Retreat Information | Paradise Nectar

Step into a world where the hum of bees and the taste of fresh, island-grown food awaken your senses. Over six blissful days, you’ll dance between hives and kitchen, crafting mead, candles, and natural body care, harvesting golden honey, and planting gardens that welcome pollinators.

Guided by Jen Rasmussen Lair, you’ll learn intuitive beekeeping, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and savor farm-to-table meals bursting with flavor.

This is a retreat for curiosity, creativity, and connection—where every moment is a little sweeter and every experience leaves you buzzing with inspiration.

The Sweet Flow: Daily Adventures

Start each day with stretches & body movement at 7 a.m.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast made by Chef Jen at 7:30 a.m.

Take a break and enjoy the estate at 8:30 a.m.

Gather for the morning beekeeping activity at 9 a.m.

Enjoy a break at 11 a.m.

Kitchen Creation Sessions with Jen & Lydia from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Savor a delicious lunch at 1 p.m.

Enjoy a break after lunch till 2:30 p.m.

Come together for a mellow group activity from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Relax and enjoy a break at 3:30 p.m.

Guest Chefs join us for a Kitchen Creation Session from 4-6 p.m.

Enjoy a 4-Course Meal made with a Professional Chef at 7 p.m.

Relax and unwind after dinner.

Enjoy the evening activity from 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Sweet Dreams!

During this retreat, we will explore activities including treatment-free intuitive beekeeping, mead making & tasting, candle making, body movement, harmonizing, and dance.

Protective gear is provided for beekeeping experiences. We offer everything you need to feel safe and enjoy the experience of seeing the sweeter side of honey bees.

Our journey into the hive and exploration of the natural world is guaranteed to ease the body, quiet the mind, and open the heart.

Benefits

Connect to the deep and real you
Step away from all those distractions you are assaulted with every day
Unwind and recharge
Recover from a long period of stressful work or family situations
Detox your body with a healthy lifestyle
Leave the hustle and relax in paradise
Disconnect from routine life while connecting with nature and yourself
Boost your practice by taking the time to go deeper into it
Get a strong foundation to continue your own practice
Learn new skills in a nature-based setting
See honeybee hives up close and personal
Learn about honeybees and the basics of beekeeping
Soak in volcanic steam baths and enjoy ocean, meadow, and forest views

What Makes This Retreat Special

This farm-to-table intuitive beekeeping retreat was designed to create a fun learning environment that intertwines blissful vacation time with exploring practical life skills in a playful and interactive way.

The practices taught during this retreat may be applied to various aspects of your life for years to come.

Create lasting memories and an epic photo album as you enjoy the beauty of Hawaii and learn empowering and meaningful skills.

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Location

Pāhoa, Hawaii, United States

Puna Rainforest Hotspring Estate is located in a very safe, rural area and has a property gate and security system.

Pahoa town is 4 miles from the estate. Hilo is only 24 miles away, Volcanoes National Park 40 miles and the Mauna Kea Observatory is 50 miles.

Kona is 100 miles and takes about 2 hours. Puna Rainforest Estate is special because you can stay in a private place with natural settings away from the busy neighborhoods and resorts but are still close enough to enjoy the attractions.

The Puna Rainforest Retreat is within the Puna Forest Reserve and the grounds are surrounded by rainforest that is part of the retreat. Hawaiian Natives own the non-private property within the reserve to protect the Native Ohia forest that is sacred.

The reserve was acquired by the Trust for Public Lands and transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The reserve is a habitat for the Endangered Hawaiian Owl, Hawk, and Bat. While these species are otherwise very rare, they are often seen at the retreat.

The Ohia forest has giant ferns, diverse species of orchids, epiphytic plants, strawberry guava, passion fruit, geckos, praying mantis, and songbirds.

The rainforest is very dense and so it is requested that guests stay on the grounds and trails for their safety, unless we discuss the specific hazards.

The retreat property surrounding the grounds features many skylights into lava tubes as well as lava trees and caves. The Puna Rainforest is invigorating to see, taste, hear, and feel

What's Included In This Package

5 Nights Accommodation
3 Daily Delicious and Nutritious Organic Meals
Cooking Classes
Daily Body Movement
Water, Tea, Coffee served throughout the day
Specialized Workshops
Group Activities
Nature hikes with a trusted guide
Pre and post retreat support from our team
Wifi connection
Parking
Plunge Pool
Volcanic Steam-heated Baths
Protective Clothing, Tools, & Supplies for Workshops
Welcome Drinks
Jar of Paradise Nectar Honey
Beekeeping Training
Beeswax Candles
Recipe Book
Body Care Products
Retreat T-Shirt (Organic Cotton)

What's Not Included In This Package

Travel insurance
Flights costs
Visa fee
Additional activities not included in the itinerary
Additional treatments
Airport transfer (Not Included, but arrangements may be made for an additional fee)
Rental Car

Retreat Add-Ons:

Massage = 1 hour for $100
Airport Transport = $25/Hilo (ITO), $100/Kona (KOA)

Seasonal Information

2018 Lava Flow: The property is safe. Fissure 8 is/was about 3 miles away and 240 vertical feet downhill.
Steam vents have established on the lower property, over 500 feet from the houses, and temperatures have stabilized at about 150 F. Steam varies from barely visible to over 100 ft tall when it rains. Please do not touch the steam as it is hot and could hurt you. The steam is tested by USGS weekly and there are no harmful gasses present.

Weather Information

Hawaiiʻs tropical environment provides the perfect retreat experience. With a history of less rain in February, and views of abundant flowers, February is a beautiful time of year.

Rain does tend to come and go, but the rainbows that appear in those moments are spectacular.

How To Get There

Please book your flight to Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo, Hawaii if you would like us to provide transportation to and from the airport.

If arriving at Kona International (KOA), please secure a rental car for the 3 hour trip to the retreat center.

What To Bring

Pants, long-sleeve shirt, closed shoes or boots, reef-safe sunscreen, only non-toxic mosquito repellent (if you feel it is needed), sun hat (optional), swimsuit, and any others items to help you enjoy your stay.

We honor medical patients and their needs to care for themselves. Please be mindful and courteous of others and their personal needs.

Arrival By Car

The retreat center is located 4 miles from Pahoa, 5 miles from Kalapana and about 6 miles from the beach.

Recent lava flow can be observed nearby.

Hilo is 24 miles away, Volcanoes National Park is 40 miles and the Mauna Kea Observatory, where you can view through telescopes, is 50 miles.

Kona is 100 miles over the saddle road and takes about 2 hours.

Puna Rainforest Retreat is special because you can stay in a private place in a natural setting away from the busy neighborhoods and resorts but are still close enough to enjoy the attractions.

The address and directions to the retreat center will be sent by email after the booking is complete.

Visa Stuff

Please make sure all your travel arrangements are in order. We do not assist with this process.

Travel Insurance Suggestions

We understand that plans change. We recommend purchasing travel insurance so that you may book with ease and peace of mind.

Cancellation Policy

100% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before retreat start date.
50% deposit refund for cancellation 30-59 days before retreat start date.
0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-29 days before retreat start date.

Remaining Balance

Remaining balance is due 30 days before the retreat start date.
If paid at the time of booking, a full refund of the remaining balance is available up to 30 days before your retreat start date.
If you cancel 0-29 days before your retreat start date remaining balance is not refundable.

Please note: For deposit and remaining balance amounts, please refer to your booking summary email.

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