2022 O’ahu Women’s retreat
SELF-DEFENSE, SELF-LOVE, SELF-PRESERVATION, AND THE PROTECTION OF SACRED SPACES:
Join us for an intergenerational and intercultural exchange where we share space and healing amongst fellow wahine toa from all walks of life.
INCLUDED: All meals, lodging, instruction, mentorship, equipment, entrance fees, and airport pick-up and drop-off provided by NWT ‘ohana. All land private transportation. Lodging will be a combination of camping and private large house.
NOT INCLUDED: Roundtrip Airfare to Honolulu, Hawaii
AGES: 14+ years old and up, some acceptions made
TOTAL COST: $1,000 USD not including airfare
DEPOSIT: $250 to reserve spot on a first come basis
*For financial assistance, please visit Ilimanator Scholarship
DEADLINE: please register and pay in full by May 15th, 2022. Late payment could forfiet your spot.
*Be mindful that this is during summer and finding a plane ticket early is recommended. Depending on airport and when you book, tickets average $500 – $1200 roundtrip.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Subject to Changes
Extended Stay: If you would like to extend your stay after the 9th on your own, please let us know.
June 1st Wednesday
Day 1: Honolulu Arrival and check-in at Punalu’u Homebase
Debriefing, relaxing, and recovering from travel. Evening dinner followed by welcome circle.
Dinner provided by Macfarlane ‘Ohana
June 2nd Thursday
Day 2: Nu’uanu/Townside
Morning self-defense by Ilima; visit to Queen Emma Summer Palace and ‘Iolani Palace to learn about wahine toa of Hawai’i; explore town side beaches, hula lesson by Ilima’s kumu hula
Breakfast: Fruit, tea, coffee, oatmeal
Lunch: meal prep company, menu TBA
Dinner: catering company, TBA
June 3rd Friday
Day 3: North Shore
Morning yoga; weaving workshop lead by Shauna of Halepua Hawai’i; la’au lapa’au lesson, North Shore beach visit
Breakfast: Fruit, tea, coffee, pancakes
Lunch: meal prep company, menu TBA
Dinner: Thai soup, veggie spring rolls in lettuce with sweet chili sauce, pancit
June 4th Saturday
Day 4: Kahana Valley Hike
Prepare breakfast and sack lunch with Mama T and adventure to the back of Kahana valley way to play in the river. It will be a challenging hike for the mind, spirit and body and the most powerful medicine. Return to home base and prepare dinner together with Mama T and Juice Gang.
Breakfast: Fruit, tea, coffee, yogurt, granola, cinnamon buns
Lunch: meal prep company, menu TBA
Dinner: Nacho bar-lentils, cashew queso, jackfruit carnitas salsa, crema hot sauce cabbage slaw
June 5th Sunday
Day 5: Eastside
Morning self-defense by Ilima; learn traditional Hawaiian water protection and cultivation from the waterfalls, to taro patch agriculture, to the fishpond; visit to Waimanalo beaches. Lead by Macfarlane ‘Ohana and Fieldtrip Friends.
Breakfast: Fruit, tea, coffee, breakfast sandwiches
Lunch: meal prep company, menu TBA
Dinner: Tofu parma-panko with rigatoni served with a caesar salad and garlic bread
June 6th Monday
Day 6: Westside
Morning yoga; Wai’anae farm visit, enjoy water recreation with some of the best water women in the world at Makaha beach. Lead in the past by Keaulana and Desoto ‘Ohana and Na Kama Kai
Breakfast: Fruit, tea, coffee, breakfast burrito
Lunch: meal prep company, menu TBA
Dinner: Chili, rice cornbread and salad with creamy sesame miso dressing
June 7th Tuesday
Day 7: Punalu’u
Self-love day: morning yoga; lei making class previously lead by Aunty Renee; professional photo shoot with our flower creations; dinner catered at Punalu’u and live music. Artist to be announced.
Breakfast: Fruit. tea, coffee, eggs, yogurt, granola
Lunch: meal prep company, menu TBA
Dinner: catering company, TBA
June 8th Wednesday
Day 8: A HUI HOU
Closing circle, free time and return home
Breakfast: Fruit, tea, coffee, eggs, yogurt, granola
Lunch: meal prep company, menu TBA
Registration is officially closed. Please sign up for a notification if a space opens up.
