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Sabbatical in Hawai`i

Enhance your life……

  • Live ALOHA.  Learn about Hawaiian land (agriculture, aquaponics, garden) and culture (Hawaiian language, lauhala weaving, hula, huna, lei making)
  • Focus on health/wellness with daily yoga and contemplation, one massage/aqua treatment/wk., renew and relax at 25-meter pool, two spas, sauna, and weight room.  Discover nearby beach options and adventure in our island’s state and national parks.
  • Enjoy a vibrant community life while dining with your international ‘ohana (extended family) of residents and visitors.  Socialize with ‘Ohana night activities, volunteer excursions, and special events. Support the Kalani sustainable agricultural and botanical splendor.

A sabbatical is a great way to reconnect with who you really are and give yourself the time to figure out what your next ‘career move’ is going to be, by relaxing and letting go of the stresses the world is bringing you.  Let your mind wander or you can play while you take a break from your usual life.  You will spice it with ‘aloha’ when you get back.  You’re likely to develop new friendships while on vacation here with the volunteers and guests.

All Inclusive Program Benefits

A tuition fee of $2995 includes:

  • One month stay at Kalani Oceanside Retreat Village between May and October (Depending on availability)
  • Complimentary massage per week (four massages total) from our wellness center
  • Choose from 50 classes and activities each week
  • Anytime use of pool, hot tubs, and sauna
  • Serve 14hours a week (2 days) in the housekeeping, kitchen or agriculture departments
  • Comfortable and simple accommodations in a lodge room with bath
  • Enjoy all the same benefits of being a volunteer
  • Three times a day, abundant, healthy and delicious cuisine served on an open-air lanai

This is a 70% discount on regular guest rates!

The “One Month Kalani Sabbatical” combines an extended holiday with community living in beautiful rural Hawaii at an international cultural center.  Participating in this program is an opportunity to learn the balance of light work and plenty of play, while allowing you to de-stress in a peaceful, healing environment and rejuvenate through community dining, nature immersion, cultural activities, and yoga (just to name a few).

This is a complete experience!
 
Give yourself the time to do something different with your life and soak up paradise at a great rate!

Application Process:

  1. Download or print the application:
  2. Send completed application to:  
  3. Participate in a 30-45 minute telephone conversation with a volunteer coordinator to discuss the details of your Hawaiian Sabbatical. This will be scheduled after receipt of your appllcation.

Ways to be at Kalani: