Kauai Wellness & Surf Escape: Yoga, Meditation, and Island Adventure

The retreat takes place in Princeville, on Kauai's lush North Shore, with accommodation in shared houses at Nihilani at Princeville and Plantations at Princeville, plus the option of a private suite at the Bali Hai Wyndham Resort across the street. Each house has a full kitchen, living room, and space to spread out, and the properties share a pool and hot tub. You're within walking distance of paths down to the beach, and Hanalei town—with its food trucks, farmers market, and restaurants—is just a five-minute drive away.

Daily life centers around a morning yoga practice with Mary, who teaches a Hatha-style flow that draws on her Iyengar and Ashtanga training. Classes are alignment-focused, with plenty of time spent breaking down poses and working with the breath. They're suitable for all levels, and Mary adapts the practice to whoever's in the room. After yoga, the group shares brunch at the main house, and the rest of the day might include a guided meditation, a journaling session, or an outing to one of the island's beaches or sights.

The retreat also includes two surf lessons on Hanalei Bay with instructors from Titus Kinimaka's Surf School. The bay is protected and sandy-bottomed, making it one of the best spots in Hawaii to learn or improve. On Wednesday afternoon, the group joins Surfrider Kauai for a beach cleanup. There's also a visit to Kauai Cure, a jungle sauna and ice bath experience, a stop at a meditation stupa, an art and painting workshop, and a cacao and journaling session. Optional add-ons include a day-long catamaran trip along the Napali Coast with snorkeling, for an extra fee.

Mary Susan Stults has been practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching for over two decades. She studied extensively with Maty Ezraty and has trained in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, and restorative yoga, as well as Vipassana meditation. She's also a certified stand-up paddleboard and SUP yoga teacher. Her teaching is grounded and careful, with a knack for reading the room and tailoring sessions to what people need. Guests consistently describe her as gentle, patient, and skilled at creating a supportive space.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms in a beautiful house/condo on Kauai's North Shore - Daily yoga classes and workshops with Mary Susan - Guided and silent meditation sessions (4-5 sessions) - 2 surf lessons on Hanalei Bay with instructors from Titus Kinimaka's Surf School - Daily brunch and 2 dinners, plus welcome dinner - Welcome drink from Kauai Juice Co - 1 guided hike (weather permitting) - Visit to Kauai Cure Sauna and Ice Bath - Art/painting workshop - Cacao and journaling workshop - Beach cleanup with Surfrider Kauai - Yoga Nidra practice - Journaling sessions and reflection - Transportation to group activities - Pre and post retreat support - Curated retreat gift bag with local snacks, journal, eye pillow, and more - Retreat event photos and access to photo folder

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Lunches (except on boat trip) - 4 dinners (free nights to cook or eat out) - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in itinerary - Alcohol - Tips - Optional Napali Coast boat adventure ($325 + fees and tip)