with Murshida Leilah Be
A special invitation for you…
This retreat is for women who long to come together in silence, and stillness …slowing down into the sacred pause…tending to the needs of the heart-mind-body and soul.
Singing, chanting, dancing and breath-full awareness will accompany our silence.
We will create an atmosphere in which all feel held and naturally access our Innermost Self and our Innermost longings.
You will be gently guided to invite awareness, tenderness, wisdom, truth, equanimity, joy, and grief.
A message from Leilah:
“Beloved Friends on this Sublime Path of The Heart.
I am so delighted to be offering this upcoming women’s retreat in May on the Island of Hawaii. I am also so grateful to have Amara Karuna attending to the many details of the earth plane.
Years ago, Bodhi and I offered a 3 day silent retreat at our home in the jungle. As destiny would have it, we were a group of 8 women, so Bodhi kindly offered to be our chef.
It was spectacular.
Besides being in the bliss of ZIKR, and breath, we silently savored nourishing food, and smiled non verbal greetings to one another.
This retreat will be similar in format and in atmosphere. And I have no doubt that it will be 300 x more potent and blissful than before.”
Invitation Only
Afterwards: Hawaii Spirit Pilgrimage
Afterwards: Hawaii Spirit Pilgrimage
This is your private invitation, since this retreat will not be publicly announced. If you are interested, please let us know right away, so we can save you a spot.
Registration is limited to 35, and mureeds of Leilah will be given first priority. Only full time tickets for adults are available.
Afterwards: Hawaii Spirit Pilgrimage
Afterwards: Hawaii Spirit Pilgrimage
Afterwards: Hawaii Spirit Pilgrimage
After our silent time, you could join us for an optional, special 4 day adventure! Explore the Big Island's most amazing places, May 12-15,
guided by Timory McDonald and Amara Karuna
See info Here.
Free your spirit in silence.
- Join us in co-creating nurturing, inspiring sangha, in a lovely small retreat center with natural warm pools.
- Celebrate Mother's Day with a circle of sisters
- Dances of Universal Peace
- Sufi Zikr (singing)
- Breath and Walking Meditations
- Spiritual Discussions
- Rest and Rejuvenation
Share this special moment on beautiful Big Island, Hawaii!
Escape to paradise!
Escape to paradise!
Escape to paradise!
Deepen into silent meditation, zikr, Dances of Universal Peace and other spiritual practices.
Sharing hearts: Enjoy the company of those inclined to a spiritual path, with deep discussion and connection
Relax: and really enjoy a renewing vacation in paradise, with time for meditation, song and interfaith prayer.
WE welcome you!
Escape to paradise!
Escape to paradise!
Enter the lush natural wonders of Big Island, Hawaii, famous for its steamy hot springs, recent lava flows, black sand beaches and majestic mountains.
Two blocks down the road is an active steam vent where we can meditate and touch the active power of Pele.
Our time will include a journey to the hot ponds where the recent lava flow touched the ocean to form a black sand beach and swimable ponds.
The Site
Escape to paradise!
Logistics and details
We will be at a beautiful rural retreat near Pahoa on the green east side of Big Island, Hawaii.
See their web site at Puna Rainforest Retreat.
We will be providing wonderful organic meals. We have a lovely screen walled indoor dance space, and also a large outdoor lawn area.
Logistics and details
Logistics and details
Tickets are available for spaces in shared rooms and cottages on site, as well as private cabins and dorms a short walk down the road. A few spaces are open for local people to sleep in your homes.
Refunds:
Deposit is refundable up to one month before the event until April 6th, less a $50 admin fee.
After that we will refund all your payment less $50 if we can fill your spot, or half of it if we cannot.
Pricing- Program/food
Program and meals for 6 days: $725-850 Sliding scale, 3 meals/day (camp/RV included, housing extra)
Local residents sleeping at home with no meals, 6 days: $450-650 sliding scale (5 spots available)
Local resident work trade for event with meals (please apply first, 2 spots) $450 + 10 hours in set up and kitchen work. You may sleep at home or choose a housing option.
TO APPLY:
Fill out the registration form. After we send a confirmation, send a $100 deposit as soon as possible to hold your spot.
Full payment is due by April 6th, 2026.
You can use Venmo, Credit cards or Checks. We prefer checks.
More payment info will be sent when you register.
On site Housing
Housing is extra cost over the Program and Food fee.
On Site Options are:
A bed in a double or triple room in the main house or cottage:
Large bed: $75 per night, $375 for 5 nights
Single bed: $60 per night, $325 for 5 nights
A single room on site: $125 per night, queen bed $625 for 5 nts (1 available)
Bring your own tent and tarp and bedding: $0
Bring your own RV and bedding: $0
Nearby Housing
Nearby Housing
Nearby Housing
Housing is extra cost over the Program and Food fee.
Nearby on the same road, a one mile walk away, The spaces have electricity and outdoor composting toilets. A shuttle is available as needed. Options are:
Offsite Women's screened Quonset hut, 2 to 6 people, $30/night, $150 total
Offsite Private Cabin 1 mile away, $40-60 per night, check availability, $200- 300 for 5 nts
Staying offsite locally (best to have a car) No extra cost
Extra nights
Nearby Housing
Nearby Housing
You may also choose to join us for the right after the silent retreat, for ay125y1
You can choose to spend an extra night before or after the retreat for additional charge.
Extra nights do not include food - Price varies depending on housing $75- 130. You may also choose to join us right after the silent retreat, for Hawaii Spirit Pilgrimage, May 12-15, a tour of some of the most amazing natural places on Big Island.
Arrange this by contacting Amara. 808-982-6755
travel, Rides
Nearby Housing
Airport Pickups: We can provide pick ups from the Hilo airport, which is 40 minutes from the site, for $50 one way for one person, or $30 each for 2 or more.
We will help you carpool together.
Bring cash for the driver.
If you arrive at an odd time, such as late at night, expect to get an Uber or Taxi.
Or consider renting a car.
We cannot provide rides from the Kona Airport, as it is a two and a half hour drive. If you fly into Kona, expect to rent a car and you may want to arrive a day early and stay over there.
Foods
Event guidelines
Personal Foods: There will be limited room for personal food in coolers.
Our menu is vegetarian or vegan with focus on organic.
We provide a variety of dishes to cover the various dietary needs, but we are not able to cater to all special diets, so please bring supplemental foods you may need.. It is alright to bring jerky or canned meat if you need it.
Leave at Home: Alcohol or recreational drugs, valuables of any sort, pets of any kind or size.
Questions? email Amara at
Health
Event guidelines
Event guidelines
We will be taking steps to insure all of our health, including:
*requesting a period of you moving in a relatively tight bubble at least 5 days beforehand:
*refraining from going to large events,
*avoiding anyone who is sick,
*We will not do a rapid testing of everyone the day the event starts at the site.
*If you have any symptoms of illness, please do not come to the event. The Refund Policy applies.
*No vaccination required.
Event guidelines
Event guidelines
Event guidelines
* We ask for respect for the neighbors driving to the site, and keep voices low when outside the buildings.
* Please keep the site clean, leave no trace, give space and respect the animals and the private homes on the land.
* All interactions with others are by mutual consent, based on respect and clear communication
* Nudity in the shower and hot tub areas is OK.
* Refrain from wearing strong scents to help others who are chemically sensitive
* No loud public arguments or disturbances of any kind tolerated
* Keep quiet, especially in the dorms and camping area after 10 pm so others can sleep.