Softly

A women’s retreat in Hawai'i’s rare cloud forest

August 15–19, 2025 | From $3,550 – $4,150

(Private and shared rooms available)

Up where the trees breathe mist and memory, we’ll gather—
to move gently, speak honestly, and return to what matters.

Forest therapy. Nature walks. Restorative body practices.
Moss. Movement. Mist. Meaning.

Held by the rhythm of the land.
Not to fix or escape, but to soften. To root. To remember.

Softly was created in response to the pace and pressure of these times—
offering sanctuary, steadiness, and nervous system care
in a sacred, quiet forest setting.

What’s Included

4-nights in Hale Pūnana, the nest house

Exclusive private access to rare cloud forest trails

Daily chef-prepared vegetarian meals

Forest immersions and body-based practices to reconnect with nature and self

Daily sharing circles and a slow group rhythm for nervous system ease

Sound baths, gentle movement, and sensory play in the forest

Spacious time to simply be—with the land, your body, and each other

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Each day offers three kinds of nourishment:
Inner - sensory practices, meditation, quiet reflection
Outer - forest, movement, sound
Relational - circles, meals, soft rituals

You’ll feel it in your nervous system.

This isn’t a schedule of activities—
It’s a held, living experience.

This is a quiet, unplugged retreat.

No performing.

Just soft presence.

A Sample Day

The rhythm is soft—but steady.
Each guest receives a full itinerary before the retreat begins, with plenty of space to settle in gently.

Here’s a glimpse into what a day might feel like…

Wake slowly. Sip tea. Let the forest greet you.

We begin the day with breakfast—nourishing, quiet, and relaxed. Afterward, we ease into a gentle somatic practice: breathwork, soft movement, or a slow wander through the forest.
Mornings are for arriving—for settling into your body and attuning to the rhythm of the day.

Afternoons are unhurried, beginning with time in the forest—gentle invitations into sensory exploration, quiet self-reflection, and nature-based connection. Later, you’ll have free being space—to rest, wander, write, or listen inward.
We’ll have private, unguided afternoon access to the cloud forest trails, offering a rare chance to meet the land quietly, on your own terms.

Woven into our rhythm are a few gentle offerings from the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary team:
a forest tour, a single session of slow-flow yoga, sound bath meditations, and an introspective music & movement journey in the forest.
Each is shared with care and rooted in reverence for the land.

Evenings bring us back together—for shared meals, candlelit circles, and slow integration.
Gentle reflection. Quiet storytelling. Creative stillness. Presence without pressure.
Nights end softly, with space for deep rest.

What This Retreat Is
(and Isn’t)

Softly is a place of quiet return.

Some retreats are about escape. This one is about remembering.
A rhythm of slowness, softness, and deep connection—
to nature, to self, to kindred spirits.

It may look like a luxury retreat. But what happens here goes far deeper.

There is grounding peace here.
Gentle space within shared rhythm.
Spaciousness to breathe, to wander, to wonder—to simply be.

You will be held—with care, not control.
Supported, but not served.

This isn’t a space for deep emotional therapy.
It’s for women ready to rest their nervous systems—
and remember how it feels to feel.

When the world feels frayed, disconnected, and fast,
this retreat offers a slower rhythm rooted in connection—
a place to exhale, be held by the forest,
and return to what matters.

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Who Softly Is For

This is for women who are weary of the pressures.

Who long for grounding—
within themselves, in nature, and in quiet company.

The peaceful ones.
The sensitive ones.
The ones who care deeply. Feel deeply. Move gently.

No fixing. No performing. Just presence.
A place to return to yourself—held by forest and friendship.

A Glimpse into the Offerings

Filmed at the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary, this short video offers a quiet glimpse into the kind of experience we’ll share—
including several of the guided sessions led by the sanctuary’s own team.

This forest feels otherworldly. Lush, living, and unlike anywhere else. Many say it reminds them of Avatar. We think of it simply as sacred.

Your Guide

I’m Michelle, founder of Wild Women Hawai‘i—a space where women come to soften, root, and return to themselves in quiet company with nature.

As a licensed somatic practitioner and certified forest therapy guide, I offer gentle, grounded support through slow movement, sensory presence, and deep connection with the living Earth.

I’m not here to teach, but to guide a rhythm you can settle into—without doctrine, performance, or pressure. Just presence, care, and space to return to yourself.

This retreat isn’t about escaping.

It’s about remembering our roots—
a return to what’s steady, sacred, and genuine.
I’ll be here to hold the rhythm with you.

Facilitation & Flow

Softly is a guided experience, not a collaborative or co-facilitated space. You're invited to fully receive—there’s no need to offer, teach, or share practices of your own. This retreat is designed to let each woman rest into presence without pressure, performance, or the need to share personal philosophies.

All offerings are gently held by Michelle, with several nature-based experiences led by guides from Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary—and nourishment lovingly prepared by our private chef.

From the hands and heart of Chef Bethany Reid.

We’re honored to welcome Chef Bethany Reid to Softly.

Beth is a personal chef on the Big Island and the creative force behind CommunityEats — a project rooted in “food for you to gather around,” blending recipes, inspiration, and stories from around the globe.

With a background in both fine dining and soulful gatherings, she brings an intuitive, artful touch to every meal. Her style is abundant, sensory, and grounding — the kind of food that nourishes both body and spirit.

Meals will be vegetarian and lovingly prepared on-site, using fresh ingredients that reflect the tone and texture of our retreat.

We’re so excited to share her offerings with you.
You can explore more of her work at @communityeats.

Anchor 1

You're warmly encouraged to take a brief pause with the questions above—just a moment to settle in and connect with the heart of this retreat.
But if you already feel a steady yes, you're welcome to head straight to our private booking site:
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Softly is a cloud-kissed oasis above the noise—
peaceful, introspective, and deeply rooted in the living land.

High on the mist-covered slopes of Hualālai, nestled within one of Earth’s rarest ecosystems,

 lies a forest untouched by crowds—revered, and quietly alive.

Just fifteen minutes above Kona,
the air cools, the noise softens,
and the land begins to speak in gentler ways.
Here, among native trees and the slow drift of cloud and wind, we’ll retreat. 

Softly is a peaceful and introspective women’s retreat—
an invitation to return to your body, your inner rhythm,
and a deeper connection with body, breath, and nature.

We’ll be held at Hale Pūnana, the nest house—
a cozy home tucked into our own private nook
of the forest.
A hearth warmed by mist, firelight, and deep peace.

This retreat is a co-creation between Wild Women Hawai‘i
and the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary.

Thoughtfully woven into our five days together
are slow, body-based practices and sensory work.
Somatics and forest therapy will soothe your nervous system
and root you in the land.
You’ll also be guided through meaningful trail experiences,
sound meditation, and outdoor slow-flow yoga—
all held in reverence for Earth.

This is a gentle reset—
no performance, no pressure.
Just peaceful return.

You’ll be supported by the forest itself—
this rare Hawaiian tropical montane cloud forest,
home to diverse native life and a living reforestation effort.

Whether you’re seeking renewal or gentle belonging,
Softly offers a peaceful place to land.

This is not a retreat to escape your life. 

It’s a place to return—
honestly, fully, and softly—
to yourself.

Choose your next step:

Attune First

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Soft Beginning

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