Kahaluʻu Ma Kai - Kailua Kona, HI

Prepare to immerse in the sacred ʻāina of Kahaluʻu Ma Kai: Educational Hub and Place of Intelligence

Kahaluʻu Ma Kai - Kailua Kona, HI

Prepare to immerse in the sacred ʻāina of Kahluʻu Ma Kai: Educational Hub and Place of Intelligence

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RATES & LOCATION DETAILS - Koa Wāhine: Hoʻihoʻi Pilina (restoring sacred connetions)

Spend 3 and 1/2 days with us on the sacred ʻāina of Kahaluʻu Ma Kai – located in the heart of Kailua Kona. Due to the nature of this retreat, there are prerequiste trainings in order to advance throughout the whole schedule.

What’s Included:

Full retreat schedule as seen on our Retreat Schedule page.
Bring your own picnic dinner and join us as we get to know one another for a Sunset Picnic
Panel Discussion: Wāhine in Visible and Invisible Leadership: ‘Ike and Mana’o That Illuminates the Many Faces and Challenges of Leadership.
LIMITED – first come, first served:
- VIP private coaching with Kumu Manu (30-60 minutes) before and after classes.

What’s Not Included for Any Guests:

Travel insurance
Airfare
Transportation
Additional paid opportunities as noted.
Travel Visa fees

Please Note:

While this is a women’s retreat, please expect men to be on property for staffing.

RETREAT TICKET RATES

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*Ticket rates for full retreat schedule.

*OUR RATES DO NOT REFLECT TAX. HI STATE GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET) IS ADDED AT CHECK OUT.

Kānaka/Kamaʻāina – $300

Standard – $450

*Pricing does not include tax. HI State GET will be added at check out.

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Exclusive savings for Kānaka Maoli and Kamaʻāina wāhine.

Full 3 & 1/2 days of immersion.

Panel discussion on wāhine in leadership

Tickets available as long as spaces are open.

If you want to book for a group please email us at koa.wahine.retreats@gmail.com

KAHALUʻU MA KAI – KAILUA KONA, HI

Big Islandʻs Place of Intelligence: An Educational Hub by Kamehameha Schools

Kahaluʻu Ma Kai is a culturally and historically significant 22-acre shoreline property owned by Kamehameha Schools. Once the site of the Keauhou Beach Hotel, it has been restored and transformed into an educational and cultural center that preserves five ancient heiau, traditional poʻo, and vital Hawaiian learning grounds.

Formerly a highly prized residence for Hawaiian royalty (aliʻi) and an intellectual training ground for leaders, the property serves today as a place for Native Hawaiian ʻāina-based education, STEM programs, and cultural exchange.

Restored Sacred Sites: The complex is home to five significant heiau: Mākoleʻā, Keʻekū, Hāpaialiʻi, Kapuanoni, and Hale o Papa.

Kahaluʻu Ma Kai was known historically as a Hālau Lololo, which translates to a “place of deep knowledge, intelligence, and high-level learning”. In ancient Hawaiʻi, this coastal area in West Hawaiʻi was not just a royal residence, but a specialized training ground where the aliʻi and leaders went to master the complex skills needed to govern effectively.

All the ruling chiefs of Hawaiʻi Island resided at Kahaluʻu at various points in history. It served as an elite political and intellectual hub.

Training Ground for Leaders: Aliʻi did not just inherit power; they had to earn the right to lead by proving their intelligence and capability. Kahaluʻu was where they studied statecraft, military strategy, resource distribution, and oral history.

Mastering Sustainability: Chiefs learned how to manage the land and sea using the ahupuaʻa system. The area itself was a model of abundance, filled with natural wells, fruit trees, and exceptionally rich fishing grounds.

CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT THE MOʻOLELO & RESTORATION OF THIS ʻĀINA.