Aloha. I LOVED my experience on my recent stay at Hawaii Island Retreat! I felt welcome the minute I arrived and was warmly greeted until the minute I left. The whole staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was AWESOME.

HIR is a very special place full of peace and sacred energy all around. I feel fortunate to have been able to experience the incredible living example of where sustainability and permaculture mix with luxury and transformation. I highly recommend it.

The entire property is pesticide free, eco friendly, organic and is breathtakingly beautiful with views of the ocean from the seaside cliff. There is a fantastic salt water infinity pool which I felt like I was floating in heaven. I watched the stars at night and felt refreshed each morning. I stayed in one of the luxurious yurts and it was exactly what I wanted. I deeply enjoyed the peace and quiet since I value my privacy and love my solitude which was undisturbed. I dislike A/C so I really appreciated the fans and natural fresh air that breezed through my yurt windows. My bed was extremely comfortable. The yurts have their own private bathroom with a sink and toilet. The showers are conveniently located close to the yurts and have dispensers of organic body wash, shampoo and conditioner made from the land. They smelled so nice and made my hair and skin feel silky smooth. I felt a genuine connection to nature and I really enjoyed spending time in the gardens and the open courtyard. Positivity and good vibes abound. The architecture and construction of all the buildings on the premises are lovely.

The Legends & Lore Walk and visit with the Council Stones in the sacred valley was fun and I learned a lot about the sacred and medicinal plants of Hawai’i along with interesting facts about the culture, land, history and traditions which I thought was extremely cool. The food was healthy, delicious and delightfully fresh farm to table organic meals with lots of fruit and veggies which were beautifully prepared. There was a glass water bottle which I was provided with in my yurt so I was able to refill it with fresh, clean drinking water as often as I needed to stay hydrated. The Applied Kinesiology Massages and spa treatments were magical. I felt an authentic healing of mind, body and spirit. Jeanne is a gifted healer. I feel inspired by her love and dedication to transformational sustainability.

Thank you Robert, Jeanne, Daemion and the rest of your wonderful ‘Ohana at Hawaii Island Retreat for creating a slice of sustainable paradise and for making my stay truly exceptional, uniquely transformational and for treating me like family. I will forever cherish my experience and I am already looking forward to my next visit. Aloha.

Hawaii Island Retreat offered a beautiful, secluded, pristine, close-to-nature experience. Very welcoming vibe and lots of hospitality and warmth from all those running the centre. Something to keep in mind is that although wifi is supposed to be available in certain areas of the property, wifi connection was non-existent or minimal at best. Cell service was also very limited. The patio door in my room was broken, and although I tied a cord around the handles to help keep it closed, the wind banged the doors open and shut, keeping me awake several nights. No alternative solutions (i.e., repairing the door) were offered. Additionally, something to keep in mind is that due to environmentally-friendly practices (which are wonderful!), no chemical sprays are used for insects etc., so ant infestations are an issue, especially if you have any food in your room. Must be very diligent to wrap and seal all food and drink items. Overall, low cleanliness level. If attending a large group retreat or training, I would still recommend Hawaii Island Retreat due to the beauty, solitude, and sacred energy of the land.

This is a lovely property in a beautiful location. The amenities and facility are first rate, but for reasons I’ll describe below, it was not the right place for us and we cut our stay here short.

We had made a reservation for 5 nights under the impression that, while it would be on the quiet side, there would be other guests to interact with, workshops or classes to attend, and an on-demand restaurant to dine in.  These expectations were not realized.  When we arrived we were informed that we were the only guests registered that night and that only one other couple was registered during our stay.

After much consideration we decided that the unexpected solitude was not for us and decided to leave after one night. The owner told us that the property is meant to be a quiet place and that even if there had been other guests it would not have been a social environment.  She suggested that we had false expectations.  That may in fact have been true, but there is a big difference between a place that has a quiet “vibe" with other people around versus being one of two couples on a large property where you might not see another guest for days. After some negotiation, the owner agreed to only charge us for a two night minimum stay instead of the 5 nights we had booked.

Our expectations were wrong about this property.  The other couple told us they loved the idea of being the only ones there.  It seems that a lot of the bookings at his property come from groups and we can see how this would be a wonderful spot for a group event.  But still, we feel it is incumbent on a resort to inform you that you may be the only ones staying there, especially when it is in such a remote location.  Also, don’t expect meals, classes or activities to be available spontaneously.  It seems that everything has to be booked and arranged ahead of time.