On arrival in Kona, you will be met by your program instructors. We will also be learning the basics of Hawaiian language, exploring the town and its exotic fruits and veggies, snorkeling through clear waters and colorful coral reefs, keeping our eyes peeled for dolphins and other marine life on a boat charter, and of course getting to know our fellow participants. We head to Kohala, where we will learn about the importance of the canoe in the local communities. Much in the way that the hula is not just a dance, canoes are not just boats in Hawaiian culture.
Polynesian voyagers first discovered the Hawaiian islands, and canoes played a key role in the flourishing of Hawaiian life. We learn how canoes were an important part of everyday life, especially for traveling and fishing, and how locals are still heavily involved in canoe voyaging clubs. We are very lucky to be able to spend some time in this area of Hawaii. This hands-on non-profit was founded for research and educational purposes to discover and understand how Hawaiians sustained rain-fed intensive farming for centuries; and how it may inform our current efforts to live sustainably.
Prepare to get stuck in and a little wet over these days! Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano, sits at nearly 14, feet above sea level. The majority of the volcano is underwater and when measured it is right around 33, feet tall, topping it as the tallest mountain in the world!
It is known as one of the best stargazing skies in the world, and we will have the opportunity to lay on its summit and view it for ourselves! We then head to the Puna District, a rural area that is home to countless farms producing tropical flowers, macadamia nuts, papayas, bananas and tea. Surrounding these are miles of lush rainforests and easy access to the natural beauty of Volcanoes National Park.
In , it was also the primary location of a volcanic eruption, which has led to extremely rugged, largely underdeveloped infrastructure. We learn about the impacts the lava flows have had on the local farming practices, and explore the still-cooling lava rocks as well as the stunning seaside cliffs on the coastline. There are so many unique landscapes on this environmentally rich island, and the next few days have you exploring one of the coolest!
This is sure to be an adventure of otherworldly perceptions, with self exploration and hiking throughout Volcanoes National Park, one of the most unique landscapes in the world.
This area is known for its black sand beaches and abundant wilderness, fuelled by the warm sunny days and nightly rainfall that is common on this side of the island.
We spend a couple of days on a macadamia nut farm, where we see the entire process of macadamia nut harvesting and processing, from nut to kennel.
We will learn hands-on by picking, cracking, sorting, washing and of course tasting the macadamia nuts ourselves. It provides them with the food which they eat, the water which they drink, and the energy which they cultivate. Or more aptly, surf the surf? For three days we will have surf lessons from a local legend, who is sure to get even the clumsiest and most unathletic of us at least skillfully wobbling on the waves. We will spend a day reorienting ourselves to our new surroundings and our new adventures!
We will participate in a tea ceremony, learning about how the plant grows and the wide variety of its cultural and health implications. The Dali-like imagery of Joshua Tree makes our very own planet feel somehow disoriented. From the massive boulders to the trees — each with branch shapes as unique as a thumbprint — we will have the opportunity to explore its landscapes from up above and down below.
Two of our days will be spent scaling its rocks, learning how to climb and rappel. We will also have a full day of hiking on its various dream-like trails, and we will spend our evenings stargazing in our campsite.
To discover the red rocks is to get a deeper understanding of the spirituality that resides in this unique destination. The next few days will be a contrast of landscapes so surreal we will be rubbing our eyes to make sure they are real!
First up is Chiricahua National Monument, a landmine landscape of naturally-carved hoodoos and balancing rocks! In the days following we are going to be learning about the history of the area. Students leverage training, mentorship, and community to unleash a lifetime of impact Ready to build self-confidence, problem-solving skills, and a global perspective?
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