Banyan Tree Sanctuary was a delight! Set on a beautiful fruit farm up the mountain with a fantastic view of the Kona Coast, this retreat was both conveniently located for access to all of Kona and the Island beyond, and yet secluded enough to be completely quiet and relaxing at night.
Rae, BenJammin' and company are a small group of owners who open up their home and share their lifestyle with you. For relaxation, holistic wellness, enjoyment of the fresh fruit/veggies, vegan cooking, peace and quiet, invitations by the owners to local gatherings, jam sessions onsite, and other collaborations, this Sanctuary is for you.
If (as we were), you are adventure tourists who are interested in finding out more about the vegan lifestyle and holisticism/wellness, this place is for you!
If you are merely looking for a cheap place to stay, or to party hard, this is probably not the best place for you. The owners share their home and have systems in place that makes that work with a steady influx of new people. You may possibly find these systems restrictive if you're not interested in the lifestyle. Rae and company very clearly communicate the rules of the house...please take them at face value!
I had a wonderful 10 days with my partner based here, and I would come again / am already recommending the place to others.