What a delightful, inspiring stay! This place is a gem of a sanctuary - serene, beautiful. The landscaping is lush, and the room was very comfortable with a beautiful view.
Kutira was a gracious hostess, and the volunteers were all friendly and helpful. We enjoyed getting to know all of them, and also really enjoyed getting to spend time in the shared kitchen of Opua House with other guests.
We enjoyed the culinary talents of volunteers Andrea and Gabriel - ordering their breakfast and dinner once during our stay. It was expensive but worth it to sit with them while they prepared a gourmet meal with fresh ingredients. We also enjoyed yoga with Nadia in the beautiful yoga temple.
We did the ocean hike to the waterfall. - it was spectacular and also terrifying (if you are afraid of heights, as I am!). I wish I’d just spent that time relaxing in a lounge chair and absorbing the serenity - but I was grateful to be alive after surviving that climb!
We were very interested in the permaculture and sustainable design, as we are looking to go more off grid ourselves at home. Traveling in this way to a place where the land is clearly respected and revered felt more aligned with our values than staying at mega hotels.
Highly recommend if you are seeking a sustainable, deeply nourishing experience!