We (my husband, 11 year-old son and I) spent the last week of our 3 week vacation on the Big Island in the Avocado Tree House. It was by far the best week. Hugh and Elvira are not only exemplary hosts - other reviewers have already mentioned the frequent and delicious breakfast foods and homemade treats - they are also super-friendly, attentive and like-minded. Hugh would inform me of good times to practice in the yoga room at the retreat center, share his organic farming experiences with us (my husband's passion as well), and outfitted us all with snorkeling equipment. The meditation room was heaven for me - given that we'd already explored much of Puna / Volcanoes the week before, I was content to spend hours there gazing out over the ocean! Oliver quickly made friends with the two dogs. The only downside is that this place is so peaceful it made the re-entry shock harder! We look forward to returning soon. Big time aloha indeed.