Kona Big Island Yoga and Meditation Adventure Retreat 

Dates: 

November 2nd-9th, 2025

Locale: 

Kailua-Kona

Kona, Hawaii on the Big Island 

Meet us on the shores of Hawaii Island in Kona. 

Retreat to Hawaii’s Big Island and enjoy 8 nourishing and enlivening oceanfront days.

 Take a deep dive into your yoga practice, guided meditation, nature and the stunning beauty around you, and create a week to slow down and enjoy a week in paradise, and life lived well alongside each other.

During our week-long retreat we will take time to explore the vast beauty and dynamic landscapes of Kona and the island and make the most of our days together. 

Enjoy a stay at the Royal Kona Resort where we’ll rise with the sun, follow the tides, and soak up sunsets overlooking the ocean. 

Ground and refresh with daily yoga and guided vipasssana and mindful mediations, explore and expand as we explore the island both above and below the ocean, and get creative in lei and art workshops. We’ll get out and about for delicious meals at the best restaurants and local jewels, and connect and give back to the community in a variety of activities and a volunteer project and day. 

We’ll get out on the ocean to explore the coast and connect with the local wildlife in a snorkeling and diving adventure from the boat, and enjoy some island exploration.

 The Big Island is one of the most diverse and stunning locales in Hawaii and the world, and we cannot wait to share a long week together living Aloha on the island that stole our hearts many moons ago. Take time practice, explore, and relax on the beach in a well-rounded retreat week and island adventure, and we’ll see you on the mat, on the beach, and on the water. 

Retreat Deposit: 

$500 non-refundable retreat deposit~ 

Summer Special:

Save $200 on your Big Island Yoga Retreat and Adventure

Retreat Tuition: 

(Note: HI State Taxes, Retreat Taxes, Processing Fees are Included in pricing and retreat tuition) 

1)Shared Standard Deluxe 2 Queen Bed Room: Regular Retreat Tuition: $4899 per student ($4699 with savings) 

2)Shared 1 King Bed Standard Deluxe Room: $4699 per student ($4499 with savings)

3)Private Standard Deluxe 2 Qn or 1 Kng Bed Room and lodging: Regular Retreat Tuition:  $6799 per student ($6599 with savings) 

***Remaining Retreat Tuition Due: 60 - 90 days prior to retreat or upon registration if within 60 days of retreat start date~ 

*Use promo code BIGISLANDADVENTURE to save $200 on your retreat tuition, enter the promo code during registration and checkout.

Retreat Inclusions

7 nights shared or Private accommodation and lodging at the lovely and iconic and beachfront Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel (2 Queen Bed Beautiful Rooms, 1 Person Per Queen Bed)  

Retreat Taxes/Processing Fees are Included 

Breakfast/Brunch Each Day

Three Dinners

Daily yoga classes

Guided + Silent Insight meditation

Transportation during the retreat to included activities

Specialized workshops

A Variety of Group excursions/activities/adventures 

A 1/2 day of boating and exploring the coast and snorkeling at Captain Cook’s Monument or another cove

Island Exploration 

Lei Making Workshop 

Painting Workshop

A stop by 49’s Black Sand Beach

A stop by Waipio Valley Lookout 

A stop by Waipio Fruit Shack 

A stop in Honokaa Town

A stop upcountry in Waimea Town 

An evening stop in Hilo Town 

Relaxation and down time to slow down or create your own adventure~ 

An organic holy cacao and journaling workshop with local cacao made on Kaua’i Island 

A beach cleanup if the non-profit and ocean acivism group is meeting during our retreat~ 

Pre and post retreat support from our team

Professional event photos

Wifi connection

Retreat Gift Bag 

Island Exploration

Incredible Community 

Oceanfront Stay Resort overlooking the beach and Kailua Bay at Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel~

What's Not Included In This Package

Some Meals (4 Dinners, Lunches, and some extras like dessert/additional appetizers) 

No Alcohol Included  

Airport transfers

Travel insurance

Flights costs

Additional activities not included in the itinerary

Additional treatments

Visa fee

Food

Breakfast will be included each day as well as 3 dinners together.

What To Bring

A suggested packing list will be sent out to all attending in a retreat welcome email.

Travel Insurance Suggestions

It is suggested to purchase travel insurance to protet your trip in case of interuptions, etc.

How To Get There (Flights, Airport Transfers)

Fly into Kona Airport on Hawaii’s Big Island, and take a cab or uber to the Royal Kona Resort in Kona, Hawaii~ 

Yoga

We will be practicing a strong, sustainable, dynamic, and compassionate yoga practice and flow marrying together the traditions of Iyengar and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.

We will slowly and mindfully weave our way through alignment-based practices each day taking time to workshop asanas and come-see-come-look moments giving students the opportunity to demo postures as we practice.

Expect longer holds here and there, break-downs of alignment and postures, and a focus on the breath. Classes are appropriate for all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers. We ask students to be truly curious and expect to take a deep and joyful dive into the practice and their own inner ecology and wilderness.

Styles

Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Vipassana & Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Yin Yoga, General Yoga

Skill Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Meditation

We will be practicing guided Vipassana and Mindful Meditation during the retreat including breath meditations, heart meditations such as the Loving Kindness/Metta Meditations, and compassion meditations.

Art/Create

We will enjoy a more-free style art and painting workshop with acrylic paints.

Retreating Benefits

A destination far away from home and close to nature

Restore your mind, body, and soul

Take some time to focus on you, your Yoga practice and your inner awareness

Take your practice to the next level

An amazing escape if you’re feeling stressed, tired, overworked, or just need a week to relax

A chance to get away and step aside from all the hustle and bustle of city life

Return home at peace and feeling refreshed in your body

Be more relaxed and refreshed than you’ve ever been

Get a rare opportunity to really unplug

Retreat Guide and Teacher: 

Mary Susan Stults Sassone

Been hanging on the yoga mat since 1991. Learn more about Mary on the bio page here on the website. 

https://www.marysusanstults.com/

Hawaii //The Big Island

Welcome to the Island of Hawaiʻi

The island of Hawaiʻi is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain. Nearly twice as big as all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined (hence, its nickname, “Big Island”), its sheer size is awe-inspiring. You can travel through all but four of the world's different climate zones here, ranging from Wet Tropical to Polar Tundra, a result of the shielding effect and elevations of the massive volcanoes Maunakea and Maunaloa. 

From the many geological features at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea; from the lush valleys of the Hilo and Hāmākua Coasts to the jet-black sands of Punaluʻu Beach, the island of Hawaiʻi is an unrivaled expression of the power of nature. However you decide to experience the island, it is sure to leave you humbled! Check out the island of Hawaiʻi's regions to explore this vast island. 

Kailua-Kona

Kona

The sunny Kona District stretches almost two-thirds of the entire West side of the island of Hawaiʻi—from just south of ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay (Waikoloa Beach Resort) to Manukā Park (Kaʻū). Along this expansive area, you’ll find everything from coffee farms to historic Hawaiian landmarks. In fact, King Kamehameha actually spent his final years in Kailua-Kona.

Home to shops, restaurants and nightlife, you can conveniently take a walking tour of Kona’s history at places like Huliheʻe Palace, Mokuʻaikaua Church and the Ahuʻena Heiau.

Other significant historic places include Kealakekua Bay to the south, where Captain James Cook first set foot on the island in 1778 and where he was eventually killed. South of Kealakekua Bay is Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, a well-restored Hawaiian “place of refuge.” North of Kailua-Kona is the Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historic Park, a 1160-acre park that lets you explore early heiau (temples), fishponds and petroglyphs.

Shielded from winds by Maunaloa, south Kona’s calm and clear waters are perfect for snorkeling, diving, sailing and spotting dolphins and honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles). 

One of Kona’s most memorable experiences is going on a manta ray boat tour to scuba or snorkel with these gentle, graceful sea creatures. Kona is also famous for its deep-sea fishing, hosting the International Billfish Tournament (August) every year. 

And on land, don't forget to travel to the cooler upland slopes of town like Hōlualoa, where you can sample the distinctive flavors of 100% Kona coffee, which is what Kona is famous for!

Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Beachfront Bliss, Culture & Adventure Awaits At Our Hotel In Kona, Hawaii

*Private and shared lodging options are available~

Where the present meets the past. 

Whether you’re visiting our Kona, Hawaii hotel for rest, reinvigoration, or full-out adventure, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort is right where you want to be. Nestled on the grounds where Hawaii’s most famous King ruled, overlooking picturesque Kamakahonu Bay, we look forward to welcoming you to our Big Island retreat. Perfectly situated on the coast in the heart of downtown Kona, you’re steps away from the majestic Pacific, as well as dozens of local shops, restaurants, cultural sites, and exciting Hawaiian adventure.

Our historic location, Ahu’ena Heiau, and exclusive gallery of Hawaiian artifacts and portraits endow you with a home-away-from-home that is steeped in tradition and history, bringing unparalleled layers of depth and meaning compared to other Kona, Hawaii hotels. Experience the true spirit of Aloha as you dine, play, unwind, and immerse yourself in the splendor of the Big Island at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort.

Fitness Center

As the official host hotel for the famous IRONMAN® World Championships, King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort understands how important it is to make sticking to your training routine easy while you are vacationing in Hawaii. You’ll have complimentary 24-hour access to our well-appointed fitness center to ensure your workout routine isn’t on vacation, too. With the latest in cardiovascular training equipment, free weights, suspension trainers, medicine balls and more, you can train like you mean it – or simply work up an appetite for a luau feast.

Swimming

Take a refreshing swim in our sparkling infinity pool at our Kona beach resort. Our impeccably landscaped oceanside setting allows you to take in astonishing panoramic views of the island as you lounge. Make the most of your vacation days in the sun in one of our luxurious cabanas. Complement your idyllic beach day with poolside service of savory bites and refreshing tropical cocktails from Billfish Poolside Bar & Grille.

Tennis

Tennis enthusiasts can perfect their swing on our open-air tennis courts. Our Kona resort offers 2 full-size tennis courts for guests to use throughout their stay. Included in the destination fee, guests can enjoy 1-hour of court time. Balls are included but guests must bring their own racket or rent one for $10. Serve it, smash it, and love it at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort.

The Spa at Kona Beach Hotel

Our boutique spa in Kona specializes in bringing together the powerful energy and natural elements of this sacred land to provide you with a unique healing and revitalizing spa experience. Offering a full range of signature massages, skincare, body treatments, and nail services, including oceanfront and in-room services, The Spa at Kona Beach Hotel is your ultimate destination for oceanfront rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

Travel Tips:

-Book your flights early-It is required to pre-arrange your transport upon arrival at airport to destination ahead of travel-Do purchase a travel insurance policy -Let your banks know that you'll be traveling -Let your phone carrier know you'll be traveling -Make sure your passport is up to date-Do reach out if you have any questions or would like a suggestion for flights 

Suggested Travel Insurance Companies: 

Allianz Travel Trawick International AIG Travel Guard 

Questions

-Email us anytime at floatandflowllc@gmail.com