'All Hands In' Summer Sisterhood Retreat in the Forest, Hawaii

By booking, you accept the following in addition to the terms.

CONDITIONS:

1. The date on Eventbrite may be inaccurate. We had to choose a random date for now, but the actual dates will be determined soon.
2. The retreat will take place for one weekend in August beginning on a Friday at 4 PM and ending on a Sunday at 10 AM. By booking now, you confirm that you will be available any weekend in August. We will keep you informed and notify you when the dates are set.
3. All participants must fill one cleanup shift in the lodge. This not only keeps the price down for you, but it encompasses the sisterhood "All Hands In" community theme of the retreat. You will have access to a signup list after you register, so the earlier you sign up, the better choice of shifts you will have.
4. By booking now, you agree to the cancellation policy. We cannot offer a full refund if the dates don't work for you.

*Tax not included. Third-party fees are not included in the price and will be added (and kept) by Eventbrite at checkout when you make your payments. All third-party fees are nonrefundable under all circumstances. All other terms will apply.

By booking, you accept the conditions and terms. The Retreat Terms can be found here: https://www.wildwomenhawaii.com/terms-conditions

WHEN: August (dates TBA) - from a Friday at 4 PM to a Sunday at 10 AM any weekend in August

WHERE: Kalōpā Park on the Hāmākua Coast of the Big Island

WHO: All women ages 21+ The vast majority of women who attend our retreats range in ages from 35 to 60 with a healthy and welcome scattering of younger and older women. We believe in the value of a diverse and multigenerational group gathering and sharing their stories, and we welcome all women.

WHAT: “All Hands In” is a rustic weekend retreat at Kalōpā Park on the Hāmākua Coast of the Big Island. We will sleep in four cabins of eight bunk beds each. This retreat is about nature and sisterhood with women sharing and caring for one another in an all-hands-in way in the middle of the forest. We will unplug and disconnect from the stress of the world. We will have nighttime sharing circles, wildcraft crown making, learn Sylvotherapy basics (forest bathing), navigate a forest trail together as a team (bare feet optional!), an outdoor dance party, and whatever else flows naturally from our community of women.

WHY: Wild Women Hawai'i was organized to unite women for mutual support, empowerment, and sisterhood in a non-judgmental safe space. Regardless of your beliefs, age, culture, ethnicity, or lifestyle, you are welcome with the agreement to show mutual respect and kindness for one another. Our purpose is to strengthen our bond as women, and for all women to experience community and overall wellness regardless of our similarities and differences. Surround yourself with much-needed women's support, liberate yourself from patriarchal narratives, and realize that you are not alone in your journey. Our purpose is to build a sisterhood of understanding and love. Our approach to diversity is simple: it's about embracing every woman. Religious indoctrination is not welcome or intended. Political debate is not intended. Naturally, we welcome healthy and respectful discussions on women’s rights and issues that impact all of us. During these turbulent times, we are all vulnerable, carrying grief and strong opinions, and we ask you to hold this in awareness. We generate a field of trust and truth in our circles, and we want each woman to feel safe in gifting their story. We ask you to tend to the harmony and mutual support of our sharing space. Let’s celebrate being women and connect our journeys, together.

The constant values for all Wild Women Hawai'i retreats are:

• Cultivate joy and social wellness - a unique fusion of experiences and opportunities for women to become more connected, compassionate, and joyful.
• Sisterhood connection and emotional wellness - an integrated bonding of mind, body, and spirit. A support network. Not a business network, but a genuine “I see you” empathetic kinship network where we are seen, heard, and heartfelt with no strings attached.
• Wild and natural locations for environmental wellness as we rewild, connect with nature, and honor the wild woman within.
• Freedom to be ourselves without judgment. Here, we are free to be our true selves as long as we are kind and accepting of one another.

The video below contains images from our last retreat at Kalōpā.

The full retreat cost includes:

• 2 nights of shared accommodations in a sleepover-style cabin with bunk beds, beginning on Friday at 4 PM and ending on Sunday at 10 AM.
• 5 gluten-free vegan meals (with some vegetarian options) catered by Sweet Cane Cafe
• Sharing circles
• Sylvotherapy (forest bathing) basics
• A group trail hike (barefoot optional)
• Forest crown wildcrafting
• Dance party with somatic movement and dance release
• 'Free Being' time with lawn activities (bring your hula hoops, drums, wings, etc)
• Possible pop-up offerings from other guests
• Whatever else flows naturally from our community of women (camp songs, moon dancing, etc.)
• Wild Women Hawai'i shirt (while supplies last)

What's not included:

• transportation to/from Kalopa Park (you will be responsible for your transportation)
• flight and travel expenses for our off-island sisters
• travel insurance
• sleeping bag, padding, towels, & toiletries

The journey of this retreat will fulfill its namesake in that everyone will chip in to help it run smoothly. We will set up our women’s circle space inside the dining lodge for our nighttime sharing circles, and be outdoors as much as possible during the day. Guest permitting, we will offer pop-ups*. Because we will be in a public park and for a shorter length of time, this retreat will be much more light and fun than our other private retreats and is therefore priced accordingly for affordability.

Sweet Cane Cafe will cater our healthy and delicious meals. Everything will be gluten-free and vegan-friendly with some vegetarian side options. Most of Sweet Cane's food is naturally gluten-free with mostly vegan options. It's delicious!

Everyone will be required to fill one cleanup shift in the lodge. Sweet Cane will set up our meals and you will work one shift to clean up. (Plates and utensils will be compostable.) Details will be provided when you sign up. The more women we have join us for this retreat, the more enjoyable the shifts will be. This makes the retreat much more affordable and community-inspired with all hands in. You will have access to a signup list after you register, so the earlier you sign up, the better choice of shifts you will have. Everyone will also help maintain the retreat space, add blankets and cushions to our gathering space, and work together to take down camp on our final morning.

Fair Warning: this retreat is rustic. The basic cabins have eight wooden bunk beds and one bathroom per eight women. There may or may not be padding on the wood bed platform. You will bring your own bedding, padding, towels, camp chair, mat, etc. You will be asked to bring cushions, quilts, and blankets for the women's lodge circle space to help make it comfortable and a true community space.

*Pop-up activities are side offerings that guests have brought to share individually with other guests during Free Being time. This is entirely optional. Money will not be exchanged or requested. These are not group classes or workshops. Instead, they are one-on-one offerings. Some ideas include outdoor body painting, reiki, drumming, tarot readings, pedicures, and henna. Our Networking Policy will apply.​

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