Hawaii  Rejuvenate Retreat 8 Days

Feb 11-18, $2300 dbl $2800 single with Early Bird Discount  Before July 15

Rejuvenating Mindful Movement/Guided Meditation

After July 1 $2700 double $3300 single 

 Join me in this magical experience! Enjoy the balmy air, serenity and fragrances of nature, live Aloha! Your retreat center, Hale Kai, almost defies description. Hale Kai, our retreat sanctuary, is a destination that many return to time and time again. Far from the touristy areas of the island, Hale Kai is a gem.  A phenomenal ocean adventures await you, includes snorkeling pristine waters, travel to sacred sites on the Big Island of Hawaii, soak in the ocean's natural pools, sunsets on the beach.  Learn what living Aloha means, and experience a profound connection to spirit, inspiration, and wellness. You will have plenty of time to explore the gorgeous land and oceans of the Captain Cook area. Come, answer the call to experience magic, rejuvenation and Aloha.  

Take home tools to last a lifetime! 

The ability to heal yourself with mindfulness skills has been widely accepted by the medical community. Learn to use mindful practices to help with: mobility, strength, anxiety, insomnia, pain & illness, PTSD, pelvic floor health and cancer therapy.

Your retreat will use mindful movement, yoga, Pilates, meditation, and guided meditation to reduce stress/anxiety, find greater ease of movement, strength, present moment awareness and joy. Therapeutic, accessible, sustainable yoga will help you to find the greatest results for your body, mind, and spirit. The guided meditations will enable you to find better sleep, and heal. This is an opportunity to discover how to relax the body and mind to find wellness.  Diane used guided meditation daily through her cancer recovery. She attributes her easeful recovery to using these tools. If you plan to use these skills in your profession, CEU is offered for this retreat. 

“We had a wonderful time in the most exquisite setting. Diane is a wonderful yoga teacher, providing the perfect balance of yoga and relaxation. I was recovering from shoulder surgery, and she was able to modify poses so I could participate fully”. 

~Dawn B

"Never have I experienced such deep relaxation!  Spending a week in retreat with Diane at the indoor-outdoor lodgings at Hale Kai was an extraordinary experience. Gentle yoga and core Pilates practices along with meditation started our day; and in the afternoon we had time to explore the island.  Interesting people formed the group, and the food was absolutely fresh and delicious."

~Trish T

Diane Butera, is a 500 RYT-E yoga educator. She is committed to empowering students with wellness education that honors individual differences, and our innate ability to heal. She uses a variety of mindfulness tools to further wellness of body, mind, and spirit. Diane’s cancer diagnosis 12 years ago led her to become a strong advocate for healing through mindfulness practices, particularly guided meditation. She teaches authentically, with a true passion for supporting her students. 

She founded and operated a highly successful, large movement studio for many years. Her teaching career includes instructing at: local studios and fitness centers, AARP, Lane Community College Successful Aging Program , Oregon Cancer Foundation, Trauma

Healing Project, Retirement and Assisted Living facilities

She has lead teacher trainings, continuing education, and specialized workshops in

areas of therapeutic yoga including yoga for healthy aging, yoga for strength,

foam rolling, stress reduction, better sleep, pelvic floor, yoga for disabilities

and injuries, healthy bones, and back care.

In addition, she is a wellness coach, helping her clients to live a healthy lifestyle that includes good sleep, nutrition, and physical fitness. 

She has lead many retreats over the decades. She is returning to Hale Kai for her fourth retreat at this location, 

About Hale Kai

Sustainably built as a home for Deborah, David, and daughter Alison; over the last 30 years, Hale Kai has organically evolved into a beautiful acre of oceanfront wonder. It provides a pure habitat for groups who wish to admire and partake in the daily adventures of work and play. These include; yoga, meal preparations, gardening, maintaining the solar powered system; which provides electricity for Hale Kai, practice in conserving the land and natural resources, and creating a loving and supportive community of like minded friends, students, family, and visitors who appreciate the rustic island lifestyle. Exploring the oceans surrounding Hale Kai and the Big Island brings wild joy; the abundant waters are home to a variety of unique fish, coral, and the occasional dolphin or humpback whale, which frequent the waters surrounding the island. Hawaii is a land of incredible diversity with options to explore the power and primitive intrigue of an active volcano, lush rain forests, warm springs, waterfalls, and abundant flowers that evoke the ancient spirit of the islands.

Travelers have a chance to snorkel in crystalline waters with a rainbow of tropical reef fish and sea turtles. In winter months, magnificent humpback whales are viewed from the lanai. The adventurous may kayak or hike along the coast in search of endeavor or a chance encounter with creatures from the sea. Learn to surf or discover secret swimming spots on the Big Island. Sway in hammocks beneath the rustling palms in a tropical paradise. In the evening, allow the sounds of the sea to gently lull you to sleep. A remote, unique and magical taste of old Hawaii, Polynesian style.

Tropical fruit, fish and fresh island foods make for healthy, nutritious, and healing meals cooked with care and love. Share in the nourishing fresh Island meals of organic fruits, vegetables, and fish.

Resembling Bali in its architecture and gardens, David has designed and built Hale Kai over the years through inspiration from many years of travel to Bali and Peru. Teak, ironwood, bamboo, and coconut structures support this lifestyle, authentic furniture and woodworking, as well as stone statues and ponds are works of art which evoke a sense of peace, inspiration, and creativity,

Hale Kai has been called exotic, comfortable, homey, and luxuriously rustic…providing everything one needs and nothing more.

Daily yoga is practiced in a round, open air studio overlooking the vast blue Pacific water, where exploration of yoga and self is encouraged. All levels are welcome.

Sleep to the sounds of the sea and awaken to the tropical birds, rest in swaying hammocks, read, study, relax, practice yoga and visit with friends in the ocean front lanai and yoga space. Dine beneath the Palms on the oceanfront dining deck. Life is good at Hale Kai. Rejuvenate in the tropical beauty of Hawaii., Enjoy warm nights, sandy beaches, pristine waters, , beautiful sunsets at a secluded eco retreat center. mindful movement, yoga, and meditation in paradise. Be nourished by amazing cuisine and the serene atmosphere of Hale Kai Eco Retreat Center. You will want to return again and again, many do!

Link to Hale Kai

http://www.yogaadventure.com/hawaii.html 

Enjoy:Yoga, Mindful Movement, Nourishing Delectable Food, Snorkeling, Excursions, and Plenty of Free Time! 

Hale Kai Sample Menu

(Chef accommodates for dietary needs)

Breakfast 

Organic gluten free steel cut oats accompanied by almonds, walnuts, pecans, Greek yoghurt, and fresh local fruit in season.

*Organic dark roast Kona coffee available in non-addictive quantities; for those who may wish to savor a special cup of coffee.  Upon request only. Dairy and non-dairy creamers, local lehua honey and organic cane sugar

*Available during or before breakfast only  

**24/7 hot water; assorted teas and honey.  

Lunch

Fresh organic green leaf lettuce topped with locally grown organic avocados, organic julienne carrots, "angel hair" red beets, fresh hand picked cherry tomatoes from our garden and a homemade lilikoi tangelo dressing*.

Baked Brie cheese topped with an ( organic mango chutney) and local Hawaiian honey.

Served with finger foods including both gluten free and multi grain crackers. Organic carrots and cucumber spears, roasted red pepper hummus*, fresh apple slices with almond butter and aged sharp cheddar cheese.

*or similar depending upon availability 

Locally grown organic avocado, kale and hemp seed salad topped with a fresh squeezed lemon and nutritional yeast dressing.

Organic free range chicken breasts marinated in a garlic lemon sauce served with fresh asparagus and baked Hawaiian sweet potatoes.

Dessert

Dark chocolate treat

Breakfast

Mediterranean frittata made with organic free-range eggs, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and feta goat cheese. Toppings include fresh alfalfa sprouts, organic salsa, and Greek yoghurt.  Whole grain and gluten free toast.  Locally grown  papaya,  bananas, pineapple in season. 

Lunch

Organic balsamic red beet salad with fresh organic locally grown kale, grated carrots, chopped walnuts*, topped with crumbled goats cheese.

Wild caught Alaska smoked salmon

Served with finger foods including gluten free and whole grain crackers. Organic carrots and cucumber spears, roasted red pepper hummus, fresh apple slices with almond butter and aged sharp cheddar cheese.

*or other nuts i.e. almonds , macadamia..etc

Dinner

Sugar snap peas, carrots, shitake mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, and bell peppers stir- fried with a spicy Balinese peanut sauce. Served with organic short grain brown rice.

Dessert

Homemade nut and seed crusted lilikoi cheesecake 

Breakfast 

Gluten free whole grain pancakes accompanied by cinnamon dusted bananas topped with chopped macadamia nuts, additional fresh locally grown fruit in season

Toppings include maple syrup, Greek yoghurt, organic blueberries, raw almonds, pecans, and walnuts. 

Lunch

Fresh organic green leaf lettuce topped with cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts and hand picked cherry tomatoes from our garden* drizzled in a homemade citrus honey ginger dressing.

Organic brown rice salad marinated in a curry, coconut oil dressing mixed with grated organic carrots, raisins, chopped walnuts and diced organic apples.

Served with finger foods including gluten free and whole grain crackers. Organic carrots and cucumber spears, roasted red pepper hummus, fresh apple slices with almond butter and aged sharp cheddar cheese.

Dinner

Dinner

Fresh picked Organic locally grown Kale salad topped with Hawaiian macadamia nuts* and a homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing**.

Red and white quinoa ( tossed with organic olive oil ???) served with homemade Hawaiian pumpkin/ginger soup.

Dessert

Homemade frozen dark chocolate “avocado" pie 

Friday Feb 11

Arrive at Hale Kai 4-5 pm Time for flip flops

Welcome on the lanai 5pm

Sunset Dinner on the lanai at 6 pm

Sat Feb 12

Optional Walk at 6:45 am

Breakfast 7:30 am

Movement and Guided Meditation  9:00-11:30

Lunch 12

Sunset on the lanai

Dinner 6:30 pm

Monday 

Optional Walk at 6:45 am

Breakfast 7:30am

Movement 8:45-10:15 am

Optional 10:30- 3 City of Refuge/Two Step Snorkel with Picnic lunch 

Guided Meditation 5-6 pm

Sunset on the lanai

Dinner 6:30 pm

Tuesday

Optional Walk at 6:45 am

Breakfast  7:30 am

Movement and Guided Meditation  9-11:30

Lunch 12:

Sunset on the lanai

Dinner 6:30 pm

Wednesday 

Optional Walk at 6:45 am

Breakfast  7:30 am

Movement and Guided Meditation  9-11:30

Lunch 12:

Sunset on the lanai

Dinner 6:30 pm

Thursday

Breakfast 7:30 am

Optional Captain Cook Vigorous Hike/Snorkel 8:30-2:30 

Guided Meditation 5-6 pm

Sunset on the lanai

Dinner 6:30 pm

Friday

Breakfast 7:30 am

Movement  9-10

Optional Peace Garden and picnic lunch 10:30-1

Guided Meditation 5-6 pm

Sunset on the lanai

Dinner 6:30 pm

Sat

Sunday 

Closing Circle 7:30 am

Breakfast 8:30 am

Depart 9:30 am

Diane's approach to yoga is to make it an experience that is accessible to all. The objective is to use mindful movement to find greater mobility, strength, present moment awareness and joy. Her years of training have taught her that not all yoga is good for all people. She uses therapeutic yoga and mindfulness tools to help you find the greatest results for your body. She understands that not all bodies are created equal, requiring options to be offered for the yoga practice. Her experience working with injuries and  restrictions allows her to incorporate movement specific to each student.  She incorporates some Pilates to help with strength and fitness. All movement practices are accessible to beginners. It is not required to attend the morning practices.  Visit her website to experience an example of her teaching. 

www.mindful-wellness.org

Diane's offers both seated meditation and guided meditation on your retreat. A 10-15 minute seated meditation is offered every morning before the practice. A guided meditation, similar to Yoga Nidra, is offered at the throughout the week. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover how to relax the body and mind to find wellness. Diane used guided meditation daily through her cancer recovery, and attributes this tool to her ease of recovery.  Visit her website to read more about guided meditation. Please feel free to share what are your needs for yoga practice.