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High above the beaches of Kailua-Kona is a place where the ocean breeze turns to mist. One of Hawai‘i’s most quietly extraordinary places lies on the slopes of Mount Hualalai: the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. While most visitors to Kona head straight for the water, few realize that the lush canopy rising above the town…

Hawai‘i sanctuary recognized for setting new standards in environmental and community leadership   KAILUA-KONA, HAWAI‘I — The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary (KCFS) has been awarded the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Foundation’s 2025 Torch Award for Ethics, recognizing its leadership in values-driven business practices, environmental stewardship, and community impact. The BBB Foundation Torch Award for Ethics…

Most of us breathe around 20,000 times a day — yet rarely pause to notice how each inhale and exhale shapes our inner state. Breath is more than oxygen exchange; it’s a dial that tunes your brain chemistry and nervous system in real time. In this blog, we’ll explore three different ways of breathing —…

Every inch of Hawai‘i began as liquid fire — molten rock rising from deep within the Earth’s mantle, spilling into the sea, and hardening into land. The Big Island is still alive in this process — constantly reshaping itself through eruptions that birth two primary types of lava: pāhoehoe and ‘a‘ā. Though both come from…

Why Morning Sunlight Is Nature’s Most Powerful Reset Before caffeine, screens, or supplements — there was the SUN. Stepping outside in the first hour after sunrise does more for your mood, metabolism, and hormonal balance than most wellness hacks combined. Morning sunlight is the original biohack — syncing your circadian rhythm, boosting your happy hormones,…

As the air cools and the rhythms of the earth begin to slow, autumn invites us inward — a season for reflection, grounding, and warmth. At Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, this transition is celebrated through mindful connection to nature’s cycles. One of the simplest yet most profound ways to honor the season is through an…

For centuries, indigenous cultures have spoken of water as a living being, a carrier of memory, emotion, and prayer. Today, that ancient knowing is being revisited through the pioneering work of researchers like Dr. Masaru Emoto and Veda Austin, who invite us to revolutionize our understanding of water, seeing it as a form of consciousness…

When we walk through the Kona Cloud Forest, it’s easy to notice the towering trees, vibrant orchids, and the cool mist that softens the air. But beneath our feet lies the true foundation of this thriving ecosystem: the soil. Often overlooked, soil is not just dirt — it’s a living network that nourishes plants, animals,…

Nestled in the heart of the enchanted Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, Hale Punana—“The Nest” in Hawaiian—is an elevated jungle haven designed for groups ready to drop in, reconnect, and transform. This private 5-bedroom retreat sleeps and seats 10, making it the perfect size for gatherings, retreats, creative celebrations, or families seeking a unique forest escape….

Kona is more than a travel destination — it’s a living, breathing library of natural healing. With its rare cloud forests, volcanic soils, and ocean ecosystems, Kona offers a diversity of environments that restore balance, reduce stress, and inspire wellness. The Healing Power of Cloud Forests Kona’s cloud forests are biodiversity hotspots. Breathing in their…

Why do we feel calmer by the ocean, restored in the forest, and inspired under the stars? The answer lies in biophilia — our innate, evolutionary bond with the natural world. Understanding this connection can transform not only how we travel and design our spaces but also how we heal. What is Biophilia? Coined by…

In today’s fast-paced, screen-filled world, our bodies are craving a reset. Brains designed to eat berries in a cave are being bombarded with thousands of new stimuli and information every single day. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to strengthen your immune system isn’t found in a supplement bottle — it’s in nature…