Her Blue Body
An Ocean Immersion
for Women
May 11-14, 2027
Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i
Her Blue Body is a threshold between Ocean and Woman. It only takes one step into the water to remember that much of our body is water, that we were once cradled in the waters of our mother’s womb, and that many of us bleed ninety percent water as part of the natural cycle of life. We remember our innate connection to water and its immense ability to soothe, release, and heal.
Ocean will be our medicine, both in and out of the water, and we will listen for the wild wisdom that lives beneath language, within the body and the sea.
Resonance
To preserve the integrity of the container, this immersion is intended for a small circle of four to eight women.
It is intentionally crafted for:
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The Giver and the Holder: The woman who is always the anchor, the decision-maker, or the steady foundation for everyone else in her professional or personal life.
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The Highly Sensitive Person (or HSP) who thrives in an environment where she can safely process experiences deeply without being overstimulated by loud noises, bright lights, and chaotic environment.
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The Leader: The woman carrying the heavy weight of systemic, organizational, or societal obligations who needs a safe space to shed responsibilities.
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The Space-Keeper: The woman seeking the rare luxury to step completely away, free from titles, expectations, or networking, with no audience or agenda.
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The Embodied Thinker: The woman who is ready to prioritize her body's felt experience and nervous system over constant cognitive reasoning and mental analysis.
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The Nature-Lover: The woman who welcomes the wild ocean as a mirror to her own wild depths, as a natural catalyst for release.
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The Sovereign Woman: The woman who values her personal autonomy but recognizes the medicine of being witnessed by a small circle of kindred women who are equally committed to their own depth.
Daily Rhythm
At Her Blue Body, the daily rhythm is deliberately slow, quiet, and predictable. No classes. No workouts. No consultations. Instead, your stay revolves around peaceful ocean immersion, quiet rest, and fresh plant-based nourishment among a small group of women here for the same reason.
Mornings: Sensory Ocean Immersion
Wake up slowly to the sounds of the ocean. Breakfast is served in the ocean-view dining room or spacious lanai. Afterwards, you will be guided with gentle invitations in the calm, shallow waters of the lagoon, where we will float effortlessly between somatic releases and ocean therapy. This is our group time, but it's not intended to be playful, performative, or energetic. Instead, it is intended for you to tune into your body using both co-regulation (as a group) and the ocean as medicine. This is where the water will hold you, soothe the mind, and connect you with the elements. No exercise, no yoga, and no athletic performance or skill involved.
Afternoons: Free Being
You’ll be treated to lunch, then the afternoon is completely yours with zero obligations. Lounge on the lanai and sip herbal tea. Plunge in the cold pond and sit by the lagoon to watch the honu and reef creatures. Stroll down to Richardson Beach Park to snorkel, or bask in the warm black sand. Explore the tranquil surroundings at your own pace, or simply unplug without watching the clock. There are many options here, including doing nothing at all if that's what your body needs.
Evenings: Candlelight Somatic Sanctuary
We'll gather upstairs for an elevated dinner followed by an optional sunset dip in the lagoon. The soft seawater immersion induces a deep, pleasant state that flows beautifully into an evening of soothing guided somatic downshifting for deep rest.
An Ocean Sanctuary
The coastline of Hilo Bay is a beautiful mixture of ocean estuary, salt water lagoons, tide pools, saline cold ponds, and a sprinkling of black sand beaches. It is a natural oasis of undeveloped coastline that invites you to tap into the wild and natural woman within.
During your afternoon of spacious unguided time, you might choose to meditate by the tide pools, plunge into the cold pond, or float on a paddle board. We are also within a few minutes' flat walk to Richardson Beach Park, where a black sand beach awaits as a welcome mat into one of the most beautiful snorkeling reefs on the Big Island, an idyllic spot for swimming with the fish in deeper waters.
Honoring the land: We protect the ecosystem by exclusively using mineral-based reef-safe sunscreen, maintaining a respectful distance from all wildlife, and practicing Leave No Trace principles to keep the shoreline and ocean clean.
Facilitator's Message
Her Blue Body is my heartfelt invitation to share the natural healing elements of the ocean interwoven with nervous system healing and women's community.
As a women's facilitator and somatic practitioner with a lifelong background in embodied movement, my focus is experiential, honoring the body’s wisdom over cognitive analysis. Expect less talk and more open space for the felt experience. I don't teach, preach, or show you how to move, think, or become. Instead, I guide you through experiences for your own personal amulet of self-care and well-being, so you will have the freedom and respect to tune into your own unique, wise, and waterful self.
My path has been deeply shaped by the sea. As a child, the ocean was my playmate, my playground, and my guardian. Later in life, she was my teacher. As an open-water swimmer and surfer, she taught me to respect her power and trust her capacity to hold and heal. Hilo is not just a location for a retreat; it is my home. I raised my daughter in these waters, and for over three decades it has been a source of healing and comfort.
Her Blue Body is an invitation into a space I hold sacred, and I look forward to welcoming you.
Michelle
Founder and Facilitator, Wild Women Hawai'i
"Your lovely, loving, centered and wise energy, was a relief to just quiet myself and trust in your different style of leadership."
-Verna, LCSW, 2023
Culinary Nourishment
Ocean therapy and somatic healing require deep, intentional nourishment. Featuring an elevated, fully-inclusive culinary experience curated by our private chef, because what we consume nurtures and sustains your body while supporting the physical integration of this experience.
Our meals will honor the vibrant bounty of the Hawaiian Islands, focusing on deeply restorative flavors that feed both the body and the nervous system. The menus highlight peak seasonal and locally-foraged plant-based ingredients sourced directly from Big Island farms and trusted local food systems.
Holding true to our “all things living” ethic, all meals during Her Blue Body are fully vegetarian (lacto-ovo).
Our meals will be served in the spacious third-floor ocean-view dining space or on the lanai overlooking Hilo Bay.
Our kitchen will be a space of pure restoration, leaving you completely nourished and free of responsibilities so you can focus entirely on your journey.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will support our structured and embodied days together.
Most standard dietary preferences (such as vegan or gluten-free) can be accommodated with advance notice. Please contact Michelle beforehand with any questions or concerns.
"Thank you for this weekend to acknowledge, heal, and rebuild. The calm, loving nest you created was a safe space for us to trust, let go, rest, and flourish. It really was transformational."
- Lorie, Winter 2023
Included:
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The Experience: Four days and three nights of daily guided sensory ocean immersion, ocean therapy and somatic healing, to tune in, gain grounding tools, and ignite trust in your body's wisdom
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The Nourishment: Eight locally sourced, delicious vegetarian meals for you to feel completely nourished and fulfilled
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Lodging: Private or shared accommodations for your comfort
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The Candlelight Sanctuary: Gentle evening somatic healing in the open gathering space of the third floor, for soothing relaxation of your body and mind
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The Gear: Full access to all on-site equipment including paddle board, snorkels and masks for your optional use during afternoon Free Being
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A sustainable welcome gift.
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Amenities: Bed linens and towels, shampoo, soap, hair dryer, wi-fi, and on-site laundry facilities for your convenience.
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Ground Transportation: A round-trip group shuttle will be provided for you. From the Hilo Airport, it is a short and scenic 15-minute drive to our location.
Not Included:
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Airfare: For off-island guests, flying directly to Hilo International Airport (ITO) brings you within fifteen minutes of the house.
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Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended to protect your investment.
What this is and is not:
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This is not a Waikiki or Kona wellness resort experience. It is raw, calm, natural, and unrefined in comparison.
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It is not a space for networking with, marketing to, or filming of other guests. Your privacy and freedom to let down your guard is of the highest value.
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This is not a yoga, exercise, or spirituality retreat. Every woman's body and path is considered personal and will be respected without performative wellness, appropriation, or pressure to fit into a mold.
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This is a grounded, nature-connected, and unpretentious immersion. We will spend much of our time in a "flow state" both in and out of the water, including within a tranquil ocean lagoon with no waves, currents, surges, or deep water. The water is refreshing and the weather is beautifully elemental. Expect the warmth of the sun on your skin, the sweet scent of fresh blossoms in the air, and the blessing of passing showers as our journey ebbs and flows within the natural environment.
A Note on Timing: This retreat is intentionally held midweek. By stepping away from the weekend crowds, we ensure a more peaceful environment for our time in the water. This choice protects our collective somatic focus and allows the ocean to remain a true sanctuary for our group.
Arrival is between five and six o'clock on Tuesday evening. Once you step inside, the clock ceases to exist for you. Your only task is to stash your phone away and allow yourself to be carried by the natural flow. Departure is at ten o'clock on Friday morning, allowing a slow morning and the spaciousness of the weekend ahead to flow gently back into your life.
Choose Your Personal Sanctuary
Our home for the immersion is a spacious, three-story seaside house designed to let the outside in. From the open-concept gathering space on the top floor, we have a panoramic view of the medicine that awaits us.
The house is intentionally filled with breathing room to lounge in, and quiet sun-drenched nooks to curl up for a nap or a good book. You might start your day softly with a cuppa on the lanai while watching the sunrise paint the ocean, and then wind down later as the sun sets over Mauna Kea. On the ground floor is an optional open space for whenever your body craves intuitive movement or a physical release, completely unguided and free of judgment.
To maintain the quiet intimacy of the group, bedrooms are tucked away on the second level, while we gather for shared meals and evening somatic integration on the open third floor. There are eight guest beds across several thoughtfully arranged spaces. Please view the gallery above for a feel of each room.
"This retreat was exactly what I wanted and needed... even before I knew what I needed. I appreciate every moment with you and all the beautiful women here. It was truly a magical weekend."
- Krysta, Summer 2024
Booking is now open.
To protect your investment and align with the integrity of this immersion, the brief self-alignment form below assures all guests have similar peaceful intentions. It is a gentle invitation for you to self-reflect, ensure this space matches your needs, and to select your preferred room. Exchange ranges from $2,500 for a shared Kinship Twin room to $4,500 for a Private Ensuite King featuring your own private bathroom, private entrance, and ocean view.
Review full Retreat Terms & Cancellation Policy here.
Have a question? Connect with Michelle at WildWomenHawaii@gmail.com
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