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BLUE TEEPEE
Retreats can be mountain top experiences devised to carry us through some tough times. Because I am a substance abuse counselor, among other roles, I often serve as a retreat leader for women who are working in the substance abuse field.
I seek out peaceful, relaxing and interesting settings for these retreats, and one of the most unusual and peaceful is right here in Ocean View at the South End of our Big Island – Honua La`a, which means “Sacred Land.”
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TEEPEE VILLAGE
Just a bit over one mile off the main highway, a driver suddenly comes across a village of large teepees (don’t ever call them tents)! Each teepee features a different color with a painted flower on the outside . . .and matching décor on the inside.
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INSIDE OF BLUE TEEPEE
If you have ever dreamed of camping out “in style,” this would be it! The teepees include a concrete floor covered with carpeting, a king-sized bed, dressers – total luxury in an island setting.
The owner, Debbie “Alohapuanani” Roberts and her husband make this village their home year-round.
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DEBBIE’S HOME
They have one special pavilion next to their own teepee that serves as their living room, dining area, and kitchen, complete with a large fire pit.
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HOME PAVILION
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LIVING AREA
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KITCHEN AREA
Debbie offers retreats at her village throughout the year, as well as renting it out to groups like my own. You can get more information and more pictures here, or on the website listed above.
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CEILING OF PAVILION
Even though even though the retreats I lead have a primary focus on women who work with those in recovery, other groups also contact me from time to time with a special need or interest. I design each retreat around whatever the group wants to accomplish. Contact me if you want to schedule a retreat.
A hui ho (I’ll see you later)!
What a beautific setting for healing! I personally got sober in Florida…not quite as picturesque but not bad, either. Thanks for sites like this, I also like http://www.addictiontreatment-helpline.com. Plan on staying sober and bless you for helping people like me.
Thank you for writing, Lisa. Recovery is beautiful, no matter where you are!
Aloha,
Lucy