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 …
Guests just departed, they couldn’t express enough how much they enjoyed the retreat. When your guests are great people it’s always kinda sad to see them go, but on with the cleaning. It’s so peaceful and quiet now, only the sound of birds. It reminds me of the days before I decided to offer the …
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 …
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 …
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The 2018 Leilani Estates lava eruption coincided with the transformation of our family home into an exclusive hosted vacation rental. Just like any new creation, fresh thrills and full jitters; only this time fissure 8 was erupting less than a mile away. Just like the raw liquid land on the east end of the neighborhood …