KONA SIDE
Hawaii Travel Advice for 2015 Mele a Hakuwale
PLEASE NOTE: Mele a Hakuwale is on the KONA side on the island.
All The Way In will be hosted on the HILO side of the island.
This page is ONLY about Mele a Hakuwale in 2015.
Travel Advice from our host David Blehert-the owner of Hale Kai retreat center
Guests fly into the airport at Kailua Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The airport is 28 miles north of our beach, or about an hour drive. We ask that groups or guests do not arrive to the retreat center earlier than 3 p.m. to check in, and that guests are out of their rooms by 10 a.m on departure day.
Living Arrangements at Hale Kai:
Hale Kai is like a tiny village in an old Hawaiian neighborhood - a unique cluster of wonderful spaces, each different and lovingly furnished. It is off the grid and solar-powered. Most rooms house 2 or 3 people, and so communal living is a fact of life in this setting.
(If you play and want to bring and instrument please feel welocme to bring your Instrument (guitar, etc.)
DO NOT OVER PACK--a few casual clothes...keep it simple.
please bring a journal and most important of all... a recording device !
Rhiannon's cell phone should you need it is 415-497-3520
and some advice from our host at www.yogaadventure.com
Ambient showers--Water to the non-heated showers is warm during the sunny days and cools down at night.
Climate-Temperatures year round at our home are in the 80's n the winter months and 90's in the summer months. our average rain fall is about 30 inches and recommended clothing is beach wear. Very little is needed day to day to be at our home, and that a warmer layer of clothing, i.e. sweatshirt and possible light rain gear or umbrella for the volcano park or Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa Volcanoes. Blue jeans, shoes and socks, jackets, etc will never be needed at our home.
Recommend: Sun hats, sun block, sunglasses, beach wrap, bathing suits, slippers (Hawaiian sandals easy to remove as no shoes allowed in our home. Please ask all participants to bring headlamps or flashlights. Llimited beach towels and sarongs can be purchased in our store if guests forget or are unable to pack beach towels
CONSIDER THIS....
Google Island Naturals down in Kanelio on the right in a small, very small mall called MANGO CRT. There are little restaurants along the way as well but this is a good place to pick foods they might want chocolate, wine etc & have a nice prepared lunch.
If they want snorkel gear they should stop & get it on the way down. Better to do these things so they don't have to drive back up the hill.
As always--please contact Margie for more info. With love , Margie mtfarmer@classactsontour.com 410-374-9059
Singers will be picked up by someone on Rhiannon's team in Kona (on Ali Drive) or from the KOA airport between 10 am and 2 pm)
Please be sure Margie knows your arrival and departure details. mtfarmer@classactsontour.com
Restaurant & market recommendations in Kona
For all who might be looking for a healthy and reasonably priced restaurant in Kona, there is a lovely place called Island Lava Java that serves a wonderful breakfast, lunch,and dinner. It is a great place to get yummy Kona coffee drinks - on Alii Drive overlooking the ocean.
There is a farmers' market in Kailua Kona by the church on Alii Drive with local fruit and wonderful jams and interesting jewelry, and sarongs. The "Lilikoi butter" that can be found there is eyes-rolled-back into your head delicious! And nice snorkel mask or googles will serve you well when we swim with the dolphins that are likely to appear once all the great singing starts...:)
Island Naturals down in Kailua Kona is in a very small mall called Mango Court. There are little restaurants along the way as well but this is a good place to buy natural foods (chocolate, wine, prepared foods).
Hawaii Travel Advice for 2015 Mele a Hakuwale
PLEASE NOTE: Mele a Hakuwale is on the KONA side on the island.
All The Way In will be hosted on the HILO side of the island.
This page is ONLY about Mele a Hakuwale in 2015.
Travel Advice from our host David Blehert-the owner of Hale Kai retreat center
Guests fly into the airport at Kailua Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii. The airport is 28 miles north of our beach, or about an hour drive. We ask that groups or guests do not arrive to the retreat center earlier than 3 p.m. to check in, and that guests are out of their rooms by 10 a.m on departure day.
Living Arrangements at Hale Kai:
Hale Kai is like a tiny village in an old Hawaiian neighborhood - a unique cluster of wonderful spaces, each different and lovingly furnished. It is off the grid and solar-powered. Most rooms house 2 or 3 people, and so communal living is a fact of life in this setting.
(If you play and want to bring and instrument please feel welocme to bring your Instrument (guitar, etc.)
DO NOT OVER PACK--a few casual clothes...keep it simple.
please bring a journal and most important of all... a recording device !
Rhiannon's cell phone should you need it is 415-497-3520
and some advice from our host at www.yogaadventure.com
Ambient showers--Water to the non-heated showers is warm during the sunny days and cools down at night.
Climate-Temperatures year round at our home are in the 80's n the winter months and 90's in the summer months. our average rain fall is about 30 inches and recommended clothing is beach wear. Very little is needed day to day to be at our home, and that a warmer layer of clothing, i.e. sweatshirt and possible light rain gear or umbrella for the volcano park or Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa Volcanoes. Blue jeans, shoes and socks, jackets, etc will never be needed at our home.
Recommend: Sun hats, sun block, sunglasses, beach wrap, bathing suits, slippers (Hawaiian sandals easy to remove as no shoes allowed in our home. Please ask all participants to bring headlamps or flashlights. Llimited beach towels and sarongs can be purchased in our store if guests forget or are unable to pack beach towels
CONSIDER THIS....
Google Island Naturals down in Kanelio on the right in a small, very small mall called MANGO CRT. There are little restaurants along the way as well but this is a good place to pick foods they might want chocolate, wine etc & have a nice prepared lunch.
If they want snorkel gear they should stop & get it on the way down. Better to do these things so they don't have to drive back up the hill.
As always--please contact Margie for more info. With love , Margie mtfarmer@classactsontour.com 410-374-9059
Singers will be picked up by someone on Rhiannon's team in Kona (on Ali Drive) or from the KOA airport between 10 am and 2 pm)
Please be sure Margie knows your arrival and departure details. mtfarmer@classactsontour.com
Restaurant & market recommendations in Kona
For all who might be looking for a healthy and reasonably priced restaurant in Kona, there is a lovely place called Island Lava Java that serves a wonderful breakfast, lunch,and dinner. It is a great place to get yummy Kona coffee drinks - on Alii Drive overlooking the ocean.
There is a farmers' market in Kailua Kona by the church on Alii Drive with local fruit and wonderful jams and interesting jewelry, and sarongs. The "Lilikoi butter" that can be found there is eyes-rolled-back into your head delicious! And nice snorkel mask or googles will serve you well when we swim with the dolphins that are likely to appear once all the great singing starts...:)
Island Naturals down in Kailua Kona is in a very small mall called Mango Court. There are little restaurants along the way as well but this is a good place to buy natural foods (chocolate, wine, prepared foods).
Hawaii Accommodations
Here are some suggestions for accommodations on the big island of Hawai'i, on both the Kona (west) side and Hilo (east) side. This is advice from singers who have come early or stayed on for a few days after a workshop.
We hope this is helpful info for you!
We hope this is helpful info for you!
Kona side
Alii Drive is where many hotels are located - an ocean drive and a convenient pickup location.
Royal Kona Hotel
On Alii Drive...nice...a bit expensive but lovely. Consider looking for a deal through hotel.com..Many singers from past years have enjoyed staying at this hotel. Consider sharing a room with another singer that is coming in early.
Kona Tiki Hotel
A less expensive option on Ali drive, up the street from some hotels where singers often stay …convenient for the drivers..
Thiskona Tikki Hotel
No websit. Phone reservations only, at (808) 329-1425. They use US cash only. Very quirky...but just fine! Some singers loved it there in past seasons.. Right on the ocean... They feed you breakfast... But no shuttle service from the airport.
King Kamehameha Hotel
Rooms about $200...or so
Manago Hotel
In Captain Cook. Rooms have been as low as $35 with shared bathrooms. Best are in the newer part of the hotel facing the ocean, 2 & 3rd floor, own bathroom. Good restaurant in hotel. Very low key but might be great for someone sometime.
Royal Kona Hotel
On Alii Drive...nice...a bit expensive but lovely. Consider looking for a deal through hotel.com..Many singers from past years have enjoyed staying at this hotel. Consider sharing a room with another singer that is coming in early.
Kona Tiki Hotel
A less expensive option on Ali drive, up the street from some hotels where singers often stay …convenient for the drivers..
Thiskona Tikki Hotel
No websit. Phone reservations only, at (808) 329-1425. They use US cash only. Very quirky...but just fine! Some singers loved it there in past seasons.. Right on the ocean... They feed you breakfast... But no shuttle service from the airport.
King Kamehameha Hotel
Rooms about $200...or so
Manago Hotel
In Captain Cook. Rooms have been as low as $35 with shared bathrooms. Best are in the newer part of the hotel facing the ocean, 2 & 3rd floor, own bathroom. Good restaurant in hotel. Very low key but might be great for someone sometime.
Hilo side
The Center at Kahuna Falls
Hakalau
(808) 345-6424
Up in the hills, not in town
Maureen's Bed & Breakfast
896 Kalaniana'ole Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 935-9018
Here is information about getting to Leo Nani Farms, Rhiannon's retreat on the east side of Hawai'i, 20 minutes from Hilo.
map directions from Hilo
29-451 B Chin Chuck Road
Hakalau, HI 96710
Farm landline: 808-963-5185
Hakalau
(808) 345-6424
Up in the hills, not in town
Maureen's Bed & Breakfast
896 Kalaniana'ole Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 935-9018
Here is information about getting to Leo Nani Farms, Rhiannon's retreat on the east side of Hawai'i, 20 minutes from Hilo.
map directions from Hilo
29-451 B Chin Chuck Road
Hakalau, HI 96710
Farm landline: 808-963-5185