# Event Details - **Event Name**: Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-10:00) - **Event Description**: A special retreat on the slopes of Hualālai volcano, on the Kona side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Unplug, breathe, wander, soften.About this EventRetreat RegistrationSoften is a women’s retreat held in a rare cloud forest on the slopes of Hualalai,where mist drifts through ancient trees and the earth smells of bark and rain.We’ll wander quiet trails,unplug while the forest breathes around us,and feel ourselves soften.​​Full retreat details here: wildwomenhawaii.com/softenThere you’ll find:• The daily rhythm• Clear terms & boundaries• Answers to common questions🌿 What’s Included3 nights in our private retreat home, nestled in a rare cloud forest on Hualalai on the Kona side of the Big IslandDaily nourishing vegetarian meals by one of Hawaii’s most exclusive chefsDigital detox — a break from overstimulationWelcome gift with grounding items to support your retreat journeyNature-based ceremony to open the retreat with warm intentionSlow, sensory forest experiences each day, including:◦ Introductory forest tour◦ Guided forest therapy◦ Silent nature walk◦ Sensory trail exploration focusing on forest medicineAfternoon tea and handwork — creating a gemstone suncatcher or forest-inspired tree jewelryReflection journaling, woven gently into our group rhythmPressure-free sharing circles by candlelightSomatic grounding practices to help regulate and restore your nervous systemClosing celebration with movement, music, and embodied joy🌿 What’s Not IncludedAirfare to Kona Airport (KOA)CFAR Travel Insurance (recommended)🌿 Before You BookSpecial Bonuses (for a short time):• Hawai‘i Island guests: Receive 3 months in The Hearth Circle—a gentle, in-person women’s gathering held monthly in my Hilo studio.• Off-island travelers: Enjoy complimentary airport pickup and drop-off from Kona (KOA).🌿 Early Pricing begins at $2,700Current pricing reflects our early launch. These opening rates are available for a short window.🌿 For women not seeking bougie or rusticbut something beautifully balancedCraving elevated nourishmentnervous system peacethe quiet medicine of the forestand a place to come back to yourselfDiscerningOpen-heartedNature-lovingLikely 35 and olderFrom Hawai‘i or beyondIf this speaks to your heartYou belong here🌿 Room OptionsWe’ll be a small group of up to 8 women. All rooms include 3 nights, 8 chef-prepared meals, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, and all retreat activities.Private King Room (2 available)• A serene private room with a King bed• Best for those craving full solitudeShared Studio Suite (1 available)• 2 women booking together (Queen + Full trundle)• Full-length privacy curtains; shares hallway to bathroomShared Bunk Room (4 beds)• Shared room with 2 bunks• 2 Lower Queen bunks and 2 Upper Twin bunksAll prices include Eventbrite fees. Hawai‘i GET tax added at checkout.🌿 Learn MoreThis listing holds booking info only. For full retreat details, terms, FAQs, and more photos:👉 wildwomenhawaii.com/softenPrivate King Room1 guestPrivate King Room - 2 rooms availableA fully private room for women who need more space or solitude. Whether you’re navigating health needs, sleep sensitivities, or simply prefer quiet restoration, this room is offered to support your peace of mind and body. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/50d6acf0-6b74-11f0-8485-73a665f8373f-rimg-w1107-h740-dc8f6244-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/511a45a0-6b74-11f0-8485-73a665f8373f-rimg-w1107-h740-dc7a2f14-gmir.jpg The Studio Suite (Shared for Two)2 guestsOne queen bed + one full-size trundlePlease select 2 tickets at checkout to reserve the full suite.Tucked just off the main lanai, this spacious forest-view suite is filled with soft light and quiet beauty. It’s a peaceful nook designed for two women booking together looking to share a cozy nest.The suite includes a queen bed and a full-size trundle tucked below. Think sleepover vibes with better lighting and more comfort. You two can decide who gets which bed—or trade off halfway through for fun. This is a soft cocoon wrapped in forest air, best suited for those who already are at ease together.The suite is a fully dedicated sleeping space during your stay with heavy privacy curtains drawn. Outside of the curtained space, it shares hallway access to the bathroom with a washer/dryer nook that may be used during the day. Your curtained suite remains private and untouched throughout. No one will enter your space, and the heavyweight full-length curtains create a peaceful sense of enclosure and rest. The bathroom is shared with one of the king bedrooms. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/51646e00-6b74-11f0-a849-bbb5517a0619-rimg-w1107-h740-dc91a8bf-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/51aebd70-6b74-11f0-a849-bbb5517a0619-rimg-w1107-h740-dcd59047-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/51f03340-6b74-11f0-a849-bbb5517a0619-rimg-w1107-h740-dcc17a5d-gmir.jpg Studio Suite layout — The curtain-drawn bed space becomes fully private during the retreat. The bathroom (shared with one King Room) is accessed externally through the King Room or hallway and not through the sleeping area. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/522bb5a0-6b74-11f0-8485-73a665f8373f-rimg-w1107-h740-dc79472d-gmir.jpg The Sisterhood Room (Shared Bunk Room)Lower Bunk (Queen) or Upper Bunk (Twin)This shared room is for women who genuinely want to be in community.Cozy and welcoming, the Sisterhood Room is ideal for those who feel nourished by presence—by quiet conversations, shared rhythms, and the simple comfort of not being alone.The space includes two queen lower bunks and two twin upper bunks, arranged with care.The shared bathroom is located just off the covered lanai, through the French doors (pictured). https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/529ee9d0-6b74-11f0-a849-bbb5517a0619-rimg-w1107-h740-dcc28b62-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/52ebd150-6b74-11f0-8485-73a665f8373f-rimg-w1107-h740-dc902e10-gmir.jpg This retreat is led by Michelle Gallagher Escobar, a longtime Hawai‘i resident, women’s circle leader, and somatic anxiety coach. With a gentle, grounded approach, she weaves together body-based practices, forest therapy, and nervous system wisdom to create an environment where women feel safe to exhale, reconnect, and soften into themselves again.Meals are crafted by Chef Bethany Reid, one of the most sought-after private chefs on the island. Each dinner is a multisensory experience—colorful, nourishing, and made with intention. From her years of private chef work to her intuitive culinary style, Beth brings warmth, creativity, and the kind of quiet luxury that makes every meal feel like a celebration. All meals are proudly vegetarian. This is not a “health retreat menu.” It’s deeply satisfying, memory-making food—designed to support your body and spirit.Soften is a small, peaceful women’s retreat held with great care in Hawaii’s Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary.This page holds your booking options.To explore the full retreat experience, please visit:🌿 WildWomenHawaii.com/SoftenThere you’ll find:• A sample daily rhythm• Clear terms & boundaries• Answers to common questions______________The retreat takes place in one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on Earth—the Kona Cloud Forest. This private sanctuary, nestled on the slopes of Hualālai, is home to towering trees, rare mosses, and a soft mist that drifts through the forest like breath. It's a place where time slows, the nervous system unwinds, and something ancient begins to stir inside you.You won’t find this forest on a typical tourist path. This is a protected sanctuary—quiet, alive, and deeply restorative.Take 15 minutes to breathe with the cloud forest. The meditation video below was filmed by the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary—the same sacred place where Soften will be held. As the caretakers describe it:Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is a heart-centered, family-led reforestation project and nature sanctuary within the only tropical cloud forest in the United States. For over 40 years, we’ve been restoring and protecting this unique ecosystem by planting trees while offering mindful forest experiences. We invite guests to connect deeply with the land through regenerative ecological tours and wellness experiences. The Sanctuary is home to an extraordinary diversity of trees and plants—featuring native Hawaiian species as well as sacred and rare flora from tropical forests around the world. Rooted in ecological stewardship, cultural reverence, and community connection, KCFS offers transformative experiences that inspire awe, healing, and a renewed sense of harmony with the Earth.https://youtu.be/h9VS10Ynm0E?si=Gj-gRGfFyCR6Kf4qCancellation PolicyWe know life is unpredictable. This policy honors the deep care and costs that go into holding retreat space.• 60+ days prior: 80% refund (excluding Eventbrite + payment fees)• 45–59 days prior: 50% refund (excluding Eventbrite + payment fees)• 0–44 days prior: No refund due to fixed retreat costsIf we cancel the retreat: you receive a full refund, including all fees and tax.Thank you for understanding that this boundary is not about lack of care—but about honoring the unseen work that makes this retreat possible.Need More Info?More details and images can be found at:🌿 https://www.wildwomenhawaii.com/softenStill have questions?Feel free to reach out to Michelle directly:📧 wildwomenhawaii@gmail.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kailua-kona/soften-a-women’s-retreat-in-a-cloud-forest-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii/100001487270629489 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, food-drinks, trips-adventures, meditation, candlelight-concerts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5799.75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kailua-Kona - **state**: HI - **country**: United States - **location**: Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary - **lat**: 19.70570949999999 - **long**: -155.9473892 - **full address**: Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, 73-1865 Hao Street, Kailua-Kona, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/507797a750ee054d9dfb5d6e181d82a11a4eec5296a2b3893333ed81ebcecd54-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1c2c30-gmir.jpg?v=1753680785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii being held? - **A:** Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am at Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, 73-1865 Hao Street, Kailua-Kona, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii? - **A:** Tickets for Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii are priced at USD 5,800 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPrivate King RoomUSD 3,605 + USD 155 taxAvailableStudio Suite (Shared for Two)USD 5,800 + USD 250 taxAvailableThe Sisterhood Room – Lower Bunk (Queen)USD 2,874 + USD 124 taxAvailableThe Sisterhood Room – Upper Bunk (Twin)USD 2,822 + USD 122 taxAvailableKona Airport Shuttle (Round Trip)FreeLimited - **Q**: Who is organizing Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii? - **A:** Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii is organized by Wild Women Hawai'i. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Soften: A Women’s Retreat in a Cloud Forest on the Big Island of Hawaii is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kailua-Kona, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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