Picky Girl Travels the World + Ivana Robinson Coaching present:
RECLAIM:
Hawai’i
July 24-30, 2024
The retreat for women and femmes who want to reclaim their lives, happiness, and peace.
Tour highlights:
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Learn
From Native Hawaiians about the effects of military and invasive tourism on their everyday lives.
Hawai’i has such a unique biosphere that only kanaka have the knowledge to heal the land and waters through their cultural practices.
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DINE
Harvest your own lau lau on the taro farms of the Hawaiian valleys and experience an authentic “luau”.
We cater kalua pig slowly smoked in an imu (underground oven) that is 100% kanaka grown and locally produced from the land.
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EXPLORE
'Iolani Palace and learn about the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy.
The occupation of Pearl Harbor with a Hawaiian veteran to discuss the destruction of the sacred spaces that once existed.
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STAY
At a luxury beach front hotel run by a Native Hawaiian.
Walking distance to the beaches along the Waikiki strip with access to speakeasies, restaurants and world class shopping.
Your chance to connect awaits!
Did you know?
Hawai’i is 3,000 miles away from any land base making it the most isolated island in the world. Therefore its biodiverse ecosystem exists ONLY on these islands.
Day 1
Cleansing Ceremony & Lei Making
Prepare to have a trip of a lifetime! Straight off that long plane ride, we head into the ocean for a cleansing ritual called KAPU KAI or ceremonial sea bath which is done in privacy and with prayer to purify oneself from any physical or spiritual defilement. Here we will set out intentions for your trip, clean our energy and greet the akua (gods).
When you emerge from the waters, you'll be walked through HAWAIIAN PROTOCOL on how to behave moving forward before joining our first Hawaiian activity of your trip - LEI MAKING. Lei and gift-giving are Polynesian traditions so today we will be making our gifts to give to our kumus (teachers) for the remainder of the trip!
You’ll then check you into your hotel, freshen up, and get ready for your WELCOME DINNER! Each meal is specifically selected to tell the story of Hawai'i.
Did you know?
The average home in Hawai’i costs $1 million–displacing many Native Hawaiians resulting in the highest rates of homelessness in the US.
Day 2
Set the Stage
The first of your daily workshops will set the stage for CREATING THE LIFE OF YOUR DREAMS across all areas of focus: personal, professional, financial, etc. Be ready to dig deep and dream. We are not here to play small!
Our Hawaiian lesson first features a dive into HAWAIIAN HISTORY. Head to 'Iolani Palace where you'll learn about Hawaiian royalty and what the palace grounds were to the ali’i (Hawaiian nobles) before there was a monarchy. We cover how it was all destroyed when American businessmen illegally overthrew the Queen while the decision to annex Hawai’i as a US state was made without the input of a single Native Hawaiian.
Your afternoon is definitely something out of one! Our last activity of the day is HULA DANCING! Learn not only the moves, but the significance of the dance.
Did you know?
Ti leaf is not native to Hawai'i but is embedded in Hawaiian life ways. It is used for hula skirts, underground ovens & treating fevers. When you receive a ti leaf lei, you are receiving healing.
Day 3
Start Where You Are
Changes make your vision a reality.
Our workshop today will help you CREATE AN ACTION PLAN, taking into account potential roadblocks, to close the gaps and get you closer to your dreams. We examine your current habits, beliefs, and responsibilities as we answer the question:
“What needs to be strengthened or changed in order to make your vision a reality?”
We head over to the valleys to meet with a celebrity chef to harvest our own taro leaves and prepare to make our own lau lau - a traditional Hawaiian meal that is wrapped in two different types of leaves. Once we harvest and gather, clean and stuff, we wrap the food in leaves and then leave them to bake.
Next, we kick off our shoes and get straight into the 'aina (land). Here is our community give back where we will weed the taro patches and learn the mo'olelo of what taro means to the Hawaiian people.
You will learn a lot of how Hawaiian lifeways are directly tied to food and how Hawai'i used to be a fully self sustaining land before the illegal takeover and decimation of native species with mono crop cultures & big ag.
This is a full day activity on the land.
A $700 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot
Did you know?
33% of Americans leave their allotted vacation days unused due to job demands and family responsibilities impacting the number of vacation days women choose to take.
Day 4
Getting Intentional
We take time today to get intentional about IMPLEMENTING YOUR BLUEPRINT of life beyond this week. We started the week by setting our intentions, now is your opportunity to set them for your return home. There's no better place to align our intentions than this magically spiritual location.
Our Hawaiian lesson today is on Pearl Harbor - the most visited monument in Hawai'i. While it's an important landmark to Americans, it is also a very important place to Hawaiians for different reasons.
Our DEMILITARIZATION kumu is a Native Hawaiian veteran who speaks from the perspective of being both inside and outside of the military.
He will explain what is Pearl Harbor to Native Hawaiians as you see oblivious tourists walking around without any idea of what this place is, as well as the WATER POISONING & AMMUNITION DUMPING OF RED HILL.
The rest of today will be spent relaxing at the beach!
Day 5
Manifest the Change
Our final activity together centers around the MAHU STONES.
Start your day learning about the legend of the stones and what it means to be QUEER in Hawai’i. The concept of being “trans” exists in a totally different way. This sacred site is where you’ll hear the story of trans people in Hawai’i and how they’ve always and will always be valued.
As our time together is coming to a close, we focus on what goes home with you. We focus on establishing the ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK and other resources you’ll need to ensure your success.
Although we say goodbye today, we're sure the memories and experiences shared over the last few days will remain with you forever. Our last day together will end with a Native Hawaiian led reflections workshop on everything we learned before entering into a CLOSING CEREMONY.
Snag your spot!
PRICE: starting at $5,500
All quoted prices are based on double occupancy (shared rooms).
Private rooms are available at an additional cost.
A $700 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.
What’s included:
Oceanfront accommodations
Lunch + Dinner included everyday from Kanaka-owned and/or generationally Hawaiian locally owned businesses
All activities lead by kanaka kumus
Airport and ground transport
A welcome gift bag
24/7 support
Free beach chairs + umbrellas + snorkeling gear + beach towels for your free time (based on hotel availability)
A full list of recommendations of breakfast spots we support
A scavenger hunt of speakeasy's should you want to opt into night time activities
A list of current events for any concerts & festivals happening on island
What’s not included:
Airfare
Entrance fees
Alcohol
Souvenirs
Daily breakfast
Trip Date:
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July '24
July 24-30, 2024
Starting at $5,500
Meet your hosts!
ADALIA
Adalia Aborisade is a veteran Educator, Youtuber, Podcaster and Coach who helps (mostly) Black women develop the financial confidence necessary to take control of their future. With her expertise and varied experience she demystifies travel, money and everything in between in support of women's desires to live life on THEIR terms.
Ivana
Ivana Robinson is a certified Life & Leadership Coach and reformed corporate ladder climber who helps women disillusioned with the status quo to abandon the rulebook, liberate themselves from expectations, and prioritize their desires without guilt. Through her email list and social media accounts, Ivana serves thousands of people per week, encouraging her audience to feel the fear and do the damn thing anyway.