PROGRAM
LOCATION DETAILS
The Banyan Vacation Retreat
Makawao, Maui Hawaii
Join us for a marvelous cooking retreat and vacation at The Banyan Vacation Retreat, a classic Hawaii pineapple plantation home and cottages located in upcountry Maui, near the historic Hawaiian towns of Pa’ia and Makawao. You’ll enjoy the Banyan’s spacious accommodations, private 50 foot swimming pool and Jacuzzi, and two beautifully landscaped acres with 100+ year old Banyan and Monkey Pod trees.
Upcountry Maui is truly for those who want to escape the commercial areas of Maui and experience the peace and tranquility of the “local” lifestyle. Banyan Vacation Retreat is located just 15 minutes from the beautiful North Shore swimming and surfing beaches and the plantation town of Paia. Makawao town is in walking distance and filled with numerous restaurants, shops and galleries. The South Shore, just 30-45 minutes driving time offers swimming beaches at Kihei, Wailea and Makena. Click here for Photos of the Banyan Vacation Retreat
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
Our retreat begins on Monday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. with orientation, introductory lecture/workshop, and welcome dinner, and completes on Sunday, following breakfast. Major airlines provide service into Kahalui Airport on Maui along with all major car rental services. Enrollment confirmation, driving directions, itinerary and retreat week details will be e-mailed upon receipt of the retreat deposit. Click here for Core Program Content and Agenda
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodation fees are in addition to the program fee and due 60 days prior to the retreat start date. The Banyan Vacation Retreat offers rooms in the plantation house as well as in cottages. Many include kitchenettes. Rates are from $145 to $190 per night, 1 or 2 persons. Accommodation fees are due at the time of registration. Click here for Registration/Payment Details
THE BANYAN RETREAT ACCOMMODATIONS
The Plantation House
The Banyan Suite at the Banyan Vacation Rentals is in the most quiet, shady corner of the house. Resting under the huge old banyan tree, this suite has a private entrance, sitting room, queen size and twin bed, kitchenette and private bathroom. The Banyan Suite rents for $165 per night.
The Bamboo Suite at Banyan Vacation Retreat has a private entrance that opens onto a small flower garden with a large bamboo tree to the side. The bedroom has a queen size bed and a twin bed, the kitchenette is in a separate small room with closet space. The sunny, private bathroom offers a beautiful cut stone shower stall. The Bamboo Suite rents for $165 per night.
The Palm Suite at the Banyan vacation rental Inn is in the southern side of the house with lots of sunshine. Close to the swimming pool this suite has a private entrance, queen size and twin bed, full size kitchen, dining room and private bathroom. The Palm Suite rents for $170 per night.
The Cottages
The Plumeria Cottage (under the same roof as the plantation house) has a pleasant view of the Banyan tree and gardens with queen and single bed, private bath and phone. The Plumeria Cottage rents for $145 per night.
The Hibiscus Cottage (A) is a large and sunny cottage furnished in traditional island furniture with 2 queen sized beds, private bath and phone. The Hibiscus Cottage rents for $145 per night.
The Ginger Cottage has 2 private entrances, a living room, full size and twin bed, kitchenette and 2 private bathrooms. With 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 entrances separated by a generous kitchenette, Ginger Cottage is ideal for guests traveling with individuals needing wheelchairs. The Ginger Cottage rents for $190 per night (1 or 2 persons).
YOGA/MEALS
Most mornings begin with yoga or movement class in The Banyan’s newly built Yoga and Meditation room followed by our breakfast buffet. All cooking classes include an organic meal from soup to desert. Dinners are provided Monday and Friday evening. For the remaining meals, the plantation towns of Pa’ia and Makawao offer excellent choices, or for the ultimate in ocean side fine Hawaiian dining and atmosphere, you will want to reserve your table at the famous Mama’s Fish House. Some accommodations also include kitchenettes for dining in.
FREE TIME
Following our morning cooking class, most afternoons are free to explore the island’s unique offerings on your own or with the group. Free time activities include:
- relaxing by the pool or in the Jacuzzi at the Banyan Retreat
- sunbathing, surfing or swimming at both North and South shore beaches
- hiking through rainforests to breathtaking waterfalls
- sliding sands trail on the world’s largest dormant Haleakala volcano
- visiting the site of “Jaws” where waves can reach 40-50 feet during the winter months
- whale watching and dolphin sighting excursions, snorkeling off black volcanic sand beaches, or for browsing the numerous shops and galleries of Pa’ai, Makawao, Lahaina
- participating in a class at the Studio Maui in Haiku offering hula, yoga, Five Rhythms dance, and much more!
GROUP EXCURSION (optional) Lahaina and the cirque-style show, Ulalena
On one afternoon we will journey to the South Shore to explore the seaside town of Lahaina to experience its many shops, galleries and restaurants, followed by an evening performance of Ulalena at The Maui Myth & Magic Theatre. This cirque-style show emulates the history, music and dance of the Hawaiian culture. There is no other show like it in Hawaii. It employs the talents of some of Hawaii’s most distinguished musicians and performers, combining live traditional Hawaiian music with 8-channel surround sound. A performance you will want to see again and again and again!
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