Retreat to Hawaii’s Big Island and enjoy 8 nourishing and enlivening oceanfront days.
Take a deep dive into your yoga practice, guided meditation, nature and the stunning beauty around you, and create a week to slow down and enjoy a week in paradise, and life lived well alongside each other.
During our week-long retreat we will take time to explore the vast beauty and dynamic landscapes of Kona and the island and make the most of our days together.
Enjoy a stay at the Royal Kona Resort where we’ll rise with the sun, follow the tides, and soak up sunsets overlooking the ocean.
Ground and refresh with daily yoga and guided vipasssana and mindful mediations, explore and expand as we explore the island both above and below the ocean, and get creative in lei and art workshops. We’ll get out and about for live music and meals at the best restaurants and local jewels, and connect and give back to the community in a variety of activities and a volunteer project and day.
We’ll get out on the ocean to explore the coast and connect with the local wildlife in a snorkeling and diving adventure from the boat, and adventure often throughout the retreat week.
The Big Island is one of the most diverse and stunning locales in Hawaii and the world, and we cannot wait to share a long week together living Aloha on the island that stole our hearts many moons ago. Take time practice, explore, and relax on the beach in a well-rounded retreat week and island adventure, and we’ll see you on the mat, on the beach, and on the water next summer.
Retreat Deposit:
$500 non-refundable retreat deposit~
Retreat Tuition:
Early Bird: Register by August 11th, 2023 and receive $400 off of your retreat tuition:
Regular Retreat Tuition: Shared Room: $3299 + 8% taxes per student with early bird pricing
—Register after August 11th 2023: $3699 + 8% taxes/fees per student of shared 2 queen room
***Please inquire about if private lodging is available. Private lodging is $4999 + 8% taxes/fees per person, and is $4599 + 8% taxes/fees with early bird special pricing ~
***Pay In Full: Pay in full and receive an extra $100 off your retreat tuition ~
***Remaining Retreat Tuition Due: 45-60 days prior to retreat or upon registration if within 60 days of retreat start date~
What's Included In This Package
7 nights shared accommodation and lodging at the lovely and iconic Royal Kona Resort (2 Queen Room, 1 Person Per Queen Bed)
Breakfast Each Day
Daily yoga classes (1-2xs a day)
Daily guided meditations
Transportation during the retreat
Specialized workshops
A Variety of Group excursions/activities/adventures (boating/snorkeling/hiking/and more!)
Pre and post retreat support from our team
Professional event photos
Welcome drink
Three Dinners
Wifi connection
Painting Workshop
Retreat Gift Bag
Island Exploration
Incredible Community
Oceanfront Stay
What's Not Included In This Package
Some Meals (4 Dinners, Lunches, Alcohol, extras like dessert/additional appetizers)
Airport transfer
Travel insurance
Flights costs
Additional activities not included in the itinerary
Additional treatments
Visa fee
Food
Breakfast will be included each day as well as 3 dinners together.
What To Bring
A suggested packing list will be sent out to all attending in a retreat welcome email.
Travel Insurance Suggestions
It is suggested to purchase travel insurance to protet your trip in case of interuptions, etc.
How To Get There (Flights, Airport Transfers)
Fly into Kona Airport on Hawaii’s Big Island, and take a cab or uber to the Royal Kona Resort in Kona, Hawaii~
Yoga
We will be practicing a strong, dynamic, and compassionate yoga practice and flow marrying together the traditions of Iyengar and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
We will slowly and mindfully weave our way through alignment-based practices each day taking time to workshop asanas and come-see-come-look moments giving students the opportunity to demo postures as we practice.
Expect longer holds, break-downs of alignment and postures, and a focus on the breath. Classes are appropriate for all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers. We ask students to be truly curious and expect to take a deep and joyful dive into the practice and their own inner ecology and wilderness.
We will be practicing guided Vipassana and Mindful Meditation during the retreat including breath meditations, heart meditations such as the Loving Kindness/Metta Meditations, and compassion meditations.
Art/Create
We will enjoy a more-free style art and painting workshop with acrylic paints.
Retreating Benefits
A destination far away from home and close to nature
Restore your mind, body, and soul
Take some time to focus on you, your Yoga practice and your inner awareness
Take your practice to the next level
An amazing escape if you’re feeling stressed, tired, overworked, or just need a week to relax
A chance to get away and step aside from all the hustle and bustle of city life
Return home at peace and feeling refreshed in your body
Be more relaxed and refreshed than you’ve ever been
Get a rare opportunity to really unplug
Retreat Guide and Teacher:
Mary Susan Stults Sassone
Been hanging on the yoga mat since 1991. Learn more about Mary on the bio page here on the website.
Hawaii //The Big Island
Welcome to the Island of Hawaiʻi
The island of Hawaiʻi is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. You can travel through all but four of the world's different climate zones here, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result of the shielding effect and elevations of the massive volcanoes Maunakea and Maunaloa.
From the many geological features at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea; from the lush valleys of the Hilo and Hāmākua Coasts to the jet-black sands of Punaluʻu Beach, the island of Hawaiʻi is an unrivaled expression of the power of nature. However you decide to experience the island, it is sure to leave you humbled! Check out the island of Hawaiʻi's regions to explore this vast island.
Kailua-Kona
Kona
The sunny Kona District stretches almost two-thirds of the entire West side of the island of Hawaiʻi—from just south of ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay (Waikoloa Beach Resort) to Manukā Park (Kaʻū). Along this expansive area, you’ll find everything from coffee farms to historic Hawaiian landmarks. In fact, King Kamehameha actually spent his final years in Kailua-Kona.
Home to shops, restaurants and nightlife, you can conveniently take a walking tour of Kona’s history at places like Huliheʻe Palace, Mokuʻaikaua Church and the Ahuʻena Heiau.
Other significant historic places include Kealakekua Bay to the south, where Captain James Cook first set foot on the island in 1778 and where he was eventually killed. South of Kealakekua Bay is Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, a well-restored Hawaiian “place of refuge.” North of Kailua-Kona is the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park, a 1160-acre park that lets you explore early heiau (temples), fishponds and petroglyphs.
Shielded from winds by Maunaloa, south Kona’s calm and clear waters are perfect for snorkeling, diving, sailing and spotting dolphins and honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles).
One of Kona’s most memorable experiences is going on a manta ray boat tour to scuba or snorkel with these gentle, graceful sea creatures. Kona is also famous for its deep-sea fishing, hosting the International Billfish Tournament (August) every year.
And on land, don't forget to travel to the cooler upland slopes of town like Hōlualoa, where you can sample the distinctive flavors of 100% Kona coffee, which is what Kona is famous for!
Royal Kona Resort
https://www.royalkona.com
An Oceanfront Paradise Among Hawaii Hotels
Ocean waves crash against lava rock shores. Lush gardens burst with color and tropical scents. Refreshing sea breezes and warm sunshine wash over bare skin. Royal Kona Resort invites you to enjoy a sensory escape and the aloha spirit any time of the year.
Savor delectable cuisine from award-winning chefs at our oceanfront restaurant. Sip a hand-crafted Mai Tai poolside under a shady palm. Discover authentic Hawaiian culture at our Voyagers of the Pacific Luau. Explore active volcanoes or scuba dive with manta rays. Stroll to the quaint seaside village of Kailua-Kona for an afternoon of dining and shopping. Pamper yourself in our serene spa. Everything you crave in an island escape is at your fingertips, ready to help you make unforgettable memories at our Hawaii hotel on the Big Island
Travel Tips:
-Book your flights early-It is required to pre-arrange your transport upon arrival at airport to destination ahead of travel-Do purchase a travel insurance policy -Let your banks know that you'll be traveling -Let your phone carrier know you'll be traveling -Make sure your passport is up to date-Do reach out if you have any questions or would like a suggestion for flights
Suggested Travel Insurance Companies:
Allianz Travel Trawick International AIG Travel Guard
