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Return to the Garden: Awakening
Through Nature's Wisdom
Save the Date - October 3rd-10th
Hawaii Retreat
Members of Sacred Garden are invited to join us for a soul-stirring retreat in the heart of Kona, Hawaii, where the land itself becomes a teacher, guide, and sacred ally. This immersive pilgrimage invites you to step into deep communion with the natural world, weaving together ancient plant ceremonies, hands-on ecological practices, and heartfelt community connection-all set against the lush, untamed beauty of Hawaii's sacred landscape.
Sacred Garden has 10 spaces available at Opihihale Ethnobotanical Preserve, a 10-acre ancient Hawaiian rainforest lovingly stewarded by SGC elder Leanna Standish since 2003. This sacred land carries a profound legacy-originally cultivated by Dennis and Terence McKenna, Dr. Luis Luna, and Kathleen Harrison nearly 50 years ago. With permission, they brought sacred plants from Peru to the Big Island, where they have since flourished. Today, the preserve serves as both a sanctuary and home to revered plants such as B. caapi, P. viridis, S. divinorum, and Brugmansia species.
This retreat is designed to provide a seamless and immersive experience. Your donation of $2,250 includes airport pickup, nourishing meals, lodging, and three sacred ceremonies, allowing you to fully surrender into the journey with ease.
We anticipate high demand, so we can open up 3 additional ceremony spaces for guests staying overnight at an offsite location. We recommend Dragonfly Ranch and securing a rental car is recommended. Since you will be taking care of your own lodging and transportation, the price will be $2,250 if you register before June 30th.
This retreat is reserved for Sacred Garden Community Members who are Practitioners, meaning people who are tithing, confirmed, and have completed our health and safety screening process. Anyone who is interested in this retreat, but is not currently a member, has the opportunity to pursue membership through our registration process or can contact [email protected].
What Awaits You...
Dieta
Enjoy freshly baked breads, wholesome meals, and vibrant fruits and juices. The menu is mostly vegan, with non-vegan options available.
Sacramental Ceremonies
Three sacred plant ceremonies (Redwood, Roundhouse, and Heart) will be held within a deeply held community container, where the wisdom of the plants meets the power of shared intention.
Sacred Plant Preparation
Experience the sacred art of preparation, where ancient wisdom meets hands-on reverence. Through guided teachings, we’ll honor the plants, learn their stories, and engage in mindful preparation, deepening our connection to the sacrament and the land that nurtures it.
Ecological Activities may Include...
Sample Activity Schedule
(Subject to Change)
Friday, October 3rd
Guests arrive and are picked up at Kona airport and are taken to the main house or Dragonfly Ranch. Everyone will get settled in and then we will meet for dinner on the big deck at sunset.
Daily Flow:
Healthy Breakfast
Group Integration
Guided Forest Hikes and Ecological Actvities
Lunch
Relax/Downtime or Day Trips to Sightsee
Group Ceremony
Post Ceremony Meal
Friday, October 10th
You will be transported to the airport (please get flights out of Kona in the afternoon or evening so we don't have to make more than one trip!).
Become a Member of Sacred Garden Church
This transformational pilgrimage is a sacred offering reserved exclusively for members of the Sacred Garden community. If you feel called to join us on this journey, we would be honored to welcome you. Details on how to become a member and take the next step are outlined below.
Step 1: Attend a Confirmation Class
After attending our Confirmation Class you may become a Confirmed Member and get the right to vote in SGC elections.
Step 2: Tithing
To ensure SGC continues to thrive we ask our members to make a tax deductible donation at a level corresponding to their means, with scholarships available.
Step 3: Become a Practicioner
Members can then go through our intake process to become a Practitioner if they would like to be invited to Ceremony.
SGC Hawaii - Early Bird Blessing
Offered Exclusively to Sacred Garden Church Members, a week of presence, perception, and shared sacredness on the big island in Kona Hawaii. Includes full retreat access, meals, and shared open-space lodging on tri-folds on the second floor of the main house. Once registered you can upgrade to a private room. To learn about room upgrades contact, [email protected] Mahalo!