We just hosted a science conference at the Puna Rainforest Retreat that included 20 international researchers, and it was truly perfect. The retreat had plenty of space for all of us, and for a couple individuals that decided to join last minute. The property, main house, and cottages are so beautiful. We never wanted to leave!

Jacklynn and Elijah were extremely pleasant to deal with, especially considering that we had a multitude of questions before we arrived. They were always incredibly responsive and helpful. If we had any questions during our way there, Jacklynn was always just a phone call away. Jenny and Bev, who clean the house and live next door, were also so lovely. They made sure that everything was absolutely perfect before we arrived. Bev even made an insect out of biscotti on the counter in the main house (we're entomologists). Oscar the cat was also a great addition and everyone at the conference loved him!

We had a private cook for the conference and the kitchen was plenty big to accommodate all 20+ people. One night, we made lau lau and it was so special to be able to walk outside and use banana leaves right on the property to use for our dish! We ate each meal in the screened lower lanai. There were several extra fold-out tables and chairs for everyone. We even used a space on the lanai to set up a couple microscope stations. For our presentations, we set up a projector in the living room of the main house and it was all perfect. All of the participants remarked at how laid-back yet professional the conference was.

I would highly recommend any of the cottages or the main house to anyone, especially those that are planning a workshop or conference. The cave and private nature trail were also amazing to explore in our free time. We couldn't have picked a better place for our conference. Jacklynn and Elijah allowed us to make the retreat our home for a week, and we couldn't have felt more comfortable. Thanks so much to them for everything.