Why we love Hawaii

The air is soft and slightly damp; it caresses the skin. The sun is not too harsh, it just feels good, and is normally accompanied by wind. When it rains, it’s still warm. Tropical rain isn’t a hassle, it just washes everything clean and green and makes you feel the same way. You can walk outside early in the morning or in the middle of the night in bare feet and feel comfortable.

The island is a sensuous place; the way it feels and smells and surrounds you, it is a healing place, it feels good here, gentle, supportive, and regenerative. There is sweetness in the air, the fragrance of flowers, of things growing and blooming all year round; citrus blossoms, plumeria, ginger, coffee flowers. The feel of salt water and the silence under the water, the world of the fish and turtles, makes you sleepy and relaxed, you feel light and supported.

Hawaii is filled with life year-round, there is constant birdsong. You can also hear waves crashing. There are no trains, no freeways, etc. on the Big Island so you can hear the wind blowing through palm leaves, which sounds like a gentle rain.

People are kind and let you in. They wave, say "hello," and take the time to “talk story."

It’s easy to sleep here, our guests often comment on how well they sleep: it is the perfect temperature at night (not too cold, not too warm), and it is perfectly silent (except for
crickets and waves)

Eating fresh-picked papaya and drinking rich Kona coffee at breakfast is a wonderful way to start the day. There are a lot of farms on the Big Island and we enjoy a bounty of good food here: fruit, vegetables, and lots of fresh fish. We feel healthy.