The magical Garden Isle is imbued with the spirit of mana, or life force.

We will explore the myths and culture of spiritual centers called heiaus nestled deep within lush hanging valleys.

Learn to celebrate life by participating in drumming circles accompanied by the relentless rhythm of the sea and enter into a deeper dimension of being.

Native American Sweat Lodge

The Native Americans have been using sweat lodges for centuries to purge the body of impurities, in the traditional manner of pouring water on heated rocks. Native American prayers, songs, chants and blessings will be offered in the dark moist interior, representing the womb of Mother Earth. After the ceremony, the act of emerging from the lodge symbolizes rebirth into the world.

Drumming

Through the practice of ceremonies, rites, and customs, we enrich our lives with a sense of the sacred, creating a more profound existence.

Guests will also participate in a Native American sweat lodge to detoxify the physical body and clarify the mind.

Return to your center while contemplatively navigating a labyrinth in a beautiful, tropical garden.

Labyrinth Walking

A labyrinth is an unobstructed winding and twisting path that leads to the center of a circle; seen as a metaphor for life’s mysterious passages that ultimately reach the essential truth of one’s existence. Upon reaching the center there is are opportunities to sit and contemplate life’s healing journey.

Ancient Heiaus

Temples, churches, sacred places of worship, heiaus still survive today. Most are hidden and forgotten, their mysteries covered by the relentless jungle. Heiau mapele belonged to the maka'ainana (citizens/people) and were commonly used for prayers and offerings to Lono, asking for rain or fertility of crops. Heiau Laukini was dedicated to Ku and only Kahuna pule o Ku, (priests) entered. Here complex rituals were performed on various alters, regulating the annual Makahiki ceremonies, warfare and sacrifices.