Due to the current pandemic, all of our scheduled programming had to be cancelled for the summer and fall. We entered a hibernation mode for the summer time, shifting our focus to renovations and community building. Some wonderful improvements to our facilities include: Brand new deck, ready to accommodate larger groups to enjoy outdoor dining & activities New/Old entryways, connecting the old Mamalahoa Hwy to present usage Silver oak gate : Our first beautiful example of us

Shinrin-yoku is an ancient practice but the term was coined in 1982 by Tomohide Akiyama. The Japanese term shinrin-yoku means “forest bathing”. This metaphorical term is a gentle practice of connecting with nature by spending quality time in a forest, generally two or more hours. The human body is deeply rooted in nature but the problem that we are seeing in today’s society is that more and more people are being removed and disengaged from the natural world. A 2014 United Nat

The holidays are right around the corner! We know that parents and families are gift shopping, making holiday plans, cooking ono-licious food, and doing all they can to make this time of the year special and memorable for their children and loved ones. We want to offer a “Local Travel/Activity Guide” for anyone who is looking to plan a fun-filled day with their ʻohana. We like the idea of spending quality time with one another; exploring new landscapes, enjoying the natural

The dream realm is as mysterious as it gets and is not fully understood. Perhaps dreams predate human existence, since it is suggested that animals also dream. Where do they come from and what do they mean? We may never have precise answers to these questions but we can speculate from the place of mōʻike "dream interpretation". Dreams consist of a series of pictorial images and ideas that eventually elude us upon waking, yet they can impress long lasting feelings, emotions, a

As a little keiki, being outside was the most fascinating and wondrous place to be. There were trees to climb, heights to see, forests to crawl through, forts to build, and an ocean to swim in. The outdoors offered so much wonder and excitement! There was always something new to discover. When I was in preschool the phenomena of the desktop computer came into the picture and has never left, but it'll never replace nature and the joy of being outside. Time outdoors is truly ir