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.
Dharma Talks are not listed because they occur spontaneously anywhere anytime... and therefore hopefully are more authentic.
E KOMO MAI, Settling in, Setting Inention based on the type of retreat. In case of a Silent Retreat, establish the container.
7:00 AM
Wake Up
30 minutes
7:30 AM
Excercise / Practice
30 minutes
8:00 AM
Breakfast / Orientation
60 minutes
9:00AM
Haircut (optional)
60 minutes
10:00 AM
Dharma Talk / Container / Silence
60 minutes
11:00 AM
Mindful Practice
30 minutes
11:30 AM
Preparing The Meal
30 minutes
12:00 Noon
Silent Lunch
30 minutes
12:30 PM
Rainbow & Akaka Waterfalls
Onomea Bay & Botanical Garden
5-6 hours
6:00 PM
Returning Home
7:00 PM
Food by the Fire
1 hour
8:00 PM
Fire Dharma Talk
1-2 hours
10:00PM
Quiet Time
8 hours
Based on the type of the retreat...Nature Exploration, Establishing and Celebrating Form. Introduction to Teachings & Practices
7:00 AM
Wake Up
30 minutes
7:30 AM
Excercise / Practice
30 minutes
8:00 AM
Breakfast
60 minutes
9:00AM
Journey to South Point/ Black Sand
60 minutes
10:00 AM
Punalu'u Black Sand @ Hammocks
1 hour
11:00 AM
Leaving for Black Sand
60 minutes
12:00 PM
Walk to Green Sand & Rock Balancing
1 hour
1:00 PM
Green Sand Beach & Rock Mandala
2 hours
3:00 PM
Walk back to Car
1 hour
4:00 PM
Volcano Sunset @ Caldera
possibly Erupting Lava
90 minutes
5:30 PM
Going Home
30 minutes
6:30 PM
Food & Dharma by the Fire
1 hour
7:30 PM
Drumming or Film Watching
1-2 hours
10:00PM
Quiet Time
8 hours
From Form to the Unborn. Taking Refuge in the Dharma. Becoming One's Own teacher.
7:00 AM
Wake Up
30 minutes
7:30 AM
Excercise / Practice
30 minutes
8:00 AM
Breakfast
60 minutes
9:00AM
Leaving for Kaumana Caves Ride
60 minutes
10:00 AM
Kaumana Caves
1 hour
11:00 AM
Leaving for Vaipio Valley Ride
60 minutes
12:00 PM
Vaipio Valley
4 hour
4:00PM
Leaving for Hapuna Ride
60 minutes
5:00 PM
Hapuna Beach Sunset
2 hours
7:00 PM
Night Swim with Manta Rays
2 hours
9:00PM
Going Home Ride
2 hours
