Staying at KMEC was wonderful and exactly what we needed. We wish we could have stayed for at least a year.
We went to KMEC to give our minds, bodies, and spirits the opportunity to rest, heal, and recover from residing nearly five years in Shanghai, China.
It was our first visit to Hawaii and we spent two weeks staying in Noni Cabin over Christmas and New Year's at the end of 2015.
We stocked up on groceries at the weekly farmers market and nearby (15 minute drive) grocery store. Every morning for breakfast we picked delicious citrus fruit from the trees outside our door. We even picked and ate avocados from the tree next to the cabin.
The grounds at KMEC are peaceful and oh so wonderfully green.
It's a long walk or a short drive to the sea, close enough that we could hear the crash of waves as we lay in bed at night.
One evening we saw our first ever moonbow.
The night sky was either full of shining stars, a brilliant moon, or lashing the roof with heavy tropical rain. Stormy or clear we slept soundly in our comfy bed.
The grunts of a small sounder of wild pigs would greet us in the mornings as they searched for fallen fruit beneath the trees. A squad of small, colourful geckos successfully guarded us against mosquitos.
The bathroom facilities were open to the jungle and a joy to use. The demand hot water heater wasn't working as the part needed to fix it had yet to arrive but we didn't mind. We enjoyed reconnecting with nature.
The volunteer staff were always attentive and friendly.
The Big Island is full of adventurous activities and sights. We had our share of adventures during our visit but the highlight was to just breathe, be still, and be at peace on the front porch of Noni Cabin.
Needless to say, we highly recommend KMEC.
Sincerely,
Karen and Julian