The Hāmākua Initiative: An 8-Day Immersion in Regenerative Living
With Ryan — Chief Steward, Yasmin — Community Wellness Guide, Andrea — Community Ceremony & Individual Guidance, Kayla --- Somatic and Emotional Support, Jonny — Lomi Lomi Bodywork and McCall — Voice & Creative Expression
Open Dates
The 8-Day Hāmākua Initiative is a gentle immersion at Hāmākua Sanctuary on Hawai‘i Island’s Hāmākua Coast, designed as an accessible entry into regenerative living and community life. This experience offers space to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience shared daily rhythms without a long-term commitment. The pace is spacious and invitational, allowing each participant to arrive fully and naturally.
During the immersion, participants will:
Live in a small, welcoming group (maximum 6 guests)
Share community-prepared meals using garden and local ingredients
Spend time on the land through light, invitational participation
Practice daily grounding or meditation
Enjoy unstructured time for rest and reflection
Take part in organic group moments and simple ceremonies as they arise
Receive optional one-on-one guidance and support
Experience a reset of pace, attention, and presence
This 8-day immersion is ideal for those seeking rest, clarity, and a meaningful introduction to community-based, regenerative living.
About the Leaders
Ryan — Chief Steward
Ryan “Hekili” is the Founder and Steward of Hāmākua Sanctuary, where he guides the Hāmākua Initiative through land-based practice, community living, and embodied leadership. His work focuses on restoring relationship—between people, the land, and the deeper rhythms that support clarity and belonging. Ryan’s background weaves ecological stewardship, emotional intelligence, and contemplative practice. He teaches through […]
Learn more about Ryan — Chief StewardYasmin — Community Wellness Guide
Yasmin brings a grounded, nurturing presence to Hāmākua Sanctuary through her role in operations, self-care practices, and community nourishment. With a deep sensitivity to rhythm, environment, and emotional well-being, she helps shape the daily flow of life at the Sanctuary. Her work centers on embodied care—through food preparation, space-holding, and attentive support of guests as […]
Learn more about Yasmin — Community Wellness GuideAndrea — Community Ceremony & Individual Guidance
Andrea walks a unique path at the intersection of science and spirituality. Trained as a physician anesthesiologist, she brings a calm, grounded presence shaped by years of working with the human nervous system, consciousness, and care at life’s thresholds. Rooted in Andean wisdom traditions from her Colombian heritage, Andrea serves as a gentle soul guide, […]
Learn more about Andrea — Community Ceremony & Individual GuidanceKayla — Somatic and Emotional Support
Meet Kayla Facilitator of Somatic Breathwork, Kayla is your guide through the landscape of the emotional body—using breath, energy, and movement as pathways to healing. Trained as a Somato Respiratory Integration practitioner, she helps unlock energy bound within the body and emotions, transforming it into deeper connection and embodied awareness. Her work supports you in […]
Learn more about Kayla — Somatic and Emotional SupportJonny — Lomi Lomi Bodywork
Jonny shares Lomi Lomi as a practice of care and presence, helping the body release tension and return to its natural rhythm. His work is gentle, attentive, and rooted in the spirit of aloha and whole-person well-being.
Learn more about Jonny — Lomi Lomi BodyworkMcCall — Voice & Creative Expression
Through group song circles and individual sessions, McCall helps people rediscover the natural power and freedom of their voice. Her work supports emotional release, confidence, and connection, and is shared as part of the living culture at Hamakua.
Learn more about McCall — Voice & Creative Expression