Every retreat is unique. In addition to the variety of preferences of each guest, there is the weather, the dynamic of the other participants that create in many ways an unrepeatable journey for all participating. Iteniraries below are just examples of the dynamics or the retreats, equipment, logistics, and an overall feel of the possibilities. None of these iteniraries to be followed or guaranteed as much as to be requested or elements of it tailored to the group at hand.




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E KOMO MAI, Settling in, Setting Inention based on the type of retreat. In case of a Silent Retreat, establish the container.
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7:00 AM
Wake Up
30 minutes
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7:30 AM
Excercise / Practice
30 minutes
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8:00 AM
Breakfast / Orientation
60 minutes
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9:00AM
Haircut (optional)
60 minutes
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10:00 AM
Dharma Talk / Container / Silence
60 minutes
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11:00 AM
Mindful Practice
30 minutes
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11:30 AM
Preparing The Meal
30 minutes
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12:00 Noon
Silent Lunch
30 minutes
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12:30 PM
Rainbow & Akaka Waterfalls
Botanical Garden
5-6 hours
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6:00 PM
Returning Home
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7:00 PM
Food by the Fire
1 hour
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8:00 PM
Fire Dharma Talk
1-2 hours
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10:00PM
Quiet Time
8 hours
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Based on the type of the retreat...Nature Exploration, Establishing and Celebrating Form. Introduction to Teachings & Practices
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7:00 AM
Wake Up
30 minutes
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7:30 AM
Excercise / Practice
30 minutes
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8:00 AM
Breakfast
60 minutes
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9:00AM
Journey to South Point
60 minutes
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10:00 AM
Black Sand @ Hammocks
1 hour
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​11:00 AM
Leaving for Green Sand
60 minutes
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12:00 PM
Walk to Green Sand & Rock Balancing
1 hour
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1:00 PM
Green Sand Beach
2 hours
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3:00 PM
Walk back to Car
1 hour
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4:00 PM
Volcano Sunset @ Caldera
90 minutes​
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5:30 PM
Going Home
30 minutes
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6:30 PM
Food by the Fire
1 hour
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8:00 PM
Drumming
1-2 hours
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10:00PM
Quiet Time
8 hours
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From Form to the Unborn. Taking Refuge in the Dharma. Becoming One's Own teacher.
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7:00 AM
Wake Up
30 minutes
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7:30 AM
Excercise / Practice
30 minutes
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8:00 AM
Breakfast
60 minutes
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9:00AM
Leaving for Kaumana Caves
60 minutes
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10:00 AM
Kaumana Caves
1 hour
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​11:00 AM
Leaving for Green Sand
60 minutes
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12:00 PM
Walk to Green Sand & Rock Balancing
1 hour
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1:00 PM
Green Sand Beach
2 hours
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3:00 PM
Walk back to Car
1 hour
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4:00 PM
Volcano Sunset @ Caldera
90 minutes​
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5:30 PM
Going Home
30 minutes
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6:30 PM
Food by the Fire
1 hour
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8:00 PM
Drumming
1-2 hours
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10:00PM
Quiet Time
8 hours
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(our group size is 6-8 Max.)
