p h e n o m e n a

an embodied retreat

join us in for 7 days, 6 nights in

Pahoa, Hawai’i, August 22-28 2025

what would it feel like to be in

communion with land and body?

to be in the presence of youR phenomena
and the earth’s phenomena?

Hey! We’re Kendra & Malia, both embodied practitioners with a passion for integrating relationship to land, body, and community asking the question:

“what would it be like to not rush? To pause? And listen to the space in between to learn about ourselves from a sensory dialogue. What emerges when we rest, and when we play?”

image of woman, Kendra Adler, brown hair, of jewish decent, lying on rocks and sand with a gentle smile on her face.
image of Malia Wright, mixed asian woman, brown hair, looking off into the distance with a kind smile.

We invite you
to EBB with us,
to RETREAT with us
on these sacred lands.

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who is this for?

People who:

  • Have been longing for community and connection

  • Are activists, socially oriented people, practitioners, coaches, healers, teachers, explorers, seekers, resters, creators, humans

  • Feel rushed day to day and want to slow down

  • Feel disconnected from land

  • Feel disconnected from self

  • Want embodied tools for exploration, play, and rest

  • Have said recently, “I’m so tired”, “I just want to be in community”, or “I just want to play!”

  • Want to learn how to listen to your body

  • through embodied practice?

  • Want to learn how to listen to the earth

    through embodied practice?

lay of the land

  • 7 days, 6 nights

  • Somatic movement exploration daily with land
    and community

  • Learn various somatic approaches: Body-Mind Centering®, Ayurvedic Lineage, Word As Movement.

  • A space to fully rest and digest

  • Sleep in cabins with screens to feel the ocean breeze, hear the sounds of the land & drift into sleep.

  • Meals made with loving hands, locally sourced or
    grown on-site

  • 15-minute jungle walk to the ocean and volcanic thermal ponds

  • Excursions and embodied explorations with Kehana Black Sand Beach & Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

  • For all bodies, all movement levels, all experiences

  • Airport Transfers from Hilo International

    Airport (ITO) on August 22nd and

    28th provided.

Does this spark curiosity?

Somatic Inquiry

Close your eyes
Imagine
Your body as rest, arriving to rest
Met with fern, palm, stone, ocean
Space to be in your body, to be held by your body

Does your body desire this invitation?

Imagine your body in conversation with sand, gecko, and rain to move with, respond with, learn with.

Imagine that seed of inspiration, wisdom, connecting, erupting to be
Embodying the phenomena of you
From a somatic listening place

Does your body crave embodied tools?

Imagine being in circle, in community
With all relations of this place
Asking questions to unravel, to understand, to discover Pathways of possibilities

This is a retreat of somatic explorations with body and land. A 7 day container to rest, to listen, and to play as a personal alchemical remedy for creativity, rejuvenation, and vision making. We will move, we will write, we will create, and we will explore from these embodied centers.

lands of the property at KMEC, very green with cabin in the background, blue skies and a rainbow.
lands of the property at KMEC, very green with cabin in the background, blue skies and a rainbow.

Our nest

Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center (KMEC) in Pahoa, Hawai’i, offers a wonderful spiritual uplifting environment to heal and grow. Located a half mile from the beach, this sanctuary has access to swimming, fresh fruits, thermal ponds and the newest black sand beach in the world created by the 2018 lava flow. We will be fed by this land, by the stewards who take care of them, and we will return the gesture of care.

We will be fed by food made by land and
caring hands.

We will sleep in cabins with screens to feel the ocean breeze, hear the sounds of the land & drift you into sleep.

We will remember how to be with self & community.

We will be…phenomena.

Each day we will anchor in somatic practice with body and with land.

We will visit, connect, and move w/ Kehana Black Sand Beach & Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Each day there will be space to rest + play with our local beach & volcanic thermal heated pools.

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graphic design using elements of the mountains
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FAQs

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  • To cultivate an intimate experience, this retreat is capped at 12 participants.

    • Roundtrip ground transportation to/from Hilo International Airport*

    • 6 nights lodging at Kirpal Meditation & Ecological Center

    • Daily workshops, excursions and explorations led by Malia and Kendra

    • Plant-based and gluten-free meals prepared by professional chefs

    • An hand gathered curiosity and exploration toolkit

    • Free time to explore the property, visit the nearby soaking thermal pools and new black sand beaches, or enjoy your personal practice

    *Ground transportation included if arriving/departing August 22 and 28, 2025

    • Airfare to/from Hilo International Airport

    • Gratuity for the wonderful staff

    • Travel insurance (We recommend Travelex insurance)

  • If you wish to cancel your retreat registration you must notify us in writing at info@ebbwithus.com.

    Once we’ve received your notice, cancellation will take effect subject to the following:

    Cancel prior to Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025:

    • Full refund (less $500 nonrefundable deposit)

    • If cancellation takes place prior to Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, any payments made will be refunded minus your $500 nonrefundable deposit.

    Cancel after Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 & prior Thursday, May 22nd, 2025:

    • 50% refund (less $500 nonrefundable deposit)

    • If cancellation takes place after Tuesday, April, 22nd, 2025 & prior Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, 50% of the retreat payments paid up to date of cancellation will be forfeited plus the $500 nonrefundable deposit.

    Cancel after May 22nd, 2025:

    • No refund

    • If cancellation takes place after May 22nd, 2025, 100% of the retreat price will be forfeited.

    Please note: We are sorry but injury and illness do not disqualify you from any of the above cancellation policies. No exceptions will be granted.

    Cancellations due to COVID still fall within the parameters of the general refund policy.

    We recommend travel insurance to help you plan for the unexpected.

    Reminder: $500 deposit due with registration is nonrefundable.

  • To support our efforts to have the financial means to prepare your retreat to the best ability, paying in full is preferred if you have the means, BUT, Yes! Payment plans are available!

    Payment plans run over a 5 month period starting at $550 per month.

    Your registration is activated by paying a $500 nonrefundable deposit. (either the first payment of recurring payment or the first $500 if paid in full)

  • We want to make sure the retreat is supportive and safe for everyone.

    Guest safety is a priority for Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center. All guests will be required to follow public health regulations from state and country departments at all times. Closer to the retreat those current guidelines will be sent to all participants and staff.

    In addition to following state and country guidelines, participants *may* be required to provide the following by Company and/or Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center, depending on the current state of affairs:

    • Negative Covid test between 24-72 hours prior to arrival at Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center on Friday, August 22nd, 2025

    Failure to comply with any government COVID safety requirements, Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center protocols, will result in your forfeit of the retreat experience, any costs paid to the retreat, and any out of pocket expenses.

    COVID testing expenses will be at the cost of retreat participant.

    Cancellations due to COVID still fall within the parameters of the general refund policy.

  • Find the schedule here!

  • Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center (KMEC) in Pahoa, Hawai’i, offers a wonderful spiritual uplifting environment to heal and grow. Located a half mile from the beach, this sanctuary has access to swimming, fresh fruits, thermal ponds and the newest black sand beach in the world created by the 2018 lava flow.

    About a 75-minute drive from Hilo International Airport, Kirpal Meditation and Ecological Center [KMEC] is a 10-acre organic orchard with over 30 different trees planted with the intention of providing food and healing.

    KMEC celebrates life in its myriad forms. We live in harmony with the jungle environment, which means you will probably encounter harmless creatures such as spiders, geckos and occasionally mongoose.

    We have the least amount of mosquitos on this side of the island due to our constant trade winds, and we do provide 100% natural repellents if you need it. Our accommodations are simple and comfortable, with no televisions or phones.

  • KMEC enjoys Hawaii’s ideal climate: Light ocean breezes, sunny days, pleasant year-round temperatures (65-85°F) and occasional tropical showers.

  • Hilo International Airport (airport code ITO).

    The airlines that fly in/out of ITO:

  • Transfers to/from Hilo International Airport [ITO] to KMEC is included in the price of the retreat if they fall on the retreat dates of October 2 and October 8, 2024 only.

    Transfers included with the retreat costs include (1) one-way from ITO to KMEC and (1) one-way transfer from KMEC to ITO Airport.

    Anything outside of these transfer dates will be at your own expense.

    *masks may be required during shuttle travel*

    We suggest arriving at ITO by 3pm on October 2, 2024.

    This will allow you plenty of time to gather your luggage and make the 60-minute journey to KMEC in time for sunset, dinner and “Opening Circle” (If arriving at that time isn’t a possibility, not to worry!).

    We suggest departure flights to be booked after 3pm on October 8th, 2024.

  • If you are looking to book a room at the double room rate but plan on traveling solo, we can help you with that!

    We are happy to pair you up with a fellow traveler looking for a roommate during the retreat.

    Please email us at info@ebbwithus.com if you are interested in getting paired with a roommate.

  • The KMEC cabins have all been built by hand and are designed to be in harmony with the trees and nature surrounding them.

    KMEC is a fully integrated with state-of-the-art solar power and water purification systems, yet still has all the features of any “on-grid” facility, including:

    • Normal flush toilets

    • Instant hot water

    • Full electricity in each room

    • Free WiFi

    This ensures you are comfortable and never feel like you are “off-grid” living.

    KMEC amenities include:

    • Fresh linens, blankets and towels

    • Full service laundry facility

    • Comfortable beds

    • Free wireless internet service

    • Ocean views over the orchard

    • Sound of the surf in the distance

    • Salt water swimming in thermal warm ponds just a half mile away at Isaac Hale Park

    • Safe, peaceful, healing ambiance with many flowering plants

    • Freshest air on the planet from the fragrant Trade Winds

    • Clear and beautiful star gazing

  • We will bring in the intention to unplug during this retreat. To create the most space to connect with our environment.

    If there is an emergency, AT&T phone and data works fine at KMEC. KMEC has poor Verizon reception and other carriers vary. Wifi connected forms of communication will also work. There is no landline onsite.

    Wireless internet is available in many areas of the property. Usage is free. There is wi-fi at the dining area and yoga studio. Large downloads are strongly discouraged (it slows down bandwidth for everyone).

  • You will have an opportunity to share your dietary concerns. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.

    All meals at KMEC are plant-based, gluten-free, and prepared onsite by professional chefs. When possible the meals incorporate ingredients from the 10-acre organic orchard.

  • Our suggested items so your retreat experience is most comfortable:

    • A personal Journal & pen

    • Art supplies (option to bring crayons, pastels, colored pencils or watercolors, etc)

    • Disposable camera or point and shoot camera (digital or film) if you want to stay “offline” and off your phone

    • Reef-safe sunscreen

    • Comfortable clothing and layers

    • Comfy movement clothes

    • Bathing suit (2-3 might be nice to have)

    • Sunglasses

    • Sun hat

    • Sandals, flip flops

    • Walking shoes for exploring the property (shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty)

    • Lidded tea/coffee mug

    • Reusable water bottle

    • Personal hygiene items

    • Any medications/supplements you use

    • Headlamp/small flashlight

    • Earplugs & Eye mask (especially if sharing a room or sensitive to nighttime nature sounds)

  • Due to the nature of the property, there are stairs and rough lands. If you to have an accessibility request that will make your experience better, please email us at info@ebbwithus.com.

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RATES + ROOMS

RATES + ROOMS

meditation pavillion at KMEC, wooden cabin with palm trees surrounding

Take a moment to tune into our room options
and accompanying pricing.
Feel into what space would feel the best
for you and your being!

my body is
saying yes!

Our retreat is not an ending,
but an in-between moment.
Tuning into the phenomena
of yourself, and the
aliveness within the earth.
This creates a ripple effect
in our personal ecosystem and
our communal ones.
May this space
continue to
teach us for many cycles
after we gather.


We hope to see you there.

Much love, 
Malia & Kendra

*we want to acknowledge that this experience is on native Hawaiian land. To honor the caretakers of the land and acknowledging the sacredness of this place a portion of the proceeds from this retreat will go towards an organization to support these intentions.