$365 to join in person Friday through Sunday, lodging and meals not included

$150 for all meals on Saturday and Sunday (optional)

$TBD for recreation activities on Monday and Tuesday (optional)

Your registration fee supports the Abhaya Fellowship in presenting this retreat. Dana, a monetary gift, is a traditional offering from the heart. At the end of the retreat, there will be an opportunity to make an offering which goes directly to the teacher and translator.

Financial assistance toward the cost of registration is available. Please contact retreats@abhayafellowship.org for details.

Cancellation made more than 30 days prior to the retreat start date will be refunded. Any cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the retreat start date are non-refundable. A $100 administrative fee will be taken from the deposit for any refunds. Retreatants may transfer their tuition to another person. It is highly recommended that you purchase Travel Insurance in the event of you having to cancel for any reason.

In the event that we must cancel the retreat due to changing covid mandates, we will reschedule the retreat date. We will refund those retreatants that are unable to make the new date (minus a $100 administrative fee).

The retreat begins Friday October 7 at 7 pm with an opening ceremony and orientation; please arrive at the venue around 6 pm to get settled. The main retreat concludes Sunday Oct 9 at 7:30 pm; or if you’d like to stay for optional practice and relaxation days, the last scheduled activity will conclude on Tuesday, Oct 11 around 6 pm.

Book your plane tickets to Honolulu International Airport (HNL), the only airport on the island of O’ahu. The airport is located approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour away (depending on traffic) from the retreat site.

For domestic travel, COVID restrictions have been lifted to and from Hawaii; there are no requirements. To keep up to date, visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/ or https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/covid-test-options

TRANSPORTATION TO THE VENUE

Uber/Lyft is available from HNL airport to the venue located in Ewa Beach, HI - which will cost approximately $50 for a one way trip (30 minutes without traffic).

Guests are also welcome to rent a car for their stay. There are many rental car companies available at HNL airport. Parking is available on site in the event parking lot.

There is a public bus available from HNL to a stop about a 5 minute walk away from the venue. Enter the venue address (91-839 Pohakupuna Road Ewa Beach HI 96706) into the Google Maps app to get public transportation directions.

The trip between Hampton Inn & Suites and Ewa Beach takes about 30 minutes, and the bus runs twice an hour. For public transport from the airport to local hotels, please allow 1.5 or 2 hours each way.

We regret that onsite housing is not available for this retreat.

Please reserve accommodations early as the retreat is held over a holiday weekend.

Below are a few hotels where you may find accommodations:

Hampton Inn & Suites O’ahu/Kapolei

10 min drive (5 miles away)

This is the closest hotel to Pohakupuna Beach Club and is located at the Ka Makana Ali’i Mall with restaurants, grocery, and stores within walking distance

Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei

14 min drive (5.7 miles away).

Outdoor pool, restaurant, and rooms with kitchens available.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei

14 min drive (5.8 miles)

Outdoor pool, restaurant, and rooms with kitchens available.

The Resorts in Ko Olina

25 min drive (14.4 miles away)

There are four hotels at Ko Olina (Four Seasons, Aulani Disney, Beach Villas, and Marriot). Ko Olina is a resort location with walking distance access to the famous calm beach lagoons (for swimming and snorkeling). There are restaurants and pools at each resort.

**** NO PROOF OF VACCINATION OR COVID TEST REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO HAWAII***

Hawaii Safe Travels restrictions ended on 03/25/2022 at 11:59pm (HST). Travelers arriving on 03/26/2022 and beyond will no longer be required to complete a Safe Travels application to enter Hawaii.

This means that you no longer have to show proof of vaccination nor take a COVID test to arrive in Hawaii after March 26, 2022

For more information, visit https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/ or https://ets.hawaii.gov/travelhelp/

The climate in Hawaii in May is usually a balmy 80-85F degrees during the day. The nights will dip down into the mid 70’s. Most people do not need more than a light sweater or jacket in these temperatures.

The retreat will be held outdoors on the lawn under a tent. In the Tibetan traditional style, retreatants will be asked to sit on carpeted ground. If you have a favorite meditation cushion or aids to help you sit for longer periods of time, please bring them. We will have some chairs and beach chairs available for those who are unable to sit on the ground. Please let me know in advance if you will be requiring that for the retreat.

Here is a list of items I recommend you to bring. This is not an exhaustive list and is a recommendation of items to bring in addition to your usual travel items (such as prescription medications, favorite pajamas, eyeglasses/contact lenses):

Reef Safe Sunscreen at least SPF 30 (This is available for purchase in Hawaii). Hazardous sunscreens have been banned for sale in Hawaii.

Bug repellant (mosquitos)

Hiking Shoes for muddy conditions

Slippers

Swim shoes (the beach at Pohakupuna Beach Club has rocky coral)

Swimsuit, swim shorts

Comfortable clothing that you can sit in for long periods

Meditation cushion

Sun hat

Sunglasses

Water bottle

Light poncho or rain jacket

We will have a shopping outing on the first day for groceries and supplies. If you forget any items, no worries. There are many convenient stores close to the retreat venue to pick up what you need (Safeway, Target, Walgreens, 7-11 to name a few).