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Bee Love
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Escape into six unforgettable days of nourishment, nature, and intuitive connection with honeybees
at Sisters of the Sun Retreat, a place where women gather, bees inspire, and nature nourishes.
Join us October 7 - 12, 2026 at the lush Puna Rainforest Retreat in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Unwind in lava-vent–steam-heated tubs, a refreshing plunge pool, and miles of rainforest trails with beautiful views.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll experience honey processing, mead crafting, candle and body-care product making, and plenty of time to unwind,
all while enjoying vibrant organic cuisine and the golden sweetness of Paradise Nectar honey.
Chefs Lydia Kindheart & Jen Rasmussen Lair craft delicious farm-to-table meals that nourish the body and delight the senses. Connect and learn as we craft nourishing meals together.
Guests leave with thoughtful gifts including honey, a recipe book, a retreat t-shirt, and handcrafted self-care products, making this retreat a true celebration of nourishment from hive to table.
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Sisters of the Sun
Guides
Jen Rasmussen Lair
Jen Rasmussen Lair is the founder of Paradise Nectar Apiaries and has practiced intuitive, treatment-free beekeeping in Hawaiʻi since 2008. She is an educator, author, and farm-to-table chef dedicated to sustainable beekeeping, pollinator conservation, and organic living. Through her work, she helps others connect with bees, nature, and the abundance of Hawaiʻi.
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Lydia Kindheart
Lydia Kindheart is the founder of Lydia's Foods and a pioneer in organic, vegan, and gluten-free cuisine. With over 30 years of experience, she is passionate about creating nutrient-rich foods that support health, sustainability, and community. Through her work, she inspires others to embrace wholesome living through delicious, plant-based nutrition.
Sisters of the Sun is a co-creation of love & devotion to sisterhood.
Dreamed up by Jen & Lydia as an offering for women to experience the sweetness of honeybees and nature.
By connecting with each other, the food we eat, and the world around us, we create sisterhood that lasts forever.
We are sisters of the sun, many hearts, but we are one.
Intuitive Beekeeping
with
Jen Rasmussen Lair
Intuition is that quiet inner knowing—like a soft hum beneath the noise of the world.
In beekeeping, it’s what helps you sense the mood of the hive, catch the meaning in their gentle buzz, and know just when to peek in or let them be.
It’s the art of listening with more than your ears and tending with more than your hands. Intuition turns beekeeping into a dance with your bees—one guided by curiosity, trust, and the natural rhythms all around you.
Beekeeper Jen Lair guides you on a journey through the hive where you will learn to listen, activate your senses, and experience the sweetness of honeybees & their wisdom.
The Hive-to-Table Workshops
Step into a world where the gifts of the hive come alive in your hands.
In these creative, hands-on sessions, you’ll learn to make small-batch mead, pour golden beeswax candles, craft natural body care products, and explore the art of harvesting and processing honey.
We’ll also dig into the magic of pollinator gardens,
designing spaces that nourish bees, butterflies, and the land itself.
Each workshop invites you to play, create, and connect more deeply with the wonders our bees so generously provide.
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