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This weekend is Palm Sunday and commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. According to the Gospels, it was a week before his crucifixion, when crowds greeted him with Date Palm leaves and shouted “Hosanna” acknowledging him as their king. He came riding on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9.This Sunday marks the beginning…

At Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, we believe Earth Month is about reconnecting—with nature, with the ʻāina, and with the small choices that shape our impact. Whether you live on the Big Island or are just visiting, here are 5 easy sustainability swaps that are as kind to the planet as they are simple to start. …

Mark your calendar for the Big Island Chocolate Festival April 10th to the 12th and learn everything from growing to eating cacao or chocolate. For details, check out: bigislandchocolatefestival.com. There you will find information on farm tours, educational presentations and the culminating gala event at the Waikoloa Beach Resort and Spa. Tickets to the many…

In a world of screens, schedules, and noise, the simplest way to find balance is by stepping outside and tuning in to the rhythms of nature. And there’s a reason why it feels so effortlessly good, like when we get our feet in the sand, or take that big deep breath when entering a forest….

March 28, 2025 By: Diane McWhirter Bringing people back to nature! Raised in Hawai‘i, I’m a family steward of a sacred space in the clouds, called Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary. When I was a teenager, my father purchased land on the West Side of Hawai’i island with the intention of reforesting it. At the time,…

Imagine stepping into a quiet space where a single note from a sound bowl sings, its vibrations washing over you like ripples in a still lake. The resonance isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you feel, deep in your body, as if awakening an ancient memory. This is the magic of sound healing, a practice…

If you are maintaining turf on a golf course, it has to be almost perfect. However most folks aren’t held to such high standards when it comes to a home garden. The important thing to know is that plants produce oxygen and sequester carbon thus helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the…

After 45 years of living in the cool mountain mists of Kaloko Mauka’s Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, we have decided to move. Life at 3000 feet elevation and 100 inches of well distributed precipitation makes almost anything easy to grow except ultra tropical plants like coconut palms and breadfruit. Due to getting older, we have…

Having trouble sleeping? Is your mind feeling anxious or overwhelmed from the day? Yoga is an incredibly effective way to calm the mind and nervous system, reduce stress, and promote feelings of relaxation within the body. If you can’t sleep, try melting the tension away and shaking off the overwhelm or stagnancy from the day…

The old saying that March comes like a lion and leaves like a lamb usually holds true, but this year, only time will tell. Spring flowering trees are on schedule like the cherry blossoms of upland Waimea. Check them out soon before they disappear for another year. As they begin to fade, blue jacaranda, silver…

There’s something about the great outdoors that sparks a child’s imagination like nothing else. Sticks become magic wands, rocks turn into buried treasure, and leaves become additions to fairy homes! Nature is the ultimate playground, there’s no waste, yet everything is at your disposal! If you’re looking for an easy, low-effort (very important for the…

These spots capture the uniqueness of Hawai’i Island and provide a variety of stunning images. Perfect for every occasion, whether you’re after couples, families, adventure, or nature photography!   (Photo Credit: Cadence Feeley in the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary http://cadenciaphotography.com/) Please treat every encounter with the land, no matter how many times you’ve been there,…