QUOTES FROM NEW FRIENDS:
"Thank
you for this safe space to do my inner work. I really appreciate what you have
created here and shared with me...Especially I am grateful for the support you
were willing to give, your care of nature, and your wisdom."
Sharon,
healer
"Thank
you so much for an unforgettable week here. I will cherish the memories we made
and my time...Thank you for always listening, asking the best/most important
questions, and opening your heart. Thank you for helping me find my path."
Allison,
student
"Why
stay at the same place? I love the singing frogs at night...I love the light
rain...I love the twinkling living room lights...I love the feline
housemates...and I love the...interesting conversations, thought-provoking
ideas, community conscious(ness), observational fun...shared
adventures...delicious home-made ginger tea! This last visit I stayed on a work
trade basis. I like contributing to the upkeep & evolution of this
place...I also sought out a mentor, mostly mystery school support. I didn't
know what to anticipate and am grateful that I chose this form of
mentoring...for sacred reflection & growth. I'm...fuller, softer, stronger,
more open, more aware -- with more revelations to come in the days, weeks, etc
beyond..."
Danni,
banker by day, animal communicating psychic by night
"It's
a wonderful place here and everywhere is so much Love...I felt here harmonie,
enjoyed the beauty...I stayed three nights and did not leave this place in this
time. It was time to slow down and to mediate, to listen to my inner voice. You
gave me a lot of inspiration...I used the great room with all the instruments
and books...so much to do, to explore, to enjoy, to experience here."
Claudia,
world traveler
"I
arrived on July 18 & immediately knew that I had chosen the most sacred
& perfect place to do my Soul & Heart Awakening journey. As a partial
work exchange woman here, I had the wonderful opportunity to work on the land
& structures & give back to the sanctuary that was providing me so much
magical space & love. My Mystery School Collaboration &
transformational ceremony was deep, profound, awakening to my core...this has
been the most spiritually amazing & extraordinary 2 weeks of my life."
Kate,
personal growth coach
"Coming
from a city where I'm used to the hustle & bustle of the town to a quiet
slow moving town is wonderful. I loved falling asleep to the singing frogs
every night & also seeing the baeutiful stars. It's nice to be able to slow
down for once in a long time. I really enjoyed hanging out on the beach with
you...& swimming in Mother Nature's pool."
Mae,
student
"Life
is one big journey and experience. Memories are the only thing that will stay
with us forever. The opportunity to share this beautiful land for a short time
was one of those experiences which matter."
Michael,
philosopher
"It
was for me really important and really great to spend time with you. I probably
never forget you and your sacred place. Because it was magic. I had lot of
revelations. And I'm sure a transformation. One day to the ocean, our
meditation, our plants mandala, our conversation with a cup of tea...so
beautiful moments."
Magali,
world traveler
"Thank
you so much for this much needed retreat time and most of all, the lovely
conversations. I came on this trip thinking I'd spend a lot of time by myself
and very little time connecting with others. I am so grateful that I'm
mistaken!!! I feel inspired and encouraged by all of the thoughts and stories
we exchanged. I will try to be back as soon as possible. :)"
Annika,
activist
"It
was an honor...I know that all the souls that walk through here are blessed and
will contribute to our greatest art project...A NEW EARTH!"
Marlo,
activist
"Thank
you for telling me how to meditate in Ocean. Thank you for sharing the
spiritual experience. I could feel nature more, spiritual flow more. I can feel
I could grow up more than before. Thanks universe. :)"
Chiba,
artist
"Thank
you for your medicine in your shining light and vibration and this sanctuary
you serve, take care of, cultivate and grow. What a gift it has been being here
with you on this land...I am so grateful Great Spirit brought me here on my
healing journey -- I actually healed my womb and the physical sickness I was
carrying here with your support, and the support of Tutu Pele, the waters, dolphins,
and this land. THANK YOU! I feel the magic alive here -- the magic of coming
home -- back to myself, my inner being, heart, wisdom, love, and medicine.
Finding a place, a sanctuary, a container to let the divine feminine heal and
rise is not as easy as it could be and I pray and believe one day will be,
but...here you are...May you feel the reverberation of the nurturing love here
through all time and space."
Lauren,
healer
"I
was looking for some clarity and connection...and I found that and more. You
inspired me to continue expressing myself through truth and love and to keep
following my heart."
Alexa,
being of joy
"Muchos
Mahalos for the beautiful experience of staying with you in your beautiful
creation. Transformation galore has come about due to the enlightened energy
present in your space."
Melissa,
being of joy
"I'm
glad I got to share my life story with you, as I do believe I am on this island
to do some healing and soul searching with the help of Mother Nature. Thank you
for sharing your wonderful magic."
Brittany,
artist
"Pele
is just amazing. We love your home and everything that comes with it. You
managed to not shut the nature out despite the walls...this is just
amazing."
Maren
& Greg, world travelers
"Thank
you for allowing me this space to grow as an individual, I couldn't have asked
for a more perfect time...I was able to find my inner child, get creative,
sing, laugh, trust my intuition...you have taught me a lot."
Emma,
student of life
"Will
cherish memories forever. Live lava only a few feet away! Fixing the
staircase...petting the lovely cats...fresh strawberry guavas from the tree...I
bow to you...thank you for my nurturing healing."
Alan,
businessperson
"I
will leave this place with some new wisdom and inner peace...I hope to take
some of this place's magic out into the world."
Katrin,
student
"Every
morning we woke up to hearing birds and it is a special experience. Greenery.
Quiet and pollution free (coming from Houston, TX this is heaven!)
Krish
& Sri, beings of joy
HOW OLD FRIENDS HAVE DESCRIBED US
OVER THE YEARS:
"Thank you for providing such a peaceful and
tranquil place to rest. Thanks for all the tips you've shared - they saved a
lot of work and efforts on my part. It was because of you that I got the chance
to see the lava last night and I am pretty sure it will be once in a life
experience for me."
-Vivian
China/Canada
"Everything about my trip has fallen into place
'just so' - from my "mistake" with the timing to Pele's blessings of
beautiful weather for my hike...It was a wonderful experience to sleep through
rain so loud I could do nothing else but surrender to the sound...I hope your
next visitor has as wonderful a stay as I have."
-Ewa
creative goddess on healing
journey
"I am leaving Big Island today with a smile in my
soul. My heart can't stop Thank You! to you for open the doors of your home. I
could feel your love and goodness every day that I stay here (Magic Mountain).
Life is Beautiful and you are part of that Beauty!"
-Ylien
teacher, Venezuela/California
"{A}ppealing from the moment I saw your listing, I
just knew I had to come here.
{L}ush nature so well respected here, I felt like a guest
of Mother Nature.
{O}penness a sanctuary of respect, tolerance & open
minds. A sacred space for the soul.
{H}armony exactly what home feels like.
{A}nd...what else do you need?!? I will be back!"
-Edwige
goddess on a journey
"Thank you for creating such a wonderful, healing
sanctuary and for oepning it to others. I discovered you when I needed to be
here...I knew I would find sacred, quiet space. As I sat on the deck the first
morning the plant in the pot next to the chair tapped me on the arm...the
message is on the wind. I sat watching the wind & the misty rain trying to
hear."
-Cynthia
goddess
exploring life
"Thank you for a magical experience...We're calling
it the '7* accommodation' (that's above 5 stars!) for all of the varying
attributes at this earthly home. We have loved exploring the neighborhood,
being so close to the active volcano, walking near the flowing lava, walking on
young lava & witnessing its power of the earth as the lava flowed into the
ocean. The tranquility & quiet has given us some of the best sleep in a
long while."
-Michelle, Rod, Mumsy Ann-Marie, Gillian
Australia & South Africa
"To Be. To Shine. To Love. The days here were
magical, thoughtful and flowing. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and beeing a
beautiful sister to talk to. I will remember our lovely talks forever!"
-Veronika
Germany
"I enjoyed above all the inspiring discussion we had
about music, self-awareness & how one should follow the inner rhythm. Thank
you for your caring during my stay!"
-Cristina
goddess in the flow of Life
"Thank you for the work you do here. I can see the
love in every piece that went into building the Kulana goddess sanctuary. Wow,
what an intense island! What joy it brought me to feel the waves crash against
my body. And the sea turtles, they spoke to me. I later read on the oracle
cards that they signify parenthood, very fitting."
-Jamie
goddess 7 months pregnant!
"Wow what amazing Land around here Pele is alive and
we got glimpses of her glow at night. Magical place and such nourishing
conversations with other guests...so beautiful. Really a place to reconnect
back to nature! We loved the singing frogs at night and we'll take all this
magic and aloha back in our hearts to Australia."
-Tanya & Marijke
mother goddess & adult
daughter
"Your brilliance and kindness. Your laughter and
fun. Your delicious nutritious dishes. Your every smile in the sun. Such a
wonderful life of truth and peace. Such a wonderful mind of soothing restful
ease. I'll come back soon!"
-Shari Rose
Hawaii
"Your land and space created a safe sanctuary and
home base for amazing, meaningful and joyful healing experiences...had such a
great time connecting with you. So nice to know I have another soul sister in
the world!!"
-Teressa
Canada/South Africa
"Thank you so much for your very warm hospitality,
your kindness in helping us and sharing your way of life...Really respect your
natural way of living. We all should love our mother earth more."
-Diana & Phong
Virginia
"Pele is glowing. Frogs are singing. Stars are
blazing. Thank you for creating and stewarding this beautiful, magical, peaceful
place. I know I will see you again!"
-Sheila
goddess on the move
Seti, singer, actor, model, businesswoman
"Thank you so much for bringing me into your space and sharing & spending time with me. Making vision boards together was a genuine pleasure, and I will now have something for home that both helps guide me onwards and reminds me of creating that guide. I felt comfortable to be my authentic self!"
Maia, photographer, biker
"Mahalo nui loa for the incredible aloha! Pele created this land, but you have loved and stewarded it, and it is beautiful and heartening to see. I love the wildness you have kept and the passion you clearly have."
Ruthie, businesswoman, world traveller
"Such a special, homey, comfy, creative spot! It is so great to feel that there are people like you just opening their doors to help there be more connection, creating, spirit and love put out into the world. Thank you for welcoming us on our love journey so kindly."
"I left the goddess retreat feeling refreshed, focused and bubbling with creativity. Working with the natural rhythms of the days and weather paterns helped to remind and solidify an appreciation of our synergetic relationship to all."
Victoria, healer
"This was the best part of our stay on the Big Island. We loved the discussions & being in this creative place."
Angela & Patty, writer, painter, massage therapist, businesswoman
"A refuge of sanity."
Bef & Jen, writers, students
"I enjoyed the nighttime sounds, the frogs, the crickets, the rain. I'll always remember being amongst tropical foliage, ducking and squeezing my way around banana trees and hiking through the fairy tale-like meditation trail. I love the open hearts and welcoming faces at Kulana, and I love the kitties. Thank you for bringing your vision forth so that we could experience it and feel blessed. Thank you for your aloha."
"What a gem (this) is in the middle of the rainforest! Deeply healing & refreshing!"
"We found a lot of clarity here! It felt great to work the land and to wake up to the warm sun. The peacefulness and balance of the rainforest ecosystems all around us made our own communication skills and ability to work together even stronger!"
Vanessa, scientist
"Here I had both the solitude and community to continue
on my path of moving from darkness to luminous light."
Kyra, writer, activist
"It's been a time of learning, great creativity,
spiritual learning, and healing."
Michelle, playwrite, comic, teacher
"I am so blessed to have met you and shared so many
wonderful memories, ideas and meals. The kindness you offer and your vision
here have the power to change lives and the world. I go into my next life cycle
with a lovely, clear, refreshed mind and joyous, nurtured heart thanks to you
and this wonderful fruit of your dream time."
Christina, teacher, painter, drama coach
"Wonderful to have an atmosphere for such wonderful
conversations."
Sue, spiritual thinker
"What a bright light you've been--a rest stop of care
& joy & reality on my Big Island adventure. Thank you for opening your
heart & vision to share this lovely space...A delightful, relaxing, &
energizing time here. All that firey Pele and feline energy will surely boost
my creative soul to simmer, steam and flow! Gratitude for the time and sacred
space to Be."
Elayne, writer, world-traveller
"Thank you for another exciting visit and the beautiful
people this address attracts."
John-Christopher, singer, landscape artist
"Thank you for all the beautiful & unexpected
experiences. When I arrived here I was very open to whatever wanted to begin in
my life and part of me was needing to recover & rest. I found all that I
needed here."
Kerrie, multi-media artist
"A place is only as special as the people and other
living things and spirits that fill it. This place is special!!" Abby, writer, publisher
"Thank you for being such a gracious host to my mom and
me. We both thoroughly enjoyed our time--the quiet was especially
remarkable."
Alice & Su-Shen
"Thank you so much for your warmth & hospitality.
Your home is so beautiful & peaceful and I look forward to my next visit!
It was so fun to chat with instant friends."
Median, rainforest homesteader
"What a nice change from the impersonal, sterile
comforts of most hotel rooms."
Marian, writer, filmmaker
"I discovered lots of hidden places, sacred to
myself....There were unbelievable moments of peace and freedom...and glimpses
of what life might be to me. Above the clouds, in clear air and under a sleepy
falling sun, I realized that there's no more wealth to achieve than to believe
in your own godgiven identity. It's the best you can get--yourself....I am what
I am: someone that touched the volcano. With a beard full of memories, a ring
of tasted life, and a flurry feathering nest full of hope."
Angela, writer, photographer
"Woke to the sound of rain makai... feeling one foot in
the past and one in the future... I needed solitude, new landscapes, work that
worked my body and my soul... Don't know where this road is going but I'm happy
to walk it."
Cora, poet, photographer, researcher of rare &
endangered plants
"Wow! What can I say about such a life-changing
experience? An amazing two and a half month opportunity for contemplation,
meditation and internal work--those things that needed attention oozed up to
the surface and flowed out like lava from Kilauea... Books, conversations and
movies that all converged on points key to my book and my spiritual
growth...lessons in existing harmoniously...discovering a true sense of
community....I have to leave for now, but I will return!"
Jordan, singer, songwriter, healer
"This is my third year and visit--what a joy! My
grieving and all obstacles are dispersed... I am divinely blessed and guided...
I smile with satisfaction... garlic, pasta, lobster, butter--pleasure.
New friendships blossom in the fertile soil. I am cradled by the shadow
place of swirling water, cleansing rain, surf collides with the shore and I am
soothed. Back in 4 months if all goes well."
Shirley, nurse, massage therapist, farmer, inventor
"Musical instruments, a great house, & warm
people...who could ask for anything more!"
Dan, Eli, & Bobby, bandmates
"This is the cleanest community kitchen I have ever
seen!"
Jonathan, tour guide, world adventurer
"I came back (from this sanctuary) feeling really calm
and rested for the first time in a long time."
Laura, jewelery & clothing designer, painter, activist
NAMASTE GODDESSES EVERYWHERE!
