Ferienunterkünfte in Volcano

I will lead you through a 75 minute hatha yoga practice tailored to your unique experience with yoga. From beginner to advanced, all yogis welcome! My personal practice was passed on to me through parampara (oral tradition) from my compassionate guru, Yogi Charu. We will start with mantra and intention setting, moving into pranayama (breath work), flow through asana (physical postures), and end with a short meditation of gratitude. Following our practice, you will receive a cold, organic, fresh-pressed juice to quench and revive you as we go on a short loop trail walk through the Fern Forest. You will see shades of green that only exist here on the Big Island and many types of different ferns. We may be joined by the one or all of the four friendly resident dogs who live here on our walk. Other things to note: Your comfort and ease are both put in focus here. Yoga offered is all-levels and fit to your preferences. Hand washing is required before our practice together and clean, sanitized yoga mats are available to borrow.

We will begin the session with pranayama, breathing to focus inwardly. I teach a special mudra, or hand gesture, to go along with the breathing. Following we will start some simple asanas, postures, to warm up. We then move into vinyasa, flow yoga. I usually start with a basic 'sun salutation' which I learned in India. After vinyasa flow, we will practice the standing postures for balance. The session will conclude with stretching and complete relaxation in 'savasana' on the floor. Other things to note No experience is necessary before attending this yoga session. We will move at your own pace, making modifications to fit the practice to you.

One and a half hour session includes safety briefing, fitting and use of equipment, snorkeling techniques, snorkel tour and fish identification. I will help you quickly learn to snorkel and take you out to meet Hilo's beautiful fish. I will answer questions and teach you how to be an ocean ambassador/steward. Come see Hilo's beautiful fish and coral gardens! Other things to note This is a snorkel lesson and guided tour. NOTES 1. Leave valuables locked in your car 2. Rain or shine, no refunds for rain (exceptions: high surf advisories, park closure) 3. If you have some snorkel skills, we can just do the guided tour

A Pack Goat Petting Zoo! Upon arrival to the farm, I will greet guests and discuss the homestead, the available facilities and farm bio-sanitation protocols. I will present "goat etiquette 101" with guests and answer questions. We will take a short 2-3 minute walk through parts of the farm, over grass trails, to the "petting zoo" area and engage in feeding and socializing with anywhere from 2-10 friendly, naturally-horned, goats. I will demonstrate how to "saddle up" a pack goat and allow guests to take a short "goat walk" with our friendly trail companions! After guests have an opportunity to spend time with the pack goats and other farm animals, you are welcome to relax and enjoy hand-selected, in-season, local fruits, hand crafted chocolate, and more! You may byo lunch to enjoy in a primitive, yet comfortable garden space. Weather permitting, we have lovely views of Mauna Kea. CONVENIENT! ALL services are available only 3 miles from our farm in Pahoa town. -Farm-fresh fruits, vegetables & hand-made goods are sometimes available for purchase. -Terrain varies and accommodations are made for individual ability. -Longer Hikes & Customizations Available for guests, INQUIRE Other things to note Good for small kids, limited time and/or those desiring a less strenuous activity. Good for group size 2-6. This experience will be cancelled in case of heavy rain.

Aloha and Welcome as we gather around the information table at Sharkey's 100-year old farmhouse in the historic plantation village of Papaikou. Sample our freshly brewed 100% Hawaiian coffee or cacao tea, grown right here on the farm. From there we begin an easy walk through our orchards where you'll learn about Hawaiian coffee growth and production. Interwoven behind the coffee are rows of cacao trees. Depending on the time of year, you can usually see tiny flowers and large, multi-colored pods hanging from trunks and branches. Long, heavy vanilla vines grow up the cacao trees, nature's perfect trellis! We'll show you how each vanilla orchid is delicately hand-pollinated to produce long "hands" of vanilla beans. We'll then proceed to the "Slab" where the pods are 'cracked' before the fermentation process. Next we move into the greenhouse where flats of newly planted seedlings just beginning their journey grow alongside large screens filled with coffee and cacao beans slowly drying to perfection. Finally we'll move into our certified Chocolate Kitchen where the Magic happens! Who wants a taste? Free samples! Other things to note Parents, please supervise young children at all times and be respectful of the areas marked Private. (Zen Treehouse Retreat is for registered guests only). There are no stairs to navigate and the restroom is equipped with handrails. We are a working farm and invite you to enjoy your surroundings!