traditions

    • Communication with natural world

    • Speaking for Earth/environmental advocacy

    • Outdoor sound ceremonies

    • Connection to Gaia consciousness

    Personal Transformation

    • Release of conformity patterns

    • Discovery of unique voice

    • Enhancement of creative expression

    • Development of intuitive abilities

    • Authentic truth speaking

    Communication Skills

    • Structured communication formulas

    • Authentic expression techniques

    • Cross-cultural communication

    • Speaking from inner truth

    • Conscious co-creation practices

    Core Elements

    • Blend of ancient wisdom traditions

    • Modern communication techniques

    • Somatic healing practices

    • Nature connection rituals

    • Creative expression work

    This week uniquely combines:

    • Ancient temple singing arts

    • Modern communication methods

    • Nature-based practices

    • Personal empowerment

    • Cultural wisdom traditions

    The experience focuses on:

    • Finding your authentic voice

    • Releasing limiting patterns

    • Connecting with nature

    • Awakening creativity

    • Building communication confidence

    • Release of trauma around self-expression

    • Freedom from fear, shame, doubt, and insecurity

    • Enhanced self-confidence and authenticity

    • Stronger connection to intuition

    • Improved emotional regulation

    • Development of unique voice and creative expression

    • Better relationship with body through somatic healing

    • Enhanced spiritual connection

    • Healing of throat chakra blockages

    • Release of people-pleasing patterns

    • Reconnection to playfulness and joy

    • Enhanced self-worth and self-compassion

    • Deeper connection to personal power

    • Ability to process and release anxiety

    • Enhanced ability to set boundaries

  • Leadership & Communication:

    • Mastery of clear, confident communication

    • Enhanced ability to speak up in meetings

    • Improved presentation skills

    • Stronger boundary setting in professional settings

    • Better negotiation abilities

    • More authentic leadership presence

    • Enhanced ability to influence and persuade

    Career Development:

    • Confidence in career transitions

    • Stronger interview performance

    • Better networking abilities

    • Enhanced public speaking skills

    • Improved team communication

    • More authentic personal branding

    • Enhanced executive presence

    Business Applications:

    • Better client presentations

    • More effective sales communications

    • Enhanced team leadership

    • Improved conflict resolution

    • More engaging public speaking

    • Better virtual meeting presence

    • Stronger pitch delivery

    Career Transition Support:

    • Confidence to pursue new directions

    • Release of professional limiting beliefs

    • Enhanced ability to articulate value

    • Stronger self-advocacy skills

    • Better salary negotiation abilities

    • Clearer career vision

    • More authentic professional identity

    Entrepreneurial Benefits:

    • Stronger marketing and promotion skills

    • Better client communication

    • Enhanced video/podcast presence

    • More authentic brand voice

    • Improved pitch delivery

    • Better networking abilities

    • Enhanced social media presence

Marly Benedicto

Week Three

Building the Future:
Eco-Community Development and Ethics with Land & Locals

  • The third week we’ll explore regenerative design, permaculture, and eco-friendly infrastructure during visits to established eco-villages.

    Through hands-on workshops, we’l learn how to create self-sustaining communities based on resource-sharing, spiritual balance, and environmental stewardship.

    This week offers practical tools for designing or joining intentional eco-communities focused on resilience and regeneration.

  • Ian-Michael Hébert is a co-founder and CEO of Holos, an organization creating holistic wellness centers that integrate personal transformation, ecological stewardship, and leadership development. He was previously the Director of Projects at the renowned Esalen Institute in Big Sur, where he played a key role in expanding the campus and mission. With a background in eco-resort design and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology, Ian-Michael has facilitated numerous transformational retreats worldwide, focusing on community, sustainability, and psychedelic therapies. Holos, with its first center in Costa Rica, bridges ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices

  • Experience the powerful intersection of ecological stewardship, cultural bridge-building, and transformational living.

    Through hands-on engagement with conservation projects you'll witness sustainable community development in action. Ian-Michael brings a unique perspective on honoring indigenous wisdom while creating modern sustainable solutions.

    You'll participate in meaningful exchanges with the local Hawaiian community, experience authentic Hawaiian culture, and learn practical approaches to community building and ecological preservation.

    This retreat offers a rare opportunity to be part of a living laboratory where sustainable infrastructure, cultural preservation, and personal transformation come together in harmony with nature.

  • Connection with Nature & Sustainability

    • Experience living on an eco retreat with renewable energy

    • Learn about sustainable infrastructure and reforestation

    • Connect with pristine natural surroundings

    • Experience ecological stewardship in action

    Cultural Integration & Community

    • Experience traditional Hawaiian permaculture

    • Participate in local village development initiatives

    • Learn about reciprocal relationships with local communities

    Transformational Elements

    • Holistic living practices

    • Personal growth opportunities

    • Community-centered experiences

    • Sustainable living education

    Unique Features

    • Reforestation projects

    • Integration with local community

    • Sustainable infrastructure demonstrations

    Learning Opportunities

    • Ecological conservation practices

    • Community building principles

    • Sustainable living techniques

    • Cultural bridge-building

    • How to learn local wisdom and traditions

    This retreat offers a unique blend of:

    • Environmental stewardship

    • Cultural immersion

    • Personal transformation

    • Community connection

    • Sustainable living education

    • Direct experience with sustainable living practices

    • Connection to pristine natural environments

    • Cultural immersion and indigenous wisdom teachings

    • Understanding of conservation and ecological stewardship

    • Development of community-building skills

    • Enhanced connection to nature and wildlife

    • Cross-cultural communication experience

    • Exposure to alternative living systems

    • Personal transformation through immersive experience

    • Understanding of regenerative practices

    • Connection with like-minded individuals

    • Hands-on learning of sustainable technologies

    • Expanded worldview through cultural exchange

    • Reset from urban/modern lifestyle

    • Development of ecological awareness

  • For Sustainability & Environmental Sectors:

    • First-hand experience with ecoretreat development

    • Understanding of conservation project management

    • Knowledge of sustainable infrastructure systems

    • Experience with reforestation projects

    • Exposure to wildlife conservation programs

    • Understanding of water management systems

    • Network with environmental professionals

    For Community Development & Social Impact:

    • Experience with cross-cultural project development

    • Understanding of stakeholder engagement

    • Knowledge of indigenous collaboration models

    • Skills in community relations

    • Experience with local workforce integration

    • Understanding of fair wage practices

    • Cultural sensitivity development

    For Business & Entrepreneurship:

    • Insights into sustainable business models

    • Experience with alternative economic systems

    • Understanding of eco-tourism operations

    • Knowledge of project financing approaches

    • Skills in managing diverse teams

    • Experience with international operations

    • Understanding of social enterprise models

    Career Transition Applications:

    • Exploration of alternative lifestyle careers

    • Connection to eco-development opportunities

    • Network with sustainable business leaders

    • Experience for green business development

    • Skills for environmental consulting

    • Knowledge for sustainability consulting

    Leadership Development:

    • Cross-cultural leadership experience

    • Stakeholder management skills

    • Community engagement expertise

    • Project development insights

    • Team building in diverse settings

    • Sustainable leadership practices

    • Crisis management in remote settings

Ian Michael Hébert

Week Four

Regenerating the Earth:
Climate & Regenerative Solutions with a Global View

  • This week immerses participants in regenerative climate solutions through field trips to permaculture sites and renewable energy projects. Hands-on workshops will explore the integration of technology and nature, with a focus on regenerative farming, clean energy, and community resilience. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies to implement climate solutions in their own lives and communities.

  • Chad Frischmann is co-creator of Project Drawdown and the Founder and CEO of Regenerative Intelligence (RegenIntel), a global network of system thinkers focused on building a regenerative economy prioritizing human and planetary well-being. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and climate strategy, Chad designs and implements solutions that address root causes of global challenges, creating broad, positive impacts for all life.

    ​
    Mamta Mehra is RegenIntel Co-Founder of RegenIntel & Lead with a focus on Land Use and Oceans. She is a n expert on nature-based solutions, and has served as the Research Director of the Global Council for Science and the Environment, and Sr Fellow at Project Drawdown. RegenIntel is superpowered by a network of world class system thinkers and doers and a virtuous cycle of Regenerative Intelligence. They activate leaders and organizations through consultative services, education & training, and community building to effectively implement the highest impact systems of regenerative and climate solutions for the planet and people at scale. Our shared vision is transitioning from an endless growth economy to a regrowth economy based on abundance and well-being for all life.

  • Join Chad and Mamta for an intensive week of regenerative systems thinking and climate solutions. Drawing from their expertise in the Drawdown Solutions Framework, this retreat offers a hands-on immersion into sustainable practices and regenerative approaches.

    You'll explore the intersection of ecosystems, economies, and societies while learning practical tools for implementing climate solutions.

    Through a combination of systems thinking, case studies, and interactive workshops, you'll gain deep insights into how to create meaningful change in your community and career while connecting with like-minded individuals committed to environmental transformation.

  • Daily Learning Focus:

    • Systems thinking workshops

    • Climate solution case studies

    • Regenerative practice demonstrations

    • Group problem-solving sessions

    • Hands-on sustainability exercises

    Key Topics:

    • Foundations of regenerative systems

    • Multi-dimensional challenge solving

    • Climate catalyst strategies

    • Community-based solutions

    • Practical sustainability tools

    • Communication and advocacy skills

    Practical Components:

    • Real-world project development

    • Solution implementation planning

    • Community engagement strategies

    • Environmental impact assessment

    • Sustainable business modeling

    Interactive Elements:

    • Group collaboration projects

    • Expert-led discussions

    • Field observations

    • Strategy development sessions

    • Network building opportunities

    Outcomes:

    • Personal action plan development

    • Project implementation strategies

    • Professional network expansion

    • Practical solution tools

    • Leadership skills enhancement

    • Deep understanding of climate solutions and regenerative practices

    • Enhanced systems thinking capabilities

    • Connection to a community of change-makers

    • Practical tools for sustainable living

    • Development of problem-solving skills

    • Expanded ecological awareness

    • Personal empowerment in climate action

    • Direct access to industry experts

    • Hands-on experience with sustainable practices

    • Better understanding of global challenges

    • Ability to create meaningful local impact

    • Enhanced decision-making skills

    • Development of leadership capabilities

    • Network of like-minded individuals

    • Actionable knowledge for personal projects

  • Career Enhancement:

    • Access to emerging green economy opportunities

    • Understanding of fastest-growing sectors

    • Skills relevant to future-focused industries

    • Professional network in sustainability

    • Experience with cutting-edge frameworks

    • Portfolio development opportunities

    Transition Support:

    • Understanding of green job market

    • Skills applicable across industries

    • Network for career opportunities

    • Mentorship connections

    • Project experience for resume

    • Understanding of emerging fields

    • Pathway to sustainability careers

    Business Applications:

    • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) understanding

    • Sustainable business models

    • Green market opportunities

    • Impact measurement tools

    • Stakeholder engagement strategies

    • Risk assessment capabilities

    • Innovation frameworks

    Growth Industries Access:

    • Renewable Energy

    • Sustainable Agriculture

    • Green Building

    • Clean Technology

    • Conservation

    • Carbon Markets

    • Circular Economy

    • Climate Tech

    • Regenerative Business

    Leadership Development:

    • Systems thinking approach

    • Strategic planning skills

    • Change management expertise

    • Stakeholder communication

    • Project development capabilities

    • Impact assessment tools

    • Cross-sector collaboration skills

Chad Frischmann & Mamta Mehra

Week Five

Wisdom of the Ancestors:
Indigenous Hawaiian Teachings & Sacred Ceremonies

  • Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of Hawaiian culture through an intimate week of sacred ceremonies, traditional practices, and direct connection with the 'āina (land).

  • Joining us for this sacred week are some of Hawai'i's most respected cultural leaders and wisdom keepers. Our guides include a renowned Hawaiian practitioner and cross-cultural facilitator known for promoting social justice and community resilience, officially licensed to perform traditional ceremonies. We are deeply honored to be joined by Indigenous royalty who brings profound knowledge of Hawaiian cultural systems and works tirelessly to preserve and perpetuate Hawaiian traditions through cultural education and advocacy. The teachings will be further enriched by a distinguished Polynesian Ali'i whose work bridges traditional wisdom with modern applications, and a respected cultural practitioner who specializes in integrating Hawaiian stewardship principles into contemporary practices. Together, these esteemed elders and knowledge carriers bring generations of wisdom, ceremonial expertise, and deep understanding of Hawaiian cultural protocols and place-based practices to create a truly authentic and transformative experience.

  • Join us for a sacred week of Hawaiian cultural immersion where you'll participate in traditional ceremonies, visit ancient sacred sites, and learn from respected cultural practitioners.

    Each day includes traditional protocols, hands-on learning of Indigenous practices, and deep discussions about Hawaiian wisdom traditions. You'll engage in ceremonies that honor the land, learn traditional ways of understanding natural systems, and experience first-hand the Hawaiian approach to environmental stewardship.

    Through a combination of practical teachings, spiritual practices, and cultural immersion, you'll develop a deeper understanding of how ancient wisdom can inform modern approaches to sustainability and community building.

  • Morning protocols begin with sunrise pule (prayer) and traditional chants daily.

    Ho'omaka (Beginning)
    Welcome ceremony at sacred site

    • Traditional protocols and offerings

    • Cultural orientation

    • Evening welcome circle and 'Awa ceremony

    Honua (Earth Connection)
    Focus on land relationship at ancient sites

    • Visit to sacred heiau

    • Traditional land stewardship teachings

    • Lei making and plant medicine introduction

    Kai (Ocean Connection)
    Oceanside ceremonies and teachings

    • Traditional ocean protocols

    • Coastal site visit

    • Learning about water as life force

    Mauna (Mountain Connection)
    Mauna connection and higher perspective

    • Mountain protocol teachings

    • Sacred site visits

    • Traditional navigation wisdom

    Ho'oponopono (Making Right)
    Focus on traditional healing practices

    • Ancient conflict resolution

    • Ceremony participation

    • Community building practices

    'Āina (Land Stewardship)
    Deepening land connection

    • Traditional food systems

    • Sacred site preservation

    • Ancestral land management practices

    • Deep connection to Hawaiian cultural wisdom

    • Understanding of sacred ceremonial practices

    • Enhanced spiritual connection to nature

    • Experience with traditional protocols

    • Development of environmental awareness

    • Connection to ancestral knowledge systems

    • Understanding of reciprocal relationships

    • Enhanced cultural sensitivity

    • Deeper sense of place and belonging

    • Spiritual growth and development

    • Traditional problem-solving approaches

    • Connection to indigenous wisdom

    • Enhanced mindfulness practices

    • Development of cultural respect

    • Understanding of sacred site stewardship

  • Leadership Development:

    • Indigenous approaches to leadership

    • Traditional consensus-building methods

    • Community engagement practices

    • Cultural competency skills

    • Sustainable decision-making frameworks

    • Relationship-building capabilities

    • Cross-cultural communication skills

    Environmental Sectors:

    • Traditional land management practices

    • Indigenous conservation methods

    • Sustainable resource management

    • Environmental stewardship approaches

    • Cultural preservation techniques

    • Sacred site protection strategies

    • Ecological knowledge systems

    • Community relations approaches

    • Cultural sensitivity

    Career Transition Value:

    • Unique perspective for modern challenges

    • Cross-cultural competency development

    • Indigenous knowledge systems understanding

    • Network with cultural practitioners

    • Experience with traditional practices

    • Enhanced cultural awareness

    • New frameworks for problem-solving

    • Understanding of place-based solutions

    • Skills for community engagement

    • Cultural preservation

Hawaiian Cultural Practitioners & Priests

Week Six

Sacred Altaring:
Bana Kuma: African Dancing, Singing and Drumming

  • Bana Kuma Literally translates to Sacred Altering. It is your innate creative ability to take thought and turn it into reality. It has been taught in over 30 countries!

    Chris Berry, based on the Big Island of Hawaii, will guide you into the sacred altering through traditional song, dance and drumming inspired by his time living in Zimbabwe.

    Over a ten year journey to Africa, Chris found himself living in the ghettos and villages of Zimbabwe where he sought to study the music of the Shona people. Chris was initiated by the village elders into their heritage, where he learned to speak their language fluently, play their music- mastering the MBIRA, and found his singing voice in the all night polyrhythmic ceremonies. 

    He brings you into the Spirit and Essence of Africa through this dancing, singing and drumming Sacred Altaring.

  • Chris Berry is a Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist known for mastering African music, particularly the mbira and ngoma drums. Over two decades, he fused traditional African rhythms with modern genres through his band Panjea, which achieved platinum success in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Berry, who spent eight years in Zimbabwe studying Shona music, has performed globally, including at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and collaborated with artists like Eminem and Bill Kreutzmann. He has taught at prestigious institutions like Berklee College of Music and Stanford University and founded the Bana Kuma music retreat in Hawaii, emphasizing music as a tool for healing and cultural connection​

  • This week will focus on the healing power of rhythm and movement, with workshops on African drumming and elemental storytelling hosted by Chris Berry and the Bana Kuma.

    You will learn how to use music and dance as tools to communicate with the elements and Spirits of the earth.

    The week culminates in a live performance, where we bring community from across the island to dance, sing and celebrate with us.

  • Every day we dance, sing, drum and share stories. It’s an incredible workout, gets you out of the mind and into the body, and is incredibly up lifting. Expect to laugh, tease, joke and take a break from the seriousness of life.

    This is more than just dance, it’s a cultural immersion that blends African storytelling with the one-of-a-kind Pahoa community and culture.

    • Deep connection to authentic African musical traditions

    • Physical fitness through dance and movement

    • Emotional release through rhythmic expression

    • Enhanced mind-body connection

    • Development of musical abilities

    • Cross-cultural understanding

    • Spiritual growth through ceremonial practice

    • Stress reduction through rhythmic engagement

    • Improved coordination and body awareness

    • Community connection through shared experience

    • Enhanced creative expression

    • Personal empowerment through performance

    • Cultural immersion experience

    • Development of storytelling abilities

    • Connection to elemental wisdom

    • Enhanced rhythmic awareness

    • Improved vocal confidence

    • Deeper understanding of traditional ceremonies

    • Joy and playfulness activation

    • Stress release through movement

  • Performance Skills:

    • Stage presence development

    • Voice projection skills

    • Body language awareness

    • Performance confidence

    Leadership Development:

    • Group dynamics understanding

    • Non-verbal communication skills

    • Community building techniques

    • Cultural competency development

    • Emotional intelligence enhancement

    • Team building through rhythm

    • Artistic expression development

    Applications:

    • Team building techniques

    • Group energy management

    • Creative problem-solving

    • Non-verbal communication skills

    • Cultural event planning

    • Community engagement strategies

    • Performance production skills

    Wellness Industry Benefits:

    • Movement therapy understanding

    • Rhythmic healing techniques

    • Group facilitation skills

    • Body-mind integration practices

    • Stress management tools

    • Community wellness approaches

    • Therapeutic arts techniques

    Educational Applications:

    • Alternative teaching methods

    • Cultural education techniques

    • Group engagement strategies

    • Storytelling in education

    • Movement-based learning

    • Creative expression tools

    • Cross-cultural teaching skills

Grammy Award Winning, Chris Berry

Week Seven

:
Visionary Time Travel Games & Adventures

  • Journey with us for 5 transformative days exploring the elements of Hawaii's Big Island, culminating in a powerful Spring Equinox gathering atop Mauna Kea. We'll blend adventure, visionary play, and ecological innovation while honoring each element.

    Due to the amount of extravagant facilitated adventures and offsite meals, there is an additional $1,000 cost to join the offsite activities and second retreat center.

    You may opt-out of the hard cost activities and stay within the regular retreat container this week- and take the personal time to ground in your professional and passion projects at the Eco Center.

  • Lucian Tarnowski is a visionary systems change designer and the Founding Creator of  United Planet  and the  UP Game. The UP Game is an innovative, time-traveling immersive reality experience that enables participants to create strategies and narratives for a thriving future.

    He is recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and, with a background in building online communities, Lucian's work focuses on unifying planetary narratives to address the global crises of meaning and trust.

  • ​Through adventure-based activities, participants will explore the island’s natural wonders while engaging in visionary games designed to inspire magical living. We’ll trek through the jungle, swim in hidden waterfalls, and participate in challenges that foster creativity and collaboration. This week of exploration will help participants reverse engineer new ideas for building regenerative futures through playful, team-oriented experiences. It is the Spring Equinox this week in the Northern Hemisphere, making it a fruitful time to cleanse, reset and reimagine both your internal and external worlds.

  • EARTH DAY

    • Journey down Waipio Valley Road (steepest road in America, 25% grade)

    • Enter the sacred Waipio Valley ("Valley of the Kings" )

    • Traditional taro farming practices in the mud

    • Ancient Hawaiian land connection ceremonies

    • Sacred valley wisdom teachings

    • Afternoon cleansing in waterfall pools

    FIRE DAY

    • Dawn hike into Kilauea Iki Crater

    • Walking the crater floor through steam vents

    • Exploring lava tubes and volcanic formations

    • Learning Hawaiian volcano legends

    • Evening luau with traditional fire dancers

    • Night ceremony with fire offerings

    WATER DAY

    • Ocean journey with dolphin pods

    • Whale watching (peak season)

    • Swimming in sacred ocean spots

    • Traditional water blessing ceremonies

    • Lemurian Mystery School

    • Sunset ocean ritual

    AIR DAY
    SPRING EQUINOX ON MAUNA KEA

    Join a Global Synchronized Prayer for Planetary Peace atop the world's tallest mountain (measured from sea floor to summit - over 33,000 feet!)

    • Pre-dawn ceremony begins our ascent

    • Sunrise gathering at summit (13,803 feet)

    • Global peace activation

    • Sacred offerings from multiple traditions

    • Amplifying prayers from the planet's highest altar

    • Connection with worldwide spring equinox ceremonies

    • Integration and celebration of our journey

    • Final feast under the stars

    This is more than a retreat - it's a powerful opportunity to participate in planetary healing from one of Earth's most potent energy points, while experiencing the raw elements of Hawaii's sacred landscape. The spring equinox timing amplifies our intentions for global transformation.

    Note: Some activities require good physical condition.

    • Meet your Soul Family and form Life-Long Relationships

    • Deep connection to Hawaiian sacred sites

    • Physical adventure and challenge accomplishment

    • Direct experience with all five elements

    • Participation in global peace activation

    • Sacred ceremony experience

    • Ocean wildlife encounters

    • Volcanic landscape exploration

    • Ancient valley wisdom teachings

    • Star knowledge and navigation understanding

    • High-altitude spiritual experience

    • Traditional cultural immersion

    • Physical cleansing and renewal

    • Enhanced nature connection

    • Sacred site pilgrimage experience

    • Powerful equinox alignment

    • Group ceremony participation

    • Adventure story building

    • Personal boundary expansion

    • Ecological awareness deepening

    • Spiritual growth acceleration

    • Sacred land connection

    • Ocean wisdom teachings

    • Night sky understanding

    • Physical vitality boost

  • There will not be a facilitated coworking lab this week.

Lucian Tarnowski

Week Eight

World Peace:
A New Manifesto for the Earth

  • A New Manifesto for the Earth represents our collective commitment to reimagine humanity's relationship with our planet. From atop Mauna Kea, where heaven meets Earth at the world's tallest mountain (sea to peak), we gather at the Spring Equinox to declare our dedication to planetary healing, regenerative practices, and harmonious coexistence with all life forms. This manifesto serves as both a vision and a practical framework for how humans can shift from exploiting to honoring Earth's systems and one another.

  • This week will be facilitated within the regular daily framework- but there will not be one singular Guide. Instead, decentralized leadership and contribution will naturally emerge.

    You’re invited to bring what you have previously researched and created yourself to compile, refine as we collectively create A New Manifesto for the Earth.

  • Everyone is invited to bring their wisdoms and materials. Here are transformational works and communities we will likely draw upon:

    Visionary Leaders & Systems:

    • Richard Rudd's Gene Keys (Living Library of Transformation)

    • Ra Uru Hu's Human Design System

    • Barbara Marx Hubbard's Conscious Evolution

    • Buckminster Fuller's Whole Systems Approach

    • Rudolf Steiner's Anthroposophy

    Pioneering Communities:

    • Findhorn Foundation (Scotland) - Nature Intelligence

    • Damanhur (Italy) - Sacred Art & Architecture

    • Tamera (Portugal) - Peace Research

    • Esalen Institute (USA) - Human Potential

    • Auroville (India) - Human Unity

    • Hummingbird Community (USA) - Regenerative Living

    Indigenous Wisdom:

    • Hawaiian Kapu System

    • Native American Earth Ethics

    • African Traditional Knowledge

    • Aboriginal Dreamtime Wisdom

    • Andean Cosmovision

    The Emerging

    • Map the Emerging Energetic Grid Points

    • Map the Emerging New World Grid Communities

    • Map Alliances

  • This week will develop fluidly in it’s on accord based on who attends and what each person is personally holding in their consciousness and contributing towards.

    Here is an example of what that could look like… this is example in no way defines or limits what may come of the week…

    Manifesto Framework

    1. Sacred Recognition

    • Earth as a living being

    • All elements as conscious forces

    • Indigenous wisdom and Feminine Leadership as crucial guidance

    • Natural systems as our teachers

    1. Collective Commitments

    • Honoring traditional ecological knowledge

    • Supporting biodiversity protection

    • Promoting regenerative practices

    • Fostering intergenerational responsibility

    1. Active Principles

    • Local action, global impact

    • Reciprocal relationships with nature

    • Protection of sacred sites

    • Revival of Earth-honoring ceremonies

    1. Future Vision

    • Regenerative communities

    • Restored ecosystems

    • Cultural preservation

    • Harmonious technology

    1. Personal Pledges

    • To be stewards not owners

    • To learn from natural wisdom

    • To protect sacred places

    • To share Earth's teachings

    This manifesto synthesizes ancient wisdom with modern understanding, weaving together the best practices and insights from successful earth-honoring communities, evolutionary thinkers, and indigenous traditions. It creates a bridge between ancestral knowledge and future possibilities, emphasizing the crucial role of feminine leadership and collective wisdom in planetary healing.

    • Participation in defining humanity's next chapter

    • Active role in consciousness evolution

    • Contribution to collective wisdom gathering

    • Direct engagement in planetary healing

    • Co-creation of new Earth stories

    • Integration of ancient and future wisdom

    • Activation of collective potential

    • Building bridges between traditions

    • Weaving global peace networks

    • Establishing new paradigms for living

    • Creating templates for future communities

    • Participating in evolutionary activism

    • Contributing to humanity's sacred story

    • Engaging in planetary healing work

    • Being part of historical transformation

  • Evolutionary Leadership:

    • Capacity to guide systemic change

    • Understanding of transformational processes

    • Ability to bridge traditional and modern approaches

    • Skills in facilitating collective wisdom

    • Experience with emergent strategies

    • Vision for regenerative futures

    • Cross-cultural collaboration expertise

    Change Agents & Transition Facilitators:

    • Tools for guiding cultural evolution

    • Framework for systemic transformation

    • Understanding of community activation

    • Skills for large-scale change processes

    • Ability to work with emergence

    • Experience with collective visioning

    • Capacity for evolutionary facilitation

    New Paradigm Careers:

    • Regenerative Systems Design

    • Cultural Evolution Facilitation

    • Community Wisdom Gathering

    • Peace Building Architecture

    • Indigenous Wisdom Bridge Building

    • Future Visioning Leadership

    • Evolutionary Enterprise Development

    • Planetary Healing Coordination

    • Sacred Site Stewardship

    • Earth-Based Education Design

    • Collective Intelligence Facilitation

    • Wisdom Council Leadership

    Organizational Evolution:

    • New models for collective decision-making

    • Frameworks for regenerative business

    • Templates for evolutionary organizations

    • Skills for cultural transformation

    • Understanding of living systems

    • Integration of sacred economics

    • Models for conscious enterprise

    Future-Building Capacities:

    • Vision of new Earth possibilities

    • Understanding of systemic change

    • Skills for collective activation

    • Ability to bridge worlds

    • Capacity for sacred leadership

    • Experience with emergence

    • Knowledge of evolutionary processes

    This Is For People Who Are:

    • Called to planetary service

    • Ready to build new Earth systems

    • Committed to collective evolution

    • Passionate about systemic change

    • Dedicated to future generations

    • Skilled in bringing worlds together

    • Ready to step into sacred leadership

    • Aligned with Earth's healing

    • Prepared to guide transformation

    • Called to evolutionary work

    Beyond Career Transition: This isn't just about changing careers - it's about:

    • Being part of Earth's next story

    • Contributing to humanity's evolution

    • Building regenerative systems

    • Creating new possibilities

    • Guiding collective transformation

    • Establishing new paradigms

    • Weaving wisdom traditions

    • Activating collective potential

    • Serving future generations

    • Co-creating planetary healing

    The work extends beyond individual benefit into:

    • Collective wisdom gathering

    • Planetary consciousness evolution

    • New Earth system building

    • Sacred economy creation

    • Community activation

    • Peace network weaving

    • Future story writing

    • Wisdom tradition bridging

    • Sacred leadership emergence

    • Global transformation facilitation

Guided by Everyone Present

LOKAHI

“Work Life” Balance

Traditional Hawaiian culture didn't separate "work" and "life" the way modern society does. Their approach was more holistic, integrating daily activities with spiritual practice, community involvement, and care for the 'aina (land).

Imagine starting your workday after a sunrise ceremony, your mind clear and focused from morning meditation, your body energized by movement and tropical air. Our retreat space honors both your professional commitments and your spiritual journey, seamlessly weaving productivity with presence. We've designed specific times and spaces for remote work, equipped with reliable internet and comfortable workstations, while maintaining the profound benefits of being immersed in community and nature.

  • DIGITAL SANCTUARY FEATURES

    • Reliable high-speed internet

    • Comfortable workspace options

    • Time zone alignment support

    • Community of remote professionals

    • Productivity-enhancing environment

    • Tech-friendly facilities & cowork lab

    • Work/ceremony schedule integration

    • Quiet hours for downtime

    • Professional networking opportunities

  • CAREER DEVELOPMENT LABS

    1:1 Support Includes . . .

    • Daily professional coaching

    • Project development support

    • Goal-setting frameworks

    • Accountability partnerships

    • Strategic planning

    • Leadership development

    • Global network acceleration

    • Facilitated Smart Introductions

    • Fundraising strategy support

    • Collective intelligence activation

    • Social & Silent Designated Areas

  • STRUCTURED YET FLEXIBLE

    • Clear boundaries between work and retreat activities

    • Optional participation levels to honor personal needs

    • Dedicated spaces for different activities

    • Balance of community and solitude

    • Complete your work in focused sprints

    • Make decisions from a centered place

    • Navigate team dynamics with clarity and presence

    • Work smarter, not harder

MultiGenerational

Keiki & Kupuna

Why Multigenerational Matters:

  • Children learn through observation and direct experience

  • Elders find purpose in sharing wisdom

  • Parents are supported by the village

  • Young adults bridge traditional and modern worlds

  • Every age group has something to teach and learn

  • Natural mentorship emerges

  • Real community reflects all life stages

  • Healing happens across generational lines

  • Joy multiplies through diverse perspectives

Practical Support

  • Elder comfort considerations

  • Accessible facilities

  • Rest areas throughout the property

  • Ground-floor accommodation options

  • Shared family accommodations available

  • Kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all times

  • Childcare coordination available (additional cost)

  • Special youth leadership opportunities for teens

  • Flexible participation options, safe exploration spaces

  • Reduced admission for children under 17 years old

  • Family-friendly meal times

  • We welcome Service animals

Nestled in Paradise

  • NATURAL PARADISE

    • Ancient mango grove

    • Secret Mermaid pools

    • Oceanfront jungle setting

    • Gorgeous fragrant flowers

    • Hide away hammocks

    • Incredible starry nights

  • ECO LIVING + REGENERATIVE

    • Solar powered facility

    • Rainwater catchment system

    • Composting toilets

    • Food composting & soil creation

  • NOURISHMENT + COMMUNITY

    • Mostly all-organic meals

    • Community lunches and dinners

    • Local ingredient sourcing

  • DAILY RHYTHM + STRUCTURE

    • Sunrise Sadhana practice

    • Morning fitness sessions

    • Professional coworking labs

    • Afternoon learning workshops

    • Weekly adventure excursions

    • Evening relaxation

    • Community integration activities

Cultural Care

Malama Pono

Collaborative Program Development

Our gathering has been thoughtfully developed through ongoing dialogue and guidance from:

  • Hawaiian cultural practitioners who ensure proper protocols and cultural respect. We want to hear from you, contact us

  • Local Puna community leaders who help ground our work in regional context. We want to hear from you, contact us

  • Global community leaders who bring complementary perspectives. We want to hear from you, contact us

Every aspect of our program - from daily schedules to ceremony protocols - is shaped by this collaborative input, ensuring we honor and uplift local wisdom while facilitating meaningful cross-cultural exchange.

Our Community Partnerships & Cultural Integration

Registration for Kānaka Maoli

As guests on ancestral Hawaiian lands, we acknowledge our responsibility to support and uplift Native Hawaiian voices and traditions:

  • Scholarships available for Kānaka Maoli participants

  • Priority speaking and teaching opportunities for cultural practitioners

  • Platform for sharing traditional knowledge and contemporary perspectives

  • Professional networking with global community

  • Opportunities to guide our understanding of proper cultural protocols

For Kānaka Maoli-only registration, contact us

Economic and Cultural Benefits

Our program is designed to create lasting positive impact through:

  • Direct economic support of local businesses and practitioners

  • Professional advancement opportunities for all participants

  • Cultural exchange that elevates Hawaiian voices globally

  • Creation of long-term professional networks

  • Support for local sustainability initiatives

Registration for Puna Community

We recognize the unique culture and needs of our local Puna community:

  • Reduced rates for Hawaii residents (with valid Hawaii state ID)

  • Work-trade opportunities for local participation

  • Professional development and networking opportunities

  • Priority hiring for local service providers, caterers, and facilitators

  • Partnership opportunities for local businesses

For locals-only registration, contact us

Bridge Building

We acknowledge the historical and ongoing disconnects between different communities in Hawaii. Our program aims to:

  • Create safe spaces for cross-cultural dialogue

  • Facilitate meaningful connections between local and global participants

  • Support Hawaiian cultural revitalization

  • Address economic disparities through concrete opportunities

  • Foster mutual understanding and respect

For Global Participants

We welcome conscious travelers who seek to:

  • Learn respectfully from Hawaiian cultural wisdom

  • Connect meaningfully with local communities

  • Contribute positively to Hawaii's economy and environment

  • Share solutions for global sustainability challenges

  • Build bridges across cultures with humility and respect

Living in Harmony with Place

We acknowledge that we are guests not only of the human community but of the entire living ecosystem of Hawaii Island. Through guidance from cultural practitioners, we are learning to respectfully interact with:

  • The elemental forces that shape these islands - ocean, rain, wind, mountains, and land

  • The native plants that are foundational to Hawaiian culture and ecology

  • The wildlife that calls this place home, such as the migrating whales

  • The natural rhythms and seasons that guide traditional practices

Contact us.

To register, click here. 
If you have a question, send us an email and we’ll get back to you.

There are Kuleana work-trade opportunities, Hawaii Ohana (Locals-Only) reduced rates and scholarships for the Kānaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) community members and the ancestral stewards of this land.

We do our best to create an inclusive environment.