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Even though we talk a good story about being independent by growing our food locally and buying locally grown fruits and vegetables, it is not an easy thing to do. One exception is by growing and eating our local bananas. Farming for a living is tough. It is enough to drive you bananas, especially if…

In Japan, they even have a phrase for it to recognize it’s benefits as a legitimate form of wellness, and it’s called “shinrin-yoku”— which translate to forest bathing. But this isn’t about swimming, or even hiking. It’s about stepping into nature slowly, with all your senses awake.  It’s an ancient ritual that is only recently…

Every day is Mothers Day but officially this year, May 11th is Mothers Day.  If you forgot any of those favorite women in your life, you are in real trouble! Trying to wrack your brains for just the right last minute gift can be frustrating. Now let us consider some last minute gift ideas. This…

In a world of constant stimulation, breath is a direct pathway back to CALM. It’s free, portable, and profoundly effective. Just like rivers, trees, and winds have rhythms, so does your breath—and tuning into it can shift your entire state of being.  These three nature-inspired breath practices help you reset your nervous system and reconnect…

April showers bring Mayflowers or at least it used to be that way. Some parts of our island have had an extended lack of rain this spring. Everything is topsy turvy when it comes to weather patterns, but we are beginning to get some much needed rain both in East and West Hawaii. This should…

People protect what they feel connected to, and part of what we do in the forest is remind people how amazing it feels to connect with nature. This forest is filled with endless lessons, reminding us each day of the divine intelligence, harmony, and wisdom that lives in every plant and organism. Earth Day is…

Easter reminds us that life is a cycle of what appears to be death and rebirth. In cooler climates, it is what we learn by observing plants that go dormant in the winter only to sprout anew in the spring. Bulbs like crocus and daffodils are examples. Many types of bulbs are popular this time…

In a world where we’re confined by routines, there is something deeply liberating about moving our bodies freely in nature.  Our bodies are designed to move, and dance is one of the most natural ways to engage in movement. In this blog, we’ll explore the powers of movement in nature, and why we believe it’s…

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….