Legacy Whale+Dolphin Week

A Hawaiian Legacy Building Project

Feb 28th to March 5th, 2027

Connect with Humpback Whales and Dolphins.  Hawaiian Regenerative Farm Land Scouting

Do You Feel A Calling...
To Build A Legacy? To live on a regenerative fruit farm in Hawaii with your best friends? To connect with whales and dolphins?

Reserve Your Spot

If you've been dreaming of humpback whales and Polynesian waters, this 6-day journey is for you. Held on the sacred land of Hawai'i, nourished by the ocean, and guided by local culture, this expedition is your invitation to deepen your connection to nature's greatest treasures.

For six days, you'll move, breathe, swim in gorgeous waters, and connect with fellow visionaries surrounded by whales, waterfalls, jungle, an active volcano, and a supportive community. We are looking for land in the Goldie Locks zone of the planet to build a sustainable community on a regenerative fruit farm. Join us on this mission.

Let this be your rite of renewal and your celebration of life's wonders.

Humpback whaleTwo dolphins swimming togetherRetreat ocean view

What's Included in Your Experience

The Big Island has countless adventures possible in the five days that we'll have together. To a large degree, the weather and the wishes and dreams of the group will dictate what activities we do, but some of them on this list are fixed and others will be decided in the moment.

  • • 5 nights in the largest ocean-view luxury mansion on the island with infinity pool and hot tub
  • • 2 private whale boat trips with live music serenading the whales

  • • Daily breathwork and acroyoga with Jason + Dina
  • • Swim with bottlensose dolphins, Whale sharks, Mantas and pilot whales 
  • • Dolphin Therapy + Watsu + innovate with Dolphins 
  • • Cultural immersion with a local Kumu (teacher): lei making, chants, ceremony
  • • Learn Lomi Lomi massage from a renowned native teacher
  • • Land scouting + site visits, real estate opportunites 
  • • Farm-to-table meals, local seafood
  • • Beach excursions + free time to rest & explore
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Your Sanctuary in the Jungle by the Sea

Our ocean-view luxury mansion is the top-rated gem in Kona—nestled between lush jungle and the ocean. Designed for deep restoration, it offers both comfort and wildness.

Includes:

  • • Private and shared room options
  • • Hot tub and infinity pool
  • • Pickle ball court & theater
  • • Indoor + outdoor movement/yoga spaces
  • • Community temple spaces and piano
Reserve Your Spot
Aerial view of the ocean-view retreat center and infinity pool above Kona

The Retreat Center

See where we'll gather, rest, and restore

From panoramic lanais and infinity-edge sunsets to spacious suites, spa rooms, and the great room at the heart of the house, this is the place that holds the retreat between our days on the ocean.

Aerial view of the retreat estate and infinity pool above Kona's coastline

Retreat center

Hilltop estate overlooking Kona
Sunset exterior of the retreat center with its pool and hot tub glowing at dusk

Outdoor living

Infinity pool and hot tub at golden hour
View through the open living room toward the infinity pool and ocean horizon

Ocean outlook

Open-air living framed by the Pacific
Infinity-edge pool and hot tub overlooking lush greenery and the ocean

Pool deck

Morning swims above the jungle canopy
Outdoor dining area beside the infinity pool at sunset

Shared moments

Sunset dinners by the water
The retreat center illuminated at night with the pool glowing blue

After dark

Quiet nights and illuminated water
Fiery sunset reflected across the infinity pool

Sunset

Evening color reflected across the pool
Sunrise view across tropical trees to the ocean below

Vista

Wide-open island skies at first light
Outdoor lounge seating with a panoramic view over the Kona coastline

Ocean lounge

Terraces made for long conversations
Large wood deck beside the retreat center looking toward the sea

Gathering spaces

Sun deck for movement, music, and gathering
Front arrival court and covered entry of the retreat estate

Arrival

A calm arrival into the retreat grounds
Columned entry breezeway with a skylight framing the ocean beyond the front doors

Arrival

A columned breezeway that opens straight to the sea
Grand entry hall with skylight leading toward the ocean-facing living area

Interiors

A bright entry that opens straight to the view
Expansive great room with soaring ceiling, kitchen, and ocean view

Gathering spaces

The great room at the heart of the home
Ocean-view lounge with large sofa seating and an open mezzanine above

Living room

Soft seating for rest, conversation, and music
Lounge area centered around a stone fireplace and built-in shelving

Living room

A fireside salon for slower evenings
Large primary suite with a four-poster bed and expansive floor area

Suites

A spacious primary suite for private rest
Bedroom with two large beds and warm wood finishes

Guest rooms

Generous shared rooms with hotel-level comfort
Bedroom with three beds and large windows facing tropical greenery

Guest rooms

Flexible shared accommodations for the group
King bedroom with a crib, woven furnishings, and a patterned rug

Guest rooms

Private rooms with soft, grounded details
Corner bedroom with plantation shutters and an ocean glimpse

Guest rooms

Corner suites with light from every side
Bedroom with two beds and tall windows looking into tropical greenery

Guest rooms

Garden-facing rooms for easy restoration
Bedroom with two beds, wallpaper detail, and large windows

Guest rooms

Serene double rooms with leafy views
Bedroom with two single beds and soft neutral finishes

Guest rooms

Simple, bright rooms for deep sleep
Spa room with a circular hot tub seen through textured glass

Wellness

Spa spaces built for soaking and recovery
Circular soaking tub in a bright tiled spa room

Wellness

Warm-water reset between adventures
Spa room with walk-in showers and a whirlpool tub

Wellness

A dedicated wet spa for deep unwinding
Stone-lined spa bath with soaking tub and shower area

Wellness

Stone spa textures that feel grounded and quiet
Private pickleball court surrounded by tropical landscaping

Amenities

Pickleball tucked into the palms
Private home theater with tiered recliners, plush seating, and a projection screen

Amenities

A private theater for film nights and shared talks

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This Journey Is for You If…

  • • You feel the soul-call of the whales and the sacred energy of Hawai'i
  • • You're ready to deepen into your body, your breath, and your connection to nature
  • • You have a deep love for island life, water, and magic
  • • You desire both stillness and celebration — a space to release and receive
  • • You want to share this experience of a lifetime with other leaders, visionaries, and creatives
Beach

A Day in the Retreat

A Glimpse Into a Day

  • Morning: Movement, breathwork meditation, breakfast, whale boat journey or sacred site
  • Afternoon: Beach or Watsu session, massage, rest
  • Evening: Cave meditation, sunset ceremony, or starlit dinner

Note: All wildlife encounters are approached with reverence. While we respectfully track whales and dolphins, sightings are nature-led and not guaranteed.

Reserve Your Spot

Up to 19 guests. A once-a-year invitation.

We keep this retreat intentionally intimate — a private ocean-view mansion, real time with the whales, and space for every guest to be fully seen. Deposits are counted the moment they clear, so what you see is real.

19 of 19 spots left

$3,000 non-refundable deposit

Secures your seat. Balance due by January 15th, 2027.

  • Feb 28 – Mar 5, 2027
  • Big Island, Hawai'i
  • Up to 19 guests
  • Secure checkout via Stripe

Meet Dina Maayan

Hawai'i Local, Legacy Project Founder

Dina Maayan is a globally respected Human Optimization Expert, CHEK Holistic Health Practitioner, and Founder of the Breath of Life Institute, an advanced training platform specializing in breathwork for nervous system regulation, cognitive enhancement, and emotional resilience.

With over a decade at the forefront of integrative health and high performance, Dina equips individuals, leaders, and teams with the tools to unlock their genius, expand physical vitality, and cultivate sustainable resilience.

Based in Hawai'i for 11 years, she also brings a grounded connection to the land and ocean, having supported coral reef restoration and local environmental initiatives. Her retreats are designed with integrity and cultural respect, in collaboration with Native Hawaiian educators.

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Jason NemerJason with a dolphinJason swimming alongside a dolphin

Meet Jason Nemer

Movement Facilitator, Acroyoga and Aquatic Bodyworker

Jason Nemer is a world-champion acrobat and the Co-Founder of AcroYoga. Jason's work was featured in New York Times Bestselling author Tim Ferriss' book, Tools of Titans.

He has coached Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin, actress Ashley Judd, and many other top performers, and brought AcroYoga's team-building methods to companies like Google, FourSigmatic, Summit Series, and TrueX.

By age 16 he had won silver and bronze medals at the World Championships of Sports Acrobatics. At 21 he realized his dream of performing at the Olympic Games. When he discovered yoga and Thai massage, he began fusing the key elements that would one day become this global practice.

Since then Jason has dedicated his life to uniting communities through the power of AcroYoga, believing that through fun and connection it can empower all people no matter their ability, age, race, or background.

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