Sun, Rain and Rainbows

Rainbows and double rainbows abound as the rain chases the sun over Big Island skies at the retreat. We’re particularly fortunate in that the rain often falls at night, leaving behind a dripping silver shimmer in the moonlight. Flowers, fruit and the greenest greens you’ve ever seen glow during the golden hours, just after sunrise …

Why we created the Lava Forest Retreat.

Lava Forest Retreat, on the Big Island of Hawaii was created to fulfill the dreams of visitors by helping them create their own retreat. After experiencing it ourselves, the peace and tranquility of the Hawaiian rainforest beside the endless adventures the Big Island offers, we just had to share. Guests can choose excitement and fun …

Visitors enjoy a quiet morning at the retreat and then off to Hilo town.

This morning at the retreat our current guests were so comfortable they slept in a little and awoke to the chirping of the tiny yellow saffron finches that love to fly around the property. After a relaxing cup of coffee, viewing the forest in the backyard on their private lanai, they headed out for breakfast …